Defense electronics is the technology backbone of modern warfare — enabling every function from target detection and tracking to command and control, communications, and electronic warfare. The shift from platform-centric to software and AI-driven competition is accelerating electronics investment at the expense of traditional platform procurement. The Pentagon is cutting F-35 procurement in favor of missiles, drones, and next-generation platforms — all requiring sophisticated electronics packages. Active electronically scanned array radars, software-defined radios, and AI-enabled signal processing are the defining technologies of the current investment cycle.
This report provides significant competitor information, analysis, and insight critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and R&D programs.
Topics Covered
• Defense Electronics Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030 by Segment and Region
• Radar Systems — AESA, Active Array, and Next-Generation Radar Technologies
• Electro-Optical and Infrared Sensors — Targeting Pods, FLIR, and Advanced Seekers
• Tactical Communications — Software-Defined Radio, SATCOM, and JADC2 Systems
• Mission Computers and Avionics — Open Architecture and Modular Avionics
• Electronic Warfare Systems — Jamming, Deception, and AI-Enabled Signal Intelligence
• C4ISR Integration — Multi-Domain Command and Control and Battle Network Architecture
• Space Electronics — Satellite Payloads, Ground Systems, and Launch Vehicle Electronics
• Competitive Landscape — Leading Suppliers by Segment and Market Share
• Investment and Partnership Opportunities — Technology Development and Program Capture
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Market Overview
3. Defense Electronics Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030 by Segment and Region
4. Radar Systems
5. Electro-Optical and Infrared Sensors
6. Tactical Communications
7. Mission Computers and Avionics
8. Electronic Warfare Systems
9. C4ISR Integration
10. Space Electronics
11. Competitive Landscape
12. Regional Market Analysis
13. Strategic Conclusions and Recommendations
14. Appendix
List of Tables
Table 1. Defense Electronics — Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 2. Defense Electronics — Market Size by Segment 2025
Table 3. Defense Electronics — Market Size by Region 2025-2030
Table 4. Defense Electronics — Key Demand Drivers and Impact Assessment
Table 5. Defense Electronics — Technology and Segment Growth Comparison 2025-2030
Table 6. Defense Electronics — Market Share by Leading Supplier 2025
Table 7. Defense Electronics — Recent M&A and Partnership Activity 2023-2025
Table 8. Defense Electronics — North America Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 9. Defense Electronics — Europe Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 10. Defense Electronics — Asia-Pacific Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 11. Defense Electronics — Investment Opportunity Assessment by Segment
Table 12. Defense Electronics — Key Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Companies Profiled
Airbus
BAE Systems
Boeing
GE Aerospace
General Dynamics
L3Harris Technologies
Leonardo
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
RTX