The radar simulator market in the Middle East & Africa is expected to grow from US$ 146.86 million in 2022 to US$ 180.61 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2022 to 2028.
The military & aerospace industry has seen rapid growth over the last decade, and this trend is expected to continue. The increase in investments in modern aircraft fleets by governments, coupled with several other socio-economic factors, has fueled the growth of air traffic control, which ultimately boosted the demand for radar simulators across the region. Air transport plays a critical role in a country’s economic growth. The majority of the governments are emphasizing heavily on the growth of airports in order to catalyze respective aviation sectors. Owing to this, a large number of airports are being constructed or renovated (air traffic control towers, runways, terminals, and others). The development/renovation of air traffic control towers is allowing the radar simulator market players to experience higher demand. The growing modernization of aircraft and radar systems has driven the need for advances in conventional radar simulators. Airline operators and air traffic control officers demand accurate, real-time radar information that helps pilots and operators to make accurate decisions. Radar simulators are being installed in airports and training centers across all the major airports, which is driving their demand. For instance, in February 2019, the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) signed a contract with Micro Nav to design and deliver a 3D air traffic control tower simulator for Hamad International airport. Moreover, radar simulators enhance the efficiency of air traffic control operations and consequently offer greater and more precise testing of radar systems and accurate training of operators. Thus, this rising demand for air traffic control radar simulators from airline and airport authorities is driving the radar simulator market.
The Middle East & Africa radar simulator market is segmented based on component, system, application, and country. Based on component, the market has been segmented into hardware and software. The hardware segment would dominate the Middle East & Africa radar simulator market in 2022. In terms of system, the market is divided into system testing and operator training. The operator training segment would dominate the Middle East & Africa radar simulator market in 2022. Based on application, the market has been bifurcated into military and commercial. The commercial segment dominated the Middle East & Africa radar simulator market in 2022. Based on country, The Middle East & Africa radar simulator market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. The Rest of Middle East & Africa would dominate the market in 2022.
Key players operating in the Middle East & Africa radar simulator market include Adacel Technologies Limited; Collins Aerospace; L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Micro Nav Limited; and Ultra Electronics Inc.