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Global Radar a $40 Billion Market

 

NEWTOWN, Conn. [Oct. 9, 2006] — Radar will remain a core part of aircraft avionics suites, battlefield command networks, missile defense shields, and air traffic control (ATC) systems over the next 10 years.  To meet global demand, Forecast International’s “The Market for Radar Systems” study  is projecting a $40 billion radar market over the decade reviewed – 2006-2015.  This total will encompass the development, procurement, and maintenance of nearly 100 different radar systems over the next 10 years.  In terms of unit sales, 9,800 individual radar systems will be procured worldwide during the decade.

 

Although infrared and electro-optical sensors have become increasing popular, radar remains a vital part of any modern sensor suite. Radar systems are now being tied to overall data-fusion networks on the battlefield and electronic suites in commercial aircraft.

 

Modern technology will drive radar production, according to William Ostrove, the report’s author. “Technology is making active electronically scanned array (AESA) a viable, affordable, attractive alternative to the old dish or more modern phased-array aperture,” he said. Ostrove added that many new radar systems over the next 10 years, especially military fire control and surveillance radars, will be dominated by AESA technology.

 

The major trends affecting the radar industry are globalization and consolidation.  Companies such as Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Thales continue to acquire and merge with competitors and will remain top radar manufacturers for years to come. 

 

Northrop Grumman’s sales will be dominated by fire control radars such as the APG-68 and APG-81, and by surveillance radars for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft such as the E-2 Hawkeye.  Raytheon will also enjoy strong sales of fire control radars, in particular its APG-63. Also boosting market share will be sales of the company’s  SPY-3 naval radar and Volume Search Radar (VSR).   Thales, meanwhile, will continue to produce a wide variety of radars for land, sea, and air warfare applications.

 

According to the analysis, the radar market will peak in 2008 and then begin to decline. Many programs, such as the popular APG-68 that equips the F-16, will begin winding down around 2015 as orders for their primary platforms dry up. Other programs, such as development of the APG-81 for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), will take their place, but will not result in equivalent production numbers.

 

Forecast International, Inc., is a leading provider of Market Intelligence and Analysis in the areas of aerospace, defense, power systems and military electronics.  Based in Newtown, Conn., USA, Forecast International specializes in long-range industry forecasts and market assessments used by strategic planners, marketing professionals, military organizations, and governments worldwide.  To arrange an interview with Forecast International’s editors, please contact Ray Peterson (203-426-0800, ray.peterson@forecast1.com).