Counter UAV Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Hand-held C-UAV and UAV-based C-UAV), By Application (Civil and Military), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2034

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COUNTER UAV MARKET OVERVIEW

The Global Counter UAV Market size is projected at USD 1.92 billion in 2025, anticipated to climb toward USD 2.45 billion by 2026, and estimated to grow to almost USD 17.47 billion by 2034, reflecting a strong CAGR of 27.8% for the period spanning 2025 to 2034.

A counter UAV is designed to track, detect, and disrupt unmanned airborne vehicles in industrial and commercial applications. The technology is used to detect or intercept unmanned aircraft. The system is used to protect areas such as critical infrastructure, airports. Also, it is used in large public spaces such as military installations and battlefield sites, and stadiums.

Growing use of UAV in military troops is estimated to accelerate market growth. High investment by governments in the defense system is expected to fuel market expansion. Growing aerial danger is predicted to accelerate market growth. Rising investment in developing counter-drone technology is projected to drive market progress. Increasing concern about unauthorized drone activities is estimated to accelerate market growth. Rising criminal activities globally are expected to fuel market growth during the forecast period.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

Poor Customer Services Affected Market Progress

COVID-19 pandemic affected market growth due to strict lockdown restrictions. The market witnessed value chain disruption. Poor customer service during pandemic impacted market growth. Lack of inputs from several industries reduced product demand. The size of the market declined to a great extent. Small purchases of the technology in the region such as Middle East and Africa, and Europe.

On the contrary, the market expected to bloom post-COVID-19 era due to political conflicts such as the South China Sea and the India-China. Also, during Russia Ukraine war, the product is expected to adopt extensively. Rising government initiatives to strengthen their defensive capabilities globally are anticipated to accelerate counter UAV market growth.

LATEST TRENDS

Growing Security Threats Globally to Foster Market Progress

Increasing security threats all around the world are estimated to fuel market growth. Growing crimes and illegal activities such as snooping, drug trafficking, surveillance, and radiological attacks are anticipated to accelerate technology adoption. Growing investment in developing air defense networks is predicted to fuel market growth during the forecast period. Rising malicious activities and rising need to ensure safety are projected to drive market expansion during the forecast period. Increasing demand from agriculture and farming, oil and gas inspection, weather and disaster monitoring, scientific research and power, aerial photography and filming is projected to drive market growth. Increasing need to control criminal activities globally is projected to drive market growth during the forecast period. The device can identify and locate drones at some distance to prevent unlawful activities. Growing need to save civilian life is anticipated to surge counter UAV market expansion

• According to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), over 70% of member states have integrated counter-drone technologies in their defense strategies to safeguard airspace.

• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that drone sightings near U.S. airports increased by 43% between 2019 and 2022, driving adoption of counter UAV systems in civil aviation.

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COUNTER UAV MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on type, the market is divided into hand-held C-UAV and UAV-based C-UAV.

UAV-based C-UAV is expected to be the leading part of the segmentation type.

By Application

 Based on the application, the market is divided into civil and military.

Military is expected to be the leading part of application segmentation.

DRIVING FACTORS

Growth in Military Applications to Stimulate Market Growth

Increasing adoption of drones in military applications is estimated to fuel market growth. High investment by governments in developing military application is anticipated to surge market growth. Military forces are extensively looking for high-end upgraded weapons is expected to accelerate market expansion. Increasing demand for advanced technology in the military sector is predicted to fuel market development. Growing misuse of unauthorized drones is projected to drive market expansion. Increasing number of wars and battles among countries is predicted to fuel market counter UAV progress during the forecast period.

• As per the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the Pentagon allocated more than USD 700 million in 2022 specifically toward counter-drone and air defense programs, fueling market expansion.

• The European Defence Agency (EDA) highlighted that over 65% of EU nations boosted investments in unmanned systems and anti-drone technologies to counter rising security threats.

Increasing Need for Tracking and Detection to Accelerate Market Progress

Growing demand for tracking and detecting is anticipated to accelerate market growth. The technology can detect drones for safety purposes. Such safety measure associated with the technology is estimated to fuel market growth. Increasing need to track devices or drones is projected to drive market growth during the forecast period. The technology can triangulate drone and control position. Such benefits are anticipated to surge market expansion during the forecast period. It has low cost, and identifying multiple drones is projected to drive market growth. It is highly mobile and quickly deployable. Such benefits are associated with technology to fuel counter UAV market growth.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

False Detection to Hamper Market Growth

Increasing chances of false detection are estimated to hamper market growth. Increasing number of unwanted drones developing a new technology called drone defender is predicted to hinder market growth during the forecast period.

• According to the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), nearly 28% of counter-drone trials resulted in false alarms, creating operational challenges in crowded airspaces.

• The International Air Transport Association (IATA) stated that regulatory restrictions delayed adoption in over 35% of countries, limiting commercial deployment of counter UAV technologies.

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COUNTER UAV MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Increasing Defense Spending in North America to Drive Market Share 

North America is expected to have the largest part of the counter UAV market share due to increasing defense spending. Increasing concern about unauthorized drone activities is estimated to accelerate market growth. Rising criminal activities globally are expected to fuel market growth during the forecast period. Growing research and development (R&D) activities in the region are anticipated to accelerate market growth. Rising government initiatives for improving defense organizations are projected to drive market growth.

Europe is expected to show significant market expansion due to companies focusing on developing modern technology in the military sector. Increasing need to reduce criminal activities is projected to drive market expansion. Growing need to ensure public safety is predicted to fuel market growth during the forecast period.

Asia pacific is estimated to show considerable market growth due to rising security concerns about the misuse of commercial drones. Growing adoption of the technology in the airport premises is estimated to surge market growth during the forecast period. Increasing investment by major market players is anticipated to propel counter UAV market growth. 

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Leading Players Adopt Collaboration Strategies to Stay Competitive

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• Lockheed Martin (U.S.) – According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin secured over USD 75 billion in defense contracts in 2022, with a significant share allocated to advanced counter-drone systems.

• Thales Group (France) – The French Ministry of Armed Forces reported that Thales supported more than 20 national defense projects in Europe in 2022, including collaborations on counter UAV solutions.

List of Top Counter UAV Companies

• SRC (U.S.)
• Lockheed Martin (U.S.)
• Thales (France)
• Boeing (U.S.)
• Airbus Defence and Space (Germany)
• Dedrone (U.S.)
• Northrop Grumman (U.S.)
• DroneShield (Australia)
• Battelle (U.S.)
• Blighter Surveillance (U.K.)
• Aaronia AG (Germany)
• Chess Dynamics (U.K.)
• Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) (U.K.)

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

December 2018 – Thales announced its collaboration with DroneShield. The Collaboration is for counter-drone products.

REPORT COVERAGE

This research profiles a report with general studies that explain the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by examining the factors like segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, restraints, and others. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics change.