Counter Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technologies Market Report 2026

The counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.82 billion in 2025 to $2.06 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising threats from unauthorized drones, adoption of radar and rf jamming systems, deployment in critical infrastructure protection, growth in defense security programs, integration with surveillance networks.

The counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.36 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of ai-driven threat detection, growth in kinetic and directed-energy neutralization, expansion in commercial and urban defense applications, integration with smart airspace management systems, adoption of multi-layered c-uav solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of multi-layered counter-drone defense systems, growing demand for long-range drone detection and tracking solutions, expansion of portable and rapid-deployment anti-drone units, rising need for counter-uav protection in critical infrastructure, integration of counter-drone solutions with existing security and surveillance networks.

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 operating in the counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies market are emphasizing the development of innovative solutions, such as fully mobile AI-enabled counter-drone platforms, to meet the growing need for rapid threat detection, autonomous interception, and continuous protection of critical infrastructure against evolving aerial threats. Mobile counter-UAV systems combine advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and multi-layer neutralization capabilities, offering significantly greater flexibility and real-time responsiveness compared with fixed or semi-static counter-drone systems that require stationary deployment. For example, in November 2025, Indrajaal Drone Defence, an India-based defense technology company specializing in AI-powered counter-drone and autonomous security systems, launched India’s first fully mobile, AI-enabled Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle (ADPV), the Indrajaal Ranger, in Hyderabad to address increasing cross-border drone incursions linked to smuggling and security risks. Built on an all-terrain 4×4 platform and driven by the company’s SkyOS autonomy engine, the Ranger enables on-the-move drone detection up to 10 km using RF analytics, protocol intelligence, and computer vision. It supports real-time patrolling, autonomous threat assessment, and multiple neutralization methods - including GNSS spoofing, cyber takeover, soft-kill jamming, and kinetic interceptor drones - while maintaining continuous motion. By establishing mobile “security domes” for borders, urban areas, airports, and critical infrastructure, the system has received strong support from defense officials and obtained ARDTC certification for nationwide deployment.

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 companies operating 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 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies 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 electronic components, radar modules, RF systems, and advanced sensor technologies have increased production costs and slowed deployment of counter-UAV solutions across defense, homeland security, and commercial sectors. Key segments such as electronic systems, radar-based detection units, and directed-energy platforms face the greatest cost pressures, especially in regions heavily dependent on imported semiconductors and electronics. Asia-Pacific and Europe are most affected due to reliance on cross-border supply chains. However, tariffs are also encouraging local manufacturing, fostering regional R&D, and accelerating supplier diversification within the counter-UAV ecosystem.

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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, Taiwan, 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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