Product Code: PM4832
The global drone warfare market size is expected to reach USD 42.52 billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Drone Warfare Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Capability; By Mode of Operation (Autonomous and Semi-autonomous); By Application; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024 - 2032" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Drones offer adaptability to diverse mission requirements, including surveillance and logistical support, enhancing operational effectiveness. Their rapid deployment and maneuverability in various environments ensure agility in dynamic situations. Advanced drone technology, including modular designs and payload flexibility, enables customization for specific missions. This versatility optimizes capabilities for scenarios like counterterrorism. Integration of artificial intelligence and autonomy further enhances flexibility, enabling autonomous decision-making in dynamic conditions.
Urban warfare and asymmetric threats are driving the expansion of the drone warfare market. In urban environments, densely populated areas pose challenges to traditional military operations. Drones offer a tactical advantage by providing aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision strikes, reducing risks to civilians and infrastructure. Additionally, asymmetric threats from non-state actors demand adaptable responses. Drones play a crucial role in combating these threats, offering persistent surveillance and rapid response capabilities. Their ability to navigate complex urban landscapes and gather real-time intelligence makes them invaluable assets in modern military operations.
The surge in drone usage has heightened concerns about security threats, leading to the emergence of counter-drone solutions. As drones become more prevalent, the necessity for effective countermeasures against unauthorized or hostile drones has intensified. These solutions encompass diverse technologies, including detection systems, jamming devices, and interception methods, aiming to detect, track, and neutralize rogue drones. The demand for innovative counter-drone solutions propels investment and innovation in the market, with companies developing advanced technologies to tackle evolving threats. Governments and defense agencies worldwide are actively seeking effective counter-drone capabilities, presenting lucrative opportunities for manufacturers and service providers in the drone warfare sector.
Governments globally are recognizing the strategic importance of uncrewed aerial vehicles in military operations and implementing supportive regulations to facilitate their deployment. Well-defined and favorable regulatory frameworks streamline procurement and operation, fostering innovation and investment. Compliance with international standards ensures interoperability among allied forces, enhancing operational effectiveness. Additionally, regulatory initiatives promoting safety, security, and ethical use drive market growth.
Drone Warfare Market Report Highlights
In 2023, the semi-autonomous segment held a significant market revenue share owing to enhanced control, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
In 2023, the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance segment held a significant revenue share owing to the greater need for enhanced situational awareness and tactical advantage.
In 2023, the North American region accounted for a significant market share due to substantial defense spending, strategic alliances, and well-defined regulatory frameworks.
The market is highly competitive owing to the presence of market players with a global presence, including Airbus SE, BAE Systems plc, Boeing Company, Elbit Systems Ltd., FLIR Systems, Inc., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., General Dynamics Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Textron Inc., Thales Group
Polaris Market Research has segmented the Drone Warfare market report based on capability, mode of operation, application, and region:
Drone Warfare, Capability Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- Platform
- Services
- Software
- Drone Launch and Recovery System
- Ground Control Station
Drone Warfare, Mode of Operation Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- Autonomous
- Semi-autonomous
Drone Warfare, Application Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- Combat
- Delivery and Transportation
- Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
- Others
Drone Warfare, Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- UK
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Israel
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Drone Warfare Market Insights
- 4.1. Drone Warfare Market - Application Snapshot
- 4.2. Drone Warfare Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Increasing military expenditure is projected to spur product demand
- 4.2.1.2. Growing demand for counterterrorism operations
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. Cybersecurity risks
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Drone Warfare Market Application Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Capability
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Platform
- 5.3.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Platform, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Services
- 5.4.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Services, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Software
- 5.5.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Software, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.6. Drone Launch and Recovery System
- 5.6.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Drone Launch and Recovery System, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.7. Ground Control Station
- 5.7.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Ground Control Station, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.8. IT & Telecommunications
- 5.8.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by IT & Telecommunications, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
6. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Autonomous
- 6.3.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Autonomous, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Semi-autonomous
- 6.4.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Semi-autonomous, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
7. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Application
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Combat
- 7.3.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Combat, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Delivery and Transportation
- 7.4.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Delivery and Transportation, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
- 7.5.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Others
- 7.6.1. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Others, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8. Global Drone Warfare Market, by Geography
- 8.1. Key findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Drone Warfare Market Assessment, By Geography, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3. Drone Warfare Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Drone Warfare Market - U.S.
- 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Drone Warfare Market - Canada
- 8.3.5.1. Canada: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.2. Canada.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.3. Canada: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4. Drone Warfare Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Drone Warfare Market - UK
- 8.4.4.1. UK: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.2. UK.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.3. UK: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Drone Warfare Market - France
- 8.4.5.1. France: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.2. France.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.3. France: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Drone Warfare Market - Germany
- 8.4.6.1. Germany: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.2. Germany.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.3. Germany: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Drone Warfare Market - Italy
- 8.4.7.1. Italy: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.2. Italy.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.3. Italy: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Drone Warfare Market - Spain
- 8.4.8.1. Spain: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.2. Spain.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.3. Spain: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Drone Warfare Market - Netherlands
- 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.2. Netherlands.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Drone Warfare Market - Russia
- 8.4.10.1. Russia: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.2. Russia.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.3. Russia: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5. Drone Warfare Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Drone Warfare Market - China
- 8.5.4.1. China: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.2. China.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.3. China: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Drone Warfare Market - India
- 8.5.5.1. India: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.2. India.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.3. India: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Drone Warfare Market - Malaysia
- 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.2. Malaysia.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Drone Warfare Market - Japan
- 8.5.7.1. Japan: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.2. Japan.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.3. Japan: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Drone Warfare Market - Indonesia
- 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.2. Indonesia.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Drone Warfare Market - South Korea
- 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.2. South Korea.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6. Drone Warfare Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Drone Warfare Market - Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Drone Warfare Market - UAE
- 8.6.5.1. UAE: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.2. UAE.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.3. UAE: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Drone Warfare Market - Israel
- 8.6.6.1. Israel: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.2. Israel.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.3. Israel: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Drone Warfare Market - South Africa
- 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.2. South Africa.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7. Drone Warfare Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Drone Warfare Market - Mexico
- 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.2. Mexico.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Drone Warfare Market - Brazil
- 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.2. Brazil.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Drone Warfare Market - Argentina
- 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Drone Warfare Market, by Capability, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.2. Argentina.: Drone Warfare Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Drone Warfare Market, by Mode of Operation, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
- 9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
- 10.1. Airbus SE
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
- 10.2. .BAE Systems plc
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
- 10.3. Boeing Company
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
- 10.4. Elbit Systems Ltd
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
- 10.5. FLIR Systems, Inc.
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
- 10.6. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
- 10.7. General Dynamics Corporation
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
- 10.8. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
- 10.9. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
- 10.10. Lockheed Martin Corporation
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
- 10.11. Northrop Grumman Corporation
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
- 10.12. Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
- 10.13. Textron Inc.
- 10.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.13.4. Recent Development
- 10.14. Thales Group
- 10.14.1. Company Overview
- 10.14.2. Financial Performance
- 10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.14.4. Recent Development