Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Market Report 2026

The counter-unmanned aircraft systems (uas) market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.21 billion in 2025 to $3.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing frequency of drone-related security breaches driving early adoption of counter-uas technologies, expansion of radar and rf-based detection systems to monitor restricted airspace, rising use of kinetic interceptors to neutralize high-risk unmanned aircraft threats, deployment of counter-uas solutions at airports and critical infrastructure sites, growth in system integration and maintenance services supporting multi-sensor counter-uas platforms.

The counter-unmanned aircraft systems (uas) market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.36 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of ai-driven threat analysis and automated drone classification tools, rising demand for hybrid counter-uas systems combining electronic and kinetic mitigation methods, expansion of commercial-sector deployment including stadiums, energy facilities, and urban security networks, advancements in software-based detection and tracking solutions for complex drone swarms, increasing government investment in scalable, portable, and rapid-deployment counter-uas units. Major trends in the forecast period include growing deployment of counter-uas systems at airports and critical infrastructure, increasing adoption of layered defense combining detection and interdiction, rising demand for portable, rapid-response counter-uas units, expansion of counter-uas use cases for commercial and civilian environments, increased integration of kinetic and electronic neutralization methods.

The increasing security threats and incidents involving drones are expected to drive the growth of the counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) market in the coming years. Security threats and drone-related incidents refer to unauthorized or malicious drone activities that pose risks to public safety, privacy, and critical infrastructure. The rise in these threats is fueled by the growing accessibility and misuse of drones, leading to unauthorized surveillance, smuggling, and potential attacks. Counter-UAS systems address these challenges by detecting, tracking, and neutralizing unauthorized drones before they can cause harm or disruption. For example, in August 2024, the UK-based National Counter Terrorism Security Office reported that in 2023, police received over 6,000 reports of drone-related incidents, with only around 11% classified as offences. Therefore, the increase in security threats and drone incidents is driving the growth of the counter-UAS market.

Leading players in the counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) market are advancing new technologies such as radarless and electromagnetically silent solutions to improve stealth capabilities in detecting and neutralizing drones. These systems do not emit detectable radar signals, making them ideal for covert operations and reducing the risk of being detected by adversaries. For instance, in April 2025, ELT Group, an electronics company based in Italy, introduced the Kinetic Anti-drone Mobile Asset (KARMA). This AI-enabled counter-UAS solution, available in mobile and stationary versions, can detect and identify small drones (Class 1 and 2) using artificial intelligence to enhance sensor precision and protection of military assets and critical infrastructure. The system employs radarless and electromagnetically silent detection to minimize emissions and prevent enemy detection during operations.

In September 2024, Honeywell International Inc., a U.S.-based aerospace and defense corporation, acquired CAES Systems Holdings LLC (CAES) for $1.9 billion. This acquisition enables Honeywell to broaden its capabilities in radar, electronic warfare, and RF systems, enhancing its footprint in the counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) market and supporting its efforts to deliver integrated defense solutions across air, land, and sea platforms. CAES, also based in the U.S., is a key provider of defense technologies, including solutions for counter-UAS operations.

Major companies operating in the counter-unmanned aircraft systems (uas) market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc. (formerly Harris Corporation), Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd., Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG, Saab AB, General Atomics, Moog Inc., Robin Radar Systems B.V., Dedrone Holdings Inc., Aaronia AG, Enterprise Control Systems Ltd., DroneShield Limited, Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd., TRD Systems Pte Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the counter-unmanned aircraft systems (uas) 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 semiconductors, RF modules, sensors, and precision components have raised production costs for counter-UAS systems, particularly impacting detection and interdiction platforms in regions dependent on imported electronics. Military and homeland security users face higher procurement costs, while commercial adopters encounter deployment delays. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging domestic manufacturing, supply-chain diversification, and innovation in more cost-efficient counter-UAS technologies.

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Counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are technologies and tactical measures designed to detect, track, identify, and mitigate unauthorized or hostile drones. These systems are primarily used to safeguard critical zones such as military installations, airports, public gatherings, and essential infrastructure from surveillance, smuggling, or drone-based attacks. To counter threats, these systems utilize electronic, kinetic, or combined techniques to disrupt or neutralize drones.

Key counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technologies include laser systems, kinetic approaches, and electronic methods. Laser systems use directed energy weapons (DEWs) that focus laser beams to locate, monitor, and eliminate unauthorized drones. These technologies are deployed across various platforms, including land-based, airborne, and naval setups, and are used for detection and interdiction purposes. The primary end-users of these systems include the military and defense sectors, commercial industries, and homeland security agencies.

The countries covered in the counter-unmanned aircraft systems (uas) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as detection services, threat analysis, system integration, maintenance, and monitoring solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) market also includes sales of hardware products such as radar systems, radio frequency (RF) jammers, kinetic interceptors, sensors, and software solutions for drone detection and neutralization. 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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