South Korea Airborne Radars Market Insight
Published: 03 June 2026 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)
South Korea airborne radars market will grow at a rate of 7.4% due to rising defense modernization, surveillance requirements, military aircraft upgrades, and increasing investments in advanced radar detection technologies.
South Korea Airborne Radars Market Insights Forecasts to 2035
- The South Korea Airborne Radars Market Size Was Estimated USD 742.5 Million in 2025
- The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.4% from 2025 to 2035
- The South Korea Airborne Radars Market Size is Expected to rise around USD 1,516.8 Million by 2035
Notable Insights for the South Korea Airborne Radars Market
- Based on the segmentation by radar type, AESA Radar Systems segment dominated the South Korea Airborne Radars Market in 2025 with nearly 56% share due to advanced tracking capabilities.
- Based on the segmentation by application, military aircraft surveillance and defense applications segment held nearly 59% share in 2025 due to increasing border security and combat readiness requirements.
- Worldwide projected revenue of RTX Corporation in fiscal year 2025 would be around USD 79 billion owing to growing procurement of airborne defense radar and surveillance technologies globally.
- It is expected that rising deployment of smart surveillance aircraft and AI enabled radar systems would support market growth, where airborne radars improve target detection efficiency by nearly 36%.
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Why Buy This Report
- Gives an in-depth analysis of defense modernization programs, airborne surveillance technologies, and radar system advancements impacting the South Korea Airborne Radars Market growth.
- Provides strategic insights regarding AESA radar technology, AI-based target recognition systems, military aviation modernization, and real-time airborne threat detection solutions.
- Assists players to analyze competitive benchmarking, investments in aerospace electronics, defense procurement strategies, and expansion opportunities across military aviation radar applications.
Competitive Analysis:
The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea Airborne Radars Market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.
Top Companies in Airborne Radars Market
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- RTX Corporation
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Thales Group
- Leonardo S.p.A.
- Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd.
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Saab AB
- BAE Systems plc
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
Recent Developments:
- In September 2025, Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd. introduced AI-enabled airborne radar solutions integrated with advanced surveillance and electronic warfare technologies for military aircraft applications.
- In June 2025, Northrop Grumman Corporation launched next-generation AESA radar systems optimized for airborne combat detection and long-range surveillance operations.
Market Segmentation:
South Korea Airborne Radars Market, By Radar Type
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- AESA Radar Systems
- Pulse Doppler Radar Systems
- Synthetic Aperture Radar Systems
- Weather Radar Systems
- Surveillance & Reconnaissance Radar Systems
South Korea Airborne Radars Market, By Technology
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- AI-Based Radar Systems
- Digital Signal Processing Technology
- Electronic Warfare Integration
- IoT-Enabled Monitoring Systems
- Real-Time Surveillance Platforms
South Korea Airborne Radars Market, By Application
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- Military Aircraft
- Commercial Aviation
- Border Surveillance
- Weather Monitoring
- Airborne Reconnaissance
Expert Views:
The South Korea airborne radars market is expected to witness steady expansion owing to rising defense expenditure, continuous modernization of military aircraft fleets, and increasing adoption of advanced airborne surveillance and threat detection systems. Growing focus on border security, intelligence gathering, maritime patrol operations, and real-time situational awareness is further accelerating demand for next-generation radar technologies across defense and aerospace applications in South Korea.
Author: Sanket and Pranali By Spherical Insights and Consulting