Electronic Warfare (EW) Market
Visiongain has published a new report entitled Electronic Warfare (EW) Market Report 2025-2035 (Including Impact of U.S. Trade Tariffs): Forecasts by End-user (Military, Homeland Security), by Capability (Electronic Support (ES), Electronic Protection (EP), Electronic Attack (EA)), by Electronic Support (Signal Detection & Tracking, Direction Finding & Geolocation, Passive Targeting, Other), by Electronic Protection (Cyber Protection, EO/IR Countermeasures, Electronic Warfare Suites, Decoy Systems, Other), by Electronic Attack (RF & Multispectral Countermeasures, Threat Analysis & Response, Missile Warning Systems, Self-Protection Systems, IR Threat Testing, Other) AND Regional and Leading National Market Analysis PLUS Analysis of Leading Companies.
The global electronic warfare (EW) market is estimated at US$20,942.1 million in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period 2025-2035.
Impact of US Trade Tariffs on the Global Electronic Warfare (EW) Market
The imposition of U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration has significantly impacted the global Electronic Warfare (EW) market, particularly affecting defence electronics and supply chains. In early 2025, tariffs on Chinese imports were raised to as high as 145%, prompting retaliatory measures from China, including tariffs up to 125% on U.S. goods and restrictions on rare earth element exports. These actions disrupted the availability of critical components essential for electronic warfare systems, such as semiconductors and rare earth materials, leading to increased costs and supply chain uncertainties. The heightened tariffs led to a 5–15% increase in procurement costs for U.S. defence contractors, particularly affecting smaller suppliers who struggled to absorb the added expenses. This financial strain resulted in program delays and necessitated system redesigns to replace imported parts with domestic alternatives. In response, the U.S. government emphasized reshoring manufacturing capabilities, investing in domestic semiconductor production and rare earth processing to reduce reliance on foreign sources.
Transition to Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)
The global defence ecosystem is increasingly shifting toward multi-domain operations, which require seamless integration of capabilities across land, air, sea, space, and cyberspace. Electronic warfare plays a critical role in this transformation by providing electromagnetic spectrum dominance—ensuring that friendly forces maintain secure communications, GPS access, and sensor functionality while denying the same to adversaries.
This evolution is pushing nations to modernize their EW capabilities to function cohesively with cyber operations, satellite assets, and AI-driven battlefield networks. For instance, Raytheon Technologies has been actively developing advanced EW modules for integration with the U.S. Army’s Integrated Tactical Network (ITN), which forms the backbone of its MDO strategy. Likewise, European firms such as Leonardo and Thales are pioneering EW systems for air and naval platforms that operate in conjunction with satellite-based ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) capabilities, enabling unified control across domains.
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What are the Current Market Drivers?
Modernization of Legacy Defense Platforms
Many nations with aging military infrastructure are prioritizing the retrofitting and modernization of legacy platforms, rather than complete fleet overhauls, due to budgetary constraints. This trend has become a strong growth catalyst for the EW market, as electronic warfare upgrades offer a cost-effective way to enhance combat survivability, signal intelligence, and radar jamming capabilities without full vehicle or aircraft replacement.
Countries such as India, Brazil, and South Korea are investing in upgrading older fighter jets, naval ships, and armored vehicles with state-of-the-art EW suites. Saab, for instance, has delivered advanced radar warning receivers and countermeasure dispensers for older Gripen models, significantly enhancing their operational effectiveness. Similarly, BAE Systems is equipping decades-old F-15 and F-16 aircraft with digital electronic warfare systems under contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense. This modernization wave offers long-term opportunity streams for EW vendors across both developed and emerging markets.
Proliferation of Unmanned and Autonomous Platforms
The explosive rise of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), and autonomous naval systems is another distinct factor accelerating demand for advanced electronic warfare systems. These platforms, while offering strategic advantages such as reduced human risk and increased operational endurance, are also vulnerable to EW attacks due to their reliance on wireless communications and GPS navigation.
To mitigate these vulnerabilities and enhance the survivability of unmanned assets, defense contractors are embedding miniaturized EW payloads into drones and robots. For instance, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Elbit Systems have developed UAV-borne EW solutions capable of jamming enemy radar and communications while in flight. In the U.S., Lockheed Martin and General Atomics are designing next-generation autonomous systems with integrated spectrum warfare capabilities to support electronic attack and protection missions. As unmanned warfare becomes mainstream, electronic warfare technologies are being reshaped to align with the requirements of agile, low-signature, and AI-enhanced systems.
Where are the Market Opportunities?
Growing Demand for Unmanned Systems with Integrated EW Capabilities
As militaries worldwide increasingly adopt unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ground vehicles (UGVs), and maritime drones, the integration of EW payloads into these platforms presents a significant growth opportunity. These unmanned systems offer a safer and more cost-effective means of conducting electronic attack (EA), electronic support (ES), and electronic protection (EP) missions in contested environments without risking human lives.
For instance, the U.S. Department of Defense has accelerated programs that integrate EW pods onto drones like the MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-4C Triton. Companies such as L3Harris Technologies and Northrop Grumman are actively developing compact, modular EW systems designed specifically for unmanned applications. The Middle East, India, and Eastern Europe have shown interest in acquiring such capabilities to enhance surveillance and countermeasure reach. As asymmetric threats rise and unmanned warfare becomes more common, this segment is poised for rapid expansion.
Expansion of Spectrum Dominance in Space-Based Warfare
The militarization of space offers a new frontier for electronic warfare capabilities, particularly in terms of satellite jamming, anti-satellite (ASAT) countermeasures, and space-based signal intelligence (SIGINT). As satellite communication becomes essential for command-and-control, navigation, and real-time targeting, safeguarding and disrupting electromagnetic signals in space presents both strategic imperatives and commercial opportunities.
Space agencies and defence forces are investing heavily in space situational awareness and spectrum operations. Companies like Raytheon Technologies and Airbus Defence and Space are exploring EW capabilities integrated into low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. For example, the U.S. Space Force is focusing on electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) operations in space through programs like the Rapid Attack Identification Detection Reporting System (RAIDRS). This growing focus on space-EW convergence will fuel demand for advanced payloads, jammers, and protective solutions.
Competitive Landscape
The major players operating in the electronic warfare (EW) market are BAE Systems Plc, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), CACI International Inc, Elbit Systems Ltd, Electronic Warfare Associates, Hensoldt AG, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI), L3Harris Technologies, Inc, Leonardo S.p.A, Lockheed Martin Corporation, MBDA, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Technologies (RTX), Rosoboron Export, Saab AB, Thales SA, URC Systems, These major players operating in this market have adopted various strategies comprising M&A, collaborations, investment in R&D, regional business expansion, partnerships, and new product launch.
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