Drone Defense System Market Report 2025

The drone defense system market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $13.17 billion in 2024 to $19.82 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50.5%. The growth during the historic period is linked to the rise in unauthorized drone activities near critical infrastructure, heightened concerns over national security and terrorism threats, expanded drone use in civilian and commercial sectors, increased military investments in counter-drone technologies, and growing demand for airspace safety and surveillance systems.

The drone defense system market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $101.12 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50.3%. This growth can be credited to the increasing adoption of autonomous drones by hostile entities, more government funding for counter-drone research, the expanded use of drones in urban areas necessitating sophisticated defense systems, the integration of AI and machine learning in drone detection technologies, and the rising need for multilayered security solutions at public venues and events. Key trends during the forecast period include advancements in radio frequency and microwave-based counter-drone technologies, enhanced deployment of portable and mobile drone defense units, innovations in countering drone swarming techniques, incorporation of AI-driven threat detection and classification systems, and the integration of drone defense solutions with existing surveillance and security infrastructures.

Increasing unauthorized drone activities and associated security risks are driving the expansion of the drone defense system market. Drone incursions and threats involve unauthorized drone entries and actions that jeopardize security or disrupt operations. The surge in these incidents is largely due to the wider availability of commercial drones, which are frequently exploited for surveillance, smuggling, or interference with critical infrastructure and public events. Drone defense systems play a crucial role in mitigating these risks by detecting, tracking, and neutralizing unauthorized drones to secure sensitive locations and maintain safety. For example, in February 2024, Dedrone, a US-based technology company, reported nearly 4,000 illegal drone incidents at 370 major sporting events across about 60 stadiums worldwide in 2023, reflecting an almost 20% increase compared to 2022. Consequently, the escalation in drone incursions and threats is a key factor propelling the growth of the drone defense system market.

Leading companies in the drone defense system market are concentrating on developing cutting-edge innovations such as fully mobile counter-UAS kill chain solutions designed to counter unauthorized drones, providing enhanced protection for military forces and critical infrastructure in dynamic, high-risk settings. A fully mobile counter-UAS kill chain denotes an integrated, vehicle-mounted system capable of detecting, tracking, identifying, and neutralizing drone threats in real time while remaining mobile. For instance, in June 2024, Dedrone introduced its latest airspace security solution, DedroneOnTheMove (DedroneOTM), engineered for seamless integration with any military vehicle, allowing forces to maintain mobility while being safeguarded against aerial threats. This system is compatible with various platforms, including Supacat’s HMT vehicles, widely employed in expeditionary and high-risk environments.

In October 2024, Axon, a US-based manufacturing firm, acquired Dedrone for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Axon aimed to bolster its public safety technology offerings by integrating Dedrone's advanced counter-drone systems to improve protection against aerial threats for communities. Dedrone specializes in providing comprehensive solutions to counter drone-related dangers.

Major players in the drone defense system market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems, Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A., Rheinmetall AG, Battelle Memorial Institute, Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Saab AB, Aselsan A.S., Hensoldt, QinetiQ Group plc, SRC Inc., Highlander Partners, Chess Dynamics Ltd., DroneShield Ltd., Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd.

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

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.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Drone defense system refers to a collection of technologies and solutions aimed at detecting, tracking, identifying, and neutralizing unauthorized or hostile drones. These systems are implemented to safeguard critical infrastructure, public gatherings, and military zones. Their primary objective is to prevent surveillance, smuggling, or attacks carried out using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The main categories of drone defense system include detection systems, countermeasure systems, and monitoring systems. Detection systems consist of technologies or devices designed to recognize the presence, occurrence, or change of specific events or conditions. The technology used identification and detection systems and countermeasure systems. These are used in various applications such as radar, rf detection, advanced ai and machine learning. These are also used by various end-users such as military and defense, commercial and homeland security.

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The drone defense system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as detection and monitoring services, identification and classification services, neutralization or countermeasure services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The drone defense system market also includes sales of acoustic sensors, cybersecurity solutions, and mobile drone defense units. 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 and 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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