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Surveillance Radar Market Size Outlook: A $15.76 Billion Market By 2030, Growing At 8.2% Annually
The surveillance radar market size has demonstrated strong growth in recent years. This market is projected to expand from $10.59 billion in 2025 to $11.47 billion by 2026, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. Key factors driving this historical expansion include increasing air traffic volumes, which has boosted the adoption of terminal-area surveillance radars; the modernization of airport infrastructure, demanding upgraded parabolic reflector antennas and digital receivers; a rise in defense spending aimed at enhancing aerial surveillance capabilities; the early transition from analog to digital radar systems, which improved detection accuracy; and the growth in maintenance and technical services essential for supporting long-life radar installations.
The surveillance radar market is anticipated to experience substantial expansion in the coming years. Its valuation is projected to reach $15.76 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. This projected growth is driven by several factors, including the expansion of civil aviation networks, which boosts the demand for sophisticated surveillance radars. Other contributing elements are the uptake of solid-state power amplifiers and next-generation digital receivers for enhanced reliability, the increasing incorporation of radar data into automated air traffic management systems, the creation of multi-sensor surveillance solutions that integrate radar with optical and automatic dependent surveillance systems, and the growing requirement for high-resolution, low-maintenance radar systems to manage crowded airspace operations. Noteworthy trends during this period encompass a rising call for multi-mission surveillance radars, the broader adoption of solid-state radar technologies, the increased deployment of long-range ground-based surveillance systems, the integration of advanced signal processing for improved accuracy, and the expansion of both maritime and airborne surveillance radar installations.
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Key Demand Driver Expected To Lift Surveillance Radar Market Revenue
Growing military expenditure is anticipated to propel the expansion of the surveillance radar market going forward. This refers to the financial resources a country allocates for establishing and sustaining its armed forces or other necessary defense measures. The primary drivers behind this increasing military expenditure are the modernization and infrastructure development within defense services. Elevated military spending stimulates research, development, and procurement of advanced surveillance technologies, leading to technological advancements and market growth in the surveillance industry. For instance, in October 2025, according to the UK Parliament’s House of Commons Library, a UK-based government administration, Defence spending outlined in the 2025 Spending Review is expected to total USD 83.3 billion (£62.2 billion) in 2025/26, increasing to USD 98.2 billion (£73.5 billion) in 2028/29, which corresponds to an annual average real-terms growth rate of 3.8% over this period. Consequently, increasing military expenditure is a key driver for the growth of the surveillance radar market.
Exploring The Surveillance Radar Market Through Its Key Segments
The surveillance radar market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Antennas, Transmitters, Power Amplifiers, Receivers, Duplexers, Digital Signal Processors, Other Components
2) By Radar Type: Short Range, Medium Range, Long Range
3) By Platform: Airborne, Ground, Space, Naval
4) By Application: Commercial, Military, National Security, Aerospace, Maritime, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Antennas: Parabolic Antennas, Phased Array Antennas, Electronically Scanned Antennas
2) By Transmitters: Solid-State Transmitters, Magnetron Transmitters, Pulse Compression Transmitters
3) By Power Amplifiers: Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (TWTAs), Linear Power Amplifiers
4) By Receivers: Superheterodyne Receivers, Digital Receivers, Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNAs)
5) By Duplexers: Coaxial Duplexers, Waveguide Duplexers, Transmit Or Receive Switches
6) By Digital Signal Processors: Analog-To-Digital Converters (ADCs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
7) By Other Components: Display Systems, Cooling Systems, Mounting Structures
New Trends Redefining Competition In The Surveillance Radar Market
Leading companies in the surveillance radar market are actively developing innovative systems, such as drone detection radar, to counter the increasing threats from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Drone detection radar is defined as a specialized radar technology engineered to identify and track unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, within a specified air zone. For instance, in September 2023, Blighter Surveillance Systems, a UK-based security system provider, introduced an economical variant of its Blighter B400 Series Doppler ground surveillance radar. This product is specifically aimed at the critical infrastructure market, including airports. This new radar delivers the advantages of solid-state e-scan technology at a lower price per square kilometer than existing options. Optimized for perimeter security, it allows for the integration of multiple radars and cameras, enabling sophisticated alert systems and exclusion zones. The radar’s design enhances the detection of small and slow-moving targets even in cluttered environments, making it ideal for critical infrastructure protection.
Surveillance Radar Market Competition: Key Players And Industry Participants
Major companies operating in the surveillance radar market are Raytheon Company, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems plc., Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A, L3HARRIS Technologies Inc., Serco Group plc, Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., SAAB AB, FLIR Systems Ltd., ASELSAN A.Ş., Hensoldt AG, Cobham plc, SRC Inc., Therma A/S, Telephonics Corporation, RADA Electronic Industries Ltd., Kelvin Hughes Limited, Reutech Radar Systems, DeTect Inc., Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd., Echodyne
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Surveillance Radar Market Regional Overview: Largest Market And Global Coverage
North America was the largest region in the surveillance radars market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the surveillance radar market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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