Increasing defense modernization, critical infrastructure protection, and rapid adoption of AI-enabled detection systems are accelerating global anti-drone market growth.
Austin, United States, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anti-Drone Market Size & Growth Analysis:
According to SNS Insider, the Anti-Drone Market size is valued at USD 3.07 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 19.69 billion by 2033, expanding at a robust CAGR of 26.20% during the forecast period 2026–2033.
The anti-drone market growth is driven by the increasing misuse of commercial drones, rise in cross-border and asymmetric threat, and the rising need to secure military base, airports, government facilities, and large public places. Speedy developments across radar, RF, electro-optical, jammers, and directed-energy systems, paired with AI-powered threat classification and immediate counter-response systems, are making counter UAS systems more effective and scalable.
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Market Size and Forecast:
- Market Size in 2025: USD 3.07 Billion
- Market Size by 2033: USD 19.69 Billion
- CAGR: 26.20% from 2026 to 2033
- Base Year: 2025
- Forecast Period: 2026–2033
- Historical Data: 2022–2024
U.S. Anti-Drone Market Outlook:
The U.S. Anti-Drone Market is projected to grow from USD 0.96 billion in 2025E to USD 5.78 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 25.19% over the forecast period. Market growth is mainly supported by rising demand from defense and homeland security agencies, increasing investments in airport and border protection systems, and rapid uptake across critical infrastructure and law enforcement among other uses. A wave of federal funding for counter-UAS research and development alongside contracts between defense contractors and tech firms are driving integrated sensor, cause, and effect architectures from a pipeline to a reality.
Government Initiatives and Defense Spending Support Market Expansion:
As aerial threats evolve, governments around the world are augmenting their counter-drone capabilities. The growth is attributed to primarily the increase in defense budgets, ongoing national security programs and robust frameworks enabling legal use of counter-UAS systems. Near-term development of indigenous technology, multi-sensor platform, and military/civilian scalable solution platforms by countries in North America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-pacific countries is crucial for the industry.
High Costs and Regulatory Complexity May Restrain Growth:
Due to high system costs, difficult system integration needs, and the utopian views limited by jamming and kinetic mitigation regulations, despite some demands, the sector still faces significant obstacles. The requirement to comply with spectrum regulation, airspace law and safety standards, and the occasional need for technology refreshes to keep up with rapidly evolving capabilities by surrogates may restrict adoption to larger carriers, smaller operators and commercial user
Major Anti-Drone Market Companies Analysis Listed in the Report are
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
- Thales Group
- Leonardo S.p.A.
- Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
- Saab AB
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- DroneShield Ltd.
- Dedrone Holdings, Inc.
- Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd.
- Liteye Systems, Inc.
- The Boeing Company
- Airbus Group SE
- SRC, Inc.
- Hensoldt AG
- Battelle Memorial Institute
- QinetiQ Group plc
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- ASELSAN A.S.
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Anti-Drone Market Segmentation Analysis:
By Technology
Electronic Systems held the largest market share of 41.28% in 2025 as they demonstrate substantial success in the ability to detect, track and jam unauthorized drones using radio frequency and radar technologies. Hybrid Systems are expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 29.37% during 2026–2033 owing to the combination of the three main technologies and the resultant integrated solutions.
By System Type
Detection & Disruption Systems dominated with a 63.49% share in 2025 as they can recognize and also defeat drones by electronic jamming or physical interception. Detection Systems are projected to expand at the fastest CAGR of 23.45% during the forecast period as they were inexpensive surveillance mechanisms for commercial development and the public safety area.
By Platform Type
Ground-Based Systems accounted for the highest market share of 52.86% in 2025 due to its vast detection coverage, ideal power sources, and installation at border checkpoints, stadiums, and government zones. UAV-Based Systems are anticipated to record the fastest CAGR of 30.41% through 2026–2033 with mobile aerial interceptors rising extensive popularity for active marksman actions and battlegrounds oscillations.
By Interception Type
Electronic Countermeasures held the dominant share of 46.95% in 2025 as these can easily disrupt the drone communication links and its navigation systems without direct physical debris. Laser Countermeasures are forecast to witness the fastest CAGR of 28.94% during 2026–2033 due to the precision targeting with less collateral damage to the personnel and equipment.
By Range
Medium Range segment captured the largest market share of 44.76% in 2025 due to optimal balance between detection capability and cost efficiency. Long Range category is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 28.83% through the forecast period due to cross-border surveillance and military sectors.
By End-Use
Military & Defense segment led with a 58.34% share in 2025 due to the growing use of drones for reconnaissance and combat which require sophisticated countermeasures to protect the battlefield. Critical Infrastructure applications are projected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 30.27% during 2026–2033 as energy plants, airports, and communication hubs are constantly increasing their layers of drone defense.
Regional Insights:
In 2025, the North America Anti-Drone Market had the most share of the industry, with 37.84% as the U.S. and Canada had strong defense expenditures and advanced security systems.
The Asia Pacific Anti-Drone Market is the fastest-growing area, with a projected CAGR of 29.24% from 2026 to 2033. In the Asia Pacific region, growth is being driven by rising defense budgets, a lot of surveillance technology, and more security problems with drones in China, India, Japan, and South Korea.
Recent Developments:
- In February 2025, Lockheed Martin introduced its Scalable Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) with AI-powered detection and multi-sensor tracking. The modular design enhances defense against drone threats, reinforcing Lockheed’s leadership and innovation in next-generation counter-UAV technology.
- In March 2025, Raytheon launched the Coyote LE SR variant for reconnaissance, electronic warfare and drone-swarm interception. With rapid deployment and adaptive capabilities, it strengthens Raytheon’s dominance in tactical anti-drone warfare globally.
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Exclusive Sections of the Report (The USPs):
- DETECTION & INTERCEPTION PERFORMANCE METRICS – helps you evaluate detection accuracy, interception success rates, effective range coverage, and response time from threat identification to neutralization under diverse operating conditions.
- THREAT LANDSCAPE & INCIDENT TRENDS – helps you understand the growth in drone intrusion incidents, the share of threats targeting critical infrastructure, false alarm frequency, and the evolving profile of civilian versus hostile drone activity.
- TECHNOLOGICAL ADOPTION RATE – helps you assess the penetration of AI and machine-learning-driven threat classification, autonomous tracking capabilities, and multi-sensor fusion technologies across deployed counter-drone systems.
- SYSTEM INTEGRATION & INTEROPERABILITY METRICS – helps you analyze how effectively anti-drone platforms integrate with existing surveillance, airspace monitoring, and security networks to deliver coordinated threat response.
- REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE READINESS METRICS – helps you track country-level counter-UAS legislation, vendor certification frequency, compliance with aviation and communication standards, and deployment-related legal risks.
- OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY & ACCURACY METRICS – helps you measure misidentification rates, operational consistency, and system reliability in real-world deployments across airports, defense zones, borders, and critical infrastructure sites.
Anti-Drone Market Report Scope
| Report Attributes | Details |
| Market Size in 2025 | USD 3.07 Billion |
| Market Size by 2033 | USD 19.69 Billion |
| CAGR | CAGR of 26.20% From 2026 to 2033 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2033 |
| Historical Data | 2022-2024 |
| Key Segments | • By Technology (Laser Systems, Kinetic Systems, Electronic Systems, Hybrid Systems) • By System Type (Detection System, Detection & Disruption System) • By Platform Type (Ground-Based, Handheld, UAV-Based, Vehicle-Mounted) • By Interception Type (Electronic Countermeasures, Kinetic Countermeasures, Laser Countermeasures, Others) • By Range (Short Range, Medium Range, Long Range) • By End-Use (Military & Defense, Government, Commercial, Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure, Public Venues, Others) |
| Regional Analysis/Coverage | North America (US, Canada), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Poland, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, ASEAN Countries, Rest of Asia Pacific), Middle East & Africa (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa), Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Rest of Latin America). |
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