Electronic warfare has become one of the most contested and rapidly evolving domains in modern defense. The global EW market is projected to reach $20 billion in 2026, driven by AI signal processing and autonomous threat detection. The EW ecosystem employs over 161,200 workers globally, with steady growth as nations emphasize communication security and countermeasure effectiveness. AI-driven EW systems can detect, classify, and respond to electromagnetic threats orders of magnitude faster than human operators. Ukraine has demonstrated how contested electromagnetic environments shape modern warfare, accelerating EW investment across all NATO members. L3Harris Technologies and RTX's Raytheon are leading EW suppliers.
This report provides significant competitor information, analysis, and insight critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and R&D programs.
Topics Covered
• Electronic Warfare Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030 by Segment and Region
• Electronic Attack — Jamming, Directed Energy, and Offensive Cyber-Electromagnetic Operations
• Electronic Protection — ECCM, Frequency Agility, and Low Probability of Intercept
• Electronic Support — SIGINT, ELINT, and Threat Warning Systems
• AI in Electronic Warfare — Machine Learning for Signal Classification and Autonomous Response
• Space-Based EW — Satellite SIGINT, Jamming, and GPS Denial
• Counter-UAS EW — Detection, Classification, and Defeat of Drone Threats
• Competitive Landscape — Leading EW Suppliers and Market Share
• Investment and Partnership Opportunities — Technology Development and Acquisition Targets
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Market Overview
3. Electronic Warfare Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030 by Segment and Region
4. Electronic Attack
5. Electronic Protection
6. Electronic Support
7. AI in Electronic Warfare
8. Space-Based EW
9. Counter-UAS EW
10. Competitive Landscape
11. Regional Market Analysis
12. Strategic Conclusions and Recommendations
13. Appendix
List of Tables
Table 1. Electronic Warfare in A&D — Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 2. Electronic Warfare in A&D — Market Size by Segment 2025
Table 3. Electronic Warfare in A&D — Market Size by Region 2025-2030
Table 4. Electronic Warfare in A&D — Key Demand Drivers and Impact Assessment
Table 5. Electronic Warfare in A&D — Technology and Segment Growth Comparison 2025-2030
Table 6. Electronic Warfare in A&D — Market Share by Leading Supplier 2025
Table 7. Electronic Warfare in A&D — Recent M&A and Partnership Activity 2023-2025
Table 8. Electronic Warfare in A&D — North America Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 9. Electronic Warfare in A&D — Europe Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 10. Electronic Warfare in A&D — Asia-Pacific Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 11. Electronic Warfare in A&D — Investment Opportunity Assessment by Segment
Table 12. Electronic Warfare in A&D — Key Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Companies Profiled
Airbus
BAE Systems
Boeing
GE Aerospace
General Dynamics
L3Harris Technologies
Leonardo
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
RTX
