Electronic Warfare Market Size 2024-2028

The electronic warfare market size is estimated to grow by USD 6.29 billion, at a CAGR of 5.3% between 2023 and 2028. The market is experiencing strong growth driven by several key factors. The escalating use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in electronic warfare operations has significantly contributed to market expansion. Moreover, the increasing prominence of counter radio-controlled improvised explosive device (CREW) systems has driven market growth, enhancing defense capabilities against adversarial threats. Additionally, the critical role of intelligence gathering in modern warfare scenarios has heightened the demand for electronic warfare systems, including cognitive electronic warfare systems, fostering market development globally.

What will be the Size of the Market During the Forecast Period?

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The market is witnessing significant growth, driven by various factors. Data security concerns and the increasing adoption of electronic warfare (EW) systems across tactical combat operations have emerged as primary drivers. Moreover, the expanding applications of EW technologies, as well as military robots in cyber operations and military endeavors have further fueled market expansion. With technology advancements and evolving consumer demands, the market is poised for continued growth, addressing the complexities of modern warfare and enhancing network-centric warfare capabilities. This electronic warfare market research and growth report includes key information on drivers, trends, and challenges during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The market research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD Billion" for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.

• Application Outlook 
  • Support
  • Protection
  • Attack
• Platform Outlook 
  • Airborne
  • Ground
  • Naval
  • Space
• Geography Outlook 
  • North America
    • The U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • The U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
    • Rest of Europe
  • APAC
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Chile
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

The application segment of the market encompasses a diverse array of defense capabilities designed to address evolving threats and geopolitical tensions. With increasing defense budgets, nations are investing in electronic warfare systems equipped with advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. These systems are deployed across land, naval, airborne, and space domains to disrupt enemy communications, deceive sensors, and protect critical assets. Directed energy weapons play a crucial role in countering threats in the electromagnetic spectrum, while electronic protection measures safeguard against cyber attacks and data security concerns. Moreover, collaboration between nations fosters innovation and enables the widespread adoption of electronic warfare solutions, ensuring versatility and effectiveness in modern warfare scenarios.

By Application

The support segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Electronic support (ES) comprises actions that are directly controlled by operational commanders or operators and enable threat recognition, targeting, threat avoidance, and homing. Several pieces of information that are generated including frequency, bandwidth, and modulation of incoming threats, can be extensively used for long-term operational planning. Furthermore, this ES information, coupled with ISR data, can be leveraged by aircrew members to improve their situational awareness during contingency operations.

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The support segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 8.89 billion in 2018. Thus it significantly helps in gathering the desired situational awareness in operational environments with the establishment of an advanced level of warfare using military-grade electronics. Another significant tool in this segment is the electronic maintenance support system (EMSS) which is designed to enhance service support during combat for the US Marine Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTF). EMSS is embedded with ith an electronic maintenance device (EMD) and several other accessories. The main advantage of EMSS is that it has the ability to offer ground maintenance staff an electronic support tool capable of troubleshooting over wired or wireless connectivity. Hence, such factors are expected to fuel the growth of this segment which in turn will drive market growth during the forecast period.

Regional Analysis

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North America is estimated to contribute 43% to the growth by 2028. Technavio's analysts have elaborately explained the regional market trends and analysis that are expected to shape the market during the forecast period.  One of the main countries that is significantly contributing to the growth of the market in North America is the US with the country being the leader in the market due to its increase in defense expenditure and developing products and solutions in the domain.  Some of the key initiatives by the US in the domain include the establishment of the Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization to tactically counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and the development of field systems for achieving quick reaction capabilities. Hence, such factors are expected to drive market expansion in the region during the forecast period.

Market Dynamics

The market is driven by rising defense budgets and geopolitical tensions, driving the demand for advanced electronic warfare capabilities. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, defense forces enhance their electronic protection against directed energy weapons across land, naval, airborne, and space domains. With a focus on versatility and innovation, nations collaborate to develop sustainable solutions amidst data security concerns. The market witnesses widespread adoption of EW systems for tactical combat operations and cyber warfare, reflecting the evolving nature of military operations. Antennas play a pivotal role in network-centric warfare, highlighting the importance of technology in modern scenarios. Our researchers studied the data for years, with 2023 as the base year and 2024 as the estimated year, and presented the key drivers, trends, and challenges for the market. 

Key Market Driver

One of the key factors driving the market growth is the growing prominence of CREW systems. One of the crucial parts is the CREW systems which are extensively used by military and law enforcement personnel to detonate RCIEDs, resulting in a considerable decline in the casualties associated with RCIED attacks. Additionally, it is essential to offer extensive training to operate the CREW systems for interrupting the communication links of an IED.

Moreover, the AN/ULQ-35 CREW Duke system manufactured by SRC is one of the most popular CREW systems. The system is mainly designed to be mounted on vehicles and is integrated with features such as superior protection performance, user-friendly operation, and low power consumption. Hence, such factors are positively impacting the growth. Therefore, it is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.

Significant Market Trends 

There have been significant advancements in the equipment used in electronic warfare, especially in its functionality due to the progression in algorithms and software that help impart operational capabilities to the systems. There is an increasing installation of these systems on several military vehicles for use on land, air, sea, or space.

Moreover,  there is an increasing availability of the systems in lighter and smaller packaged units due to further advancements which can easily be operated at lower power levels using analog, digital, and RF-microwave technologies. Hence, such factors are positively impacting the market growth. Therefore, it is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.

Major Market Challenge

The class of emitters used in dense electromagnetic tactical environments is one of the crucial aspects considered in the adoption of countermeasure techniques in warfare.  The main purpose of ES devices is that it is used for intercept the signals sent out from emitters such as radars and support countermeasures, thereby detecting and locating enemy communication emitters.

Moreover, there are few constraints associated with the process of emitter classification. It has become increasingly difficult for ES devices to differentiate between the signals of new wireless sensors as well as existing sensors. Furthermore, the performance of the emitter declines over time which makes it hard to identify the patterns in perimeter hit. Hence, such factors are negatively impacting market growth. Therefore, it is expected to hinder the market growth during the forecast period.

Who are the Major Market Companies?

Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.

BAE Systems Plc: The company offers Electronic warfare solutions through its BAE EW system with anti-jam electronic protection, multispectral EW, cognitive EW, and EW demonstration system capabilities.

Cobham Ltd: The company offers Electronic warfare components and subsystems such as Pod base, solid state and traveling wave tube transmitters, Amplifiers, Antennas, Power supplies, Controllers, and Cooling subsystems.

We also have detailed analyses of the market's competitive landscape and offer information on 20 market companies, including:

Airbus SE, ASELSAN AS, Elbit Systems Ltd., General Dynamics Corp., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo Spa, Lockheed Martin Corp., Mercury Systems Inc., Northrop Grumman Corp., Raytheon Technologies Corp., Saab AB, Sierra Nevada Corp., SRC Inc., Teledyne Technologies Inc., Terma AS, Thales Group, and The Boeing Co.

Technavio report provides an in-depth analysis of the market and its players through combined qualitative and quantitative data. The analysis classifies companies into categories based on their business approaches, including pure-play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified. Companies are specially categorized into dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak, based on their quantitative data analysis.  

Market Analyst Overview

The market experiences strong expansion amid increasing defense budgets and escalating geopolitical tensions worldwide. Advancements in electronic warfare capabilities like directed energy weapons and artificial intelligence-powered systems enhance military preparedness and response capabilities. Key factors driving market expansion include the versatility of electronic warfare systems, the need to counter evolving threats in the electromagnetic spectrum, and collaboration between nations to develop Innovative technologies. However, concerns regarding data security persist, prompting the adoption of sustainability-focused solutions. As consumer demands evolve, the market witnesses Widespread adoption across various sectors, despite challenges posed by global supply chain complexities. Electronic warfare technologies play a crucial role in modern tactical combat operations, reflecting their significance in contemporary warfare strategies.

Moreover, the market is witnessing unprecedented growth driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. Collaboration between nations is shaping the landscape, enhancing data security concerns measures amid rising evolving consumer demands. As electronic warfare capabilities expanding applications diversify across various sectors, underpinning the market's growth trajectory. EW systems play a pivotal role in modern military operations and cyber operations, aligning with the principles of network-centric warfare (NCW). Moreover, the market experiences a rise in demand fueled by the ongoing digital transformation, emphasizing the critical role of technology in shaping defense strategies and operations on a global scale.

Furthermore, the market faces challenges such as resistance to change amid efforts towards sustainability. However, the market continues to expand driven by advancements in Product development and capacity enhancement. In the realm of warfare, techniques like decoy tactics and radio frequency manipulation are pivotal, with a focus on Jamming, Intercepting, and Deciphering enemy communications. Modern conflicts demand advanced warfare methods and sophisticated electronic countermeasure systems, operating in both physical battlespace and virtual cyberspace domains. The market caters to diverse sectors including the naval segment and landforce, offering tailored solutions for electronic attack strategies to maintain supremacy in modern warfare scenarios.

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What are the Key Data Covered in this Market Report?

• CAGR of the market during the forecast period
• Detailed information on factors that will drive the growth of the market between 2023 and 2027
• Precise estimation of the market size and its contribution to the market in focus on the parent market
• Accurate predictions about upcoming market growth and trends and changes in consumer behavior
• Market growth analysis across North America, APAC, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America
• A thorough market growth and forecasting analysis of the market's competitive landscape and detailed information about companies
• Comprehensive market analysis and report of factors that will challenge the growth of market companies

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