Defense Drone Global Market Report 2024

The defense drone market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.24 billion in 2023 to $12.15 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to escalating security concerns, the implementation of military modernization programs, investments in border security and surveillance measures, intensified counterterrorism operations, and advancements in unmanned systems technology.

The defense drone market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.33 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is expected due to heightened geopolitical tensions and associated threats, a concentrated effort on enhancing maritime domain awareness, the development of counter-drone technologies, procurement programs for military UAVs, and increased integration with command and control systems.

Increased defense expenditure is driving the demand for defense drones. This financial allocation to defense initiatives worldwide fuels the use of drones in military operations. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global defense expenditure increased by 0.7% in 2021 to $2,113 billion.

The burgeoning commercial drone industry is expected to fuel the expansion of the defense drone market. Commercial drone market growth, projected to reach $43.1 billion globally by 2024 as per Drone Survey Services, drives advancements in defense drone technology. This exponential growth within the commercial drone sector amplifies the demand for defense drone solutions.

The defense drone market witnesses intense focus on innovative technologies for enhanced capabilities. AquaAirX's launch of India's first AI-enabled amphibious drone in December 2023 and the Indian Navy's development of an Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) showcase the market's inclination towards pioneering drone solutions for diverse defense applications.

Strategic collaborations in the defense drone market accelerate innovation, optimize resources, mitigate risks, and enhance capabilities, fostering industry growth and competitiveness. In November 2022, Dedrone and Johnson Controls PLC collaborated to deliver AI/ML-powered airspace security worldwide. Dedrone's software integrated into Johnson Controls' security offerings creates a comprehensive airspace security solution, safeguarding diverse environments globally.

In September 2023, Anduril Industries, a US-based defense company that specializes in autonomous systems, acquired Blue Force Technologies, for an undisclosed amount. Anduril's acquisition of Blue Force Technologies accelerates its expansion into autonomous systems for national security. The integration of Anduril's AI software, Lattice, into Blue Force's Fury autonomous air vehicle aligns with Anduril's strategy to enhance its suite of autonomous solutions for national security customers. blue force technologies is a US-based aerospace design and manufacturing company.

Major companies operating in the defense drone market report are Raytheon Company, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems Plc., Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Elbit System Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Teledyne FLIR LLC, Saab Group, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., QinetiQ Group PLC, FLIR Systems, Inc., Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc., Textron Systems, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., Insitu Inc., Yuneec International Co. Ltd., SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., Wisk Aero LLC, AeroVironment Inc., Parrot Drones SAS, Autel Robotics Co., Ltd., PrecisionHawk Inc., Ehang Holdings Limited.

North America was the largest region in the defense drone market share in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global defense drone market analysis during the forecast period. The regions covered in the defense drone market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the defense drone market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Defense drones encompass various products, including fixed-wing systems, multirotor systems, and other specialized types. Fixed-wing systems, known as airplanes or planes, utilize wings to generate lift through forward airspeed, allowing sustained flight. These drones come in various ranges categorized as short, medium, and high-range models, each equipped with different payloads such as small, medium, and large drones. These defense drones serve multiple purposes including intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISRT), as well as engagement in combat operations and various other applications within defense and security domains.

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The defense drone market consists of sales of defense drones with components such as sensors, RF communications, antennas, control stations, imaging cameras, propulsion systems, altimeters and controllers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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