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Military Drone Market, By Platform (Strategic Drones, Tactical Drones, and Small Drones), By Product Type (Fixed-Wing, Rotary-Wing, and Hybrid/Transitional), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa)

Published May 29, 2025
Length 135 Pages
SKU # CMI20081584

Description

The market has seen a lot of growth in recent years, resulting from the increasing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in different military applications. Military drones have greatly changed modern warfare by providing armed forced with improved surveillance and strike capabilities. These unmanned drones enable improved safety for personnel as compared to manned platforms. They also give extended endurance and the ability to operate in hostile environments. The market encompasses a wide range of drone types, such as fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid UAVs, each designed to cater to specific mission requirements.

Market Dynamics:

Military operations worldwide are creating a lot of demand for advanced surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Drones equipped with high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging, and other sensors enable real-time intelligence gathering and situational awareness, enhancing decision-making processes and mission effectiveness. Also, drones are largely being used for strike missions, such as targeted killings and precision strikes, which is adding to market growth. However, the market also faces certain restraints, including concerns over privacy and civil liberties, as well as the potential for drones to be hacked or hijacked by adversaries. Also, strict regulations implemented by the governments and export controls can also make it challenging for some players to operate in the market. Nevertheless, the development of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and swarm capabilities, are opening up new areas for market players to capitalize on.

Key Features of the Study:
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global military drone market, and provides market size (USD Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the global military drone market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Boeing, AeroVironment, Inc., Textron Systems, Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Thales Group, BAE Systems, SAAB Group, Baykar, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), ZALA Aero Group, and Shield AI
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • The global military drone market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global military drone market
Market Segmentation
  • Platform Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Strategic Drones
  • Tactical Drones
  • Small Drones
  • Product Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Fixed-Wing
  • Rotary-Wing
  • Hybrid/Transitional
  • Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Boeing
  • AeroVironment, Inc.
  • Textron Systems
  • Elbit Systems Ltd.
  • Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
  • Thales Group
  • BAE Systems
  • SAAB Group
  • Baykar
  • Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)
  • ZALA Aero Group
  • Shield AI

Table of Contents

135 Pages
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global Military Drone Market, By Platform
Global Military Drone Market, By Product Type
Global Military Drone Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends
4. Global Military Drone Market, By Platform, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Strategic Drones
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Tactical Drones
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Small Drones
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
5. Global Military Drone Market, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Fixed-Wing
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Rotary-Wing
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Hybrid/Transitional
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
6. Global Military Drone Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Regional Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Platform, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Platform, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Platform, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Platform, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Platform, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Platform, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
7. Competitive Landscape
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Boeing
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
AeroVironment, Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Textron Systems
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Elbit Systems Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Thales Group
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
BAE Systems
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
SAAB Group
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Baykar
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
ZALA Aero Group
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Shield AI
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
8. Analyst Recommendations
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
9. References and Research Methodology
References
Research Methodology
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