The global airborne warning and control system market size accounted for USD 6,520 million in 2024 and is expected to exceed around USD 14,740 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2024 to 2034.
The airborne warning and control system market refers to the production, distribution, and use of these systems, which are a force multiplier system for detecting and tracking enemy/hostile aircraft/UAVs. It also allows operators onboard and on the ground to identify, assess the threat, and take actions to guide interceptors to neutralize those threats. This system provides direction for fighter aircraft, surface combatants, and land-based elements, as well as supporting aircraft such as tankers and intelligence platforms. There is a high demand for these systems in sectors like enemy ammunition in the military, aircraft, and tracking land vehicles, which is driving the growth of the airborne warning and control system market.
However, the challenging factors of the market include competition from ground-based systems, cybersecurity risks, regulatory hurdles, and technological complexities that can be barriers to the growth of the market. The future scope of the market includes the integration of unmanned systems, modernization systems, collaboration and partnerships, emerging markets, and advancement in technologies that will help the growth of the airborne warning and control system market.