Radar-Absorbing Materials Market Outlook:
Radar-Absorbing Materials Market size was valued at USD 1.04 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3.17 billion by 2035, expanding at around 11.8% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of radar-absorbing materials is evaluated at USD 1.15 billion.
The radar-absorbing materials market is expanding due to the rise in military spending and technological development. These materials are essential for commercial sectors such as aerospace and automotive, and military and defense applications. A Russian state company called Rostec has created a stealth substance that may absorb broadband radio waves, reducing the radar equipment's ability to detect aircraft components. The substance, which is built on a metal-core glass filament foundation, greatly reduces aircraft detection by absorbing up to 95% of incident electromagnetic energy from radars.
Several layers of glass fabric are connected during the production process to create a structural material that absorbs radar and requires no maintenance. Advanced aviation systems' structural optics will be developed using the enhanced stealth glass technology. Potential uses for radar-absorbing materials technology are demonstrated, which could improve aircraft combat capability by decreasing radar visibility.
Furthermore, the growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and trends in electronic warfare (EW) systems are generating demand for radar-absorbing materials. As UAVs and EW systems progress, there will be a greater demand for stealth technology and radar-absorbing materials. The changing technical needs and security expectations, continuous research and development efforts are being made to improve the performance and adaptability of radar-absorbing materials.
