Surface Radars Market Share, Scope and Analysis 2034
Global Surface Radars Market Growth, Size, Trends Analysis - By Type, By Frequency, By Range, By Platform, By Application - Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies and Segment Forecast to 2034
| Published: Aug-2025 | Report ID: AERO2521 | Pages: 1 - 262 | Formats*: |
| Category : Aerospace and Defence | |||
Global Surface Radars Market Introduction and Overview
According to SPER Market Research, the Global Surface Radars Market is estimated to reach USD 31.29 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 5.96%.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Global Surface Radars Market, including market size and trends, product mix, Applications, and supplier analysis. The global surface radars market was valued at USD 17.54 billion in 2024 and is projected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.96% from 2025 to 2034. The primary driver of market growth is the advancement in radar technology, along with an increasing budget for defense modernization. Enhancements in radar systems are improving their efficiency and attractiveness. A significant breakthrough in this field is the introduction of phased array radar systems, which facilitate quicker and more precise target tracking.
By Type Insights
The market is classified into three categories: software-defined radars, conventional radars, and quantum radars. In 2024, conventional radars held the greatest share and are likely to hold it until the forecast period due to their dependability and adaptability for numerous applications, including border monitoring and infrastructure security. The quantum radars segment is growing the fastest, as they use advanced techniques for improved detection accuracy and resilience against stealth and jamming. The demand to counter next-generation threats that traditional systems cannot detect is driving this segment's growth.
By Frequency Insights
The surface radars market is categorized by frequency band into several segments: HF/UHF/VHF-band, L-band, S-band, C-band, X-band, KU-band, KA-band, and multi-band. The X-band segment had the largest market share in 2024, valued for its ability to detect small and fast targets, making it important for maritime navigation, coastal surveillance, and military applications. The demand for high-resolution imaging in congested areas is driving growth in this segment. The KA-band segment is also expanding due to its capacity for high-resolution imagery and precision tracking, benefiting both civilian and defense uses that require quick target updates and real-time decision making.
By Range Insights
The surface radars market is divided into short, medium, and long ranges. In 2024, the medium range segment had the largest share due to the demand for adaptable radars that can be quickly deployed for various missions, like mobile ground units and border patrols. These radars effectively track low-flying and fast-moving targets at a lower cost than long-range systems. Long-range radars are crucial for strategic early warning and airspace surveillance, driven by the need for greater surveillance capabilities to address evolving aerial threats, enabling timely detection and response.
By Platform Insights
The surface radars market is divided into four categories: critical infrastructure, vehicle-mounted, shipborne, and unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). Vehicle-mounted radars led the market in 2024 due to their ease of deployment across various terrains, making them popular among security agencies and armed forces for use in hostile combat situations that require minimal setup. These mobile radars are fitted on armored vehicles and trucks, providing real-time threat assessments and enhancing situational awareness. USVs are experiencing the highest growth in this market segment, driven by the demand for safe, continuous monitoring of challenging environments like coastal waters. USV-mounted radars are appealing for maritime operations, allowing long missions without risking personnel, and the defense sector is innovating lightweight radar modules for these systems.
By Application Insights
The surface radars market is divided into segments based on application: surveillance, air defense, perimeter security, battlefield ISR, and others. In 2024, the surveillance segment led the market due to the increasing need for ongoing situational awareness in civilian and military areas. This demand arises from concerns over illegal activities, terrorism, and border security, prompting the installation of radar systems to monitor various locations such as coastlines and urban areas. These systems provide real-time monitoring regardless of weather or time, enhancing National Security and Public Safety. Additionally, the Battlefield ISR segment is growing because of the need for real-time awareness in combat. These radars help detect and track threats while adapting to challenging environments, driving advancements in radar technology for improved capabilities like target speed measurement and high-resolution imagery.
Regional Insights
The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to capture the largest portion of the surface radars market throughout the forecast period. This expected growth is largely due to the heightened geopolitical tensions, territorial disputes, and regional conflicts in countries such as India, Japan, Australia, and South Korea. These challenges have compelled governments in the region to make significant investments in advanced surveillance and defense technologies to enhance national security. Additionally, the demand for comprehensive air, naval, and land surveillance systems has surged, further driving the need for cutting-edge surface radars in the area.
Market Competitive Landscape
The surface radars sector is characterized by intense competition, with major players striving to secure long-term military and defense contracts by providing cost-effective surface radar solutions. The leading companies in this market include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Technologies, Bae Systems, Northrop Grumman, and Leonardo S.P.A., which collectively hold a substantial share of the market. These key players are distinguishing themselves through their offerings, pricing strategies, and technological advancements. Furthermore, firms are establishing collaborative partnerships within the defense ecosystem.
Recent Developments:
In September 2024, Raytheon, a division of RTX, provided the initial AN/TPY-2 radar system to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The AN/TPY-2 serves as a missile defense radar capable of detecting, tracking, and distinguishing ballistic missiles throughout various flight phases.
In November 2023, Israel Aerospace Industries expanded its operations by inaugurating a new HELA facility in Hyderabad. This new subsidiary exemplifies IAI’s commitment to enhancing local capabilities and promoting self-sufficiency in the essential field of radar technologies.
Scope of the report:
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market size available for years | 2021-2034 |
| Base year considered | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025-2034 |
| Segments covered | By Type, By Frequency, By Range, By Platform, By Application |
| Regions covered | North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
| Companies Covered | Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Technologies, Bae Systems, Northrop Grumman, Leonardo S.P.A, Israel Aerospace Industries, Thales, Saab AB, Elbit Systems Ltd. |
Key Topics Covered in the Report
- Global Surface Radars Market Size (FY’2021-FY’2034)
- Overview of Global Surface Radars Market
- Segmentation of Global Surface Radars Market By Type (Software-defined radars, Conventional radars, Quantum radars)
- Segmentation of Global Surface Radars Market By Frequency (HF/UHF/VHF-Band, L-Band, S-Band, C-Band, X-Band, KU-Band, KA-Band, Multi-Band)
- Segmentation of Global Surface Radars Market By Range (Short, Medium, Long)
- Segmentation of Global Surface Radars Market By Platform (Critical infrastructure, Vehicle-mounted, Shipborne, Unmanned surface vehicles)
- Segmentation of Global Surface Radars Market By Application (Surveillance, Air defense, Perimeter security, Battlefield ISR, Others)
- Statistical Snap of Global Surface Radars Market
- Expansion Analysis of Global Surface Radars Market
- Problems and Obstacles in Global Surface Radars Market
- Competitive Landscape in the Global Surface Radars Market
- Details on Current Investment in Global Surface Radars Market
- Competitive Analysis of Global Surface Radars Market
- Prominent Players in the Global Surface Radars Market
- SWOT Analysis of Global Surface Radars Market
- Global Surface Radars Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY’2025-FY’2034)
- Recommendations from Analyst
1.Introduction
1.1.Scope of the report1.2.Market segment analysis
2.Research Methodology
2.1.Research data source
2.1.1.Secondary Data2.1.2.Primary Data2.1.3.SPERs internal database2.1.4.Premium insight from KOLs
2.2.Market size estimation
2.2.1.Top-down and Bottom-up approach
2.3.Data triangulation
3.Executive Summary
4.Market Dynamics
4.1.Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
4.1.1.Drivers4.1.2.Restraints4.1.3.Opportunities4.1.4.Challenges
5.Market variable and outlook
5.1.SWOT Analysis
5.1.1.Strengths5.1.2.Weaknesses5.1.3.Opportunities5.1.4.Threats
5.2.PESTEL Analysis
5.2.1.Political Landscape5.2.2.Economic Landscape5.2.3.Social Landscape5.2.4.Technological Landscape5.2.5.Environmental Landscape5.2.6.Legal Landscape
5.3.PORTERs Five Forces
5.3.1.Bargaining power of suppliers5.3.2.Bargaining power of buyers5.3.3.Threat of Substitute5.3.4.Threat of new entrant5.3.5.Competitive rivalry
5.4.Heat Map Analysis
6.Competitive Landscape
6.1.Global Surface Radars Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type6.2.Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in Global Surface Radars Market
7.Global Surface Radars Market, By Type (USD Million) 2021-2034
7.1.Software-defined radars
7.1.1.Multiple-input and multiple-output7.1.2.Phased array radars7.1.3.Active electronically scanned arrays7.1.4.Passive electronically scanned arrays
7.2.Conventional radars7.3.Quantum radars
8.Global Surface Radars Market, By Frequency (USD Million) 2021-2034
8.1.HF/UHF/VHF-Band8.2.L-Band8.3.S-Band8.4.C-Band8.5.X-Band8.6.KU-Band8.7.KA-Band8.8.Multi-Band
9.Global Surface Radars Market, By Range (USD Million) 2021-2034
9.1.Short9.2.Medium9.3.Long
10.Global Surface Radars Market, By Platform (USD Million) 2021-2034
10.1.Critical infrastructure
10.1.1.Airports10.1.2.Seaports10.1.3.Military bases & command centres10.1.4.Others
10.2.Vehicle-mounted
10.2.1.Military10.2.2.Commercial
10.3.Shipborne
10.3.1.Military10.3.2.Commercial
10.4.Unmanned surface vehicles
10.4.1.Military10.4.2.Commercial
11.Global Surface Radars Market, By Application (USD Million) 2021-2034
11.1.Surveillance11.2.Air defense11.3.Perimeter security11.4.Battlefield ISR11.5.Others
12.Global Surface Radars Market, (USD Million) 2021-2034
12.1.Global Surface Radars Market Size and Market Share
13.Global Surface Radars Market, By Region, (USD Million) 2021-2034
13.1.Asia-Pacific
13.1.1.Australia13.1.2.China13.1.3.India13.1.4.Japan13.1.5.South Korea13.1.6.Rest of Asia-Pacific
13.2.Europe
13.2.1.France13.2.2.Germany13.2.3.Italy13.2.4.Spain13.2.5.United Kingdom13.2.6.Rest of Europe
13.3.Middle East and Africa
13.3.1.Kingdom of Saudi Arabia13.3.2.United Arab Emirates13.3.3.Qatar13.3.4.South Africa13.3.5.Egypt13.3.6.Morocco13.3.7.Nigeria13.3.8.Rest of Middle-East and Africa
13.4.North America
13.4.1.Canada13.4.2.Mexico13.4.3.United States
13.5.Latin America
13.5.1.Argentina13.5.2.Brazil13.5.3.Rest of Latin America
14.Company Profile
14.1.Lockheed Martin Corporation
14.1.1.Company details14.1.2.Financial outlook14.1.3.Product summary14.1.4.Recent developments
14.2.Raytheon Technologies
14.2.1.Company details14.2.2.Financial outlook14.2.3.Product summary14.2.4.Recent developments
14.3.Bae Systems
14.3.1.Company details14.3.2.Financial outlook14.3.3.Product summary14.3.4.Recent developments
14.4.Northrop Grumman
14.4.1.Company details14.4.2.Financial outlook14.4.3.Product summary14.4.4.Recent developments
14.5.Leonardo S.P.A.
14.5.1.Company details14.5.2.Financial outlook14.5.3.Product summary14.5.4.Recent developments
14.6.Israel Aerospace Industries
14.6.1.Company details14.6.2.Financial outlook14.6.3.Product summary14.6.4.Recent developments
14.7.Thales
14.7.1.Company details14.7.2.Financial outlook14.7.3.Product summary14.7.4.Recent developments
14.8.Saab AB
14.8.1.Company details14.8.2.Financial outlook14.8.3.Product summary14.8.4.Recent developments
14.9.Elbit Systems Ltd
14.9.1.Company details14.9.2.Financial outlook14.9.3.Product summary14.9.4.Recent developments
14.10.Others
15.Conclusion
16.List of Abbreviations
17.Reference Links
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Surface Radars Market size from 2025. The Market is expected to reach USD 31.29 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 5.96% during the forecast period.
Surface Radars Market CAGR of 5.96% during the forecast period.
Surface Radars Market is projected to reach USD 31.29 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.96% during the forecast period.
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Surface Radars Market size is USD 31.29 billion from 2025 to 2034.
Surface Radars Market covered By Type, By Frequency, By Range, By Platform, By Application
The North America is anticipated to have the highest Market share in the Surface Radars Market.
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Technologies, Bae Systems, Northrop Grumman, Leonardo S.P.A, Israel Aerospace Industries, Thales, Saab AB, Elbit Systems Ltd.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Global Surface Radars Market, including market size and trends, product mix, Applications, and supplier analysis.
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