Electronic Warfare Systems Market Report 2026

The electronic warfare systems market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $18.97 billion in 2025 to $20.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing deployment of radar warning receivers to improve threat detection for military platforms, early adoption of electronic countermeasure suites to enhance aircraft survivability, rising utilization of chaff dispensers and self-protection systems in response to advanced radar-guided threats, growth in signal intelligence requirements driving procurement of specialized ew systems, modernization initiatives expanding integration of ew capabilities across air, land, and naval forces.

The electronic warfare systems market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.1 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for next-generation ew suites to counter evolving electromagnetic threats, increasing integration of AI-enabled signal processing to enhance electronic attack and defense functions, expansion of multi-domain operations boosting adoption of interoperable EW systems, rising investment in compact and modular EW solutions for unmanned and manned platforms, accelerating development of advanced electronic deception and jamming technologies to support future warfare requirements. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of ew systems with multi-domain platforms (air, land, sea, space), miniaturization of ew payloads for uavs and tactical applications, development of cognitive and adaptive jammers for dynamic spectrum warfare, increased use of simulation and virtual testing environments for ew training, growth in counter-drone and anti-uav ew solutions.

The rise in territorial disputes and geopolitical instability is expected to drive the growth of the electronic warfare systems market going forward. Territorial disputes refer to conflicts between two or more states over the control or ownership of a specific geographic region, while geopolitical instability describes unpredictable and volatile conditions within or between nations, often driven by shifting power dynamics, regional conflicts, or geopolitical rivalries. In such environments, electronic warfare systems provide critical capabilities to influence battlespace awareness, control the electromagnetic spectrum, and restrict adversaries' access to specific areas or airspace. For example, in 2023, according to Vision of Humanity, an Australia-based non-government organization, the US accounted for 76% of terrorism-related deaths among Western democracies, occurring alongside a 15-year low in overall incident rates. Additionally, in 2022, the Islamic State (IS) and its affiliates continued to be the world’s deadliest terrorist group for the eighth consecutive year, conducting attacks across 21 countries. Therefore, escalating territorial disputes and geopolitical instability are driving the growth of the electronic warfare systems market.

Prominent companies in the electronic warfare systems market are intensifying their focus on developing technologically advanced solutions, such as the airborne self-protection EW suite, to enhance warfare capabilities and offer superior combat offerings. This suite comprises electronic countermeasure systems designed to safeguard aircraft from various threats, including radar-guided and infrared-guided missiles, and hostile electronic emissions. For instance, Elbit Systems Ltd., an Israel-based defense contractor and military technology company, unveiled a novel electronic warfare capability integrated into their established Airborne self-protection EW suite at the Paris Airshow in June 2023. This new capability, facilitated through digital radar warning receivers (RWR), enables drone detection, identification, and the localization of personal location beacons (PLB) for ground forces and pilots. The comprehensive EW suite, operational across numerous rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, incorporates diverse components such as an EW controller, IR missile warning system (MWS), laser warning systems (LWS), and countermeasure dispenser system (CMDS) to bolster platform protection and aircrew survivability against advanced threats.

In July 2023, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), an Israel-based aerospace and aviation manufacturer, acquired Hela Systems Private Limited, an India-based manufacturer specializing in radar and electronic warfare systems, communication systems, and microwave supercomponents. This strategic acquisition enables IAI to fortify its commitment to the Indian government's agenda by introducing enhanced maintenance, repair, overhaul support, and advanced testing services. Moreover, it provides IAI with a competitive edge in the electronic warfare systems market, bolstering its capabilities to address evolving defense requirements amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Major companies operating in the electronic warfare systems market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems PLC, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Textron Inc, Leonardo S.p.A, Rheinmetall AG, CACI International Inc, Elbit Systems Ltd, Israel Aerospace Industries, SAAB AB, General Atomics, Viasat Inc, Leonardo DRS, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cobham PLC, ASELSAN AS, Hensoldt Group, QinetiQ Group, Exelis Inc, Mercury Systems Inc, Ultra Electronics Holdings plc, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Aeroflex Inc, Chemring Group plc.

North America was the largest region in the electronic warfare systems market in 2025. The regions covered in the electronic warfare systems market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on high-end electronic components, RF modules, and laser/microwave subsystems have raised production costs for electronic warfare systems, affecting acquisition timelines and budgets in defense programs. Segments like jammers, directed-energy weapons, and countermeasure systems are most impacted, especially in regions heavily reliant on imports such as Europe and Asia-Pacific. While tariffs increase short-term costs, they encourage domestic manufacturing, local supply chain development, and innovation in cost-efficient EW solutions, potentially strengthening regional defense capabilities.

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Electronic warfare systems comprise a suite of technologies and capabilities crafted to manipulate or exploit electromagnetic energy for military purposes, both offensive and defensive. These systems are integral to modern military operations, used to disrupt or deceive enemy communications, radar, and other electronic systems, thereby gaining a tactical advantage, enhancing situational awareness, and safeguarding friendly forces from electronic threats.

Key products within electronic warfare systems include jammers, countermeasure systems, decoys, directed-energy weapons, and others. Jammers are devices employed to disrupt or block communication signals, radar, or other electronic systems, causing interference and impeding enemy capabilities. These systems offer capabilities categorized as electronic support, electronic attack, and electronic protection, applicable across airborne, naval, and land-based operations.

The countries covered in the electronic warfare systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The electronic warfare systems market consists of sales of products such as warfare suites for aircraft, radar warning receivers, chaff dispensers, self-protection systems, and signal intelligence systems. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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