Market Size
The global short-range air surveillance radar market was valued at USD 6.42 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 9.56 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2035.
The market is witnessing strong growth driven by increasing defense modernization programs, rising cross-border security concerns, and growing demand for advanced airspace monitoring systems. Increasing deployment of radar systems for military bases, border surveillance, critical infrastructure protection, and unmanned aerial vehicle detection is further contributing to market expansion globally.
Market growth is strongly supported by advancements in phased-array radar technology, AI-enabled threat detection systems, and integrated air defense networks. Regulatory support and rising defense investments by governments across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are accelerating the procurement of next-generation short range surveillance radars. Increasing adoption of compact mobile radar systems, 3D surveillance capabilities, and real-time data integration technologies is improving operational efficiency and threat response accuracy. The future outlook remains highly promising with growing investments in autonomous defense systems, electronic warfare technologies, and multi-domain battlefield awareness solutions, which are expected to create significant growth opportunities in the coming years.
Market Dynamics
The short-range air surveillance radar market is experiencing strong growth due to rising geopolitical tensions, increasing border security concerns, and growing investments in defense modernization programs worldwide. Governments are increasingly deploying advanced radar systems to strengthen low-altitude airspace monitoring, counter unauthorized drone activity, and improve real-time threat detection capabilities. The rising adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), increasing military modernization initiatives, and expansion of homeland security applications are further accelerating market demand. Technological advancements such as Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars, AI-enabled target tracking, phased-array systems, and radar miniaturization are enhancing detection accuracy, mobility, and operational efficiency. Additionally, increasing applications in civil aviation, airport surveillance, smart city security, and critical infrastructure protection are creating new growth opportunities for the market.
However, the market faces several challenges, including high installation and maintenance costs, complex integration requirements, and regulatory restrictions associated with defense-grade radar technologies. Supply chain disruptions, particularly shortages of semiconductors and specialized electronic components, continue to impact production timelines and procurement activities. Environmental factors such as heavy rain, fog, snow, and signal interference in dense urban environments can reduce radar performance and increase false alarms, limiting operational reliability. In addition, cybersecurity risks and data privacy concerns related to advanced surveillance systems remain significant barriers for governments and commercial operators. Despite these challenges, rising investments in counter-drone systems, AI-powered radar analytics, modular radar platforms, and next-generation surveillance technologies are expected to create substantial long-term growth opportunities for the market.
Key Developments
February 2026: Growing adoption of AESA radars across North America and Europe accelerated the enhancement of short-range air surveillance capabilities for border security and low-altitude threat detection.
January 2026: Increasing investments in defense modernization in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa strengthened the deployment of advanced radar systems for airspace monitoring and tactical surveillance.
December 2025: Rising integration of AI-powered systems across Europe and North America improved radar accuracy, target tracking, and real-time situational awareness in military operations.
November 2025: Expansion of counter-drone technologies in Asia-Pacific and Europe enhanced demand for short-range air surveillance radars capable of detecting UAVs and low-flying aerial threats.
October 2025: Increasing geopolitical tensions and rising defense expenditure in North America and Asia-Pacific boosted demand for effective air surveillance and missile defense radar systems globally.
September 2025: Growing advancements in phased-array technology across Europe and North America improved radar range, tracking precision, and multi-target detection performance.
August 2025: Rising focus on homeland security in the Middle East & Africa and Latin America encouraged the deployment of compact and mobile radar systems for critical infrastructure protection.
July 2025: Increasing investments in air defense infrastructure across Asia-Pacific and Europe accelerated procurement of next-generation short-range surveillance radars for military and civil aviation applications.
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