According to Semiconductor Insight, the global SDR-Based Passive Radar Exploiting DVB-T2 Illuminator market is developing as defense, border-security and air-monitoring organizations seek surveillance systems that can use existing broadcast signals without actively transmitting radar energy. The market is valued at USD 120 million in 2025 and projected to reach USD 250 million by 2034 at an 8.5% CAGR. The 2026 market level is USD 130.20 million. Europe is identified as the largest regional market.
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Why Is Demand Increasing
Market expansion — the source reports USD 120 million in 2025 and USD 250 million by 2034.
Security requirements — persistent border, maritime and infrastructure monitoring supports demand for passive sensing.
Technology development — software-defined signal processing, AI-based clutter suppression and multi-static integration are improving system capabilities.
Fab & Technology Pulse
The technology landscape combines hardware-centric SDR platforms with software-centric SDR solutions. Passive radar systems can exploit DVB-T2 broadcast infrastructure as illuminators of opportunity, creating surveillance capabilities without relying solely on dedicated active radar transmitters.
Key competitive participants include Rohde & Schwarz, Thales, Leonardo, HENSOLDT, Airbus Defence and Space, BAE Systems, Saab, RTX, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, IABG, Kongsberg and L3Harris.
Segmentation Highlights
Hardware-Centric SDR Platforms and Software-Centric SDR Solutions
Air-Traffic Monitoring, Border Security, Maritime Domain Awareness and Critical Infrastructure Protection
Defense & Armed Forces, Civil Aviation Authorities and Border Control & Customs
Stationary Fixed, Mobile Deployable and Telecom-Tower Integrated
Regional Outlook
Europe leads the market because of established DVB-T2 infrastructure, defense programs and passive-radar development. Other regions provide opportunities where digital terrestrial television infrastructure can serve as a source of opportunity signals.
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Competitive Landscape
The competitive environment includes defense contractors, radar specialists and signal-analysis companies. Competition is shifting toward software-defined architectures, AI-based clutter suppression and multi-static network integration, making software and system integration increasingly important.
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FAQ
Q: What is the market outlook? A: The market is valued at USD 120 million in 2025 and projected to reach USD 250 million by 2034 at an 8.5% CAGR.
Q: Which application is important? A: Air-traffic monitoring is a major application, alongside border security, maritime awareness and infrastructure protection.
Q: Which region leads? A: Europe is the largest regional market in the source evidence.
Report Scope
The report evaluates passive radar systems by SDR architecture, application, end user and deployment mode. It covers air-traffic monitoring, border security, maritime domain awareness and critical infrastructure protection. Deployment analysis includes stationary, mobile and telecom-tower-integrated configurations, providing a framework for evaluating how passive radar can be integrated into existing infrastructure.
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