Radome Market Report 2026

Radome Market Overview

• Radome market size has reached to $2.09 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $3.47 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7% • Growth Driver: Growing Air Travel Demand Boosts Radome Market With Increased Aircraft Production • Market Trend: Innovative Materials Boost Durability And Performance Of Fighter Jet Radar Components • North America was the largest region in 2025.

What Is Covered Under Radome Market?

A radome is an electronic antenna enclosure. It is constructed of a material that will minimally attenuate the electromagnetic signal transmitted or received by the antenna. These enclosures are made of either rigid self-supporting materials or air-inflated flexible fabrics. The radome is used to enclose radar systems and satellite communications antennas and protect radar from environmental factors such as strong wind, snow, rain, and UV light and prolong the lifespan of components. The main types of radome are shell structure and spherical structure. The shell structure radome refers to a thin, curved plate structure shaped to transmit applied forces through compressive, tensile, and shear stresses of the surface. The various types of offerings include radome bodies, accessories, and services and are used in a shipboard radome, ground-based radome, and airborne radome applications.

What Is The Radome Market Growth Forecast?

The radome market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.47 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising defense spending globally, expansion of unmanned aerial systems, growth in weather monitoring radar installations, increasing satellite ground station deployments, demand for advanced materials with low signal loss. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for lightweight composite radomes, growth of weather-resistant and uv-stable radome materials, rising adoption of customized radome designs, expansion of radomes for multi-band and high-frequency systems, increasing focus on long-life and low-maintenance radomes.

Global Radome Market Segmentation

1) By Type: Shell Structure, Spherical Structure 2) By Offering Type: Radome Body, Accessories, Services 3) By Application: Airborne Radome, Ground-Based Radome, Shipboard Radome Subsegments: 1) By Shell Structure: Open-Shell Radomes, Closed-Shell Radomes, Sandwich-Panel Shell Radomes, Composite Shell Radomes 2) By Spherical Structure: Geodesic Dome Radomes, Monolithic Dome Radomes, Fiberglass Spherical Radomes, Reinforced Spherical Radomes

What Is The Driver Of The Radome Market?

The increase in demand for new aircraft owing to the growing number of air passengers is contributing to the growth of the radome market. An aircraft is any machine or vehicle designed to travel through the air by the buoyancy of air on its surfaces. The increasing production of new aircraft to meet the demand requires the installation of a radome to protect radar from environmental factors such as strong wind, snow, rain, and UV light and prolong the lifespan, thereby promoting the production of the radome. For instance, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation, by 2027 the number of airplanes is expected to reach 1,100 due to an increase in demand in the sector. Therefore, the increasing demand for new aircraft owing to the growing number of air passengers will drive the growth of the radome industry

Key Players In The Global Radome Market

Major companies operating in the radome market are Northrop Grumman Corporation; General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc; Meggitt PLC; Astronics Corporation; Communications & Power Industries CPI; Comtech Telecommunications; Jenoptik; Leonardo; L3Harris Technologies; Raytheon Technologies; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Tencate Advanced Composites; Telemont; CPI International Inc; Harbin Topfrp Composite Co Ltd; Lbk-Fibertec Gmbh; Esta Ltd; Royal Engineered Composites; Starwin Industries; Om Aakash Fibres; Kenbotong Technology; Kineco

Global Radome Market Trends and Insights

Major companies operating in the radome market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as advanced composite materials, to enhance durability, reduce weight, and improve radar signal performance. Advanced composite materials are engineered materials made by combining two or more different substances to create a stronger, lighter, and more durable material with enhanced performance properties. For instance, in July 2024, General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), a US-based aerospace and defense company, celebrated the delivery of its 1,000th radome for the F-35 fighter jet. This component is vital for protecting radar antennas and enhancing navigation and communication capabilities for various military branches, including the U.S. Marines and Navy. The milestone highlights GDMS’s advanced manufacturing expertise in producing precision composite structures that meet the demanding requirements of fifth-generation aircraft. It also underscores the company’s critical role in supporting the global F 35 program by ensuring a reliable supply of key components for both domestic and international operators.

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Radome Market?

In May 2023, Ducommun Incorporated, a US-based aerospace and defense company, acquired BLR Aerospace for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of BLR Aerospace positions Ducommun to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the radome market by enhancing product offerings, integrating advanced technologies, and expanding its reach within the aerospace industry. BLR Aerospace is a US-based company that designs and manufactures various aerodynamic devices, including radomes.

Regional Insights

North America was the largest region in the radome market in 2025. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in this market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

What Defines the Radome Market?

The radome market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing devices and services such as radio frequency analysis, structure analysis, RF testing coordination, fiberglass tooling, and radome installation & supervision to enhance the protection of radar antennas. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

What Key Data and Analysis Are Included in the Radome Market Report 2026?

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