The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has gathered pace in recent years, with most states having access to some form of UAV platform. As new technologies such as AI and drone swarms mature, UAVs have the potential to revolutionize modern warfare. To counter this emerging threat, investment in cutting-edge Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capabilities is essential.
The commercialization of drones is a key driver in the C-UAS market, with technological advances lowering the costs of acquiring drones, thereby increasing access. This has led to wider commercial and governmental proliferation, which itself necessitates the development and procurement of C-UAS systems in a variety of defense, commercial, and law enforcement roles.
The West's main geopolitical adversaries are Russia and China, who are both actively pursuing the further development of military UAVs. Russia deployed UAVs extensively in the conflict in Ukraine and reportedly deployed a drone swarm in a military exercise in 2020, although these claims have been questioned by analysts. China has identified drones, particularly drone swarms, as a key feature of its defense modernization plans as it aims to achieve parity with the US. Given this focus on the development and advancement of drone technology, it is likely that going forward, the cultivation and procurement of robust C-UAS systems capable of countering a range of UAV threats (Groups 1-5), will be essential.
This report provides an overview of the counter-drone technologies theme, outlining advances in technology and key programs, highlighting emerging market trends and providing insight into current procurement or research trends.
The commercialization of drones is a key driver in the C-UAS market, with technological advances lowering the costs of acquiring drones, thereby increasing access. This has led to wider commercial and governmental proliferation, which itself necessitates the development and procurement of C-UAS systems in a variety of defense, commercial, and law enforcement roles.
The West's main geopolitical adversaries are Russia and China, who are both actively pursuing the further development of military UAVs. Russia deployed UAVs extensively in the conflict in Ukraine and reportedly deployed a drone swarm in a military exercise in 2020, although these claims have been questioned by analysts. China has identified drones, particularly drone swarms, as a key feature of its defense modernization plans as it aims to achieve parity with the US. Given this focus on the development and advancement of drone technology, it is likely that going forward, the cultivation and procurement of robust C-UAS systems capable of countering a range of UAV threats (Groups 1-5), will be essential.
This report provides an overview of the counter-drone technologies theme, outlining advances in technology and key programs, highlighting emerging market trends and providing insight into current procurement or research trends.
Key Highlights
- Studies of emerging technological trends and their broader impact on the counter-drone technologies market and global geopolitical environment.
- Analysis of the impact counter-drone technology could have in commercial and defense missions.
Scope
- The key technological challenges that operators and developers face are covered.
- The investment opportunities for commercial and defense applications in the counter-drone technologies value chain are covered.
- Highlights from the range different development programs currently being undertaken by various firms, including RF and GNSS jamming, conventional projectile interdiction, and Directed Energy Weapons.
Reasons to Buy
- Determine potential investment companies based on trend analysis and market projections.
- Gaining an understanding of the market challenges and opportunities surrounding the counter-drone technologies theme.
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Players
- Technology Briefing
- Trends
- Technology trends
- Macroeconomic trends
- Regulatory trends
- Industry Analysis
- Market size and growth forecasts
- Use cases
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Timeline
- Value Chain
- Detection & tracking
- Interdiction
- Companies
- Public companies
- Private companies
- Sector Scorecards
- Aerospace and defense sector scorecard
- Further Reading
- Our Thematic Research Methodology
- About the Publisher
- Contact the Publisher
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Anritsu
- ApolloShield
- Aselsan
- Babcock
- BAE Systems
- Boeing
- CACI
- Chenega
- CS Group
- Elbit Systems
- General Atomics
- Hensoldt
- IAI
- Indra
- Kongsberg
- Kratos Defense
- L3Harris Technologies
- Leidos
- Leonardo
- Lockheed Martin
- MBDA
- Nammo
- Northrop Grumman
- QinetiQ
- RADA Electronic Industries
- Rafael
- Raytheon Technologies
- Rheinmetall
- Saab
- Stanley Electric Co
- Thales
- Aaronia
- Accipter Radar
- Advanced Protection Systems
- Advanced Radar Technology
- AerialX
- AeroDefense
- Almaz Scientific-Production Enterprise
- ALS Less Lethal
- Anduril Industries
- AntiDrone
- ARTsys360
- Aurora Flight Sciences
- Aveillant
- Black Sage
- BlueHalo
- BSVT - New Technologies
- CASIC
- Centum
- CerbAir
- Chess Dynamics
- Citadel Defense
- Concern Avtomika
- DAT CON
- Defsys
- Delft Dynamics
- Department 13
- D-Fend Solutions
- Drone Defence
- DroneShield
- Droptec
- Dynamite Global Strategies
- EDGE Group
- Epirus
- Hanwha Defense
- IEC Infrared
- IMI Systems
- K9 Electronics
- KB Radar
- KEAS
- Kirintec
- KRET
- MARSS
- METIS Aerospace
- Microflown Avisa
- Netline
- Nexter Systems
- Orbital ATK
- Patria
- Poly Technologies
- Regulus
- Rinicom
- Robin Radar
- Rohde & Schwarz
- ROKETSAN
- Rosoboronexport
- Sierra Nevada
- Silent Sentinel
- SkyLock
- SkySafe
- SkySec
- Smart Shooter
- SmartRounds
- Spotter
- Squarehead Technology
- SteelRock Technologies
- Teledyne FLIR
- ThirdEye Systems
- United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation
- Vorpal
- Wiebel ScientificAaronia
- Accipter Radar
- Advanced Protection Systems
- Advanced Radar Technology
- AerialX
- AeroDefense
- Almaz Scientific-Production Enterprise
- ALS Less Lethal
- Anduril Industries
- AntiDrone
- ARTsys360
- Aurora Flight Sciences
- Aveillant
- Black Sage
- BlueHalo
- BSVT - New Technologies
- CASIC
- Centum
- CerbAir
- Chess Dynamics
- Citadel Defense
- Concern Avtomika
- DAT CON
- Defsys
- Delft Dynamics
- Department 13
- D-Fend Solutions
- Drone Defence
- DroneShield
- Droptec
- Dynamite Global Strategies
- EDGE Group
- Epirus
- Hanwha Defense
- IEC Infrared
- IMI Systems
- K9 Electronics
- KB Radar
- KEAS
- Kirintec
- KRET
- MARSS
- METIS Aerospace
- Microflown Avisa
- Netline
- Nexter Systems
- Orbital ATK
- Patria
- Poly Technologies
- Regulus
- Rinicom
- Robin Radar
- Rohde & Schwarz
- ROKETSAN
- Rosoboronexport
- Sierra Nevada
- Silent Sentinel
- SkyLock
- SkySafe
- SkySec
- Smart Shooter
- SmartRounds
- Spotter
- Squarehead Technology
- SteelRock Technologies
- Teledyne FLIR
- ThirdEye Systems
- United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation
- Vorpal
- Wiebel Scientific
