Market Forecast By Regions (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa), By Component (Antenna, Transmitter, Duplexer, Receiver, Power Amplifier, Digital Signal Processor, Stabilization System, Others), By Technology (Software-Defined Radar (SDR), Conventional RADAR, Quantum Radar), By Platform (Commercial Aircraft, Military Aircraft, Business Jets, Helicopters, UAVs, UAM, Aerostats), By Installation Type (New Installation, Upgradation), By Waveform (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW), Doppler, Ultra-Wideband Impluse (UWB)), By Range (Very Long Range, Long Range, Medium Range, Short Range, Very Short Range), By Dimension (2D, 3D, 4D), By Frequency Band (C-Band, L-Band, X-Band, Ka-Band, S-Band, Ku-Band, HF/VHF/UHF, Multi-Band) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC150173 | Publication Date: Dec 2021 | Updated Date: Mar 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 300 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 |
| Report Name | Airborne Radars Market |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
| Market Size | USD 31.75 Billion by 2032 |
| CAGR | 8.3% |
| Growing Sector | Software-Defined Radar (SDR) |
The Airborne Radars Market report thoroughly examines the market by analyzing various segments, including components, technologies, platforms, installation types, waveforms, ranges, dimensions, frequency bands, and regions. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities in high-growth areas, and market drivers to help stakeholders align their strategies with current and future market dynamics.
In 2025, the worldwide airborne radars market booked a revenue of 17.11 billion USD. During the projection period of 2025-2031, the market is expected to ascend to 31.75 billion USD. The above-mentioned forecast is an upshot of the aforementioned factors which also include growing defense budgets and proliferating radar-loaded UAVs for various purposes.
The fact that the airborne radar market is moving further because of the growth of defense budgets, gains in radar technology, and tighter security worldwide. Due to the increasing surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities, whose demand is linked to both military and commercial sectors, the latter, in particular, is engaging the power of tactical airborne radar surveillance to accomplish this task. Referring to the AI and the machine learning of radar systems, technology can merge and enhance market expansion domain, the products then will deliver better detection and tracking.
According to 6Wresearch, the Airborne Radars Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period 2025-2031. The market for airborne radars is witnessing robust expansion momentum due to the influence of several key factors. To begin with, the military, civilian, and commercial sectors are using unmanned aerial vehicles armed with the kind of radar that is built and used in the battleground. These UAVs are used in surveillance, reconnaissance, and border patrol, among other applications. Furthermore, growing investments in defense modernization programs and aerospace innovations have given a push to the market as various governments and defense organizations with substantial budgets are rolling out new platforms with the best radar systems. The reasons for this are the increased demand for the most advanced surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities and the consequent need for better radar systems. The systems requested will provide greater detection, imaging, and target identification capability. This trend is reflected in the Airborne Radars Market Growth.
On the other hand, the market is also facing issues including airborne radar systems with high development and maintenance costs which are limiting accessibility for smaller players of defense industry. Moreover, skilled workers' short supply is also a big issue since they should be skilled to operate and maintain these advanced systems efficiently. Tight regulations on cross-border trading of airborne radars are other obstacles. They can even be a reason for the hindrance of their global deployment. Not only that, but modern radar jamming methods also render airborne radars susceptible, so continuous technological development is necessary for their operational efficiency.
Airborne platforms are becoming more and more popular in the market. There are several trends being observed in the market at the moment that include the increasing number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the implementation of radar systems into these platforms, which are used for the purposes of surveillance, reconnaissance, border patrol, and other applications. Furthermore, through the funds that the governments have been allocating to modern defense and aerospace built modernization thus leading to market progress through the collaboration.
Technological advancements and enhancement of advanced airborne surveillance technologies through research and development are the best investment options today. The AI and ML in the radar system mean that the signal processing process, the accuracy of the detection of the different threats, and the overall system performance are improved, which in turn leads to market innovation and hence stimulating the market innovation.
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Technologies and Thales Group are the main leading figures in the competition for the airborne radar market. These enterprises were geared toward both research and development as it was necessary to deliver such radar systems which would have better capabilities, a higher performance level, and no breakdowns or errors whatever the operating conditions are.
Government regulations are an essential part of the market configuration, as strict compliance standards ensure not only the safety and security but also the operational efficiency of radar systems. Various defense and aviation regulatory bodies impose stringent guidelines on radar technology to meet international standards. Before they can be deployed on aircraft, governments around the world must have certification and approval processes in place which regulate the radar systems in such a way that they are capable of respecting the electromagnetic spectrum rules, interference control, and secure data communication protocols. These regulations provide the consistent approach for producers to establish the quality and the pace of their technological innovation and the production timetable.
The global airborne radars market is poised for significant growth in the coming years, fueled by advancements in radar technology and increasing demand across both defense and commercial sectors. Factors such as rising geopolitical tensions are driving investments in modernizing military fleets, while growing interest in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has expanded the need for compact and sophisticated radar systems. In addition, innovations like Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology are delivering greater precision, range, and reliability, which are critical in both surveillance and combat operations.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories:
According to Ashutosh, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, The expectation is that North America will have the aircraft radar market lead, which is strengthened by the massive investment in defense modernization and the existence of a few companies that dominate the sector. The Asia-Pacific region is planned to notice a pretty good growth in defense funding and the use of radar systems coupled with re-branded drones in arms race purposes. Grand
The antenna part is set to top the list owning to the crucial role of antennas which are involved in emission and receipt of electromagnetic waves in radar imaging. The real-time aspect of the production of the video system is ensured by the digital signal processor segment, which is also the main reason why is it expected to grow even more.
Software-Defined Radar (SDR) is going to be enlarged substantially with an estimated CAGR of 8.6% by 2034, indicating the trend toward more adaptable and flexible radar systems. Conventional radar technology still has a lion’s share on the market because it represents a historically well-establish defense and commercial practice.
The UAVs sector is hoped for a massive surge augmented by the increased use of UAVs supplied with integrated radar for surveillance, reconnaissance, border control, and other tasks across military, civil and commercial sectors. And still, the most important platform for airborne radars is military aircraft, since they are still the dominant and partly renewed due to the modernization of defense and the need of high-endurtthe surveillance’s ability.
New radar system installations are seen as leaders in the market as the demand for the most cutting-edge radar systems in commercial planes and fighter planes is predicted to go up because of defense procurements that are increasing. Nevertheless, the upgradation segment is anticipated to expand at a high rate too when the existing aircraft fleets are being modernized, thus enabling them to have better radar capabilities and longer operational lifetimes.
Doppler segment, which has been widely used to weather forecasting, navigation, and target tracking, is supposed to have the main role of the market. Doppler radar systems can provide the best motion detection, which means that they are necessary for the military and the aviation industry. The frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) segment, on the other hand, is also becoming more popular especially in UAVs and smaller aircraft due to its low power consumption and high-resolution imaging capabilities.
The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the following market segments
| 1 Executive Summary |
| 2 Introduction |
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.2 Report Description |
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4 Research Methodology |
| 2.5 Assumptions |
| 3 Global Airborne Radars Market Overview |
| 3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 Global Airborne Radars Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.3 Global Airborne Radars Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 Global Airborne Radars Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 Global Airborne Radars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.6 Global Airborne Radars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Component, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.7 Global Airborne Radars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.8 Global Airborne Radars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Platform, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.9 Global Airborne Radars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Installation Type, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.10 Global Airborne Radars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Waveform, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.11 Global Airborne Radars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Range, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.12 Global Airborne Radars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Dimension, 2021 & 2031F |
| 4 Global Airborne Radars Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 5 Global Airborne Radars Market Trends |
| 6 Global Airborne Radars Market, 2021-2031 |
| 6.1 Global Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021-2031 |
| 6.2 Global Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021-2031 |
| 6.3 Global Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Platform, 2021-2031 |
| 6.4 Global Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Installation Type, 2021-2031 |
| 6.5 Global Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Waveform, 2021-2031 |
| 6.6 Global Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Range, 2021-2031 |
| 6.7 Global Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Dimension, 2021-2031 |
| 6.8 Global Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Frequency Band, 2021-2031 |
| 7 North America Airborne Radars Market, 2021-2031 |
| 7.1 North America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021-2031 |
| 7.2 North America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021-2031 |
| 7.3 North America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Platform, 2021-2031 |
| 7.4 North America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Installation Type, 2021-2031 |
| 7.5 North America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Waveform, 2021-2031 |
| 7.6 North America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Range, 2021-2031 |
| 7.7 North America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Dimension, 2021-2031 |
| 7.8 North America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Frequency Band, 2021-2031 |
| 8 Latin America Airborne Radars Market, 2021-2031 |
| 8.1 Latin America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021-2031 |
| 8.2 Latin America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021-2031 |
| 8.3 Latin America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Platform, 2021-2031 |
| 8.4 Latin America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Installation Type, 2021-2031 |
| 8.5 Latin America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Waveform, 2021-2031 |
| 8.6 Latin America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Range, 2021-2031 |
| 8.7 Latin America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Dimension, 2021-2031 |
| 8.8 Latin America Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Frequency Band, 2021-2031 |
| 9 Europe Airborne Radars Market, 2021-2031 |
| 9.1 Europe Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021-2031 |
| 9.2 Europe Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021-2031 |
| 9.3 Europe Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Platform, 2021-2031 |
| 9.4 Europe Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Installation Type, 2021-2031 |
| 9.5 Europe Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Waveform, 2021-2031 |
| 9.6 Europe Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Range, 2021-2031 |
| 9.7 Europe Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Dimension, 2021-2031 |
| 9.8 Europe Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Frequency Band, 2021-2031 |
| 10 Asia Pacific Airborne Radars Market, 2021-2031 |
| 10.1 Asia Pacific Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021-2031 |
| 10.2 Asia Pacific Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021-2031 |
| 10.3 Asia Pacific Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Platform, 2021-2031 |
| 10.4 Asia Pacific Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Installation Type, 2021-2031 |
| 10.5 Asia Pacific Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Waveform, 2021-2031 |
| 10.6 Asia Pacific Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Range, 2021-2031 |
| 10.7 Asia Pacific Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Dimension, 2021-2031 |
| 10.8 Asia Pacific Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Frequency Band, 2021-2031 |
| 11 Middle East Airborne Radars Market, 2021-2031 |
| 11.1 Middle East Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021-2031 |
| 11.2 Middle East Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021-2031 |
| 11.3 Middle East Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Platform, 2021-2031 |
| 11.4 Middle East Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Installation Type, 2021-2031 |
| 11.5 Middle East Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Waveform, 2021-2031 |
| 11.6 Middle East Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Range, 2021-2031 |
| 11.7 Middle East Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Dimension, 2021-2031 |
| 11.8 Middle East Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Frequency Band, 2021-2031 |
| 12 Africa Airborne Radars Market, 2021-2031 |
| 12.1 Africa Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021-2031 |
| 12.2 Africa Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021-2031 |
| 12.3 Africa Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Platform, 2021-2031 |
| 12.4 Africa Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Installation Type, 2021-2031 |
| 12.5 Africa Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Waveform, 2021-2031 |
| 12.6 Africa Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Range, 2021-2031 |
| 12.7 Africa Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Dimension, 2021-2031 |
| 12.8 Africa Airborne Radars Market, Revenues & Volume, By Frequency Band, 2021-2031 |
| 13 Global Airborne Radars Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 14 Global Airborne Radars Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 14.1 Global Airborne Radars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
| 14.2 Global Airborne Radars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Component, 2021 & 2031F |
| 14.3 Global Airborne Radars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
| 14.4 Global Airborne Radars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Platform, 2021 & 2031F |
| 14.5 Global Airborne Radars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Installation Type, 2021 & 2031F |
| 14.6 Global Airborne Radars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Waveform, 2021 & 2031F |
| 14.7 Global Airborne Radars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Range, 2021 & 2031F |
| 14.8 Global Airborne Radars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Dimension, 2021 & 2031F |
| 14.9 Global Airborne Radars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Frequency Band, 2021 & 2031F |
| 15 Global Airborne Radars Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 15.1 Global Airborne Radars Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 15.2 Global Airborne Radars Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 16 Company Profiles |
| 17 Recommendations |
| 18 Disclaimer |
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