Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (C-UAV) Technologies Global Market Report 2025

The counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technologies market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.5 billion in 2024 to $2.93 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising use of drones in warfare, increasing incidents of unauthorized drone flights, growing concerns about smuggling through drones, expanding demand for critical infrastructure protection, and advancements in radar-based detection systems.

The counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technologies market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.47 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing defense budgets for drone countermeasures, rising adoption in civilian security, expanding drone-related regulations, growing use in border surveillance, and demand for portable, rapid-deployment solutions. Key trends in the forecast period include integration of artificial intelligence in threat detection, development of multi-sensor fusion systems, improvements in jamming and spoofing capabilities, growth of autonomous interception drones, and deployment of directed energy weapons.

Expansion of defense budgets is expected to drive the growth of the counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technologies market moving forward. Defense spending refers to government expenditures on armed forces, military equipment, and activities aimed at national security protection. The rise in defense budgets is fueled by increasing geopolitical tensions, as countries invest more in advanced military capabilities to deter threats and maintain strategic influence. Larger defense budgets support C-UAV technologies by enabling the development and deployment of systems designed to detect and neutralize hostile drones, thus enhancing national security against evolving aerial threats. For example, in April 2023, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, a Sweden-based organization, reported a 3.7% real-term increase in global military spending in 2022, reaching a record $2.24 trillion. Notably, military expenditure in Europe grew by 13% over the year. Therefore, rising defense spending is propelling the growth of the counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technologies market.

Advancements in portable all-in-one drone defense solutions are a key focus for major companies in the counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technologies market. These portable systems combine drone detection, tracking, identification, and jamming into a compact, easily deployable unit that offers extended detection range, increased flexibility, and reduced deployment time. For instance, in August 2022, Dedrone, a US-based airspace security company, introduced DedronePortable, a fully self-contained counter-drone system intended for military, government, and commercial users. The system features multi-sensor detection and tracking, GPS spoofing capabilities, and compatibility with GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS, and QZSS bands. Its setup time is under 20 minutes, with a user-friendly interface for real-time monitoring. The portable design allows rapid deployment, and its modular architecture supports seamless integration with existing security systems. This makes it well-suited for temporary events, mobile missions, and high-risk areas, while minimizing downtime and enhancing mission readiness.

In October 2024, Axon, a US-based technology firm, acquired Dedrone for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen Axon’s portfolio in drone detection, tracking, and mitigation, while expanding its airspace security capabilities for defense, critical infrastructure, and public safety applications. Dedrone specializes in counter-UAV technologies and is based in the US.

Major players in the counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technologies market are RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Rheinmetall AG, CACI International Inc., Battelle Memorial Institute, Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Saab AB, Rohde & Schwarz India Pvt. Ltd., Thales Group, SRC Inc., Zen Technologies Limited, Robin Radar Systems, Adani Defence & Aerospace, DroneShield Ltd., Aaronia AG, and Drone Defence Services Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technologies market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technologies 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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Counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technologies are solutions designed to detect and manage unauthorized or potentially dangerous unmanned aerial systems. They aim to preserve the safety and integrity of controlled airspace by continuously monitoring for aerial threats and enabling swift actions to mitigate them.

The main categories of counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technologies include unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), micro unmanned aerial vehicle or miniature aerial vehicle (MUAV or MAV), tactical unmanned aerial system (TUAS), medium altitude long endurance (MALE), high altitude long endurance (HALE), and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). UCAV refers to a drone built for offensive operations equipped with onboard weapons and precision targeting, operating remotely or autonomously to carry out high-risk strikes without human pilots. It employs various technologies such as laser systems, kinetic systems, and electronic systems, and offers different current ranges, including low current range (up to 10 A), medium current range (10 A to 100 A), and high current range (above 100 A). UCAVs are applied in defense, commercial, and homeland security sectors by various end-use industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, energy and power, telecommunications, and healthcare.

The countries covered in the counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technologies market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technologies market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as sensor fusion and tracking, electronic countermeasures, data analytics, and threat intelligence. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technologies market also includes sales of radar systems, radio frequency sensors, jamming devices, 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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