Product Code: 22471
The Global Airborne Fire Control Radar Market, valued at USD 2.75 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 5.41% to reach USD 3.77 Billion by 2030. An airborne fire control radar (AFCR) is a specialized radar system integrated into aircraft, designed to detect, track, and provide precise targeting information for onboard weapon systems against both aerial and ground threats. The market's expansion is primarily driven by increasing global military and defense expenditures, ongoing modernization initiatives for military aircraft fleets, and escalating geopolitical tensions necessitating enhanced aerial surveillance and precision strike capabilities.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 2.75 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 3.77 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 5.41% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | UAVs |
| Largest Market | North America |
Key Market Drivers
Increased global defense budgets and military modernization initiatives are a primary driving force for the Airborne Fire Control Radar market. Nations are allocating substantial resources to upgrade defense capabilities, acquiring advanced combat aircraft and integrated systems. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), in April 2024, total global military expenditure reached $2443 billion in 2023, an increase of 6.8 percent in real terms from 2022, underscoring a robust environment for defense procurement.
Key Market Challenges
Substantial research, development, and integration costs present a significant impediment to the expansion of the Global Airborne Fire Control Radar Market. The extensive financial investment required for the conceptualization, design, rigorous testing, and seamless integration of these advanced radar systems into aircraft platforms establishes considerable financial barriers. These high costs directly limit the number of nations or defense organizations capable of funding either the development or procurement of such technology, thereby restricting the overall customer base and market penetration.
Key Market Trends
The integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) is a significant trend, enhancing airborne fire control radar systems through improved analytical capabilities and operational autonomy. These algorithms efficiently process vast data, leading to superior target detection, classification, and tracking, even in complex environments. The U. S. Department of Defense's fiscal year 2024 request for approximately US$1.8 billion for AI applications, a 63.6% increase from FY23, underscores this growing importance.
Key Market Players
- HENSOLDT AG
- Rheinmetall AG
- SRC, Inc.
- Thales Group
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
- RTX Corporation
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Airborne Fire Control Radar Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Airborne Fire Control Radar Market, By Platform:
- Fighter Jets
- Combat Helicopter
- Special Mission Aircraft
- UAVs
Airborne Fire Control Radar Market, By Frequency:
- L & S-band
- X-band
- KU/K/KA band
Airborne Fire Control Radar Market, By Application:
- Air to Sea
- Air to Air
- Air to Ground
Airborne Fire Control Radar Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Airborne Fire Control Radar Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Platform (Fighter Jets, Combat Helicopter, Special Mission Aircraft, UAVs)
- 5.2.2. By Frequency (L & S-band, X-band, KU/K/KA band)
- 5.2.3. By Application (Air to Sea, Air to Air, Air to Ground)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Platform
- 6.2.2. By Frequency
- 6.2.3. By Application
- 6.2.4. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Platform
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Frequency
- 6.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Platform
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Frequency
- 6.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Platform
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Frequency
- 6.3.3.2.3. By Application
7. Europe Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Platform
- 7.2.2. By Frequency
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Platform
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Frequency
- 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Platform
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Frequency
- 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Platform
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Frequency
- 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Platform
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Frequency
- 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Platform
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Frequency
- 7.3.5.2.3. By Application
8. Asia Pacific Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Platform
- 8.2.2. By Frequency
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Platform
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Frequency
- 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Platform
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Frequency
- 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Platform
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Frequency
- 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Platform
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Frequency
- 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Platform
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Frequency
- 8.3.5.2.3. By Application
9. Middle East & Africa Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Platform
- 9.2.2. By Frequency
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Platform
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Frequency
- 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Platform
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Frequency
- 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Platform
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Frequency
- 9.3.3.2.3. By Application
10. South America Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Platform
- 10.2.2. By Frequency
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Platform
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Frequency
- 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Platform
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Frequency
- 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Platform
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Frequency
- 10.3.3.2.3. By Application
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Airborne Fire Control Radar Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. HENSOLDT AG
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. Rheinmetall AG
- 15.3. SRC, Inc.
- 15.4. Thales Group
- 15.5. Northrop Grumman Corporation
- 15.6. Lockheed Martin Corporation
- 15.7. Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
- 15.8. RTX Corporation
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer