Anti-Aircraft Warfare Market Report 2026

The anti-aircraft warfare market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $21.04 billion in 2025 to $22.42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in radar and detection technologies, increased global military conflicts and air threats, proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), government defense budget expansions, legacy integration of surface-to-air missile systems.

The anti-aircraft warfare market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $28.24 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for integrated air defense systems, adoption of AI and machine learning in targeting systems, modernization of naval and ground defense infrastructure, growth in electronic warfare and counter-drone technologies, strategic partnerships and defense collaborations between countries. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of advanced radar and sensor technologies, development of hypersonic missile defense solutions, expansion of electronic warfare (ew) capabilities, adoption of simulation and training platforms for air defense, deployment of integrated multi-layer air defense systems.

The growing threat from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is expected to drive the growth of the anti-aircraft warfare market going forward. Unmanned aerial systems are aircraft operated without a human pilot onboard, either remotely controlled or autonomous, and are increasingly used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat operations. The proliferation of UAS is fueled by technological advancements that make drones more affordable, accessible, and effective. Anti-aircraft warfare systems mitigate these threats by detecting, tracking, and neutralizing drones before they can reach critical targets. For instance, in August 2024, according to the National Counter Terrorism Security Office, a UK-based government agency, over 6,000 drone-related incidents were reported to the police in 2023, although only 11% were classified as offenses. Therefore, the rising threat from unmanned aerial systems is driving demand for anti-aircraft warfare solutions.

Key companies in the anti-aircraft warfare market are focusing on technological innovations such as counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) to enhance detection, tracking, and neutralization capabilities against hostile drones and other low-altitude aerial threats. C-UAS solutions integrate sensors, radar, electronic warfare, and kinetic or non-kinetic measures to protect critical assets from drone attacks. For example, in March 2025, Airbus Defence and Space, a Germany-based aerospace company, launched LOAD (Low-Cost Air Defence), an autonomous system designed to counter kamikaze drone threats. LOAD offers a scalable, cost-effective solution for neutralizing large drone swarms, complements existing air defense infrastructure, and fills radar coverage gaps, providing flexible protection against evolving aerial threats without U.S. export restrictions.

In June 2024, DZYNE Technologies, a prominent US-based manufacturer in aviation and aerospace components, acquired High Point Aerotechnologies LLC to strengthen its capabilities in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and autonomous flight technologies. This acquisition aims to integrate expertise from High Point Aerotechnologies, a manufacturer specializing in advanced aerospace components, to expand product offerings, improve operational efficiencies, and solidify DZYNE Technologies' position in the advanced aerospace sector.

Major companies operating in the anti-aircraft warfare market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Hanwha Land Systems Co. Ltd., General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A, Rheinmetall AG, Saab AB, Indra Sistemas S.A, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Aselsan A.S., Airbus Defence and Space, Rosoboronexport State Corporation, Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Almaz-Antey Corp.

North America was the largest region in the anti-aircraft warfare market in 2025. The regions covered in the anti-aircraft warfare market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft guns, radar components, and electronic warfare systems are raising production costs and causing supply chain delays, particularly impacting defense-focused segments in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Weapon systems and fire control components are the most affected. Positively, tariffs are incentivizing domestic manufacturing, promoting localized supply chains, and encouraging innovation in cost-effective and technologically advanced anti-aircraft solutions.

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Anti-aircraft warfare involves strategic defensive measures aimed at detecting, tracking, and neutralizing enemy aircraft to protect ground and naval targets from aerial attacks, thereby preventing enemy air superiority and safeguarding critical assets and personnel.

The primary technologies of anti-aircraft warfare include fire control systems, weapon systems, countermeasure systems, and command and control systems. A fire control system encompasses equipment and procedures designed for accurately aiming and controlling weapon firing, crucially addressing threats across various ranges and domains such as subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic missiles in ground, air, marine, and space environments.

The countries covered in the anti-aircraft warfare market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The anti-aircraft warfare market consists of sales of surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft guns, electronic warfare systems, training, and simulation equipment. 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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