Surveillance Radars Market
PUBLISHED: 2026 ID: SMRC33745
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Surveillance Radars Market

Surveillance Radars Market Forecasts to 2034 - Global Analysis By Radar Platform (Ground-Based Surveillance Radars, Naval Surveillance Radars, Airborne Surveillance Radars, Space-Based Surveillance Radars, Mobile & Transportable Radars, Fixed Installation Radars, Other Radar Platforms), Frequency Band, Detection Capability, Application, End User and By Geography

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Published: 2026 ID: SMRC33745

Due to ongoing shifts in global trade and tariffs, the market outlook will be refreshed before delivery, including updated forecasts and quantified impact analysis. Recommendations and Conclusions will also be revised to offer strategic guidance for navigating the evolving international landscape.
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Years Covered

2023-2034

Estimated Year Value (2026)

US $10.53 BN

Projected Year Value (2034)

US $19.12 BN

CAGR (2026-2034)

7.7%

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa

Countries Covered

US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa

Largest Market

North America

Highest Growing Market

Asia Pacific


According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Surveillance Radars Market is accounted for $10.53 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach $19.12 billion by 2034 growing at a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period. Surveillance radars are advanced sensing systems designed to detect, track, and monitor objects over wide areas, providing real-time situational awareness. They operate by transmitting electromagnetic waves and analyzing the signals reflected from targets, such as aircraft, ships, vehicles, or even weather formations. These radars are essential for air traffic control, border security, maritime navigation, and military defense, enabling early warning and threat assessment. Equipped with features like long-range detection, high-resolution imaging, and multi-target tracking, surveillance radars enhance operational safety and strategic decision-making. Modern systems often integrate with digital networks for automated monitoring and data analysis.

Market Dynamics:

Driver: 

Rising global defense modernization programs

Governments are investing heavily in advanced radar systems to strengthen national security. Modernization initiatives focus on upgrading legacy systems with AI-enabled and multi-domain surveillance capabilities. Rising geopolitical tensions and cross-border threats amplify demand for radar deployments. Defense agencies prioritize radars for real-time monitoring, air defense, and battlefield awareness. Consequently, defense modernization acts as a primary driver for market growth.

Restraint:

Complex integration with existing infrastructure

Legacy systems often lack compatibility with advanced radar technologies. Integration requires high capital expenditure and specialized expertise. Operators face risks of downtime and operational inefficiencies during upgrades. Smaller defense agencies struggle with resource constraints in managing hybrid setups. As a result, integration complexity acts as a key restraint on market expansion.

Opportunity:

Expansion in maritime and coastal monitoring

Rising concerns over illegal fishing, smuggling, and territorial disputes drive demand for coastal surveillance systems. Radars provide real-time monitoring of maritime traffic and enhance situational awareness. Governments are investing in coastal security initiatives to protect trade routes and naval assets. Integration with AI-driven analytics amplifies efficiency in maritime monitoring. Therefore, coastal and maritime expansion acts as a catalyst for innovation and growth.

Threat:

Stringent export and regulatory restrictions

Surveillance radars are subject to strict international arms trade regulations. Export controls limit access to advanced radar technologies in certain regions. Vendors face challenges in navigating complex compliance frameworks. Regulatory delays hinder cross-border collaborations and procurement processes. Collectively, export restrictions remain a major threat to sustained adoption.

Covid-19 Impact: 

The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and delayed defense procurement programs. Lockdowns restricted manufacturing and slowed down radar deployment projects. Budget reallocations toward healthcare temporarily reduced defense spending in some regions. However, rising emphasis on border security and remote monitoring boosted long-term demand. Defense agencies accelerated adoption of unmanned and automated radar systems during restrictions. Overall, Covid-19 acted as both a disruptor and a catalyst for innovation in surveillance radar practices.

The ground-based surveillance radars segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The ground-based surveillance radars segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period as they form the backbone of national defense infrastructure. Ground-based radars provide wide-area coverage for air defense, border monitoring, and battlefield awareness. Governments prioritize these systems for their reliability and scalability. Rising demand for counter-drone and low-altitude detection further amplifies adoption. Technological advancements in phased-array and multi-mode radars strengthen this segment.

The critical infrastructure protection segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the critical infrastructure protection segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate due to rising threats to energy, transport, and communication assets. Surveillance radars provide real-time monitoring of sensitive facilities against intrusions and aerial threats. Governments and enterprises prioritize radar systems to safeguard airports, power plants, and data centers. Rising adoption of AI-driven analytics enhances predictive monitoring capabilities. Increasing cyber-physical threats amplify reliance on radar-based protection.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share as it hosts major defense contractors and advanced military infrastructure. The presence of companies such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and Northrop Grumman drives concentrated investment in radar systems. Governments prioritize adoption to meet stringent defense modernization and homeland security requirements. Strong adoption across air defense, border security, and critical infrastructure reinforces demand. The region benefits from high defense budgets and advanced R&D initiatives. Investments in AI-enabled radar systems and partnerships with NATO allies further strengthen market leadership.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR owing to rising defense spending and regional security challenges. Countries such as China, India, South Korea, and Japan are investing heavily in radar modernization programs. Territorial disputes and maritime tensions amplify demand for coastal and airborne surveillance systems. Rapid adoption of UAVs and autonomous defense platforms intensifies reliance on radar technologies. Government initiatives promoting indigenous defense manufacturing accelerate adoption across the region. Emerging economies also contribute significantly to rising demand for cost-effective radar solutions.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Surveillance Radars Market include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A., BAE Systems plc, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Saab AB, Indra Sistemas, S.A., Elbit Systems Ltd., L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Hensoldt AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, ASELSAN A.Ş. and RTX Corporation.

Key Developments:

In June 2024, Lockheed Martin entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to demonstrate the TACAN concept, integrating the Tactical Long-Range Radar (TLRR) with multi-domain sensors. This partnership aims to create a resilient, AI-enabled mesh network for enhanced air and missile surveillance across vast distances in the Pacific theater.

In August 2023, Raytheon delivered the first AN/SPY-6(V)2 radar to the U.S. Navy, designed for the Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas. This radar provides significantly enhanced sensitivity and discrimination capabilities over previous generations, representing a major leap in naval surveillance and air defense.

Radar Platforms Covered:
• Ground-Based Surveillance Radars
• Naval Surveillance Radars
• Airborne Surveillance Radars
• Space-Based Surveillance Radars
• Mobile & Transportable Radars
• Fixed Installation Radars
• Other Radar Platforms

Multi-Band Radars Covered:
• L-Band Radars
• S-Band Radars
• C-Band Radars
• X-Band Radars
• Ku / Ka-Band Radars
• Multi-Band Radars

Detection Capability Covered:
• Long-Range Detection Radars
• Medium-Range Detection Radars
• Short-Range Detection Radars
• Low-Altitude Detection Radars
• High-Resolution Tracking Radars

Applications Covered:
• Border Surveillance
• Airspace Monitoring
• Maritime Domain Awareness
• Battlefield Surveillance
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Defense Forces
• Homeland Security Agencies
• Air Traffic Control Authorities
• Naval & Coast Guard Forces
• Commercial Aviation Authorities
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
o United States
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o United Kingdom
o Germany
o France
o Italy
o Spain
o Netherlands
o Belgium
o Sweden
o Switzerland
o Poland
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o China
o Japan
o India
o South Korea
o Australia
o Indonesia
o Thailand
o Malaysia
o Singapore
o Vietnam
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Brazil
o Argentina
o Colombia
o Chile
o Peru
o Rest of South America
• Rest of the World (RoW) 
o Middle East
o Saudi Arabia
o United Arab Emirates
o Qatar
o Israel
o Rest of Middle East
o Africa
o South Africa
o Egypt
o Morocco
o Rest of Africa

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- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
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- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
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Table of Contents

"1 Executive Summary        
 1.1 Market Snapshot and Key Highlights     
 1.2 Growth Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities    
 1.3 Competitive Landscape Overview     
 1.4 Strategic Insights and Recommendations     
          
2 Research Framework       
 2.1 Study Objectives and Scope      
 2.2 Stakeholder Analysis      
 2.3 Research Assumptions and Limitations     
 2.4 Research Methodology      
  2.4.1 Data Collection (Primary and Secondary)    
  2.4.2 Data Modeling and Estimation Techniques   
  2.4.3 Data Validation and Triangulation    
  2.4.4 Analytical and Forecasting Approach    
          
3 Market Dynamics and Trend Analysis      
 3.1 Market Definition and Structure     
 3.2 Key Market Drivers       
 3.3 Market Restraints and Challenges     
 3.4 Growth Opportunities and Investment Hotspots    
 3.5 Industry Threats and Risk Assessment     
 3.6 Technology and Innovation Landscape     
 3.7 Emerging and High-Growth Markets     
 3.8 Regulatory and Policy Environment     
 3.9 Impact of COVID-19 and Recovery Outlook    
          
4 Competitive and Strategic Assessment      
 4.1 Porter's Five Forces Analysis      
  4.1.1 Supplier Bargaining Power     
  4.1.2 Buyer Bargaining Power     
  4.1.3 Threat of Substitutes     
  4.1.4 Threat of New Entrants     
  4.1.5 Competitive Rivalry      
 4.2 Market Share Analysis of Key Players     
 4.3 Product Benchmarking and Performance Comparison   
          
5 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Radar Platform    
 5.1 Ground-Based Surveillance Radars     
 5.2 Naval Surveillance Radars      
 5.3 Airborne Surveillance Radars      
 5.4 Space-Based Surveillance Radars     
 5.5 Mobile & Transportable Radars     
 5.6 Fixed Installation Radars      
 5.7 Other Radar Platforms      
          
6 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Frequency Band    
 6.1 L-Band Radars       
 6.2 S-Band Radars       
 6.3 C-Band Radars       
 6.4 X-Band Radars       
 6.5 Ku / Ka-Band Radars       
 6.6 Multi-Band Radars       
          
7 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Detection Capability    
 7.1 Long-Range Detection Radars      
 7.2 Medium-Range Detection Radars     
 7.3 Short-Range Detection Radars      
 7.4 Low-Altitude Detection Radars     
 7.5 High-Resolution Tracking Radars     
          
8 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Application     
 8.1 Border Surveillance       
 8.2 Airspace Monitoring      
 8.3 Maritime Domain Awareness      
 8.4 Battlefield Surveillance      
 8.5 Critical Infrastructure Protection     
 8.6 Other Applications       
          
9 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By End User     
 9.1 Defense Forces       
 9.2 Homeland Security Agencies      
 9.3 Air Traffic Control Authorities      
 9.4 Naval & Coast Guard Forces      
 9.5 Commercial Aviation Authorities     
 9.6 Other End Users       
          
10 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Geography     
 10.1 North America       
  10.1.1 United States      
  10.1.2 Canada       
  10.1.3 Mexico       
 10.2 Europe        
  10.2.1 United Kingdom      
  10.2.2 Germany       
  10.2.3 France       
  10.2.4 Italy       
  10.2.5 Spain       
  10.2.6 Netherlands      
  10.2.7 Belgium       
  10.2.8 Sweden       
  10.2.9 Switzerland      
  10.2.10 Poland       
  10.2.10 Rest of Europe      
 10.3 Asia Pacific       
  10.3.1 China       
  10.3.2 Japan       
  10.3.3 India       
  10.3.4 South Korea      
  10.3.5 Australia       
  10.3.6 Indonesia      
  10.3.7 Thailand       
  10.3.8 Malaysia       
  10.3.9 Singapore      
  10.3.10 Vietnam       
  10.3.10 Rest of Asia Pacific      
 10.4 South America       
  10.4.1 Brazil       
  10.4.2 Argentina      
  10.4.3 Colombia       
  10.4.4 Chile       
  10.4.5 Peru       
  10.4.6 Rest of South America     
 10.5 Rest of the World (RoW)      
  10.5.1 Middle East      
   10.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia     
   10.5.1.2 United Arab Emirates    
   10.5.1.3 Qatar      
   10.5.1.4 Israel      
   10.5.1.5 Rest of Middle East     
  10.5.2 Africa       
   10.5.2.1 South Africa     
   10.5.2.2 Egypt      
   10.5.2.3 Morocco      
   10.5.2.4 Rest of Africa     
          
11 Strategic Market Intelligence       
 11.1 Industry Value Network and Supply Chain Assessment   
 11.2 White-Space and Opportunity Mapping     
 11.3 Product Evolution and Market Life Cycle Analysis    
 11.4 Channel, Distributor, and Go-to-Market Assessment   
          
12 Industry Developments and Strategic Initiatives     
 12.1 Mergers and Acquisitions      
 12.2 Partnerships, Alliances, and Joint Ventures    
 12.3 New Product Launches and Certifications    
 12.4 Capacity Expansion and Investments     
 12.5 Other Strategic Initiatives      
          
13 Company Profiles        
 13.1 Lockheed Martin Corporation      
 13.2 Raytheon Technologies Corporation     
 13.3 Northrop Grumman Corporation     
 13.4 Thales Group       
 13.5 Leonardo S.p.A.       
 13.6 BAE Systems plc       
 13.7 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.     
 13.8 Saab AB        
 13.9 Indra Sistemas, S.A.       
 13.10 Elbit Systems Ltd.       
 13.11 L3Harris Technologies, Inc.      
 13.12 Hensoldt AG       
 13.13 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation     
 13.14 ASELSAN A.Ş.       
 13.15 RTX Corporation       
          
List of Tables         
1 Global Surveillance Radars Market Outlook, By Region (2023-2034) ($MN)  
2 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Radar Platform (2023–2034) ($MN)  
3 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Ground-Based Surveillance Radars (2023–2034) ($MN) 
4 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Naval Surveillance Radars (2023–2034) ($MN) 
5 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Airborne Surveillance Radars (2023–2034) ($MN) 
6 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Space-Based Surveillance Radars (2023–2034) ($MN) 
7 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Mobile & Transportable Radars (2023–2034) ($MN) 
8 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Fixed Installation Radars (2023–2034) ($MN)  
9 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Other Radar Platforms (2023–2034) ($MN)  
10 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Frequency Band (2023–2034) ($MN)  
11 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By L-Band Radars (2023–2034) ($MN)   
12 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By S-Band Radars (2023–2034) ($MN)   
13 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By C-Band Radars (2023–2034) ($MN)   
14 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By X-Band Radars (2023–2034) ($MN)   
15 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Ku / Ka-Band Radars (2023–2034) ($MN)  
16 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Multi-Band Radars (2023–2034) ($MN)  
17 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Detection Capability (2023–2034) ($MN)  
18 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Long-Range Detection Radars (2023–2034) ($MN) 
19 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Medium-Range Detection Radars (2023–2034) ($MN) 
20 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Short-Range Detection Radars (2023–2034) ($MN) 
21 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Low-Altitude Detection Radars (2023–2034) ($MN) 
22 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By High-Resolution Tracking Radars (2023–2034) ($MN) 
23 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Application (2023–2034) ($MN)   
24 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Border Surveillance (2023–2034) ($MN)  
25 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Airspace Monitoring (2023–2034) ($MN)  
26 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Maritime Domain Awareness (2023–2034) ($MN) 
27 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Battlefield Surveillance (2023–2034) ($MN)  
28 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Critical Infrastructure Protection (2023–2034) ($MN) 
29 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Other Applications (2023–2034) ($MN)  
30 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By End User (2023–2034) ($MN)   
31 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Defense Forces (2023–2034) ($MN)  
32 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Homeland Security Agencies (2023–2034) ($MN) 
33 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Air Traffic Control Authorities (2023–2034) ($MN) 
34 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Naval & Coast Guard Forces (2023–2034) ($MN) 
35 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Commercial Aviation Authorities (2023–2034) ($MN) 
36 Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Other End Users (2023–2034) ($MN)  
          
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Rest of the World (RoW) are also represented in the same manner as above.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


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