Synthetic Aperture Radar Market Report

Market Insights

"The global synthetic aperture radar market size was estimated at USD 2.77 billion in 2021 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 10.96% during 2022-2028 to reach USD 5.77 billion in 2028."

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A synthetic aperture radar system is a radar system that collects surface images of high-resolution, using the vehicle’s motion. In the process, the microwave pulses are sent to the surface of the earth by an antenna, which is then measured to get the image.

They can be of a single mode or also of multiple modes and make use of several frequency bands. Synthetic aperture radar can make use of many components such as an antenna, receiver, and transmitter. It is used from the ground as well as through airborne means and is highly useful for defense and commercial purposes.

Market Dynamics

Market Drivers

The market is being hampered by the development cost of synthetic aperture radar. However, the ever-increasing deployment of space-based radars and many other factors are driving the market. Below given are a few growth factors -

• Increasing demand for technologies providing environment awareness.
• Growing demand for effective surveillance & communication network.
• Increasing utilization of UAVs in surveillance and attack missions by defense agencies.

Key Players

The following are the key players in the synthetic aperture radar market (arranged alphabetically).

• ASELSAN A.
• BAE Systems plc
• Cobham PLC
• Harris Corporation
• Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
• Leonardo S.P.A.
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Saab AB
• The Raytheon Company
• Thales Group

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Market Segmentation

Platform Trends

"The airborne segment accounted for the largest market share."

The market is segmented as airborne and ground. The airborne segment is holding the largest market with a share of >80% in 2021 and is estimated to witness higher growth during the forecast period. Manufacturers of airborne synthetic aperture radars are taking enormous efforts to develop specialized airborne synthetic aperture radars for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), as the use of airborne synthetic aperture radars in UAVs empowers easy data collection of fast-changing terrains, such as snow slopes and active volcanoes.

Mode Trends

"The multimode segment accounted for the largest market share."

The market is segmented as single mode and multimode. The multimode segment led the market with a share of >70% in 2021 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. Synthetic aperture radars employing multimode are in high demand, owing to their ability to capture images based on various application requirements.

Frequency Band Trends

The market is segmented into X band, C band, S band, L band, K/Ku/Ka band, VHF/UHF band, and others. A frequency band is an interval at which a specific radar transmits a signal. These frequency bands are differentiated based on their wavelength, which ranges from 0 GHz to 40 GHz. Radiofrequency waves are transmitted through antennas into space that is, further, reflected from the target.

Regional Insights

"North America accounted for the largest market share."

North American region dominated the market with a share of >30% in 2021 and is estimated to maintain its dominance during the forecast period, as various leading manufacturers of synthetic aperture radars, such as Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Raytheon Company (US), Northrop Grumman Corporation (US), etc., have their headquarters in North America. Europe and Asia-Pacific are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Report Features

This report provides market intelligence most comprehensively. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market.

What Deliverables Will You Get in this Report?

The market is segmented into the following categories:

By Application Area Type

• Defense (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Commercial
  • Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW
  • Application Area Type Analysis: Public Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Natural Resource Exploration, and Others

By Platform Type

• Airborne
  • Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW
  • Platform Type Analysis: Spacecraft, Aircraft, and UAV
• Ground (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

By Mode Type

• Single Mode
• Multimode

By Frequency Band Type

• X-Band
• C-Band
• S-Band
• L-Band
• K/Ku/Ka-Band
• VHF/UHF Band
• Others

By Component Type

• Receiver
• Transmitter
• Antenna

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and the Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

Research Methodology

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This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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