Anti Drone Market Report

Attractive Opportunities

Global Demand Analysis & Sales Opportunities in Anti Drone Market 

• The annual demand for anti drone market was USD 2.2 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2.8 billion in 2025, up 27.0% than the value in 2024.
• During the next 8 years (forecast period of 2025-2032), the anti drone market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 26.60%. The annual demand will reach of USD 14.4 billion in 2032, which is almost 5.05 times (~405% up) of the demand in 2025.
• During 2025-2032, the anti drone industry is expected to generate a cumulative sales opportunity of USD 58.16 billion which is almost 7.12 times the opportunities during 2019-2024.

High-Growth Market Segments: 

• Asia Pacific generated the highest demand in 2024, with developments in India, China, Australia and South Korea as the key growth driver in the region.
• By system type, laser segment is projected to be the dominant segment during the forecast period.
• By application type, drone detection segment is expected to the dominant segment during the forecast period.

Market Statistics 

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Anti Drone Market Data & Statistics

Market Dynamics

Introduction 

What is anti drone?

Anti drone technology comprises of several advanced systems designed to detect, track and neutralize unauthorised drones. These systems are designed to counter unauthorised drones by several countermeasures ranging from jamming and intercepting radio signals to physical neutralisation. Anti-drones can be broadly classified into detection anti-drones and detection and disruption anti-drones. Detection drones work based on different techniques such as Radar-based detection (using radio waves), RF-based detection (using wireless signals), Acoustic based detection (using unique sound signatures) working accurately to identify and classify drones to set up affective counter measures, Whereas Detection and disruption anti drones use counter measures such as laser strikes (High-power lasers are used to burn and destroy specific parts of the drone), net capture, hard damage (physically destroying the drone)  and high energy microwave strike (microwave energy to disrupt the drone’s circuitry, causing it to malfunction).

Market Drivers: 

Rising Security Threats:

• The popularity of drones has led to increased incidents involving unauthorized UAV activities, including smuggling, and potential terrorist threats. Governments and private organizations worldwide are prioritizing investments in counter-drone technology to protect critical infrastructure, public spaces, and military assets.

Government Initiatives and Funding:

•  Strategic investments by governments for the adoption of anti-drone technologies also act as a driver for the anti-drones market. For example, In the United States, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense have allocated significant budgets for counter-drone research and development.
• In 2023 alone, the U.S. government committed approximately $668 million to advancing anti-drone solutions. Setting a trend globally, for nations like India, China, and other European countries ramping up investments to safeguard their airspace from emerging drone threats.

Market Challenges: 

High Costs of Implementation:

• Advanced anti-drone systems incorporating radar, AI-driven analytics, and directed-energy weapons require significant financial investment. The high costs of these technologies poses significant challenges, especially for smaller organizations and developing nations.

Market Opportunities: 

Integration of AI and ML:

• The adaptation of AI and ML into anti-drone systems presents several opportunities. Anti drone technologies monitor real-time analysis of sensor data, enhancing drone recognition to differentiate between legitimate and unauthorized UAVs and to classify potential threats. The advancements of AI-driven solutions can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of counter-drone systems, expanding their usability across various sectors.

Expansion in Commercial and Civil Sectors: 

• While the defense sector remains a primary driver of the anti-drone market, there is growing interest for anit-drones for commercial and civil applications as well.
• Industries such as aviation, energy, and public safety are increasingly adopting anti-drone technologies to protect infrastructure and ensure safety. This diversification opens new revenue streams and market segments for anti-drone solution providers.

Segment Analysis

By System Type 

“Laser segment is projected to be the dominant segment during the forecast period.”

• The anti drone market is segmented by system type into hybrid, kinetic, laser, and electronic systems.
• Laser segment is projected to be the dominant segment during the forecast period. Their extremely quick reaction speeds and high precision targeting skills are the main reasons for this growth.  One special benefit of laser systems is their ability to precisely and silently destroy enemy drones, reducing operational disturbance and collateral damage.  
• They are also perfect for places like cities or areas close to civilian infrastructure where conventional jamming or kinetic techniques would not be practical or allowed.  The developments in laser anti drone systems have also been accelerated by continuous defense investments and live demonstrations by key partners, making them a game-changer for next-generation counter-UAS tactics.

By Application Type 

“Drone Detection segment is expected to be the dominant segment during the forecast period.”

• The anti drone market is segmented by application type into detection anti drones and jamming & disruption anti drones.
• Drone detection segment is expected to be the dominant segment during the forecast period driven by the increasing adoption of advanced radar, radio frequency (RF) scanning, and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) technologies.

By Platform Type

“Ground based segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period.”

• The anti drone market is segmented by platform type into UAV-based, handheld, and ground-based devices.
• Ground based segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period as they offer reliable, scalable solutions for both military and civilian applications & these systems can combine several technologies on stationary or mobile platforms, including radar, RF analyzers, acoustic sensors, and optical tracking.

By Vertical Type

“Military and Defense segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period.”

• The anti drone market is segmented by vertical type into military and defense, homeland security, and commercial sectors.
• Military and Defense segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period due to the growing demand for advanced, mission-ready counter-drone technologies.
• Anti Drone technologies offer improved compatibility with current combat and surveillance platforms and are specifically designed for operational requirements of defense forces. Nowadays, Radar systems, electronic warfare systems, and directed energy weapons are combined with military-grade anti-drone technology, allowing for quick threat identification and elimination in a variety of terrains and battle situations.

Regional Analysis 

“Asia-Pacific is expected to be the dominant and the fastest-growing region over the forecasted period.”

• Based on region, the anti drone market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world.
• Asia-Pacific is expected to be the dominant and the fastest-growing region over the forecasted period. Increased spending on border security and defense modernization in nations like South Korea, China, Australia, and India is a major factor in this development. 
• These countries are seeing an increase in the use of cutting-edge anti-drone technology to combat the growing airborne hazards posed by rogue drones, particularly in the vicinity of vital infrastructure and sensitive military areas.  The deployment of counter-UAV systems is also being accelerated by regional tensions, an increase in drone intrusions, and extensive defense and public monitoring initiatives.

Competitive Landscape

Top Players 

Most of the major players compete in some of the factors, including price, service offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the anti drone market -  

• RTX (US)
• Thales (France)
• IAI (Israel)
• Lockheed Martin Corporation (US)
• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (Israel)
• Dedrone (US)
• Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd. (UK)
• DroneShield Ltd. (Australia)
• Moog Inc. (US)
• MBDA (France)

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Recent Developments/Mergers & Acquisitions: 

• In November 2024, AeroVironment (U.S. drone manufacturer), announced an all-stock acquisition of BlueHalo, a defense technology firm specializing in C-UAS systems, cyber technologies, and space solutions. Valued at approximately $4.1 billion, this merger aims to enhance AeroVironment's capabilities in counter-UAS technologies, positioning the combined entity to address increasing number of drone threats.
• In October 2024, Axon (public safety technologies) completed the acquisition of Dedrone, a company specializing in anti-drone solutions. Dedrone's technology includes drone detection and elimination systems, complementing Axon's portfolio, enabling the adoption of aerial threat detection into public safety frameworks.

Report Features

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The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Market Segmentation

This report studies the market, covering a period of 15 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The anti drone market is segmented into the following categories:

By Application Type

• Detection anti drones 
• Detection and Disruption 

By System Type

• Electronic
• Laser
• Kinetic
• Hybrid

By Platform Type

• Ground based
• Handheld
• UAV based

By Vertical Type

• Military and Defense
• Commercial
• Homeland Security

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)

Research Methodology

• This strategic assessment report from Stratview Research provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s anti drone market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. 
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• More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data.
• We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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