Maritime Counter Drone System Market Report 2026

The maritime counter drone system market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.63 billion in 2025 to $1.98 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of radar-based surveillance units for maritime protection, integration of electro-optical tracking modules, initial deployment of radio frequency disruption devices, development of laser neutralization platforms, establishment of mobile command and control stations.

The maritime counter drone system market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.2 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in autonomous threat detection and neutralization, technological advancement in multi-sensor integration, increasing deployment in offshore platforms and ports, expansion of maintenance and consulting services, development of AI-driven maritime counter-drone systems. Major trends in the forecast period include enhanced multi-sensor integration for maritime surveillance, increased demand for portable and mobile counter-drone systems, growing adoption of non-kinetic neutralization technologies, expansion of maritime security regulations and compliance, development of real-time command and control platforms,.

The increasing geopolitical tensions and territorial disputes are expected to drive growth in the market going forward. Geopolitical tensions refer to conflicts or strains between countries or regions arising from political, economic, territorial, or strategic interests that influence international relations and global stability. These tensions often result from territorial disputes, where competing claims over land or maritime boundaries create conflicts of interest between nations, escalating political and military friction. Maritime counter-drone systems strengthen national security and maritime surveillance, helping to mitigate geopolitical tensions by preventing unauthorized drone intrusions and safeguarding strategic waterways. For example, in January 2025, Euronews SA, a France-based television network, reported that in 2024, global conflicts intensified, with political violence increasing by 25% compared to 2023, affecting one in eight people and resulting in approximately 223,000 deaths, along with a 37% rise in overall fatalities. Therefore, rising geopolitical tensions are driving the growth of the maritime counter-drone system market.

Leading companies in the maritime counter-drone system market are developing advanced solutions such as radio frequency (RF)-based cyber takeover systems to detect, intercept, and neutralize unauthorized drones in maritime environments. RF-based cyber takeover technology enables operators to remotely gain control over drones, mitigating threats without physical contact. For instance, in February 2025, D-Fend Solutions A.D. Ltd., an Israel-based technology company, announced the launch of its EnforceAir2 Maritime system, a specialized adaptation of its counter-UAS platform designed for naval vessels, ports, harbors, and critical maritime routes. The system integrates with existing naval defense networks and features a rugged, compact design for flexible installation. By leveraging RF-cyber technology, it delivers effective drone threat mitigation while minimizing disruptions to communication and navigation systems.

In May 2025, AeroVironment Inc., a US-based defense contractor, acquired BlueHalo for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, AeroVironment Inc. aims to strengthen its position as a diversified leader in defense technologies by integrating unmanned systems, space, cyber, and counter-drone capabilities to deliver operational impact across all domains. BlueHalo LLC is a US-based company specializing in maritime counter-drone systems.

Major companies operating in the maritime counter drone system market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A., Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Saab Aktiebolag, Hensoldt AG, QinetiQ Group plc, Terma A/S., FLIR Systems Inc., Meteksan Savunma Sanayii A.Ş., Robin Radar Systems B.V., D-Fend Solutions A.D. Ltd., Dedrone Holdings Inc., DroneShield Limited., Fortem Technologies Inc., Liteye Systems Inc., Blighter Surveillance Systems Limited.

North America was the largest region in the maritime counter drone system market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the maritime counter drone 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 have introduced both challenges and opportunities for the maritime counter-drone system market by disrupting global supply chains and increasing costs for key components such as radar modules, laser technologies, and advanced sensors. The defense and offshore platform segments in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are most impacted due to their heavy reliance on imported high-tech equipment. However, tariffs have also incentivized manufacturers to diversify sourcing and invest in localized production capabilities, fostering innovation and potentially reducing long-term dependency on imports in these regions.

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A maritime counter-drone system is a specialized defense platform designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) operating in maritime environments, including ships, ports, offshore platforms, and coastal regions. These systems use a combination of sensors, such as radar, radio frequency detectors, and electro-optical/infrared cameras, to monitor airspace for potential threats.

The primary product types of maritime counter-drone systems include detection systems, jamming systems, interception systems, and other related types. Detection systems are technologies developed to detect, track, and identify unauthorized or hostile drones in maritime environments, such as ports, harbors, and naval vessels. They employ a variety of technologies, including radar-based, radio frequency (RF)-based, electro-optical, infrared, and other methods. These solutions are deployed across multiple platforms, including ship-based, shore-based, and others, and are used in diverse settings such as commercial vessels, naval vessels, offshore platforms, ports and harbors, and more. They cater to a broad range of end users, including defense, commercial, and other sectors.

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

The maritime counter drone system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as surveillance and monitoring services, detection and identification services, mitigation and neutralization services, integration and consulting services, and maintenance and support services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The maritime counter drone system market also includes sales of radar-based surveillance units, electro-optical tracking modules, radio frequency disruption devices, laser neutralization platforms, and mobile command and control stations. 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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