Counter-Unmanned Aerial System Market Global Report 2026

The counter-unmanned aerial system market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.68 billion in 2025 to $3.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing incidents involving unauthorized drones, rising security concerns surrounding critical infrastructure, growing deployment of commercial and recreational UAVs, increasing need to defend against low-altitude aerial threats, and expanding drone use in sensitive and restricted locations.

The counter-unmanned aerial system market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing sophistication of hostile UAV technologies, rising demand for autonomous drone threat detection, growing need to secure airports and military facilities, increasing adoption of integrated counter-UAS solutions, expanding requirement for scalable aerial threat monitoring capabilities. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for multi-sensor drone detection systems, increasing adoption of layered counter-drone defense solutions, expanding use of real-time UAV identification and tracking, increasing deployment of integrated detection and neutralization systems, rising demand for rapid responses to drone threats.

The increasing defense modernization programs are expected to propel the growth of the counter-unmanned aerial system market going forward. Defense modernization programs refer to initiatives undertaken by governments to upgrade military capabilities through advanced technologies, modern equipment, and improved defense systems to strengthen national security and combat readiness. Defense modernization programs are increasing due to the growing threat of advanced and asymmetric warfare, which is encouraging governments to invest in next-generation military technologies and defense systems. Defense modernization programs drive the counter-unmanned aerial system industry by increasing investments in advanced defense technologies to address evolving UAV threats and strengthen military airspace protection capabilities. For instance, in March 2023, according to the Offices of the Under Secretaries of Defense (OUSD), a U.S.-based Department of Defense authority, the FY 2024 Cybersecurity and Acquisition budget of $13.5 billion, aligned with the 2022 National Defense Strategy, is intended to strengthen ongoing efforts under the Digital Modernization Strategy and the Department of Defense Cyber Strategy framework. Therefore, the increasing defense modernization programs are driving the growth of the counter-unmanned aerial system market.

Leading companies operating in the counter-unmanned aerial system market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as global navigation satellite system (GNSS) spoofing technology to improve drone threat mitigation capabilities, enhance operational effectiveness, and strengthen protection against evolving unmanned aerial threats. GNSS spoofing technology refers to a technology that transmits manipulated navigation signals to deceive an unmanned aerial system about its location and disrupt its intended trajectory. For example, in June 2024, Safran Electronics & Defense, a France-based defense technology company, launched the Skyjacker modular counter UAS system designed to neutralize hostile drones by altering their navigation signals and redirecting their flight paths. It offers benefits such as effective countering of drone swarms, flexible integration with detection systems, and enhanced protection against evolving aerial threats. The launch aims to help customers strengthen drone defense capabilities while supporting the advancement of next-generation counter-drone technologies.

In June 2026, Collective Defense S.à r.l., a Luxembourg-based multi-domain defense technology company, acquired Asterion for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Collective Defense aims to integrate its cyber defense, threat intelligence, and security operations capabilities with Asterion’s counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technologies to deliver comprehensive protection against emerging physical and digital threats. Asterion is a US-based manufacturer of counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions that develops technologies for the detection, tracking, and neutralization of hostile drones.

Major companies operating in the counter-unmanned aerial system market are RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Boeing Company, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A., Textron Inc., Rheinmetall AG, Saab AB, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Anduril Industries Inc., Hensoldt AG, General Atomics, Epirus Inc., DroneShield Limited, Fortem Technologies Inc., Aaronia AG, OpenWorks Engineering Limited.

North America was the dominating region in the counter-unmanned aerial system market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the counter-unmanned aerial system market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

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