Global Surveillance Radars Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Radar Type (Short-Range, Medium-Range, and Long-Range), By Application (Commercial, Defense, Homeland Security, and Others), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Surveillance Radars Market Insights Forecasts To 2035

• The Global Surveillance Radars Market Size Was Estimated at USD 10.94 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 10.42% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Surveillance Radars Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 32.54 Billion by 2035
• North America is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

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According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The Global Surveillance Radars Market Size was worth around USD 10.94 Billion in 2024, Growing to 12.10 Billion in 2025, and is Predicted To Grow to around USD 32.54 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.42% from 2025 to 2035. Technological developments, geopolitical tensions, and the growing need for real-time situational awareness solutions are driving the surveillance radars market, which has opportunities in defense modernization, border security, airspace monitoring, and infrastructure protection.  

 

Global Surveillance Radars Market Forecast and Revenue Size

• 2024 Market Size: USD 10.94 Billion
• 2025 Market Size: USD 12.10 Billion
• 2035 Projected Market Size: USD 32.54 Billion
• CAGR (2025-2035): 10.42%
• Asia Pacific: Largest market in 2024
• North America: Fastest growing market

 

Market Overview  

The global industry that develops, produces, distributes, and integrates radar systems primarily for the detection, tracking, and monitoring of objects or activities inside designated areas is known as the surveillance radars market. These radar systems are essential for preserving situational awareness in the air, on land, at sea, and in space. The surveillance radars market encompasses a broad spectrum of applications, including border surveillance, air traffic control, maritime navigation, military and defense operations, and the protection of critical infrastructure. Improvements in border surveillance systems have raised the need for air surveillance radars, which is expected to propel the U.S. surveillance radars market's growth to an anticipated USD 2709.8 million by 2030. For Instance, in July 2025, the NISAR radar satellite was launched by NASA and India's space agency to improve border monitoring capabilities through improved Earth mapping and surveillance radar. To improve marine surveillance, Vietnam expedited the deployment of its LOTUSat-1 radar satellite, which is scheduled to enter orbit in early 2025. The demand for border surveillance, continuous military modernizations, the development of border surveillance systems, and the requirement for sophisticated air defense systems are some of the factors propelling the surveillance radars market.

 

Key Market Insights

• Asia Pacific is expected to account for the largest share in the surveillance radars market during the forecast period.   
• In terms of radar type, the short-range segment is projected to lead the surveillance radars market throughout the forecast period
• In terms of application, the defense segment captured the largest portion of the market     

 

Surveillance Radars Market Trends

• Radar system miniaturization for tactical and mobile applications
• Adoption of cutting-edge radar technologies such as 3D radar and AESA
• Growing demand for coastal and border surveillance systems worldwide
• UAV-mounted radar systems are being used more often for flexible surveillance
• Combining AI and machine learning to provide intelligent detection and tracking
• Creation of radar systems that are network-centric for integrated situational awareness

 

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the surveillance radars market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyzes the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the surveillance radars 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 analyzes their core competencies in each sub-segment of the surveillance radars market.

 

Driving factors:

Strategic, technological, and geopolitical considerations are the main drivers of the surveillance radars market. Increasing international attention to border security and national security, especially in reaction to terrorism, illicit cross-border operations, and growing geopolitical tensions, is one of the main motivating factors surveillance radars market. The main drivers of this growth are increased border-security requirements, heightened defense-modernization initiatives, and the quick development of active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology. The surveillance radars market is being further driven by technological developments, including the creation of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars, 3D surveillance capabilities, and the fusion of artificial intelligence and machine learning.  

 

Restraining Factors:  

The market for surveillance radars is restricted by factors like high development and deployment costs, intricate regulatory frameworks, difficulties integrating technology, and cybersecurity threats. These factors can make it challenging for the market to gain traction, particularly in areas where costs are high and in developing nations with limited defense budgets.  

 

Market Segmentation 

The global surveillance radars market is divided into radar type and application.

 

Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Radar Type:   

What are the primary applications of short-range surveillance radars?

The short-range segment led the surveillance radars market, generating the largest revenue share. The broad range of uses in both the military and civilian sectors is ascribed to the short-range surveillance radar component. Vehicle-mounted systems, low-altitude airspace tracking, perimeter monitoring, and ground-based surveillance all make substantial use of short-range radars.  Additionally, the accuracy and effectiveness of short-range systems have been greatly improved by developments in digital signal processing and radar downsizing.  

The long-range segment in the surveillance radars market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. The development of long-range radars will be fueled by expanding defense applications and space-based synthetic aperture radars.   

 

Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Application:  

What are the primary factors driving the growth of the defense segment in the surveillance radars market?

The defense segment held the largest market share in the surveillance radars market. The primary factors propelling the defense segment's expansion are cross-border conflicts and rising defense spending. Growing geopolitical tensions, growing defense budgets, and the increasing demand for sophisticated situational awareness equipment are the main drivers of the defense segment. Radar technology is being heavily invested in by governments around the world in order to monitor airspace, improve border security, and quickly identify possible threats. 

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The home security segment in the surveillance radars market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. The homeland security segment is fueled by the growing dangers of terrorism, illegal immigration, and smuggling, which forces governments to use modern radar technology to improve public safety, protect key infrastructure, and bolster border monitoring.  

 

Regional Segment Analysis of the Global Surveillance Radars 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)

 

Asia Pacific Surveillance Radars Market Trends

Which nations are leading the growth of the surveillance radars market in Asia Pacific?

The Asia Pacific area is a result of rising nations like China and India's increasing demand for sophisticated naval radars. The Asia Pacific defense services' need for ballistic missile systems has also contributed to the market's expansion. These countries are making significant investments to upgrade their military capabilities, such as installing cutting-edge surveillance radar systems for airspace monitoring, marine security, and border protection. For Instance, in June 2021, Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems Ltd. and the Indian Ministry of Defense announced a deal worth USD 43.4 million to purchase 11 Monopulse Secondary long-range radars for the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy. 

 

What role does national security monitoring play in China’s radar market growth?

Rising defense spending, technology developments, and growing demand for border and national security monitoring are the main factors propelling China's surveillance radars market. China is making significant investments in cutting-edge radar systems, such as AESA and phased array technologies, for use in the air, land, and maritime domains as part of its military modernization strategy.

 

What technological factors support the development and integration of advanced radar systems in Japan?

The development and integration of advanced radar systems are supported by Japan's robust technological foundation and cooperation with foreign defense partners. For improved situational awareness, Japan is implementing state-of-the-art equipment, including 3D surveillance radars and Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars.   

 

North America Surveillance Radars Market Trends   

What opportunities exist for companies supplying Coast Guard Radar Systems in North America?

North America is driven by significant defense spending, strict security regulations, and cutting-edge technical innovation. In order to maintain their position as major powers, the governments of North American nations like the United States and Canada are also allocating fair defense resources, which presents favorable prospects for companies that supply Coast Guard Radar Systems. In July 2025, to improve space surveillance and missile defense and ensure operability against changing hypersonic threats, the US Space Force launched a multi-year program to digitize six outdated ground-based radars.  

 

Why does the United States invest heavily in advanced radar technologies?

The United States' significant defense budget and emphasis on national security underpin the market for surveillance radars. For use in air traffic control, marine surveillance, missile defense, and border security, the United States makes significant investments in cutting-edge radar technologies like Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) and 3D radars.

 

What are the main factors driving the growth of Canada’s surveillance radars market?

The government's growing investments in border security, key infrastructure monitoring, and national security are what propel Canada. Canada prioritizes improving its radar capabilities in order to tackle issues including aviation management, maritime security, and illicit cross-border activity. Phased array systems and 3D surveillance radars are two examples of advanced radar technology that are being used to improve situational awareness and reaction effectiveness.   

 

Competitive Analysis:  

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the global surveillance radars 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 Surveillance Radars Market Include

• SAAB AB
• Hensoldt AG
• Thales Group
• Leonardo S.p.A.
• BAE Systems Plc
• Honeywell International
• L3 Harris Technologies Inc.
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation
• Others

 

Recent Development

• In July 2025, the Retinar Ground Surveillance Radar (GSR), which Meteksan announced at IDEF 2025, supports land security with its low-speed sensitivity, micro-Doppler spectrogram processing capabilities, and 12km human detection.
• In May 2025, Thales introduced the TRACSIGMA, a new multi-mission primary surveillance radar that can simultaneously monitor the approach and long-range air for both military and civil air traffic control.
• In February 2025, A brand-new very-high-frequency (VHF)-band surveillance radar (VHF-SR) was launched by India's Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) at Aero India 2025 in Bangalore.
• In November 2021, Thales launched the GM400 Alpha, the newest radar in the Ground Master series. The GM400 Alpha is a dependable radar for long-range air surveillance since it has an unmatched 3D long-range air surveillance radar, five times more processing power, an extended range of 10% (up to 515 km), future advanced artificial intelligence algorithms, and improved cybersecurity features.

 

Key Target Audience

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

 

Market Segment  

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

 

Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Radar Type

• Short-Range
• Medium-Range
• Long-Range

 

Global Surveillance Radars Market, By Application

• Commercial
• Defense
• Homeland Security
• Others

 

Global Surveillance Radars 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