Global Active Phased Array Radar Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Platform (Land-Based, Naval, Airborne, and Spaceborne), By Frequency Band (X-Band, W-Band, S-Band, Ka-Band, and C-Band), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Active Phased Array Radar Market Insights Forecasts To 2035

• The Global Active Phased Array Radar Market Size Was Estimated at USD 6.2 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 9.84% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Active Phased Array Radar Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 17.4 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The Global Active Phased Array Radar Market Size was valued at approximately USD 6.2 Billion in 2024 and is Projected to grow from USD 6.81 Billion in 2025 to around USD 17.4 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.84% from 2025 to 2035.

Global Active Phased Array Radar Market Forecast and Revenue Outlook

• 2024 Market Size: USD 6.2 Billion
• 2035 Projected Market Size: USD 17.4 Billion
• CAGR (2025-2035): 9.84%
• North America: Largest market in 2024
• Asia Pacific: Fastest growing market        

Market Overview

The active phased array radar market includes the research, manufacture, and sale of sophisticated radar systems with electronically steered beams, providing enhanced detection, tracking, and target engagement capabilities in the defence and aviation sectors. The market for Active Phased Array Radar (APAR) is expanding significantly, mostly due to increased military spending and international defence modernisation initiatives. Multiple antennas and electronic beam steering are used by APAR systems to enable quick and accurate target engagement, tracking, and detection. They are essential for border security, military surveillance, air defence, and missile defence due to their sophisticated capabilities. The strategic significance of APAR technology has been emphasised by the U.S. Department of Defence, which has underlined its ability to improve situational awareness against emerging missile threats. Global market expansion is further fuelled by rising national security concerns and increased investment in radar development. Emerging nations like Brazil, South Korea, and India are playing a crucial role by increasing their defence budgets in order to upgrade their defence infrastructure and buy new, cutting-edge weaponry. Active Phased Array Radar systems are in high demand in the defence, aerospace, and space industries due to their better performance, accuracy, and speed over conventional radars. Growth is fuelled by expanding applications, growing investments, and AI integration; yet, market expansion may be limited by high development costs. All things considered, the industry offers enormous potential as countries place a high priority on modernisation and the integration of sophisticated radar systems. At IDEX UAE in February 2025, Saab AB unveiled their next-generation software-defined Coast Control Radar, which uses phased array technology to improve territorial sea security and maritime traffic surveillance.

Key Market Insights

• North America is expected to account for the largest share in the Active Phased Array Radar Market during the forecast period.
• In terms of platform, the land-based segment is projected to lead the Active Phased Array Radar Market throughout the forecast period
• In terms of frequency band, the S-Band segment captured the largest portion of the market

Active Phased Array Radar Market Trends

• Growing demand for advanced missile detection and air defense systems.
• Emerging economies like India, Brazil, and South Korea are boosting defense budgets.
• Shift from traditional radars to electronically steered APAR systems.
• Strong focus on border protection and military surveillance applications.
• Rising collaborations between governments and radar technology companies.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the active phased array radar market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the active phased array radar market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the active phased array radar market.

Driving factors: The market for active phased array radar is primarily driven by rising defence modernisation initiatives and rising demand for sophisticated radar systems.

Rapid technical breakthroughs, growing global defence expenditures, and defence modernisation initiatives are the main factors propelling the Active Phased Array Radar (APAR) market. APAR deployment is a top priority for countries like the US, China, and India in order to improve their capacities for surveillance, threat identification, and missile defence. Market potential is further expanded by emerging applications in civilian areas, such as marine surveillance, disaster management, and weather monitoring. Adoption is also supported by the rising need for air traffic control systems brought on by an increase in air travel. These elements work together to generate significant momentum, which guarantees steady and substantial growth in the APAR market.

Restraining Factor: Growth is hampered by environmental interference, unfavourable weather, and susceptibility to jamming in high-threat or electromagnetically congested settings.

Environmental interference and vulnerability to jamming will most likely impede the growth of active phased array radar in the marketplace. APAR systems, like all radar systems, are susceptible to environmental interferences, so their performance is degraded in highly electromagnetically congested environments. Environmental conditions that can decrease the reliability of radar include adverse weather, obstruction of signals, and conditions of extreme electronic warfare. Additionally, APAR systems may not be able to provide sustained reliability in high-threat environments due to the persistent susceptibility to jamming and interference inherent in APAR systems.

Market Segmentation 

The global active phased array radar market is divided into platform and frequency band.

Global Active Phased Array Radar Market, By Platform:

Why is the land-based segment expected to generate the highest revenue in 2024 for the global Active Phased Array Radar market during the forecast period?

The land-based segment in the active phased array radar market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period. Radar systems installed on land are crucial for airspace monitoring, border surveillance, and missile defence. For air defence and border surveillance, national defence agencies strongly favour ground-based radar systems. Additionally, the requirement for land-based systems for the security of the global air force grew dramatically as air defence system development intensified.

The naval segment in the active phased array radar market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Naval radar systems improve threat detection capabilities, navigation systems, and defense operations. With growing geopolitical tensions occurring in regions such as South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific region, the number of APAR systems onboard vessels has increased in recent years. In addition, modernization of U.S. Navy fleets includes the installation of APAR systems on new submarines and destroyers, indicating that naval is rapidly becoming a growing market segment.

Global Active Phased Array Radar Market, By Frequency Band:

What factors make the S-band segment dominate in terms of market share during the forecast period in the global Active Phased Array Radar market?

The residential segment held the largest market share in the active phased array radar market. This is due to their numerous applications, including missile defence systems, weather prediction, and air traffic control. Because of S-Band incorporation of reasonable resolution quality and range capability, S-Band radar class systems work particularly well in the median range. Furthermore, S-band's weather prediction capabilities have proven to help its growing application in recent years.

The C-band segment in the active phased array radar market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. The active phased array radar market's C-band sector is anticipated to expand at the fastest CAGR due to its exceptional mix of coverage, resolution, and range. C-band radars are widely utilised for defence, weather monitoring, and air traffic control applications because they allow for efficient tracking and surveillance. Their growing use in both the military and the civilian sector is driving up demand and global market growth. 

Regional Segment Analysis of the Global Active Phased Array Radar Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America Active Phased Array Radar Market Trends

What factors contribute to the North America region holding the largest share of the global Active Phased Array Radar market during the forecast period?

This can largely be attributed to the increased adoption of advanced technologies, such as state-of-the-art radar systems, amongst the population. As defence budgets in the region, particularly in the United States, contributed to the growth in the market. There is an increased need for radar systems that focus on improved air and missile defence missions. The reason for the region's domination, in part, is due to the U.S. military's large-scale implementation of advanced radar systems and major defence companies such as Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies.

Why does the United States lead the North American Active Phased Array Radar market?

The U.S. military invested heavily in new radar technologies designed to counter unmanned aerial systems and hypersonic missiles, as well as upgrading existing radar systems. The market is growing partly due to an increase in the installation of active phased array radars on armoured fighting aircraft, naval ships and surface land-based defence systems.

Asia Pacific Active Phased Array Radar Market Trends

How is the Asia Pacific region expected to be the fastest-growing Active Phased Array Radar market with the fastest growth rate? 

The growth of the Asia Pacific market can be mainly attributed to increased geopolitical tensions between China, India, and Japan and the rise in defence spending. In the course of its military modernization campaign, China is increasing its investment in radar technology as it advances its surveillance and missile defence capabilities. India is also seeing a steep rise in defence spending, primarily aimed at improving the capabilities of its air and naval forces, which creates demand for state-of-the-art radar systems to operate effectively. The development of homegrown radar technology and the incorporation of the APAR systems with air defence are critical to the future growth of the market in the Asia Pacific.

Why is the Active Phased Array Radar market growing in Europe?

The increasing demand for air defence is the reason for the expansion of the active phased array radar industry in Europe. In recent years, many European nations have raised their defence budgets in order to adapt to security threats and modernise their militaries. The European Union's European Defence Fund (EDF) seeks to encourage collaboration in advanced radar technology for the improvement of regional defence capabilities. The deployment of hypersonic missiles and growing UAV activities both contribute to the expansion of the regional market.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the global active phased array radar market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

Worldwide Top Key Players in The Active Phased Array Radar Market Include

• Thales Group
• Selex ES
• Saab
• Raytheon Technologies
• Lockheed Martin
• Leonardo S.p.A.
• L3Harris Technologies
• Kongsberg Gruppen
• Indra Sistemas
• China Electronics Technology Group Corporation
• CEIEC
• BAE Systems
• Aselsan
• Airbus Group
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent development

• In September 2025, the APG-82(V)X radar, a sophisticated Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) system utilising Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, was introduced by Raytheon Technologies (RTX). This improvement addresses new threats by providing greater processing speed and range.

• In March 2025, India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) inked a contract of ₹2,906 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of the Low-Level Transportable Radar (LLTR), Ashwini. This active electronically scanned phased array radar is built on sophisticated solid-state technology and can identify and track high-speed aircraft, UAVs, and helicopters. Ashwini, designed by DRDO's Electronics and Radar Development Establishment, is projected to improve operational preparedness for the Indian Air Force. The contract was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajeev Kumar Singh.

• In February 2025, Saab unveiled its Coast Control Radar at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in the UAE. This next-generation, software-defined, non-rotating phased-array radar is intended to protect territorial waters and marine traffic. Its compact and flexible design allows for accurate surveillance of tiny vessels in challenging coastal situations, addressing maritime security and sovereignty needs.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the active phased array radar market based on the following segments:

Global Active Phased Array Radar Market, By Platform

• Land-Based
• Naval
• Airborne
• Spaceborne

Global Active Phased Array Radar Market, By Frequency Band

• X-Band
• W-Band
• S-Band
• Ka-Band
• C-Band

Global Active Phased Array Radar Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa