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Global Portable Surveillance Radar Market Strategic Research Report

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Global Portable Surveillance Radar Market
$1.87B2025
7.8%CAGR
2032Forecast
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By Type: Man-Portable Ground Surveillance Radar (PGSID), Vehicle-Mounted Portable Surveillance Radar, Tripod-Mounted Short-Range Radar, Drone-Borne / Airborne Portable Radar

By Application: Military Ground Surveillance & Force Protection, Border Security & Perimeter Monitoring, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), Search & Rescue and Disaster Response

Regional Forecast: Asia Pacific, Latin America, MEA, Europe, North America

Key Players: Leonardo S.p.A., Thales Group, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Elbit Systems Ltd., Teledyne FLIR, Blighter Surveillance Systems, SRC Inc., Hensoldt AG, Israel Aerospace Industries, Kelvin Hughes Limited

Region: Global
Formats: PDF, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Base year: 2025 · forecast to 2032
Length: 150 pages
Market size 2025
$1.87B
Billion USD
Forecast CAGR
7.8%
2025-2032
Forecast 2032
$3.2B
Projected
Regiones
5
Asia Pacific · Latin America · MEA · Europe · North America

Vista general

The global portable surveillance radar market was valued at approximately USD 1.87 billion in 2024 and occupies a strategically vital position within the broader ground surveillance and border security ecosystem. These compact, man-portable or vehicle-transportable radar systems provide continuous, all-weather detection of personnel, vehicles, and low-flying aerial threats across military, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure protection applications. Unlike fixed-site radar installations, portable systems offer rapid deployment, concealment advantages, and operational flexibility in contested or austere environments, qualities that have elevated their procurement priority across both NATO-aligned and non-aligned defense establishments worldwide.

Market snapshot

Global Portable Surveillance Radar Market Strategic Research Report snapshot, 2025–2032

Source: Market Research Reports
Market size CAGR 7.8%
Regional growth momentum
Market share by segment
Key metrics
Base value
$1.87B
2025
Forecast
$3.2B
2032
CAGR
7.8%
2025–2032
Regiones
5
global
Key companies
Leonardo S.p.A.Thales GroupLockheed Martin CorporationElbit Systems Ltd.Teledyne FLIRBlighter Surveillance SystemsSRC Inc.Hensoldt AG
© MarketResearchReports.comDisclaimer: The actual data may vary in the final report which undergoes verification check post order confirmation.

Segments covered in this report

By Type
Man-Portable Ground Surveillance Radar (PGSID)Vehicle-Mounted Portable Surveillance RadarTripod-Mounted Short-Range RadarDrone-Borne / Airborne Portable Radar
By Application
Military Ground Surveillance & Force ProtectionBorder Security & Perimeter MonitoringCritical Infrastructure ProtectionCounter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS)Search & Rescue and Disaster Response

Table of contents

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01Executive Summary
  • 1.1 Market Synopsis
  • 1.2 Key Findings
  • 1.3 Strategic Recommendations
02Industry Overview & Forecast
  • 2.1 Market Definition & Scope
  • 2.2 Market Value Forecast, 2025-2032 (Value)
  • 2.3 CAGR Analysis & Confidence Intervals
  • 2.4 Historical Market Review, 2019-2024
  • 2.5 Scenario Analysis (Base, Bull, Bear Cases)
03Market Segmentation by Type
  • 3.1 Market by Type Overview
  • 3.2 Man-Portable Ground Surveillance Radar (PGSID) (Value)
  • 3.3 Vehicle-Mounted Portable Surveillance Radar (Value)
  • 3.4 Tripod-Mounted Short-Range Radar (Value)
  • 3.5 Drone-Borne / Airborne Portable Radar (Value)
04Market Segmentation by Application
  • 4.1 Market by Application Overview
  • 4.2 Military Ground Surveillance & Force Protection (Value)
  • 4.3 Border Security & Perimeter Monitoring (Value)
  • 4.4 Critical Infrastructure Protection (Value)
  • 4.5 Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) (Value)
  • 4.6 Search & Rescue and Disaster Response (Value)
05Regional Market Forecast
  • 5.1 Regional Revenue Share & CAGR (2024 vs 2032)
  • 5.2 North America (Value)
  • 5.3 Europe (Value)
  • 5.4 Asia Pacific (Value)
  • 5.5 Middle East & Africa
  • 5.6 Latin America
06Country-Level Market Forecast
  • 6.1 Top Countries Overview
  • 6.2 United States
  • 6.3 United Kingdom
  • 6.4 Israel
  • 6.5 India
  • 6.6 Germany
  • 6.7 Saudi Arabia
07Growth Drivers & Inhibitors
  • 7.1 Escalating Cross-Border Infiltration and Asymmetric Warfare Driving Military Procurement
  • 7.2 Proliferation of Low-Cost Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Accelerating C-UAS Radar Demand
  • 7.3 Rising Defense Budgets and NATO Burden-Sharing Commitments Expanding Allied Procurement
  • 7.4 Market Restraints & Challenges
  • 7.5 Opportunities & White-Space Analysis
08Key Company Profiles
  • 8.1 Leonardo S.p.A. — Revenue, Strategy, Key Products
  • 8.2 Thales Group — Revenue, Strategy, Key Products
  • 8.3 Lockheed Martin Corporation — Revenue, Strategy, Key Products
  • 8.4 Elbit Systems Ltd. — Revenue, Strategy, Key Products
  • 8.5 FLIR Systems (Teledyne FLIR) — Revenue, Strategy, Key Products
  • 8.6 Blighter Surveillance Systems — Revenue, Strategy, Key Products
  • 8.7 SRC Inc. — Revenue, Strategy, Key Products
  • 8.8 Hensoldt AG — Revenue, Strategy, Key Products
  • 8.9 IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) — Revenue, Strategy, Key Products
  • 8.10 Kelvin Hughes Limited — Revenue, Strategy, Key Products
09Competitive Landscape
  • 9.1 Market Concentration & Competitive Intensity
  • 9.2 Market Share Analysis (2024)
  • 9.3 Competitive Positioning Matrix
  • 9.4 Recent Developments: M&A, Partnerships & Product Launches (2023-2025)
10Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 10.1 Threat of New Entrants
  • 10.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 10.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 10.4 Threat of Substitute Products
  • 10.5 Competitive Rivalry Intensity
11PESTLE Analysis
  • 11.1 Political Factors
  • 11.2 Economic Factors
  • 11.3 Social & Demographic Factors
  • 11.4 Technological Factors
  • 11.5 Legal & Regulatory Factors
  • 11.6 Environmental Factors
12SWOT Analysis
  • 12.1 Market-Level Strengths
  • 12.2 Market-Level Weaknesses
  • 12.3 Strategic Opportunities
  • 12.4 External Threats
13Future Trends & Outlook
  • 13.1 Integration of AI-Powered Automatic Target Recognition into Portable Radar Platforms
  • 13.2 Transition to AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) Technology in Man-Portable Formats
  • 13.3 Convergence of Radar with EO/IR and Acoustic Sensors in Networked Sensor Fusion Architectures
  • 13.4 Long-Term Market Outlook (2033-2035)
  • 13.5 Investment & M&A Activity Outlook

Frequently asked questions

What is the size of the portable surveillance radar market?
The global portable surveillance radar market was valued at approximately USD 1.87 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 3.42 billion by 2032, driven by heightened military procurement, border security investments, and counter-UAS requirements worldwide.
What is the CAGR of the portable surveillance radar market?
The global portable surveillance radar market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 7.8% over the 2025–2032 forecast period, reflecting sustained defense budget expansion and the emergence of counter-UAS as a discrete procurement category.
What is driving growth in the portable surveillance radar market?
Three principal forces are driving growth: first, the intensification of asymmetric warfare and cross-border infiltration threats across active conflict zones in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia, which has compelled armed forces to expand ground surveillance radar inventories; second, the rapid proliferation of low-cost commercial drones repurposed for reconnaissance and munitions delivery, creating urgent demand for portable counter-UAS radar sensors; and third, expanded NATO burden-sharing commitments following the 2022 Vilnius Summit, which obligated multiple European allies to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP, releasing meaningful capital for tactical radar procurement.
Who are the leading companies in the portable surveillance radar market?
Key players include Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy), which supplies the AULOS and FALCO ground surveillance radars to multiple NATO armies; Thales Group (France), whose Ground Master and SQUIRE systems are widely deployed; Elbit Systems (Israel), offering the ReDrone and LORROS sensor suites; Blighter Surveillance Systems (UK), known for its electronic-scanning B400 series; and Hensoldt AG (Germany), whose SPEXER radar family is extensively used for border and perimeter protection.
Which region dominates the portable surveillance radar market?
North America currently holds the largest revenue share, exceeding 35% of the global market in 2024, underpinned by sustained U.S. Department of Defense procurement through programs such as the Dismounted Soldier System and the Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) initiative. Europe is the fastest-growing region, reflecting post-2022 defense spending acceleration among NATO members.
What segments are covered in this report?
The report covers the market by radar type (man-portable ground surveillance, vehicle-mounted portable, tripod-mounted short-range, and drone-borne airborne radar) and by application (military ground surveillance and force protection, border security and perimeter monitoring, critical infrastructure protection, counter-UAS, and search and rescue). Regional coverage spans North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America, with country-level analysis for the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, India, Germany, and Saudi Arabia.
What is the forecast period covered in this report?
This report covers the forecast period from 2025 to 2032, with 2024 as the base year. Historical data from 2019 to 2024 is included to provide trend context and validate forecast assumptions.

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Company profiles built from public financial disclosures, product launches, M&A activity, job postings (as capability proxies), and supply chain mapping. Market share estimates triangulated across revenue, capacity, and shipment data.

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CAGR projections use time-series regression on 5-10 years of historical data, adjusted for identified demand drivers (technology adoption curves, regulatory catalysts, demographic shifts) and demand inhibitors (cost barriers, substitution risk). Scenario modeling covers base, optimistic, and conservative cases.

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