Anti Drone Market Report 2025

The anti drone market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.91 billion in 2024 to $2.4 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to government initiatives and spending, rise in unauthorized drone incidents, security concerns and threats, regulatory changes and standards, and instances of drone-related disruptions.

The anti drone market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.59 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to regulatory changes, growth in counter, expansion of commercial drone usage, AI and machine learning integration. Major trends in the forecast period include public safety concerns, investments in R&d, growth in commercial drone usage, increased incidents of drone intrusions, collaboration and partnerships.

The increasing use of drones for terrorist activities and illicit purposes is projected to drive the expansion of the anti-drone market in the coming years. Terrorist activities encompass violent and unlawful actions perpetrated by extremist groups. Anti-drone systems offer proactive and efficient measures to counter the emerging threat posed by drones utilized in terrorist operations. These systems detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized drones, thereby bolstering security measures, preventing illicit activities, and safeguarding critical assets. For example, in January 2023, the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) reported that the Houthis, an Islamist armed group, executed approximately 1,000 rocket/missile attacks and over 350 separate drone attacks by 2022. Notably, guided rockets/missiles constituted 89% of these attacks in 2022. Consequently, the increased use of drones for terrorism and illicit activities propels the growth of the anti-drone market.

The increasing security concerns are anticipated to drive the growth of the military personal protective equipment market in the future. Security concerns refer to any potential threats or vulnerabilities that may pose harm to individuals, organizations, or systems. The evolution of anti-drone technology is a response to the heightened security issues associated with the rising use of drones, which are employed to disrupt communication links between drones and their controllers. For example, the Global Terrorism Index 2023, published by the Institute for Economics & Peace, an Australia-based research and education think tank, reported that in 2022, terrorist attacks resulted in an average of 1.7 fatalities per incident, an increase from 1.3 deaths per incident in 2021, highlighting a growing severity in such attacks. Thus, the rising security concerns are propelling the growth of the military personal protective equipment market.

Innovation stands as a pivotal trend gaining traction within the anti-drone market, with major companies focusing efforts on product advancements to fortify their market presence. For example, in June 2022, NovoQuad Group, a US-based supplier specializing in security systems, unveiled the ND-BD003 handheld anti-drone system. This innovative system integrates detection, jamming, display, and control functionalities into a single handheld device, representing a significant leap from conventional anti-drone jammers. Its automated radio detection capabilities notably reduce workload and enhance accuracy. Moreover, the system eliminates the need for additional connections, commissioning, and initialization processes, allowing immediate functionality upon startup, thereby significantly enhancing reaction time. This technology effectively disrupts invading drones' communication and GPS signals while offering user-defined jamming frequency bands for tailored selection.

Leading companies in the anti-drone market are directing efforts toward technological advancements, particularly AI-empowered anti-drone systems, to secure a competitive advantage. AI-empowered anti-drone systems utilize artificial intelligence for drone detection, tracking, and neutralization. For instance, in September 2023, Grene Robotics, an Indian provider specializing in autonomous robotic solutions, introduced Indrajaal, an AI-empowered anti-drone mechanism. This Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) covers an impressive 4000 square kilometers. Indrajaal, unsuch as conventional static defense systems, offers comprehensive defense against dynamic threats, staying ahead of existing systems that often struggle to keep pace. The primary objective of Indrajaal is to counter various threats, including mass drone infiltrations, medium-to-high-altitude sustained operation UAVs (MALE and HALE), low radar cross-section (RCS) risks, and loitering weaponry.

In January 2023, Dedrone, a U.S.-based provider of smart airspace security solutions, acquired Aerial Armor for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to bolster airspace security by integrating Dedrone's advanced counter-drone technology into Axon's public safety solutions. Aerial Armor is a U.S.-based company specializing in counter-drone technology.

Major companies operating in the anti drone market include Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries, DroneShield Limited, DeTect Inc., Dedrone Holdings, Liteye Systems Inc., Saab AB, Thales Group, Enterprise Control Systems, Advanced Radar Technologies SA, Prime Consulting & Technologies, Selex ES, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., MBDA Missile Systems Inc., Battelle Memorial Institute, Advanced Protection Systems, Airfence Solutions Ltd., Avnon Group, Cerbair SAS, D-Fend Solutions, Mydefence Communication ApS, Blighter Surveillance Systems Limited, Zen Technologies Limited, Leonardo S.p.A., Northrop Grumman, SRC Inc., Moog Inc., Accipiter Radar, Citadel Defense, Robin Radar Systems, METIS Aerospace Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the anti drone market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global anti drone market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the anti drone market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the anti drone market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Anti-drone systems encompass a range of technologies and methodologies devised to identify, track, and mitigate the risks associated with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unwanted drones. These systems play a critical role in safeguarding against unauthorized drone activities and may integrate various sensors, countermeasures, and comprehensive solutions.

The primary types of anti-drone systems include ground-based counter-unmanned aerial vehicles (C-UAV), hand-held C-UAVs, and UAV-based C-UAVs. Ground-based C-UAV systems are strategically designed to detect, track, and neutralize or mitigate the threats posed by UAVs. Deployed on the ground, these systems utilize diverse technologies to identify and counter unauthorized or potentially hostile drone activities. Key components of ground-based C-UAV systems include drone detection equipment, drone neutralization equipment, concealed threat detection systems, long-range acoustic devices (LRAD), and software leveraging electronic, laser, and kinetic systems. These systems find application in detection and disruption across various end-users, including homeland security departments, military and defense agencies, airport operators, commercial security service providers, critical infrastructure owners, and others.

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The anti drone market consists of sales of passive-detection and mitigation anti drone systems, permanent multi-layered drone protection, and containerized anti unmanned ariel vehicle defense systems. 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.

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