High-Energy Microwave C-Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) System Global Market Report 2025

The high-energy microwave C-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $0.97 billion in 2024 to $1.16 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.2%. Growth in the historic period was driven by early adoption of directed energy technologies, initial defense budget allocations for counter drone research, increasing drone incursions in conflict zones, development of prototype high energy microwave (HPM) systems, and collaboration between military and research institutions.

The high-energy microwave C-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.4 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8%. Growth in the forecast period is expected to result from integration of AI driven targeting, expansion of multi domain defense networks, adoption of portable and rapidly deployable systems, rising focus on non lethal neutralization methods, and growing investments in homeland security counter UAS programs. Key trends projected for the forecast period include advancements in solid state HPM technology, AI integration for detection and targeting, a shift toward mobile and deployable platforms, development of modular and scalable solutions, and adoption of cloud based threat intelligence sharing.

The growing implementation of military modernization programs is expected to support the expansion of the high-energy microwave counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) market. These programs are comprehensive government efforts aimed at enhancing national defense through the adoption of advanced technologies, equipment, and systems. As global security threats evolve, nations are investing heavily in upgrading their defense capabilities. This has led to a rising demand for advanced counter-UAS solutions, as military forces seek to counter the increasing use of drones in modern warfare. For example, in March 2022, the U.S. Department of Defense requested a budget of $773 billion for the 2023 fiscal year, an increase of $30.7 billion (4.1%) over the previous year. This trend highlights how military modernization initiatives are fueling the growth of the high-energy microwave C-UAS market.

Companies in the high-energy microwave counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) market are developing advanced energy-based systems that utilize high-power microwave (HPM) technology for quick and precise counter-drone and maritime defense applications. These systems use directed energy, such as microwaves, to disable or neutralize unauthorized unmanned aerial and surface vehicles. For instance, in April 2025, Epirus introduced Leonidas H2O, a high-energy microwave system designed to counter threats from boat motors, unmanned surface vessels (USVs), and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). During a U.S. Navy exercise, the system demonstrated its ability to disable vessel motors at significant ranges. It offers a scalable, software-defined, and non-kinetic defense solution that can be safely deployed around personnel and explosive materials, making it suitable for both military and critical infrastructure applications.

In February 2025, Epirus formed a partnership with Peraton to enhance defense innovation and operational effectiveness. This collaboration combines Epirus’s expertise in directed energy and short-range air defense with Peraton’s strengths in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), command systems, and cybersecurity. Together, they aim to strengthen research, development, and readiness across U.S. Department of Defense programs. Peraton is a U.S.-based technology company specializing in national security solutions.

Major players in the high-energy microwave C-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) system market are RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales S.A., Leidos Holdings Inc., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd, Aselsan A.S., Leonardo DRS Inc., QinetiQ Group plc, Hensoldt AG, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc, AeroVironment Inc., BlueHalo LLC, Tonbo Imaging India Private Limited, Epirus Inc., DroneShield Ltd, Echodyne Corp, and Kvertus Inc.

North America was the largest region in the high-energy microwave C-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in high-power microwave (HPM) C-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and 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.

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.

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The high energy microwave C unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is an advanced aerial platform designed to emit concentrated high energy microwave signals. It identifies and addresses targeted threats rapidly and precisely, allowing for non kinetic neutralization. Its key advantage is the ability to disrupt or disable electronic systems without physical contact while maintaining controlled and reliable operation.

The primary component types of the high energy microwave C unmanned aircraft system (UAS) are hardware, software, and services. Hardware includes the physical devices used for detection, tracking, and neutralization of unmanned aerial threats. Platforms are available in ground based, airborne, and naval configurations, with ranges including short, medium, and long range. Applications span military and defense, homeland security, critical infrastructure protection, and commercial uses.

The countries covered in the high-power microwave (HPM) C-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The high-power microwave (HPM) C-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as maintenance and repair services, system integration services, training and support services, consulting services, and upgrade and modernization services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The high-power microwave (HPM) C-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) market also includes sales of antennas, high-energy microwave (HEM) sources, power supply units (PSU), sensors, and cooling 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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