"Counter-drone technologies" is part of the analyst's Strategic Intelligence series of reports on counter-drone technologies and its impact across different industries. Counter-drone technologies are essential in the defense industry, as a drone attack can have severe strategic and financial consequences. In a new age of drone warfare, companies, nations, and militaries are increasingly adopting a collaborative approach. This approach involves acquisitions, sharing information on threats with their allies, and reporting attempted breaches to improve readiness postures.
This report explores emergent trends within the counter-drone technologies market, examining use cases and the implementation of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and swarm technology defense, and what challenges must be considered in pursuing effective strategies for brand building in this market.
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 become increasingly important in the fields of defense and security. 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 in a variety of defense, commercial, and law enforcement roles.
In an increasingly multi-polar world, investment in defensive C-UAS capabilities will only accelerate. Russia and China are actively pursuing advancements in military UAV technology. Throughout Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, both sides have deployed UAVs extensively, with Ukraine using drone swarms to destroy Russian Terminators (BMPTs). 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. Furthermore, the potential for the weaponization of commercially available small UAS (sUAS), such as the installation of grenades and mortar on recreational quadcopters as seen in Ukraine, will continue to drive capable C-UAS systems on all scales.
This report explores emergent trends within the counter-drone technologies market, examining use cases and the implementation of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and swarm technology defense, and what challenges must be considered in pursuing effective strategies for brand building in this market.
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 become increasingly important in the fields of defense and security. 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 in a variety of defense, commercial, and law enforcement roles.
In an increasingly multi-polar world, investment in defensive C-UAS capabilities will only accelerate. Russia and China are actively pursuing advancements in military UAV technology. Throughout Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, both sides have deployed UAVs extensively, with Ukraine using drone swarms to destroy Russian Terminators (BMPTs). 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. Furthermore, the potential for the weaponization of commercially available small UAS (sUAS), such as the installation of grenades and mortar on recreational quadcopters as seen in Ukraine, will continue to drive capable C-UAS systems on all scales.
Key Highlights
- Studies of emerging technological trends and their broader impact on the defense market.
- Analysis of the various counter-drone technologies solutions, programs and projects currently under development, as well as the impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence on the future outlook of the counter-drone technologies in defense theme.
Scope
- The key defense challenges that forces and defense sector suppliers face are covered.
- The investment opportunities for armed forces, suppliers, and institutional investors, across the whole counter-drone technologies in defense value chain are covered.
- Highlights from the range different counter-drone technologies related research and development programs currently being undertaken by various military organizations and defense companies.
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 in defense theme.
- Understanding how spending on counter-drone technologies and related segments will fit into the overall market and which spending areas are being prioritized.
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Players
- Technology Briefing
- Trends
- Technology trends
- Macroeconomic trends
- Regulatory trends
- Industry Analysis
- Market size and growth forecasts
- Use cases
- Timeline
- Signals
- M&A trends
- Patent trends
- Hiring Trends
- Value Chain
- Detection & tracking
- Interdiction
- Companies
- Public companies
- Private companies
- Sector Scorecards
- Aerospace, defense & security sector scorecard
- Glossary
- Further Reading
- Thematic Research Methodology
- About the Analyst
- Contact the Publisher
- Drone classification 1
- Drone classification 2
- Tech from academia to industry
- Technology Trends
- Macroeconomic Trends
- Regulatory Trends
- US Companies
- Chinese Companies
- Russian Companies
- UK Companies
- Israeli Companies
- M&A Trends
- Sensor techniques
- Public Companies
- Private Companies
- Glossary and Key Terms
- Further Reading
- Leading players in the theme on the value chain
- Fundamentals of C-UAS interdiction
- Bridging the valley of death
- Common drone criminality
- Global military UAV market forecast 1
- Global UAV market forecast 2
- US Navy's Project Overlord
- Timeline
- Patent publication
- Hiring trends
- C-UAS value chain
- Detection & tracking value chain
- The doppler effect
- Radar cross-sections
- Micro-doppler radar
- MQ-9 Reaper UAV
- Conventional projectiles value chain
- Unconventional projectiles value chain
- DEW projectiles value chain
- Jamming value chain
- Cyber value chain 1
- Cyber value chain 2
- Combined interdiction value chain
- Who's who scorecard
- Valuation chain scorecard
- Risk screen scorecard
- Thematic screen scorecard
- Scorecard approach
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- 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
- Rosoboronex-port
- 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
- 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
- RTX Corp
- Rheinmetall
- Saab
- Stanley Electric
- Thales
