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

The counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.6 billion in 2024 to $1.82 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of military drones, rising concerns over border security, growing instances of terrorist drone threats, expansion of defense budgets, and the increasing use of counter-drone systems in critical infrastructure.

The counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.98 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to rising investments in advanced surveillance systems, increasing adoption of autonomous defense technologies, greater focus on homeland security, expanded government funding for counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies, and growing demand for integrated defense solutions. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in drone detection and mitigation technologies, innovations in radar and optical sensors, developments in electronic warfare systems, research in artificial intelligence for UAV defense, and progress in multi-sensor integration and automation.

The increasing security threats are expected to drive the growth of the counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies market in the coming years. Security threats are potential dangers or risks that can compromise safety, privacy, or operational integrity by harming people, assets, systems, or information. This rise in threats is driven by the growing use of unauthorized drones and malicious aerial activities that endanger safety, disrupt operations, and demand rapid detection and mitigation to protect people, assets, and critical infrastructure. Counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies help address these threats by detecting, tracking, and neutralizing unauthorized drones, thereby safeguarding critical infrastructure and public spaces. For example, in July 2025, according to BlackRock Inc., a US-based investment and technology company, Israel experienced significant cyberattacks, with market attention shifting from -0.28% in September 2022 to +1.08% in November 2023, marking an overall increase of 1.36 percentage points. Therefore, increasing security threats are driving growth in the counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies market.

Leading companies in the counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies market are focusing on innovations such as portable, all-in-one drone defense kits to improve detection range, enhance operational flexibility, and reduce deployment time. Portable, all-in-one drone defense kits are compact, transportable systems that integrate all essential components for detecting, tracking, identifying, and mitigating unauthorized drones, enabling rapid deployment in the field. For instance, in August 2022, Dedrone Defense Inc., a US-based airspace security company, launched DedronePortable, a fully self-contained counter-drone solution designed for military, government, and commercial use. This system offers multi-sensor drone detection and tracking, global positioning system (GPS) spoofing capabilities, and operates across GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS, and QZSS bands. Its portable design allows deployment in under 20 minutes, with a user-friendly interface for real-time threat monitoring. DedronePortable’s integration capabilities with existing security systems and modular architecture make it adaptable for temporary events, mobile operations, or high-risk zones, while minimal setup requirements reduce downtime and improve mission responsiveness.

In October 2024, Axon Enterprise Inc., a US-based technology company, acquired Dedrone for $400 million. Through this acquisition, Axon aims to strengthen its product portfolio in drone detection, tracking, and mitigation, expanding its airspace security solutions for defense, critical infrastructure, and public safety sectors. Dedrone Holdings Inc. is a US-based company that provides comprehensive, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-powered airspace security solutions, specializing in counter unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAS) or counter-drone technologies.

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

North America was the largest region in the counter unmanned aerial vehicle (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 (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 (UAV) technologies are systems designed to detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized or hostile drones. They combine sensors, radar, radio frequency jammers, and directed-energy tools to identify and disable UAVs in real time. These technologies improve security and safety by preventing drones from entering restricted airspace or disrupting critical operations.

The main types of counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies include unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAV), mini unmanned aerial vehicles or micro aerial vehicles (MAV), tactical unmanned aerial systems (TUAS), medium altitude long endurance (MALE), high altitude long endurance (HALE), and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) systems. Key technologies include laser systems, kinetic systems, and electronic systems. Current ranges include low current range (up to 10 A), medium current range (10-100 A), and high current range (above 100 A). These technologies are applied in defense, commercial, and homeland security sectors, serving various end-use industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, energy and power, telecommunications, and healthcare.

The countries covered in the counter unmanned aerial vehicle (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 (UAV) technologies market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as drone detection, drone tracking, threat assessment, jamming services, drone neutralization, surveillance and monitoring, cybersecurity solutions, risk management, and training and consultancy. The counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies market also consists of sales of radio frequency jammers, global positioning system jammers, radar systems, directed energy weapons, net guns, drone capture drones, anti-drone drones, and signal detectors. 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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