Airborne Radars Market Size To Reach $19.43 Billion By 2030

Airborne Radars Market Growth & Trends

The global airborne radars market size is anticipated to reach USD 19.43 billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The rising demand for airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) systems drives market expansion in the airborne radar segment. AEW&C platforms equipped with airborne radar systems provide long-range detection, tracking, and command and control capabilities for managing aerial and maritime threats, coordinating military operations, and safeguarding airspace integrity. With the increasing complexity of modern warfare scenarios and the need for real-time situational awareness, defense agencies invest in AEW&C platforms equipped with advanced airborne radar systems, driving the market growth for such systems.

Expanding airborne surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in urban environments drives market growth for airborne radar systems. Urban warfare scenarios and counter-terrorism operations require airborne radar systems that operate effectively in complex urban terrain, detect threats concealed within buildings, and provide real-time intelligence to ground forces. As defense agencies and security forces adapt to the challenges of urban warfare and asymmetric threats, the demand for airborne radar systems optimized for urban operations grows, fueling market expansion in the airborne radar segment.

The growing emphasis on disaster management and emergency response contributes to market growth for airborne radar systems. Airborne radar systems are utilized in disaster relief operations, search and rescue missions, and humanitarian assistance to assess damage, identify survivors, and locate critical infrastructure in disaster-affected areas. In addition, airborne radar systems provide valuable support for firefighting operations, flood monitoring, and natural disaster prediction, aiding emergency responders and authorities in coordinating response efforts and mitigating the impact of disasters. As governments and organizations prioritize disaster preparedness and response, the demand for airborne radar systems for disaster management applications is expected to increase.

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Airborne Radars Market Report Highlights

• Based on component, the antennas segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 23.2% in 2023, owing to the growing trend of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) drives demand for antennas tailored to these platforms

• Based on mode, the air-to-air segment is expected to witness at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the proliferation of next-generation fighter aircraft and advanced aerial platforms drives demand for cutting-edge air-to-air radar systems

• Based on dimension, the 2D segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 55.2% in 2023. The increasing focus on maritime surveillance and coastal security drives demand for 2D radar systems optimized for maritime applications

• Based on range, the medium range segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Adopting medium-range airborne radar systems in civil aviation and commercial applications contributes to market growth

• Based on frequency band, the X-band segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 19.3% in 2023 owing to its adoption across a wide range of military applications, including air-to-air combat, air-to-ground strike missions, maritime surveillance, and border security

• Based on installation type, the new installation segment is expected to witness at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Increasing geopolitical tensions and evolving security threats worldwide contribute to the demand for new airborne radar systems

• Based on technology, the active electronically scanned array segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 24.4% in 2023. The increasing emphasis on network-centric warfare and integrated sensor systems contributes to the demand for AESA radar systems in the global market.

• Based on application, the defense and military segment is expected to witness at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The rise of hybrid warfare tactics and blending conventional and unconventional threats drive demand for versatile airborne radar systems in these sectors

• North America dominated the market with the revenue share of 33.1% in 2023, owing to increasing emphasis on integrated sensor networks and network-centric warfare capabilities

• In September 2023, GalaxEye, a SpaceTech start-up, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ideaForge, a global drone technology company, to develop a drone-mounted airborne radar for India's security operations. This radar enhances aerial surveillance and mapping capabilities for the country's armed forces, especially in dense foliage areas, ensuring seamless monitoring. The collaboration aims to develop a high-resolution 3D imaging foliage-penetrating radar for all-weather surveillance, providing real-time ground photography to identify concealed objects

Airborne Radars Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global airborne radars market report based on component, mode, dimension, range, frequency band, installation type, technology, application, and region:

Airborne Radars Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Antennas

• Receivers

• Processors

• Transmitters

• Graphical User Interfaces

• Stabilization Systems

• Others

Airborne Radars Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Air-to-Ground

• Air-to-Air

• Air-to-Sea

Airborne Radars Dimension Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• 2D

• 3D

• 4D

Airborne Radars Range Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Long Range

• Medium Range

• Short Range

• Very Short Range

Airborne Radars Frequency Band Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• X-band

• C-band

• KU-band

• S-band

• HF/VHF/UHF

• KA-band

• Multi-band

• L-band

Airborne Radars Installation Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• New Installation

• Retrofit

Airborne Radars Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Active Electronically Scanned Array

• Software-Defined Radar

• Synthetic Aperture Radar

• Digital Beamforming

• Multistatic Radar Systems

• Low Probability of Intercept

Airborne Radars Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Defense and Military

  • Combat Aircraft

  • Special Mission

  • Transport Aircraft

  • Helicopters

  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

  • Aerostats

• Commercial and Business

  • Narrow Body Aircraft

  • Wide Body Aircraft

  • Jets

  • Helicopters

  • Urban Air Mobility (UAM)

  • Aerostats

Airborne Radars Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Netherlands

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Mexico

  • Argentina

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

  • South Africa

List of Key Players in the Airborne Radars Market

• Lockheed Martin Corporation

• Thales

• Leonardo S.p.A.

• Hensoldt

• Honeywell Aerospace

• L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

• Elbit Systems Ltd.

• Israel Aerospace Industries

• Indra

• Telephonics Corporation

• OPTIMARE Systems GmbH

• Echodyne Corp.