Commercial Radars Market By Type (Weather Radar, Surveillance Radar, Navigational Radar, Imaging Radar), By Application (Aviation, Automotive, Maritime, Weather Monitoring, Security & Surveillance, Others), By Component (Antenna, Transmitter, Duplexer, Receiver, Signal & Data Processors, Phased Array, Others), By Frequency Band (L-band, S-band, C-band, X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band), Global Market Size, Segmental analysis, Regional Overview, Company share analysis, Leading Company Profiles And Market Forecast, 2025 – 2035

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What trends will shape the Commercial Radars Market in the coming years?

The Commercial Radars Market accounted for USD 7.05 Billion in 2024 and USD 7.61 Billion in 2025 is expected to reach USD 16.2 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of around 7.88% between 2025 and 2035. The Commercial Radars Market includes the radar systems that are applied in the field of aviation, automotive, maritime, and weather monitoring aimed at navigation, surveillance, and security. The market in the next few years will be influenced by an increase in demand for automated vehicles, modernization of airports, and advanced weather prediction systems.

A significant trend is the combination of AI and machine learning to make improvements in object detection and threat analysis. Its scope will also be increased by the demand for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and the increased investment in smart infrastructure. Besides, the radar components are also being reduced to a smaller size, and more applications in the areas of satellite operation are predicted to be opened to the commercial scene through these innovations. 

What do industry experts say about the Commercial Radars Market trends?

"The biggest revolution in commercial radar is the shift from mechanically scanned systems to Active Electronically Scanned Array radars, enabled by Gallium Nitride technology. This allows for multi-function radars in autonomous cars, drones, and even 5G networks."

• Dr. Eli Brookne, Raytheon, IEEE Fellow, Radar Pioneer

Which segments and geographies does the report analyze?

What are the key drivers and challenges shaping the Commercial Radars Market?

Will rising air traffic increase demand for modern radar infrastructure?

The expansion of the world air traffic is also subjecting air navigation systems to greater demands to guarantee safety, performance, and real-time picture awareness. Following the growth of airlines in destinations and fleet numbers, especially in rapidly growing markets such as Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, modernized radar infrastructure assumes the highest priority. The modern airspaces have become too complex to be handled with traditional radar systems that only aid in the delay of air traffic, or overloading of routes, and in-time rerouting calls that can create a chain reaction. In this regard, the Commercial Radars Market is experiencing a great asset demand with the airports and other civil aviation authorities aiming at replacing the legacy systems with sophisticated radar technologies.

The latest systems have a stronger range, precision, and weather resistance ability, and so are vital to future air travel in the world. It is also notable that more than 60 units of the medium-range GM200 AESA radar built by Thales are already in operational service across the world, thus signifying high use of agile, next-generation radar systems. Besides, the guidelines on air traffic modernization issued by ICAO and IATA are enhancing the pace. The Commercial Radars Market is in an excellent position to lure expanded spending in revamped airport infrastructure and changes in air traffic management, with the likelihood of improvement in the future.

Can autonomous vehicle growth drive the need for compact radar systems?

With the automotive manufacturing industry making a gradual swing towards autonomous mobility, radar technology is proving to be a major enabler in the facet of environmental sensing and detection of obstacles. Radar, unlike cameras or LIDAR, is reliable in poor visibility conditions, which include rain, fog, and darkness, thus critical in safety-critical driving. This fast growth in automotive independent and semi-independent cars is creating massive new market opportunities in the Commercial Radars Market, especially high-frequency compact low-power radar models. The car manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers are already incorporating the use of multiple radar systems in cars to facilitate the usage of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), the avoidance of head-on collisions, and blind-spot observation.

The Commercial Radars Market is being developed to serve more than just the problems of aircraft aviation and weather data surveillance, as a new generation of automobile innovation is forcing its way into the segment. On the same track, major domestic radar integrations, like the vessel, and the supply of 107 Akashteer systems to the Indian Army to be delivered by September 2024, to go full scale of 455 systems by 2027, indicate the comprehensive role that radar will play in civil as well as military domains. Radar systems are also being developed to be more scalable and more cost-effective, which is a strategic feature of these radar systems in the course of achieving vehicle autonomy. Also, having the radar join forces with other forms of sensor fusion protects against a better and more redundant safety net. The radar demand curve will become steeper as EV and other autonomous vehicle platforms are scaled.

Are high installation and maintenance costs limiting radar system deployment?

Although radar systems are the most effective in detection, tracking, and range, their fabrication and maintenance expenses are high, thereby posing a great challenge to achieving wide commercial use. The cost of system implementation that radar entails, including hardware, trained personnel, facility readiness, and tranching service contracts, is too daunting for thousands of organizations, particularly in emerging economies or within mid-sized operations. These elasticities of cost are especially tough on areas such as regional airports, small ocean ports, or municipal capital programs with shallow bank accounts. Moreover, sophisticated calibration, environmental containment, and frequent software updates raise life cycle expenses additionally.

Consequently, the Commercial Radars Market experiences impediments to attaining larger penetration within low-end commercial and governmental applications. The Commercial Radars Market must be innovative in implementing modular, scalable radar, with a balance between price and performance, to solve this challenge, so that the Commercial Radars Market will be able to reach its full potential. Such financial strains may be alleviated by incentives or subsidies by means of public-private partnerships. Additionally, distant diagnostics and predictive maintenance may make it possible to minimize the costs associated with the continuation of activities.

Can AI-enhanced radar analytics unlock smarter traffic management systems?

Artificial intelligence (AI) and sophisticated analytics are transforming the process by which radar data is processed and used through integration into radar systems. Commercial radars are provided nowadays with AI capabilities that allow them to proceed beyond detection of the objects and allow behavior prediction, pattern recognition, and real-time decision making. The application of this evolution is especially useful in traffic: the radar controlled by AI has the possibility to regulate the movement of cars, fix the violations, adjust the signal lights, and facilitate the passage of pedestrians. The Commercial Radars Market is a market that will gain significantly with the increase in the popularity of smart city projects, having intelligent traffic systems as a key to making the city efficient.

Radar systems programmed with AI features are becoming an essential part of the work of city planners and governments as they focus on mobility and environmental objectives. In addition, they are more privacy-friendly to the data when compared to camera-based systems, which is a strong argument. Going forward, with the unification of radar and AI, the Commercial Radars Market is slated to establish an even larger presence in the arena of urban transport and infrastructure. Also, real-time enforcement of policies can be enabled by means of cloud-based radar data platforms. The multi-industry partnerships will also promote the use of AI-radar border-based models in traffic systems.

Will expanding space exploration fuel demand for satellite-based radar technologies?

As space exploration reprises its interest, with both the public space agencies and the privately owned aerospace companies spearheading its efforts, the radar-based satellites are getting a strategic edge. These radars, particularly SAR, play essential roles in high-resolution earth observation missions, planetary mapping missions, environmental monitoring, and surveillance tasks. The Commercial Radars Market is particularly experiencing a rising demand in the radar technologies that can sustain in orbital space and interplanetary environments as governments scale up satellite constellations and the commercial ventures aim to seek space-based services.

Its capability of penetrating clouds and imaging during nights, which is unique to radar, makes it ideal for performing high-quality round-the-clock imaging of space. Besides, it has applications in disaster response, climate modelling, and planning of infrastructures. The Commercial Radars Market is thereby entering its presence in the aerospace sector, owing to the investments made in low-earth orbit (LEO) platforms and miniaturization of satellites. This has become quite a positive long-term prospect for space-tech ecosystem radar manufacturers. The new countries joining the satellite competition will also enhance the world demand. Other new commercial opportunities are the space-based radar-as-a-service (RaaS) models.

What are the key market segments in the Commercial Radars industry?

Based on the Type, the Commercial Radars Market has been classified into Weather Radar, Surveillance Radar, Navigational Radar, and Imaging Radar. Of these, the Surveillance Radar is in a dominant position due to the importance of the radar in civil aviation, maritime safety, and the security of national infrastructure. In air traffic control systems and coastal surveillance, these radars have a time-sensitive application whereby a real-time situational awareness is essential.

Climate change risks, as well as the demand for superior storm-tracking facilities, are also measured well at Weather Radar. Navigational Radars are still critical equipment for both aviation and marine activities, and Imaging Radars are now coming into the specialty department, like terrain mapping and disaster control. With the development of radar technologies, the introduction of multi-mode capabilities into each radar type becomes a main value proposition.

Based on the Application, the Commercial Radars Market has been classified into Aviation, Automotive, Maritime, Weather Monitoring, Security & Surveillance, and Others. The prevailing application segment is aviation, as it has the highest revenue share, which is attributed to increased traffic in the airports and ongoing development of the airport infrastructure all over the world. The industry requires a radar system with high-capacity navigation, collision avoidance, and ground control technologies.

The Automotive segment is growing at a very high rate, and the Advent of ADAS and autonomous vehicles has played a key role. In the meantime, the radar is still used as a navigation and anti-collision tool in Maritime applications, particularly in commercial shipping. Smart cities and climate resilience, Weather Monitoring, and Security & Surveillance are equally on the rise. There is more cross-sector demand in the market, and the radar system is becoming more versatile and smarter.

Which regions are leading the Commercial Radars Market, and why?

The North American Commercial Radars Market holds the largest share, and this is due to its strong infrastructure systems in the aviation, defense, and weather surveillance segments. The area houses large suppliers of radar and radar technologies with the Department of Defense in the U.S and the FAA as the leading buyers. A stable demand is caused by the extensive use of surveillance and weather radars, and further investments in the modernization of airports and homeland security.

Also, phased-array systems and radar systems that use artificial intelligence are based on high levels of investment by the private and public sectors. North America also enjoys a huge market share thanks to the established ecosystem of players in its aerospace and automotive sectors. Another evidence on the leadership of the region in the use of commercial radar is the regulatory support and interagency partnerships.

The Asia-Pacific Commercial Radars Market is also becoming the highest growth region, as the economic growth and expansion of the infrastructure in the region are expected to increase rapidly. Other countries (China, India, South Korea, Japan) are also spending a lot on civil aviation, smart transportation, and coastal surveillance. There is also an increase in radar-based systems in the region, both in the automotive industry and the maritime industry, especially during the emergence of autonomous vehicle projects and the growth of maritime trade.

The risks caused by weather and risk-prone geographies also influence the use of highly advanced radar technologies to carry out prior warning and surveillance. The region is catching up, as local production powers and government support in the process of digitalization are speeding it up. The vibrant radar industry in the Asia-Pacific region is likely to transform the international competitive scene shortly.  

What does the competitive landscape of the Commercial Radars Market look like?

The competition in the Commercial Radars Market is marked by the presence of a combination of big defense contractors and the highly specialized radar solution providers competing in a wide spectrum of application areas. The major companies involved in the sector are Thales Group, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, HENSOLDT AG, Leonardo S.p.A., Indra Sistemas, BAE Systems, and Northrop Grumman, among others. Some of these firms are investing in strategic partnerships, research and development, and expansion to increase their presence in different regions. One of the most widespread trends among leaders is the implementation of cybersecurity solutions that include the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics in radar systems to make decisions more accurate and automated.

Companies are also working on modular and compact radar systems that may support emerging markets such as autonomous cars and intelligent infrastructure. Also, companies are having the benefit of diversifying their portfolio with the new trend of dual-use systems, which can be used not only by the defense community but also commercially. Partnerships with space agencies, as well as companies that provide the services of satellites, are also increasing the role of radar in observing the Earth and monitoring the climate. In general, the market is characterized by an innovation-driven market and regulatory compliance; there is also an increase in demand for multi-functional and scalable radar solutions.

Commercial Radars Market, Company Shares Analysis, 2024

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Which recent mergers, acquisitions, or product launches are shaping the Commercial Radars industry?

• In May 2025, Raytheon (RTX business) delivered the first AN/TPY‑2 radar equipped with a full Gallium Nitride (GaN) array to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, significantly enhancing hypersonic missile tracking and discrimination capabilities.
• In June 2025, Thales announced it would integrate its AirMaster S smart radar with MAPS Skydweller, a solar-powered unmanned aircraft, enhancing persistent maritime and land surveillance via X-band AESA radar. This collaboration aims to provide continuous, zero-emission ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) capabilities for defense and homeland security applications.

Report Coverage:

By Type

• Weather Radar
• Surveillance Radar
• Navigational Radar
• Imaging Radar

By Application

• Aviation
• Automotive
• Maritime
• Weather Monitoring
• Security & Surveillance
• Others

By Component

• Antenna
• Transmitter
• Duplexer
• Receiver
• Signal & Data Processors
• Phased Array
• Others

By Frequency Band

• L-band
• S-band
• C-band
• X-band
• Ku-band
• Ka-band

By Region

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• U.K.
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Singapore
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

• GCC Countries
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

List of Companies:

• Thales Group
• HENSOLDT AG
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation
• NEC Corporation
• Indra Sistemas, S.A.
• Leonardo S.p.A.
• DeTect, Inc.
• Easat Radar Systems Ltd.
• Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd.
• GEM elettronica
• Airbus Defense and Space Inc.
• BAE Systems plc
• RTX Corporation
• General Dynamics Corporation
• NXP Semiconductors N.V.

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