As per Market Research Future Analysis, the Global Radar Simulator Market was valued at USD 17.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 18.232 billion in 2023 to USD 25.8624 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 6.00% during the forecast period. The market is driven by the increasing affordability of radar simulators compared to live training and the emergence of modern warfare systems. The demand for skilled personnel in both military and commercial sectors is also contributing to market growth.
Key trends driving the Radar Simulator Market include advancements in technology and rising demand for training solutions.
Key players include Acewavetech (South Korea), Buffalo Computer Graphics (US), Adacel Technologies Limited (Australia), Mercury Systems (US), and Ultra Electronics Inc. (UK).
Rise in commercial as well as defense aircraft driving the market growth
A rise in commercial and defense aircraft and military land clearance operations is driving the Market CAGR for radar simulators. Terrorists are using UAVs and targeting general civilians and public infrastructure, and combating these attacks has become a significant challenge for air force authorities, homeland security teams, and defense forces. As a result, the installation of radar simulators for training police officers and homeland security forces to operate radar systems has become the priority of various governments. Aerial attacks cause serious problems on humanitarian, environmental, political, and economic levels with the destruction of public infrastructure. Radar simulators are also placed at air force base stations to train pilots and operators to detect and report any threats to the base stations. Thus, the military forces, border security forces, and paramilitaries are procuring technologically advanced radar simulators. Therefore, developing a training simulation environment for operators with the help of radar simulators has become critical and essential.
Additionally, The rebound in air passenger traffic will likely bolster demand for aircraft. The additional aircraft traffic needs to be efficiently managed at the airports. Hence, proper scheduling and aircraft redirecting are required for managing airport operations. The growth in takeoffs and landings at an airport requires trained air traffic control (ATC) personnel who are acquainted with diverse radar hardware and software used globally. Radar simulators are becoming more affordable than live training driving the Radar Simulator market revenue.
Based on the Product, the Radar Simulator Market segmentation includes system testing and operator training. The operator training segment is expected to lead the market due to the increasing demand for search, surveillance, navigation, weather monitoring, fire control, and mission rehearsal applications. Radar simulators train commercial and fighter pilots and radar operators for airborne applications. For ground and marine applications, radar simulators are utilized in training centers for training Electronic Warfare personnel.
Figure1 Radar Simulator Market, by Product,2022 & 2030(USD billion)
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Based on the platform, the Radar Simulator Market segmentation includes military and commercial. The military segment is anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment of the radar simulator market owing to the emergence of modern warfare systems, such as electronic warfare and network-centric warfare, which require radar simulators for their functional testing. Another factor contributing to this segment's high growth is the demand for skilled and trained military personnel. Military radars are more sophisticated than commercial radars; hence, they require additional skills to ensure proper operation for accurately detecting radar signatures of airborne assets operating within the airspace. Radar Technology is also being upgraded to keep pace with the expansion of the global fleet size of next-gen military aircraft, in turn driving the demand for radar simulator systems for personnel training.
For instance,October 2021 Thales and Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) completed the delivery of the Air Traffic Management (ATM) system and radars for six of the country’s airports. As part of the modernization program, ATC surveillance radars and TopSky – ATC have been deployed at Songwe (HTGW), Dar es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Mwanza (MWZ), Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Arusha (ARK) airports in Tanzania. Combined with current sensors, Thales‘ co-mounted STAR NG Primary approach radar with RSM970S Mode S en-route secondary radar alongside TopSky – ATC will automate the en-route, approach, and tower control centers. Besides, the RSM 970S secondary radar Mode S downloads aircraft parameters, offering timely notice of aircraft evolution and clearances to the controller. It also provides the ACAS Resolution Advisory Report.
For instance,July 2017 Ultra Electronics Holdings plc entered into a merger agreement with Sparton Corporation. Ultra Electronics bought Sparton shares for $23.50 per share in cash. While Ultra Electronics is one of the leaders in the market, Sparton Corporation is a provider of complex and sophisticated electromechanical devices.
Based on components, the Radar Simulator Market data includes hardware and software. The hardware segment is expected to be the largest segment during the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to the rising complexity of simulating real-time scenarios. Moreover, the demand for skilled and trained military personnel will fuel market growth.A software-based radar system generates simulated radar video data by combining various tracks, AIS, navigation, and secondary radar data. The radar simulator can create moving targets through integrated graphical tools to simulate real-time scenarios for trainers and system testers to use.
By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American Radar simulators are becoming more affordable than live training, and the emergence of modern warfare systemswill boost the market growth in this Region.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure2 RADAR SIMULATOR MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)
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Europe's Radar Simulatormarketaccounts for the second-largest market share due to theRegion leading the global market in technological advancements and expenditure toward military technologies. Further, the German radar simulator market held the largest market share, and the UK radar simulator Industry was the fastest-growing market in the European Region.
The Asia-Pacific radar simulator market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2030. This is due to the increasing orders and deliveries of new aircraft, propelled by the ever-growing passenger traffic in the Region. Moreover, China’s radar simulator Industry held the largest market share, and the Indian radar simulator market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the radar simulator market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. The radar simulator industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the global radar simulator industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the radar simulator industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Radar Simulator market, including Acewavetech (South Korea), Buffalo Computer Graphics (US), Cambridge Pixel Ltd (US), Adacel Technologies Limited (Australia), Harris Corporation (US), Mercury Systems Inc. (US),Micro Nav Limited (UK), Rockwell Collins (US),Presagis Canada Inc. (Canada), and Ultra Electronics Inc. (UK). and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world safer and more secure—making the latest commercial technologies more accessible for today’s most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. They are headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.Mercury Systems, Inc. (Atlanta Micro) bought Atlanta Micro, Inc., based in Norcross, Georgia. Atlanta is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance RF modules and components, such as advanced monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), critical for high-speed data acquisition applications, such as electronic warfare, radar, and weapons.
Adacel - a world leader in air traffic management and air traffic control simulation and training solutions. Established in 1987, Adacel is a publicly traded company listed on the ASX. The company plays a significant role in global air space safety. A world- leader in its industry, Adacel applies cutting-edge technologies to develop advanced air traffic control simulation and training systems and state-of-the-art air traffic management solutions.
Adacel’s customers include international air navigation service providers (ANSPs), military, defense & security organizations, universities, and airport authorities. More than 21% of the world’s airspace is managed with Adacel’s Aurora ATM software. MaxSim tower simulator and Training systems lead the industry with the highest number of installations worldwide. Adacel’s latest flagship system, REVAL, a digital Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower system, delivers a wide spectrum of digital tower operational solutions, from consulting services to system design, development, deployment, and support. Adacel Technologies Limited announced a five-year contract with air services Australia for Control Tower Simulator (CTS) support services. The contract value is estimated at approximately US$ 7 million.
AAI Corporation (US)
Acewavetech (South Korea)
Buffalo Computer Graphics (US)
Cambridge Pixel Ltd (US)
Adacel Technologies Limited (Australia)
Harris Corporation (US)
Mercury Systems (US)
Micro Nav Limited (UK)
Rockwell Collins (US)
Presagis Canada Inc. (Canada)
Ultra Electronics Inc. (UK).
System Testing
Operator Training
Radar Simulator Platform Outlook
Military
Commercial
Radar Simulator Component Outlook
Hardware
Software
Radar Simulator Regional Outlook
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
Middle East
Africa
Latin America
| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size2022 | USD 17.2billion |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 18.232billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 25.8624billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 6.00%(2023-2030) |
| Base Year | 2022 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2023-2030 |
| Historical Data | 2019- 2021 |
| Market Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | By Product, By Platform, Component, and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, AsiaPacific, and the Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | AAI Corporation (US), ARI Simulation (India), Acewavetech (South Korea), Buffalo Computer Graphics (US), Cambridge Pixel Ltd (US), Adacel Technologies Limited (Australia), Harris Corporation (US), Mercury Systems Inc. (US),Micro Nav Limited (UK), Rockwell Collins (US),Presagis Canada Inc. (Canada), and Ultra Electronics Inc. (UK) |
| Key Market Opportunities | Control over waterways, traffic density, sea state, and weather conditions |
| Key Market Dynamics | Radar simulators are becoming more affordable than live training, and The emergence of modern warfare systems. |
Radar Simulator Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
The Radar Simulator Market size was valued at USD 17.2 Billion in 2022.
The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.00% during the forecast period, 2023-2030.
North America had the largest share of the global market
The key players in the market are AAI Corporation (US), ARI Simulation (India), Acewavetech (South Korea), Buffalo Computer Graphics (US), Cambridge Pixel Ltd (US), Adacel Technologies Limited (Australia), Harris Corporation (US), Mercury Systems Inc. (US).
The system testing radar simulator category dominated the market in 2022.
The military-based platform had the largest share of the global market.
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