Global Drone Defense System Market Insights, Forecast to 2030

The global Drone Defense System market is projected to grow from US$ 2528.2 million in 2024 to US$ 16460 million by 2030, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 36.7% during the forecast period.

The rising need for maintaining homeland security against counter-insurgency operations will surge the growth of the drone defense system market during the forecast period. 

The deployment of drones in commercial applications will push the market forward in the coming years. 

Trends Influencing Drone Defense System Market

The rise of Military Drones

Terror attacks have become decentralized and sophisticated across the globe. The response to anti-terrorism should include mechanisms dealing with terror operations, target awareness, continuous monitoring, and intelligence regarding immigration profiling, border patrolling, and quick identification of suspicious persons. Drones come with high optic and infrared video camera capabilities that provide 360-degree coverage, and intelligent analysis for locating potential terrorists. They are extremely beneficial in reconnaissance and covert operations due to faster turnaround times, the precise location of onsite threats, and quick retreat. Paramilitary forces are deploying drones that come with wide-area penetration and complete endurance. Risky operations can be undertaken from remote locations thereby leading to lesser human casualties. These factors will fuel the growth of the drone defense system market during the forecast period.  

Commercial applications

Drone monitoring equipment can perform rapid detection, identification, and countermeasures for tacking anti-insurgency situations. Defense systems can track down detailed digital footprints of unauthorized drones helping in public prosecution and perimeter security. They come with Radio Frequency Analysers, optical sensors, and acoustic systems. The analyzers send and receive radio waves of certain drone models and even the MAC address of the controller. Microphones detect sound and calculate the distance along with the direction. Optical sensors are excellent for visual imagery of an illegal UAV’s payload capacity. The images are effective during forensic evidence. Moreover, radars send out a specific signal for tracking large objects. They provide accurate localization and can manage hundreds of drones simultaneously. Then RF jammers are used to mask out the signals of the UAVs On the other hand GPS spoofers confuse the geospatial systems by gaining access and redirecting to a safe intrusion-free zone. This is also beneficial in the case of protecting the commercial airspace of countries. Such factors will boost the growth of the drone defense system market in the forthcoming years. 

Homeland security

Defense forces are using Unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct air surveillance and launch precise strikes along with being used in electronic decoys. Rugged special forces tactical drones are highly beneficial in acquiring intelligence at crucial border checkpoints and targeting coordinated attacks beyond enemy lines. They are also effective in high-altitude payload delivery, round-the-clock monitoring, and supply of essential commodities in harsh terrains. Stealth drones are becoming vital for enhancing security. These ultra combat drones with lightweight capabilities can neutralize and evade radars efficiently. They have the unique advantage of targeting nearby locations without detection. These factors will spur the growth of the drone defense system market in the subsequent years.

•     Identification & Detection
•     Countermeasures

• Military
• Commercial
• Homeland Security 

• Thales Group
• Mistral Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• Leonardo S.P.A.
• Kelvin Hughes Limited
• Precision Hawk
• Dedrone
• Droneshield
• Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd.
• Dronelabs LLc
• Rinicom Ltd
• Aaronia Ag
• Advanced Protection Systems Sp. Z O.o.
• Rheinmetall Ag
• Orelia Sas