NEXT-Generation Military Radar Systems Market, By Component, By Platform, By Frequency, By Range, By Application, By Country, and By Region – Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Market Share & Forecast from 2025-2032

REPORT HIGHLIGHT

NEXT-Generation military radar systems market size was valued at US$ 18,987.34 Million in 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025 to 2032.
Next-generation military radar systems are advanced defence sensing platforms that use technologies such as active electronically scanned arrays (AESA), digital beamforming, software-defined architectures, and AI-enabled signal processing to detect, track, and classify airborne, naval, land, and space-based threats. These systems enable long-range surveillance, missile warning, fire-control, and electronic-warfare resilience in contested environments. The market is expanding as governments modernize integrated air and missile defence networks to counter stealth aircraft, UAV swarms, and hypersonic weapons. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, sensor modernization is a core pillar of Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). Opportunities lie in multi-band radars, space-based early-warning sensors, mobile battlefield radars, and export-driven indigenous radar programs aligned with national defence self-reliance initiatives.
0NEXT-Generation Military Radar Systems Market- Market Dynamics

Rising defense modernization spending and advanced aerial threats to drive market demand
Governments worldwide are significantly increasing defense budgets to upgrade legacy surveillance systems amid rising threats from stealth aircraft, hypersonic missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles. According to the U.S. Department of Defense (FY 2024 Budget Request), the U.S. allocated over USD 25 billion specifically for sensor systems, radar modernization, and missile warning technologies under air and missile defense programs. India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported a 13% year-on-year increase in capital outlay for defense electronics and surveillance systems in its FY 2024–25 budget, with radar systems identified as a key procurement priority. Meanwhile, NATO’s Defence Expenditure Report 2024 states that member countries collectively spent over USD 1.3 trillion, with a growing share directed toward integrated air and missile defense sensors. Additionally, the U.K. Ministry of Defence confirmed investments exceeding GBP 5 billion under its Integrated Review Refresh for next-generation radar, space surveillance, and electronic warfare systems. These sustained government-backed investments, combined with doctrinal shifts toward network-centric and multi-domain warfare, are accelerating global adoption of AESA, multi-band, and software-defined radar platforms across air, land, naval, and space domains.

NEXT-Generation Military Radar Systems Market- Segmentation Analysis:

The Global NEXT-Generation Military Radar Systems Market is segmented on the basis of Component, Platform, Frequency, Range, Application, and Region.
The market is segmented based on Component into Transmitter, Receiver, Antenna, Duplexer, and Others. Among these, antenna and transmitter components account for the largest share, driven by the shift toward Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) and Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based systems that require high-power transmission and multi-function beam steering. According to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Selected Acquisition Reports 2024, over 65% of newly funded radar programs incorporate AESA architectures, significantly increasing demand for advanced antennas and solid-state transmitters. Receivers are also witnessing steady demand growth due to rising investments in low-probability-of-intercept (LPI) and electronic counter-countermeasure (ECCM) capabilities mandated by modern battlefield requirements. Duplexers and auxiliary components remain critical for multi-band and multi-mode radar operation across land, air, and naval platforms.
Based on Application, the market is categorized into Weapon Guidance, Airborne Mapping, Airspace Monitoring & Traffic Management, Navigation, Ground Surveillance & Intruder Detection, and Others. Airspace monitoring and ground surveillance represent the most dominant application segments, driven by escalating border tensions and homeland security priorities. According to NATO’s Defence Planning Capability Review 2024, member nations increased investments in integrated air and missile defense surveillance systems by over 18% between 2021 and 2024, directly supporting radar deployment for persistent airspace awareness. Weapon guidance radars are expanding steadily due to rising procurement of precision-guided munitions, while airborne mapping and navigation radars benefit from increased deployment of ISR aircraft, UAVs, and AEW&C platforms. Government-led modernization of command-and-control infrastructure continues to reinforce demand across all application segments.

NEXT-Generation Military Radar Systems Market- Geographical Insights

The global NEXT-generation military radar systems market is shaped by defence modernization priorities, threat-detection requirements, and sovereign security programs. North America leads adoption, supported by sustained U.S. defence investments in advanced air- and missile-defence radars, including AESA-based systems for integrated battle networks. According to the U.S. Department of Defense (FY2024 Budget Overview), radar and sensor modernization remains a core pillar of air, naval, and space-domain awareness programs. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-advancing region, driven by heightened border surveillance and air-defence upgrades in China, India, Japan, and South Korea; India’s Ministry of Defence annual procurement reports highlight increasing allocations toward indigenous long-range surveillance and fire-control radars. Europe continues steady growth through NATO-aligned radar interoperability programs, with the NATO Defence Planning Process emphasizing next-generation early-warning and ballistic-missile-defence sensors. Meanwhile, the Middle East is expanding radar deployments to strengthen air-defence and coastal surveillance, supported by rising defence budgets reported by SIPRI, while Latin America shows gradual modernization focused on airspace monitoring and border security.

U.S. NEXT-Generation Military Radar Systems Market- Country Insights

The United States represents the most technologically advanced and strategically significant market for next-generation military radar systems, supported by continuous defense modernization and multi-domain surveillance priorities. Federal defense programs emphasize the deployment of AESA-based radars, gallium nitride (GaN) components, and software-defined sensing architectures across air, land, naval, and space platforms. Strong emphasis on hypersonic threat detection, ballistic missile defense, and integrated air and missile defense networks is accelerating radar upgrades across legacy and next-generation systems.
The country benefits from a mature defense innovation ecosystem driven by sustained collaboration between the Department of Defense, national laboratories, and defense primes, ensuring rapid technology transition from research to deployment. Ongoing initiatives focused on network-centric warfare, sensor fusion, and real-time battlefield awareness continue to reinforce the U.S. position as the reference market for scalable, interoperable, and high-performance military radar solutions.

NEXT-Generation Military Radar Systems Market- Competitive Landscape:

Rising demand for advanced surveillance, missile defense, and multi-domain situational awareness is intensifying competition across the global next-generation military radar systems market. Leading players include Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, Northrop Grumman, Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A., BAE Systems, Saab AB, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Mitsubishi Electric, and Hensoldt. These companies compete through continuous innovation in AESA architectures, GaN-based transmit/receive modules, software-defined radars, and sensor-fusion capabilities. Common strategies include heavy investment in government-backed R&D programs, long-term defense procurement contracts, and platform-specific customization for air, naval, land, and space applications. Strategic collaborations with defense ministries, integration into network-centric warfare systems, and upgrades of legacy radar platforms further strengthen competitive positioning in an increasingly technology-driven defense landscape.

Recent Developments:

In May 2025, Hanwha Systems has signed a USD 40 million contract with South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development to develop a next-generation multifunction radar for the L-SAM-II long-range surface-to-air missile system, enhancing ballistic missile detection and tracking with extended coverage and higher interception capability.
In October 2025, Northrop Grumman announced enhanced next generation electronic warfare and radar technologies for the F 16 aircraft, integrating advanced sensors, radar upgrades, and electronic protection to improve target detection, situational awareness, and survivability against modern threats — positioning the legacy fighter for continued relevance in contested environments.

SCOPE OF THE REPORT

The scope of this report covers the market by its major segments, which include as follows:

GLOBAL NEXT-GENERATION MILITARY RADAR SYSTEMS MARKET KEY PLAYERS- DETAILED COMPETITIVE INSIGHTS

Raytheon Technologies
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
BAE Systems
Thales Group
Leonardo S.p.A.
Saab AB
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
HENSOLDT AG
L3Harris Technologies
General Dynamics
Airbus Defence and Space
RADA Electronic Industries
Reutech Radar Systems
Phazotron-NIIR
Others

GLOBAL NEXT-GENERATION MILITARY RADAR SYSTEMS MARKET, BY COMPONENT- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

Transmitter
Receiver
Antenna
Duplexer
Others

GLOBAL NEXT-GENERATION MILITARY RADAR SYSTEMS MARKET, BY PLATFORM- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

Airborne Radar
Naval Radar
Land Radar
Space Radar

GLOBAL NEXT-GENERATION MILITARY RADAR SYSTEMS MARKET, BY FREQUENCY- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

HF-Band
S-Band
C-Band
X-Band
L-Band
Ku/K/Ka-Band
UHF/VHF
Multi-Band Systems

GLOBAL NEXT-GENERATION MILITARY RADAR SYSTEMS MARKET, BY RANGE- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

Very Short
Short
Medium
Long

GLOBAL NEXT-GENERATION MILITARY RADAR SYSTEMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

Weapon Guidance
Airborne Mapping
Airspace Monitoring & Traffic Management
Navigation
Ground Surveillance & Intruder Detection
Others

GLOBAL NEXT-GENERATION MILITARY RADAR SYSTEMS MARKET, BY REGION- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
The Netherlands
Sweden
Russia
Poland
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Thailand
Philippines
Rest of APAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Colombia
Rest of LATAM
The Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
Turkey
Algeria
Egypt
Rest of MEA Show more