Security and Surveillance Radar Market Size, Share, Growth Report, 2034

Security and Surveillance Radar Market: Industry Perspective

The global security and surveillance radar market size was worth around USD 11.12 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 18.75 Billion by 2034 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 6% between 2025 and 2034.

The report analyzes the global security and surveillance radar market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the security and surveillance radar industry.

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Security and Surveillance Radar Market: Overview

Radar is known as an object-detection system that takes radio waves to decide the altitude, range, speed, or direction of objects. Radar security systems are useful to detect ships, motor vehicles, aircraft, and people. The radar antenna or dish transmits pulses of microwaves or radio waves that bounce off every object in their way. A small part of the wave's energy is returned by the object to the antenna or dish that is typically located at the same site as the transmitter.

Security and surveillance radars are of paramount importance in the modern world as without security or surveillance the world would be prone to risks from fringe elements looking to mooch off the vulnerabilities. Increasing modernization in defense and security is expected to majorly influence security and surveillance radar market growth over the forecast period.

The rising need for defense advancements across the world has increased the demand for multiple systems and subsequently driven the security and surveillance radar market growth as well. Rapid advancements in these systems will also prove to be a major beneficial factor for the security and surveillance radar market through 2028.

However, regulatory compliance and lack of standardization of these systems will prove to be a major restraint for the security and surveillance radar market potential in the long run for sales of security and surveillance radar across multiple nations.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global security and surveillance radar market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 6% over the forecast period (2025-2034).
• Regarding revenue, the global security and surveillance radar market size was valued at around USD 11.12 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 18.75 Billion by 2034.
• The security and surveillance radar market is projected to grow at a significant rate due to increasing geopolitical tensions, rising demand for border security, advancements in radar technology, and growing adoption in critical infrastructure and defense applications.
• Based on Radar Type, the Short-Range segment is expected to lead the global market.
• On the basis of Platform, the Land segment is growing at a high rate and will continue to dominate the global market.
• Based on the Frequency Band, the HF segment is projected to swipe the largest market share.
• By Component, the Antennas segment is expected to dominate the global market.
• In terms of Application, the National Security segment is anticipated to command the largest market share.
• Based on region, Asia-Pacific is predicted to dominate the global market during the forecast period.

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Security and Surveillance Radar Market: Growth Drivers

Rapid Technological advancements in surveillance systems

The use of autonomous drones and multiple advanced warfare systems has propelled the security and surveillance radar market growth. Multiple nations are focusing on border surveillance and patrol in order to avoid infringement on borders and keep track of illegal activities that are prevalent on borders such as illegal immigrants, and drug and human trafficking which are major issues prevalent in the modern economy.

Multiple countries are setting up advanced security and surveillance radar systems to bolster their border security and investments in border protection facilities will also further fuel the security and surveillance radar market potential over the forecast period. Security and surveillance radar companies are focusing on investing and developing specific solutions that will cater to the special requirements of multiple nations across the world to boost security and surveillance radar market growth.

The growth of the global security and surveillance radar market is mainly driven by the rise in the number of navigation radars used by UAVs (Unmanned Air Vehicles). Increasing demand for lightweight radars, energy-efficient over traditional radars, and amplified procurement for national security are some of the major factors predicted to contribute to the security and surveillance radar market growth in the analysis period. In addition, topical issues such as on East and South China Seas coupled with modernization and replenishment programs are estimated to surge the demand for security and surveillance radars in the analysis period. Uncertainty and changes in military operations may pose a major challenge to the security and surveillance radar market growth. Further, technology advancements in the radar system are expected to open up new growth opportunities for the security and surveillance radar market in the near future.

Security and Surveillance Radar Market: Restraints

Regulatory Challenges for Different Countries

Governments across the world have stringent regulatory norms that defense companies need to comply with and build products and systems according to those norms. Improper compliance with these norms could lead to negative implications on the security and surveillance radar market growth as the governments would not allow the deployment of such incompetent systems.

Non-compliance with these norms could also have severe implications such as reverse engineering by terrorists that could put border security at risk and lead to detrimental effects on the overall security of the nation.

Security and Surveillance Radar Market: Segmentation Analysis

The global security and surveillance radar market is segmented based on Radar Type, Platform, Frequency Band, Component, Application, and region.

Based on Radar Type, the global security and surveillance radar market is divided into Short-Range, Medium-Range, and Long-Range.

On the basis of Platform, the global security and surveillance radar market is bifurcated into Land, Naval, Airborne, and Space.

By Frequency Band, the global security and surveillance radar market is split into HF, VHF & UHF-bands, L-bands, S-bands, C-bands, X-bands, Ku-bands, Ka-bands, and Multi-band.

In terms of Component, the global security and surveillance radar market is categorized into Antennas, Transmitters, Receivers, Power Amplifiers, Duplexers, and Control Panels.

By Application, the global Security and Surveillance Radar market is divided into National Security, Commercial, and Defense & Space.

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Security and Surveillance Radar Market: Regional Analysis

North America is expected to dominate the global market during the forecast period

The market for Security and Surveillance Radar in North America will be the most lucrative in the global landscape. High technological proliferation and increasing investments in the defense sector are expected to be prominent factors influencing the security and surveillance radar market growth through 2028. The presence of key security and surveillance radar companies will also positively impact the security and surveillance radar market growth in this region.

The most prominent country in this region will be the United States which will see a high demand for security and surveillance radar systems to deal with drug trafficking which is a major issue in its neighboring country of Mexico. Increasing investments from the government and advancing technology are other factors that drive the security and surveillance radar market potential in the United States.

Asia Pacific region will also see a substantial increase in demand for security and surveillance radar and this will be driven by rising internal conflicts among nations like India, China, and Pakistan over border infringements.

Recent Developments

• In November 2019 – Leonardo a leading name in the defense industry announced that it had received an order for the provision of RAT 31DL air defense radar systems for the Royal Thai Air Force.

Security and Surveillance Radar Market: Competitive Analysis

The report provides a company market share analysis to give a broader overview of the key market players. In addition, the report also covers key strategic developments of the market, including acquisitions & mergers, new product launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion of major participants involved in the security and surveillance radar market on a global and regional basis.

The global security and surveillance radar market is dominated by players like:

• Raytheon Technologies Corporation (US)
• Lockheed Martin Corporation (US)
• Hensoldt (Germany)
• Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (Israel)
• and Leonardo S.p.An (Italy)

The global security and surveillance radar market is segmented as follows;

By Radar Type

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

By Platform

• Land
• Naval
• Airborne
• and Space

By Frequency Band

• HF
• VHF & UHF-bands
• L-bands
• S-bands
• C-bands
• X-bands
• Ku-bands
• Ka-bands
• and Multi-band

By Component

• Antennas
• Transmitters
• Receivers
• Power Amplifiers
• Duplexers
• and Control Panels

By Application

• National Security
• Commercial
• and Defense & Space

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America