X-Band Radar Market Report 2025

The X-band radar market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $5.92 billion in 2024 to $6.05 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military modernization programs, threat perception and security concerns, increased naval and maritime applications, weather monitoring and forecasting, aviation safety, coastal surveillance.

The X-band radar market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.51 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for unmanned systems, space exploration and satellite communication, commercial aviation upgrades, environmental monitoring and disaster response, advancements in material science, focus on cybersecurity. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in technology, dual-use applications, phased array radar systems, gallium nitride (GAN) technology, compact and mobile radar systems, integration of artificial intelligence (ai), digital radar systems, international collaborations.

The increasing demand for security systems is propelling the growth of the X-band radar market. Security systems encompass various techniques and equipment designed to protect individuals and property from a wide array of threats. The border security system facilitates the management of border-patrol missions, provides real-time surveillance, and offers early warning and targeting capabilities, thereby enhancing land and maritime security, regional control, and border protection. X-band radar is one such security equipment utilized for object detection and surveillance. For example, in May 2023, a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, a Sweden-based non-profit organization that promotes the use of digital technology in academia, noted that 64 multinational peace operations took place in 38 nations and territories worldwide in 2022. This marked a higher number of operations than in any single year over the preceding decade combined. By the end of 2022, there were 114,984 international personnel involved in multilateral peace operations globally, reflecting a 2.79 percent increase from the previous year. Therefore, the rising demand for security systems is expected to boost the need for X-band radar.

The increase in natural disasters is anticipated to drive the growth of the X-band radar market in the coming years. Natural disasters are defined as catastrophic events triggered by the Earth’s natural processes, leading to extensive environmental damage, loss of life, and disruption of regular human activities. X-band radar is employed in the context of natural disasters for various applications, utilizing its detection, monitoring, and response capabilities. For instance, a June 2023 report by Forbes, a US-based company, indicated that the U.S. has averaged 18 billion-dollar climate disasters annually over the past five years. In 2022, this average was met, with 18 climate disaster events causing a total of $175.2 billion in damages and resulting in 474 fatalities. This consistent increase in climate disasters correlates with a rise in weather-related homeowners' insurance claims. Consequently, the surge in natural disasters is fueling the growth of the X-band radar market.

Product innovation is an emerging trend gaining traction in the X-band radar market. Leading players in this market are concentrating on innovation by utilizing eco-friendly materials to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in April 2024, Wärtsilä ANCS, a Finland-based provider of hardware and software technologies, launched the NACOS PLATINUM Solid State X-Band Radar. This radar features advanced signal processing and adaptive pulse transmission, enabling effective detection and tracking of targets, which is vital for collision avoidance and safe navigation. The solid-state technology removes the need for traditional magnetrons, leading to lower maintenance and operational costs throughout the radar's lifespan.

Prominent companies in the X-band radar market are creating innovative products, such as radar sensors, to deliver accurate, real-time detection and measurement of objects across various environmental conditions. Radar sensors are devices that utilize radio waves to identify and gauge the distance, speed, and movement of objects by analyzing reflected signals. For instance, in October 2023, DRS RADA Technologies, an Israel-based defense technology firm, introduced the nMHR (Next-generation Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar) X-band radar sensor. This sensor is notable for its high resolution and multi-mission capability, making it essential for enhancing situational awareness and operational effectiveness in military applications. Operating at a higher frequency, it offers superior target resolution and can identify smaller objects like drones and missiles due to the shorter wavelength of its signals. This capability allows for precise identification and classification of threats in complex environments. Moreover, its multifunctionality enables it to serve multiple roles, including surveillance, tracking, and fire control, integrating various capabilities into a single system for enhanced operational efficiency.

In a strategic move witnessed in August 2022, Renesas Electronics Corporation, a Japan-based semiconductor manufacturing entity, completed the acquisition of Semiconductors Private Limited for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aligns with Renesas' ambition to broaden its presence in the radar market and strengthen its sensing solution portfolio by leveraging Semiconductors Private Limited's intellectual property and skilled engineering talent. Notably, Semiconductors Private Limited, based in India, specializes in the production of X-band radar and 4D imaging radar products, thereby offering Renesas an advantageous position in expanding its radar technology offerings.

Major companies operating in the X-band radar market are Japan Radio Company Limited, Furuno Electric Co. Ltd., Terma A/S, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Saab AB Group, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A., Hensoldt AG, Reutech Radar Systems, Vaisala Oyj, Indra Sistemas S.A., Prosensing Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Kelvin Hughes Limited, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Selex ES Inc., Telephonics Corporation, BAE Systems PLC, ASELSAN A.Ş., ELTA Systems Ltd., Bharat Electronics Limited, RADA Electronic Industries Ltd., SRC Inc., Cobham PLC, Echodyne Corporation, Cambridge Pixel Ltd., Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd., DeTect Inc., GEM elettronica srl.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the X-band radar market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the x-band radar market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the x-band radar market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

An X-band radar is a system or tool designed to generate radio waves, analyze the reflections of those waves, and is particularly effective in detecting and identifying objects or surface characteristics. It operates at frequencies between 8 and 12 GHz with a wavelength ranging from 2.5 to 4 cm. The X-band radar is especially useful for its capability to detect tiny particles, facilitated by its shorter wavelength.

The main types of X-band radar include mobile X-band radar and sea-based X-band radar, which can be equipped with either active electronically scanned array (AESA) or passive electronically scanned array (PESA) technology. Mobile X-band radar specifically refers to a radar system that operates within the X-band range, at 9.375 GHz with a wavelength of 3 cm, featuring dual polarization and Doppler capability. These radars are capable of measuring areal precipitation, polarization parameters, and radial winds. Additionally, mobile X-band radars are employed to detect clear-air echoes from insects at close range. X-band radar systems find applications across airborne, terrestrial, and naval platforms, serving defense, government, and commercial purposes.

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The X-band radar market consists of sales of portable and non-portable X-band radars. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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