Global 4D Imaging Radar Market Projected to Become Billion Dollar Revenue Opportunity as Military Ops Dependency Expands

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NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2025 /CNW/ -- The global 4D Imaging Radar Market has been growing in recent years at a substantial growth rate and is expected to continue according to industry watchdogs. A report from MarketsAndMarkets projects that the global 4D Imaging Radar Market, which was valued at USD 335.7 million in 2024 is projected to grow from USD 392.8 million in 2025 to USD 1,206.9 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 25.2% during the forecast period. The report said: "The growth trajectory of this market is fueled by the increasing demand for enhanced vehicle safety, the rising adoption of autonomous and semiautonomous vehicles, and advancements in sensor fusion technologies. Additionally, government regulations promoting ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and autonomous systems are accelerating OEM investments, driving further market expansion. The growth of the 4D imaging radar market is primarily driven by increasing demand for enhanced vehicle safety, rising adoption of autonomous and semiautonomous vehicles, and advancements in sensor fusion technologies. Additionally, government regulations promoting ADAS and autonomous systems are accelerating OEM investments, further fueling market expansion. Beyond automotive, 4D imaging radars also gain traction in aerospace, healthcare, and industrial applications."  Active Companies leading the way in military & defense operations include VisionWave Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: VWAV), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX), Arbe Robotics Ltd. (NASDAQ: ARBE), Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS).

MarketsAndMarkets continued: "The growing demand for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles will drive the 4D imaging radar market. Product launches are expected to offer growth opportunities for market players in the next five years.  The European 4D imaging radar market is growing rapidly due to strict safety regulations escalating the demand for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in the region Asia Pacific is expected to achieve the highest CAGR in the 4D imaging radar market during the forecast period. China, India, Japan, and South Korea are leading this growth due to growing consumer demand for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and advanced vehicle safety features. Stringent government regulations requiring enhanced safety and emissions controls are driving the implementation of radar-based technology among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)."

VisionWave (NASDAQ: VWAV) Completes UAE Five-Day Live-Fire Trial; EI™- Powered 4D Super-Resolution Radar Demonstrates APS Detection Under Operational Conditions - VisionWave Holdings Inc. ($VWAV), ("VisionWave" or the "Company") today announced results from an intensive five-day live-fire evaluation of its 4D super-resolution radar fused with the Company's Evolved Intelligence™ (EI) edge engine. Conducted at Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP) with a government-owned defense partner, the event demonstrated real-time detection, classification, and tracking of aerial and ballistic threats in operationally representative conditions.

What was demonstrated

•         Precision at speed: The 4D radar (volumetric + Doppler) initiated tracks within milliseconds while maintaining low false-positive rates, potentially supporting cueing of hard- and soft-kill countermeasures.

•         Super-resolution on difficult targets: Fine-grain localization and kinematic classification - including micro-motion and trajectory discrimination- supported detection of low-RCS (Radar Cross-Section), high-velocity projectiles in cluttered environments.

•         Broad threat realism: Trial lanes spanned diverse RCS, velocities, and trajectories, from small-arms (e.g., 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 14.5mm, 40mm), to rockets, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and hypersonic-class profiles, executed on an instrumented range with environmental stressors.

•         Product maturity: The super-resolution radar is an integrated, qualified system that has been demonstrated in operationally representative conditions and is positioned for initial fielding, subject to customer validation and required approvals.

•         Cost-effective path to scale: A SWaP-optimized (Size, Weight, and Power), modular design with open interfaces positions the product for manufacturability, integration, and lower total cost of ownership, with the goal of enabling cost-effective fleet-level fielding.

•         Integration route: Data products from the radar are intended to integrate with client Active Protection System (APS) fire-control and Command-and-Control (C2) pipelines for layered survivability architectures.

•         Customization & NRE: To address platform-specific requirements, Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) may be required for customization and integration; scope and milestones will be defined with the customer.

Management commentary - "Precision at speed is the standard," said Noam Kenig, Chief Executive Officer of VisionWave. "Our EI™-powered 4D super-resolution radar is built to detect, classify, and track fast, hard-to-detect threats in real time - serving as the detection layer for next-generation Active Protection System (APS) solutions intended to enhance protection. It combines accurate, multi-threat sensing, a wide field of view, high frame rates, and latency in the tens of milliseconds, along with very high resolution that differentiates it from conventional radars. In the UAE live-fire evaluation, we saw a system designed for millisecond decisions, low false-positive rates, and clean handoff to effectors - with a cost-effective path to scaled fielding."  Continued…  Read this full release and additional news for VWAV by visiting: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/VWAV/news/

Additional VWAV News: VisionWave Signs Strategic Defense MOU with Major India-Based Partner; Potential EI™ Field Evaluations of Active Protection System (APS) Scheduled Under MoD Frameworks - VisionWave also recently announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a major India-based defense company to collaborate on select modernization programs of the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD). The MOU establishes a framework for technical proposals, simulations, and on-site demonstrations in India of VisionWave's sensing technologies and Active Protection System (APS) - built on proprietary super-resolution radar and proprietary countermeasures, powered by the Evolved Intelligence™ engine - subject to scheduling and regulatory clearances and the MOU does not guarantee any specific outcomes or contracts. The MOU includes confidentiality and communications provisions and defines evaluation protocols; it is not a partnership or joint venture.

In addition to APS, the collaboration contemplates subsystems such as counter-UAS systems, tactical drones, radar and fire-control technologies, sensor fusion, and unmanned platforms for defense and homeland security.

Demonstrations requested by the Indian partner will be conducted in India under applicable MoD processes, at Indian Partner's expense, reflecting the partner's confidence and the strategic importance of VisionWave's role.  Continued…  Read this full release and additional news for VWAV by visiting: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/VWAV/news/

Other recent developments in the military/defense industries include:

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets and the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) have recently partnered to introduce the Mighty Hornet IV Attack UAV, a revolutionary transformation of the MQM-178 target drone. This advanced UAV will be showcased at the upcoming Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE), held September 18-20 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.

NCSIST's collaboration with Kratos, which includes an agreement for Kratos to market the Mighty Hornet IV internationally, highlights the UAV's potential to meet global defense needs. The modified MQM-178's high-speed capabilities, including a speed of Mach 0.8, high G maneuvering, and a service ceiling of greater than 35,000 feet, make it an ideal base platform for this transformation.

Steve Fendley, President of Kratos Unmanned Systems Division, said, "The Mighty Hornet IV marks a significant leap in military capability for Taiwan and a natural extension of the aerial target support Kratos has provided Taiwan for the last 15 years. This groundbreaking collaboration truly highlights Kratos' commitment to innovation and excellence in the defense sector."

Raytheon, an RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) business, has recently successfully completed a major review of its new Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype for the U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. This new system is set to replace current electronic warfare systems on the aircraft to enhance its defensive capabilities and survivability.

This was a pivotal checkpoint to validate the progress of the prototype's software development, including its integration with flight-representative hardware and other essential self-protect subsystems, and ensuring its alignment with government reference architecture.

Arbe Robotics Ltd. (NASDAQ: ARBE), a global leader in perception radar solutions, recently announced that Sensrad, a leading radar Tier-1 supplier based in Sweden, has received an order from WATCHIT for the Sensrad Hugin D1 Radar for their collision prevention system for recreational boats. Sensrad's Radar solution was chosen to provide reliable perception and navigation support in all weather and lighting conditions.

"We built WATCHIT to bring the same kind of proactive safety which you would expect in a modern car to the water. Sensrad's radar gives us the precision and reliability we need to push that vision forward. This is a major step toward making smarter boating the new standard," said Tal Duvdevany, CEO of WATCHIT.

WATCHIT chose Sensrad's Imaging Radar after a six-month evaluation and collaboration. Sensrad Hugin D1 Radar is versatile and fully customizable for many different industries including commercial vehicles, boating, robotics, and more. WATCHIT's collision prevention system was built with the inspiration of automotive safety technology, which autonomously assesses risk using proximity sensing and marine AI. A video demonstration of the technology is available for viewing here.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) recently announced the launch of its new product line of high-performance AI-enabled Ground Vehicle Architecture Smart Display systems called Rugged Smart Displays - Ground (RSD-G). The next-generation, tactical computing systems are designed to set a new standard for ruggedness, performance, and connectivity over existing tactical smart display systems used in ground combat vehicles.

The new modular RSD-G systems bring the latest in advanced combat smart display technology. By integrating Intel Core™ i7 extended temperature processors with embedded AI capability, users have significant advantages in performance, autonomy, and responsiveness on the battlefield. The displays combine advanced computing technology with high-resolution, multi-function displays in four sizes, enabling military customers to modernize with common computing architecture across platforms.

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