Anti-Drone Market Report 2025-2035: Battlefield Proliferation & Real-World Lesson-Learning from Ukraine and Middle East Fueling Advances and Driving Growth

Key market opportunities in the anti-drone sector include escalating demand from governments and defense agencies due to rising drone threats, driving investment in advanced C-UAS technologies. Growth potential also lies in commercial applications, though hampered by regulatory complexities. The impact of US tariffs is a pivotal market consideration.


Dublin, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Anti-Drone Market Report 2025-2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The market will surpass US$2.60 billion in 2025 with strong revenue growth projected through to 2035. The work identifies which organizations hold the greatest potential. Discover their capabilities, progress, and commercial prospects, helping you stay ahead.

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Battlefield Proliferation & Real-World Lesson-Learning

The widespread and sophisticated use of drones in active conflicts, such as in Ukraine and the Middle East, is the primary force compelling governments to acquire C-UAS capabilities at scale and at a rapid pace. This urgency is evident in the proactive measures taken by NATO and EU members, with the UK's deployment of RAF Typhoons to counter Russian drone incursions over Poland being a clear example.

The evolution of threats, like Russia's jet-powered Geran-3, which exhibits high speed and resistance to electronic warfare (EW), is forcing a shift toward advanced kinetic, HPM, and laser solutions. This has led to bigger budgets and faster buying cycles for integrated C-UAS systems that combine sensors, command and control (C2), and defeat mechanisms, as seen with the U.S. Army's continued fielding of Raytheon's Coyote interceptors. The net impact is a new level of urgency and institutional commitment to integrated C-UAS across NATO and partner nations. The

Legal & Regulatory Hurdles in Domestic Airspace

A significant restraint on the C-UAS market is the complex legal and regulatory environment, especially in domestic airspace. Outside of designated defense sites, the authority to detect, track, and mitigate drones is highly restricted, which slows down adoption by civilian entities like airports and local agencies. This elongates sales cycles and increases compliance costs for both vendors and buyers. Recent GAO reports and legislative activity in the U.S. Congress, such as the H.R. 5061 bill, highlight the ongoing struggle to define sufficient legal authorities for broad deployment. A 2025 interagency legal advisory issued by the DHS further underscores the complexity and the need for a clear, unified framework.

What would be the Impact of US Trade Tariffs on the Global Anti-Drone Market?

The imposition of U.S. tariffs on defence-related components, electronics, and advanced sensor systems is expected to have a direct effect on the global anti-drone market. Since many counter-UAS platforms rely on specialized electronics, radars, RF modules, and optical sensors sourced from international suppliers, tariffs increase costs across the supply chain.

Higher procurement expenses could pressure manufacturers to localize production or diversify supply chains, while also creating opportunities for regional players to fill gaps in the U.S. and allied markets. At the same time, tariffs may trigger retaliatory trade policies, leading to a slowdown in technology transfers and joint ventures, which are crucial for accelerating counter-drone innovation.

Key Questions Answered

  • How is the anti-drone market evolving?
  • What is driving and restraining the anti-drone market?
  • How will each anti-drone submarket segment grow over the forecast period and how much revenue will these submarkets account for in 2035?
  • How will the market shares for each anti-drone submarket develop from 2025 to 2035?
  • What will be the main driver for the overall market from 2025 to 2035?
  • Will leading anti-drone markets broadly follow the macroeconomic dynamics, or will individual national markets outperform others?
  • How will the market shares of the national markets change by 2035 and which geographical region will lead the market in 2035?
  • Who are the leading players and what are their prospects over the forecast period?
  • What are the anti-drone projects for these leading companies?
  • How will the industry evolve during the period between 2025 and 2035? What are the implications of anti-drone projects taking place now and over the next 10 years?
  • Is there a greater need for product commercialisation to further scale the anti-drone market?
  • Where is the anti-drone market heading and how can you ensure you are at the forefront of the market?
  • What are the best investment options for new product and service lines?
  • What are the key prospects for moving companies into a new growth path and C-suite?

Market Dynamics

Market Driving Factors

  • Public Safety and Event Security Fueling Demand Driving the Market Growth
  • Border Security and Anti-Smuggling Driving Deployment Driving the Market Growth
  • Rising Advances in Detection and Jamming Technologies Driving the Market Growth

Market Restraining Factors

  • Deployment Complexities in Urban Environments Restrain the Market Growth
  • Vulnerabilities to Hacking Restrain the Market Growth

Market Opportunities

  • Adoption of AI and Advanced Detection Technologies Opportunities for the Market
  • Industry Collaborations and Strategic Partnerships Opportunities for the Market
  • Rising Focus on Low-Cost Drone Interceptors Opportunities for the Market

Leading companies profiled in the report

  • AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.
  • Bharat Electronics Limited
  • Blighter Surveillance Systems
  • CACI International Inc
  • Dedrone(Axon)
  • DroneShield Ltd
  • Elbit Systems Ltd
  • Leonardo SpA
  • Liteye Systems, Inc
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • RADA Electronic Industries Ltd
  • Raytheon Technologies (RTX)
  • Saab AB
  • Thales SA.

Segments Covered in the Report

By Range Capability

  • Short/Medium-Range
  • Long-Range

By Platform

  • Ground-based
  • Handheld
  • UAV-based

By Application

  • Military & Defense
  • Homeland Security
  • Commercial
  • Critical Infrastructure

By Mitigation Approach

  • Net-Based Capture
  • Projectile Interceptors
  • RF Jamming
  • GNSS Spoofing
  • Other Mitigation Approach

By Detection Technology

  • RF Scanners
  • Radar Systems
  • Electro-Optical Cameras
  • Infrared Imaging
  • Multi-Sensor Integration
  • Other Detection Technologies

Bu Geography

North America

  • U.S.
  • Canada

Europe

  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America

MEA

  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA

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