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The DRFM market is forecast to increase by USD 480.5 million at a CAGR of 5.09% between 2023 and 2028. The driver, trends, and challenges of the DRFM (Defensive Radar Frequency Modulation) market are shaped by several key factors. Technological advancements in military radars, such as agile electronically scanned arrays and software-defined radios, are driving the growth of the DRFM market. These technologies enable improved radar performance, increased operational flexibility, and enhanced threat detection capabilities. Additionally, the development of Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities in civil aviation and the need for Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM) systems to mitigate the threat of electronic attacks are significant market trends. The DRFM market is expected to grow substantially due to these factors, providing opportunities for market participants to innovate and expand their offerings. However, challenges such as high development and implementation costs, complex regulatory environments, and the need for interoperability between different systems pose significant hurdles for market growth. The growth of the market depends on several factors, including technological advancements in military radars, increasing transnational disputes, and the advent of cognitive electronic warfare technology
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The market for Jamming Systems in the Military Sector is witnessing significant growth due to the increasing demand for Electronic Systems in Defense Platforms, particularly Navy Ships. Jamming Systems play a crucial role in Military technology by disrupting enemy radars and detection systems, providing Electronic Protection for Air defense systems and Electronic Warfare training. Hardware-in-loop Simulation and Architecture are essential in designing and testing Converters and Modulators used in these systems. Fake Targets are increasingly being used in training exercises to prepare for potential threats. Radar System are integral to the functioning of these Jamming Systems, with Radar test and Electronic Support Measures playing key roles in their maintenance and effectiveness. Naval Laser Warning systems offer an additional layer of protection against Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles. The Commercial and civil sectors also make use of Electronic Warfare and Detection systems for security purposes, making the market for Jamming Systems a diverse and expanding one. The market is influenced by various factors, including advancements in Military technology, the need for Electronic Protection against enemy radars, and the growing demand for Electronic Warfare training.
The technological advancements in military radars are notably driving market growth. The Department of Defense in the US is investing in new radar jamming technologies to close the electronic warfare gap. However, in the twenty-first century, simply having defense systems in place will not suffice. In addition, the military must have effective offensive electronic warfare capabilities. This is where the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) enters the picture. The NGJ is an AESA-based system designed to not only detect enemy radar and electronic attacks but also to jam enemy radar and target systems on multiple frequencies at the same time, particularly surface-to-air (SAM) missile systems.
Moreover, modern SAM systems can detect and target stealth aircraft much more effectively than in the past. However, aircraft equipped with the NGJ will be able to avoid being targeted by these systems and launch their own electronic attacks against them. This will not only help friendly forces improve their electronic attack capabilities but also allow them to carry out missions in hostile territory with a lower risk of being detected, which will effectively enhance the stealth attributes of NGJ-equipped planes and drive the growth of the digital radio frequency memory market during the forecast period.
The development of EW capabilities in civil aviation is one of the emerging market trends. Modern warfare has made significant advances in communications, radar, and surveillance. Military signal intelligence (SIGINT) platforms are attempting to cover the entire spectrum, from HF to Ka-band, and sometimes over a massive dynamic range. All efforts are being made to improve EW technologies using methods such as machine learning. While cognitive EW is still in the works, the miniaturization and density of electronic components are increasing. According to the product line director of RF, EW, and advanced electronics at BAE Systems claims that Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESAs) are already multi-mode and only in a narrow band.
Further, the goal is to create large or small completely digital arrays in which the electronics behind each element in the array are digital and can be controlled at the element level in every way. Rappa anticipates very large, all-digital, precisely controlled arrays that are multi-functional, multi-mode, and capable of learning to be cooperative or disruptive as needed in a decade. They will be extremely adaptable, capable of SIGINT, electronic support measures (ESM), electronic attack (EA), radar positioning, navigation and timing (PNT), and communications from a single array and box, all controlled cognitively and adaptively. EW systems will also become far more intelligent. Hence, these factors will drive the growth of the digital radio frequency memory market during the forecast period.
The development of ECCM systems is a major challenge impeding the market growth. The development of technologies such as GaAs MMIC amplifiers and DRFM devices has aided in the development of inexpensive expendable repeater/transponder jammers that can coherently mimic an airborne radar's signal and modulate it to deceive, confuse, or obfuscate the radar/receiver, effectively preventing it from achieving or maintaining track lock-on, thereby delaying or precluding missile launch. The proliferation and availability of these low-cost active expendables across the world make them a viable threat to the market.
However, the two techniques, target modulated ECCM (TAME) and multiple target angular resolution (MTAR), complement each other and, when combined, will counter ECM waveforms expected from active expendables in general and towed decoys. TAME is most effective against coherent repeater signals but not against narrowband repeater doppler noise, however, MTAR is the most effective against narrowband repeater doppler noise, as well as against repeater signals in the same resolution cell as the protected target. Hence, all these developments are likely to hinder the growth of the digital radio frequency memory market during the forecast period.
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The market share growth by the electronic warfare segment will be significant during the forecast period. Electronic warfare (EW) is the use of electromagnetic or directed energy, as well as integrated cyber capabilities, to carry out military and intelligence missions. The more rigorously a military force exploits the entire electromagnetic (EM) spectrum - radio waves, microwaves, millimeter waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet light, and gamma rays - and cyber effects, the better it will be able to anticipate adversarial threats and respond to attacks electronically.
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The electronic warfare segment was valued at USD 556.60 million in 2018. Through electronic attack (EA), electronic protection (EP), and electronic support, EW provides a means to counter adversary systems while also protecting systems (ES).EA is an electronic countermeasure that includes jamming and deception of enemy radars and electro-optic and communication systems. It also includes the use of anti-radiation missiles (ARMs), electromagnetic pulses (EMPs), and directed energy weapons (DEW). The use of DRFM systems in jammers has increased the capability of electronic warfare systems. These systems can store and modify signals before transmitting them to enemy radars, which will drive the growth of the electronic warfare segment in the digital radio frequency memory market during the forecast period.
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Europe is estimated to contribute 38% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio's analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period. Another region offering significant growth opportunities to companies is North America. During the forecast period, government initiatives in the region are expected to be a major factor in the growth of the market. For example, the passage of landmark bipartisan legislation, the CHIPS and Science Act, will significantly boost domestic semiconductor production and innovation by 2027. The CHIPS Act includes USD 52 billion in chip manufacturing incentives and research investments, as well as a semiconductor manufacturing and semiconductor equipment manufacturing investment tax credit. These investments will help to re-establish the United States' leadership in chip technology while also strengthening the American economy, national security, and supply chains. Hence, such factors will have an impact on the growth of the regional market.
The market research report provides comprehensive data (region wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD Million" for the period 2024 to 2028, as well as historical data from 2018 to 2022 for the following segments.
The market is advancing rapidly, driven by technological developments in electronic combat and defense sector investments. DRFM systems are integral for countering threats through sophisticated radar and digital communication system. These systems utilize wideband digital receivers and advanced electronic combat equipment to execute cross-eye jamming and false-target electronic attack. They play a crucial role in enemy tracking and communications intelligence by manipulating electromagnetic signatures across the electromagnetic spectrum. As military budgets and defense expenditures rise, there is increased emphasis on military modernization, including airborne electronic warfare and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Further, the evolution of radar systems and digital communication platform has significantly advanced historical and modern defense strategies, yet the threat of false-target electronic attack remains a critical challenge in ensuring accurate and reliable detection. The customization scope for DRFM platforms is expanding, addressing the needs of both ground-based military units and airborne systems. With transnational conflicts driving demand, the DRFM market is pivotal in enhancing signals intelligence and ensuring effective defense strategies in an evolving global landscape.
Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
170 |
Base year |
2023 |
Historic period |
2018 - 2022 |
Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 5.09% |
Market growth 2024-2028 |
USD 480.5 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
4.75 |
Regional analysis |
North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
Performing market contribution |
Europe at 38% |
Key countries |
US, Germany, UK, China, and Japan |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
Alliance Memory Inc., Ampleon Netherlands BV, Analog Devices Inc., BAE Systems Plc, Broadcom Inc., Curtiss Wright Corp, Elbit Systems Ltd., FUJIFILM Corp., Invelco SA, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Leonardo Spa, Mercury Systems Inc., Northrop Grumman Corp., Qorvo Inc., Rapid Mobile Pty Ltd., Rohde and Schwarz GmbH and Co. KG, Thales Group, TUALCOM ELEKTRONIK AS, Unistring Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd, and Yole Developpement SA |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, Market growth and Forecasting, COVID 19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for forecast period |
Customization purview |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Application
7 Market Segmentation by Component
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
11 Competitive Landscape
12 Competitive Analysis
13 Appendix
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