Anti Drone Market Report 2026

The anti drone market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.39 billion in 2025 to $2.96 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing need to detect and neutralize unauthorized UAV activity near critical infrastructure, early deployment of passive-detection systems to monitor drone incursions, rising security concerns driving adoption of containerized anti-UAV defense solutions, development of integrated sensing and tracking technologies to identify small drones, expansion of military and government programs focused on counter-drone protection.

The anti drone market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for permanent multi-layered drone protection systems across civilian and defense sectors, increasing integration of ai-driven analytics to enhance threat detection accuracy, rising deployment of advanced mitigation technologies such as directed energy and RF jamming, expansion of urban air mobility and drone traffic requiring sophisticated counter-UAV frameworks, technological advancements enabling faster response times and improved autonomous counter-drone operations. Major trends in the forecast period include increased deployment of multi-layered anti-drone systems, growth in portable and mobile counter-uav solutions, integration of drone detection and neutralization capabilities, expansion of anti-drone systems for critical infrastructure protection, rising adoption of containerized and modular uav defense solutions.

The increasing use of drones for terrorism and illicit activities is expected to propel the growth of the anti-drone market going forward. Terrorist activities refer to acts of violence and anti-social behavior carried out by terrorist groups. Anti-drone systems offer proactive and effective solutions to counter emerging drone-based threats by detecting, tracking, and neutralizing unauthorized drones, thereby enhancing security, preventing illicit activities, and protecting critical assets. For example, in July 2025, according to the House Committee on Homeland Security, a US-based congressional committee, the United States experienced a significant rise in drone-related threats affecting aviation, infrastructure, and national security. In the first quarter of 2025, the FAA reported 411 unlawful drone incursions near U.S. airports, marking a 25.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Therefore, the growing use of drones for terrorism and illicit activities is driving the expansion of the anti-drone market.

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 are 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 2025.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, 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 have impacted the anti-drone systems market by increasing the costs of key components such as sensors, jamming devices, and integrated electronics, particularly affecting segments like ground-based and UAV-based countermeasures in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The higher costs have slowed procurement by defense and commercial sectors. However, tariffs have also driven local production and innovation, enabling domestic manufacturers to develop cost-efficient anti-drone solutions with faster deployment for strategic and commercial applications.

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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.

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

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.

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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