The global airborne fire control radar market size was US$ 2653.7 million in 2021. The global airborne fire control radar market size is forecast to reach US$ 4,555.09 million by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.18% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

Airborne fire control radars (AFCRs) are long-range detection systems used to intercept, track, and attack hostile air-to-air and air-to-ground targets. They are lightweight and compact and can integrate with missiles, guns, and rockets on fast strike aircraft and helicopters. They use low-pulse repetition frequency (LPRF) systems to instigate the doppler frequency to detect changes in the range of moving targets. The radars detect the target location and process the data to determine the trajectory and position of the target. In addition, AFCRs assist in navigating around fixed or moving targets and generate collision warnings to prevent large aircraft from colliding. It allows these radars to use in terms of detection, search, surveillance, weapon guidance, and navigation.

Factors Influencing Market Growth

• A rise in the number of fighter jets, a surge in military expenditure, and increased usage of active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology are driving the global airborne fire control radar market.
• The high maintenance costs may slow down the overall market growth.
• Technological advancement and an increase in the demand for solutions to territorial conflicts from emerging economies will provide growth opportunities for the global market during the forecast period.

Impact Analysis of COVID-19

COVID-19 has caused supply-chain disruptions that have led to the cancellation of new aircraft orders. In addition, few aircraft manufacturers have faced production halts. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a delay in developing airborne fire control radars, an inability for key players to operate, the cancellation of contracts, and the shortage of parts. Regulations relating to the import and export of goods have led to shortages of components, subsystems, and electronic systems, resulting in manufacturing delays. In the wake of the pandemic, manufacturers faced revenue crunches and increased maintenance costs.

Regional Insights

The Asia Pacific region is forecast to experience significant growth during the forecast period. Due to the increased purchase of fifth-generation fighter jets in China and the growth of demand for combat helicopters & UAVs from emerging economies such as India & China. For example, the Indian Defense ministry approved a deal in 2020 to purchase MiG-29 jet jets for the Indian Air Force in order to upgrade 59 existing MiG-29 jet jets in the IAF's inventory.

Leading Competitors

The leading prominent companies profiled in the global airborne fire control radar market are:

• Bharat Electronics Limited
• Hensoldt AG
• Israel Aerospace Industries
• Leonardo S.p.A.
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• BAE Systems Plc
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation
• Saab AB
• Thales Group
• Other Prominent Players

Scope of the Report

The global airborne fire control radar market segmentation focuses on Frequency Band, Platform, Application, and Region.

Segmentation based on Frequency Band

• L and S-Band
• X-Band
• Ku/K/Ka-Band

Segmentation based on Platform

• Fighter Jets
• Combat Helicopters
• Others

Segmentation based on Application

• Air To Ground
• Air To Sea
• Air To Air

Segmentation based on Region

• North America
• The U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• Western Europe
• The UK
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Western Europe
• Eastern Europe
• Poland
• Russia
• Rest of Eastern Europe
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia & New Zealand
• ASEAN
• Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa (MEA)
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of MEA
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of South America