Electronic Warfare Market: USD 23.85 Bn by 2031 with Retrofit Programs Hold 55.30% Share, Reports Mordor Intelligence

The market grows as militaries prioritize spectrum control and counter-drone capabilities, boosting demand for upgrades & AI-driven jamming.

HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, November 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the latest report by Mordor Intelligence, the electronic warfare market size is projected to grow from USD 15.62 billion in 2026 to USD 23.85 billion by 2031, registering an 8.83% CAGR. Growing defense spending on spectrum control, counter-drone capabilities, and equipment upgrades is supporting demand across military applications. While airborne and naval systems account for a major share of spending, land-based and space-based platforms are also gaining attention. Defense agencies are increasingly adopting software-defined systems, GaN amplifiers, and cognitive technologies to improve existing capabilities and reduce upgrade costs. However, stricter export controls may complicate international procurement and encourage the development of regional suppliers.

Electronic Warfare Market Trends and Drivers

Growing Drone Fleets Creating Demand for Compact EW Payloads: As drones become a common threat to ships, bases, and ground forces, armed services are fitting counter-drone systems as standard equipment rather than optional add-ons. At the same time, drones themselves are being equipped with small jamming payloads. This two-way spread of unmanned systems is keeping demand for compact EW solutions strong.

Rising Global Tensions Pushing Militaries to Modernize: Recent conflicts have shown how decisive control of the electromagnetic spectrum can be, prompting armed forces to speed up procurement of jammers and resilient communication tools. Spectrum dominance is now treated as equal in importance to air and sea superiority. This is setting a steady investment baseline for suppliers.

Electronic Warfare Market Recent Industry Developments

March 2026: L3Harris Technologies and Shield AI successfully demonstrated an autonomous electronic warfare system integrating L3Harris’ Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations (DiSCO) platform with Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software. The demonstration enabled unmanned aircraft systems to detect, analyze, and respond to electromagnetic threats in real time, highlighting the integration of autonomous capabilities into electronic warfare operations.

February 2026: The U.S. Army sought industry feedback on a proposed procurement strategy for electronic warfare and signals intelligence equipment, including a potential indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract. The initiative aims to improve the acquisition and lifecycle management of modular, scalable, and adaptable electromagnetic warfare systems to address evolving battlefield requirements.

Electronic Warfare Market Share by Region

European countries are increasingly working together on advanced electronic warfare capabilities through joint defense programs. The Eurofighter's planned electronic attack configuration will combine Saab's Arexis suite with Northrop Grumman's AARGM missiles, strengthening NATO's suppression capabilities. Meanwhile, the GCAP partners are involving Leonardo and ELT Group in integrated sensing and electronic warfare development, while France is upgrading the Rafale's SPECTRA suite to improve jamming performance in contested environments.

North America continues to lead the electronic warfare market, supported by strong defense spending and modernization programs. The US is funding JADC2 initiatives that require advanced spectrum management capabilities, while Canada's F-35 acquisition is strengthening demand for integrated airborne electronic warfare systems. Mexico is also expanding its use of airborne signals intelligence (SIGINT) for counter-narcotics operations.

“The electronic warfare market requires analysis across capabilities, platforms, end users, and regional procurement patterns to assess its commercial outlook. Mordor Intelligence applies a consistent research framework, combining market data, competitive assessment, and segment-level forecasts to support informed business decisions.” says, Phani Kumar, Senior Research Manager, Mordor Intelligence.

Electronic Warfare Industry Segmentation
By Capability
• Electronic Attack
• Electronic Protection
• Electronic Support
By Platform
• Air
• Sea
• Land
• Space
By Equipment
• Jammer Systems
• Radar Warning Receivers
• Directed Energy Weapons
• Counter-UAS EW Suites
• Other Equipments
By End-User
• Air Force
• Navy
• Army
By Fit
• OEM
• Retrofit/Upgrades

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Electronic Warfare Companies

• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• RTX Corporation
• L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
• BAE Systems plc
• Saab AB
• Thales Group
• Leonardo S.p.A.
• Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• HENSOLDT AG
• ASELSAN A.Ş.
• General Dynamics Corporation
• Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
• Mercury Systems, Inc.
• Bharat Electronics Limited
• Indra Sistemas S.A.
• CACI International Inc.
• Textron Systems Corporation (Textron Inc.)
• Tata Advanced Systems Limited

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