Anti Umanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Defense System Market Report 2026

The anti umanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defense system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.64 billion in 2025 to $3.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing deployment of radar-based anti-UAV systems for early threat detection, adoption of radio frequency (RF) jamming devices to neutralize hostile drones, development of electro-optical and infrared sensors for target tracking, rising use of acoustic sensors for UAV identification, implementation of kinetic interceptors for physical threat mitigation.

The anti umanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defense system market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.08 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for multisensor fusion systems integrating radar, RF, and optical technologies, expansion of directed energy-based anti-UAV solutions, rising adoption of AI-driven autonomous threat detection and response, increasing procurement for critical infrastructure and military airspace protection, focus on modular and scalable anti-UAV systems for flexible deployment. Major trends in the forecast period include proliferation of counter-uav demand due to rising drone threats, increased defense spending on layered airspace protection, growth in long-range detection and tracking capabilities, higher adoption of multisensor fusion systems, shift toward compact, rapidly deployable neutralization units.

The growing number of security breaches is expected to drive the expansion of the anti-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defense system market. Security breaches occur when unauthorized individuals access data, networks, or systems, compromising their confidentiality, integrity, or availability. These breaches are becoming more frequent due to the increasing dependence on interconnected digital systems, which create more access points and vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit. Anti-UAV defense systems help prevent such breaches by detecting and neutralizing unauthorized drones that may threaten secure locations and critical infrastructure. For example, in August 2024, ProtectUK, a UK-based government counter-terrorism security source, reported that over 6,000 drone-related incidents were recorded by police in 2023. This rise in drone-related threats is contributing to the growing demand for anti-UAV defense systems.

Companies operating in the anti-UAV defense system market are focusing on developing innovative technologies to improve detection accuracy, threat classification, and response times against increasingly sophisticated unmanned aerial threats. These innovations include both disruptive and architectural advancements, which significantly enhance the capabilities of current defense systems. In March 2025, Airbus SE, a Netherlands-based aerospace and defense company, introduced the Low Cost Air Defense (LOAD) system, a drone capable of launching missiles for air defense. This reusable, cost-effective solution can carry up to three guided missiles per deployment. When combined with radar or intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, it allows semi-autonomous threat engagement. The LOAD system is designed for strategic flexibility and is not subject to international traffic in arms regulations (ITAR), addressing key challenges in airspace defense.

In October 2024, Delair, a UAV and drone-based solutions provider based in France, acquired Squadrone System for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Delair’s technological expertise and strengthens its position in the market by incorporating Squadrone System’s advanced drone swarm and anti-drone combat technologies. It also supports Delair’s dual development strategy, which aims to balance civil and military drone applications and increase competitiveness in both European and global markets. Squadrone System, also based in France, specializes in drone swarm technology, anti-drone systems, and automated industrial inspection solutions.

Major companies operating in the anti umanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defense system market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales S.A., Leonardo S.p.A., Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd., Rheinmetall AG, Battelle Memorial Institute, Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Saab AB, DroneShield Ltd., Echodyne Corporation, Liteye Systems Inc., Aaronia AG, DroneSense Inc., OpenWorks Engineering LLC.

North America was the largest region in the anti unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defense system market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the anti umanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defense system 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 sensors, electronics, and advanced materials used in anti-UAV systems have elevated production costs and increased delivery timelines, particularly affecting RF jammers, directed energy systems, and radar-based platforms. Import-dependent regions face the highest constraints, while tariffs may also catalyze domestic manufacturing and strengthen regional defense supply chains over time.

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An anti-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defense system is a technology-driven solution intended to detect, monitor, and counteract unauthorized or hostile UAVs. It employs methods such as radio frequency jamming, signal interception, kinetic engagement, or directed energy weapons to safeguard airspace, critical infrastructure, and military assets.

The primary categories of anti-UAV defense systems include portable and vehicle-mounted options. A portable system refers to a mobile and easily deployable solution developed to identify, track, and disable unauthorized or hostile drones. These systems utilize technologies such as high-energy lasers, directed energy weapons, electromagnetic pulse devices, radio frequency jammers, and conventional kinetic interceptors. They are deployed across various platforms, including land-based, naval, airborne, portable, and vehicle-mounted systems. The applications span military missions, homeland security, protection of critical infrastructure, and commercial site security, with end users comprising government bodies, military forces, law enforcement agencies, and private security providers.

The countries covered in the anti umanned aerial vehicle (uav) defense system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The anti unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defense system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as radar-based systems, radio frequency-based systems, electro-optical and infrared sensors, acoustic sensors, and multisensor fusion systems. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The anti unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defense system market also includes sales of radar systems, jamming devices, electro-optical and infrared cameras, and kinetic interceptors. 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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