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The DRFM market is estimated to grow by USD 559.21 million at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 6.07% between 2022 and 2027. 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 technological advancements in military radars are notably driving the market growth, although factors such as the development of ECCM systems may impede the market growth. Our researchers analyzed the data with 2022 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.
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.
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. 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.
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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Customer Landscape
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Invelco SA - The key offerings of the company include DRFM solutions.
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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 550.45 million in 2017 and continued to grow until 2021. 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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North America is estimated to contribute 34% 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.
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 Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) market is poised for significant growth with the rising demand for advanced military technology and electronic warfare technologies. DRFM, a crucial component of electronic warfare equipment, provides vital capabilities in air defense systems and detection by enemy radars. It finds extensive applications across air, naval, land, and unmanned platforms, including naval laser warning (NLW) systems and anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs). The market witnesses micromarkets driven by corporate filings and a surge in drone applications. Developed countries lead in radar test evaluation and signals intelligence (SIGINT), while developing nations invest in electronic jamming systems and DRFM-based jammers. As transnational conflicts persist, defense budgets, including the RMB Renminbi, fuel the demand for DRFM in navy, airplanes, and tactical aircraft. Major players like Raytheon Technologies Corporation and emerging startups drive innovations in electronic countermeasures (ECM) and electronic warfare (EW) pods, shaping the future of the defense sector.
The market forecasting report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and analyzes the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027.
DRFM Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
164 |
Base year |
2022 |
Historic period |
2017-2021 |
Forecast period |
2023-2027 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 6.07% |
Market growth 2023-2027 |
USD 559.21 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2022-2023(%) |
4.6 |
Regional analysis |
North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
Performing market contribution |
North America at 34% |
Key countries |
US, China, Japan, Germany, and UK |
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 Systems Corp., Qorvo Inc., Rapid Mobile Pty Ltd., Thales, TUALCOM ELEKTRONIK AS, Unistring Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Yole Group, and Rohde and Schwarz GmbH and Co. KG |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
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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 Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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