Abstract
Summary
Global Military Drone Market is valued at approximately USD 3.62 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 12.77 % over the forecast period 2024-2031. Military drones are unmanned aerial vehicles that perform a variety of missions such as intelligence, surveillance, remote sensing, target monitoring, and combat. Drone operators are the individuals who remotely pilot these drones. Military drones are used to track enemy movements, scout out battle zones, and can be a useful tool in a manhunt. The key factors driving the market growth are rising military spending and military drone purchases from defense forces. Also, the demand for the product is likely to increase as border disputes over land ownership and control of land between two or more states increase. India, Pakistan, China, Iran, Syria, Israel, and other countries have experienced territorial disputes in recent years. These nations have increased military spending on the purchase of real-time surveillance drones to enhance border patrolling and situation awareness.
A number of countries made significant investments in strengthening their military forces, which is anticipated to fuel market expansion. According to a survey by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI), worldwide military spending reached USD 1,981 billion in 2022, up 2.6% from 2021. In 2022, the United States (USD 778 billion), China (USD 252 billion), India (72.9 billion), Russia (61.7 billion), and the United Kingdom (59.2 billion) were the top five nations with the highest defence budgets. Additionally, technological advancements in drone payloads would create a lucrative opportunity for the market during the forecast period. However, the lack of trained personnel to operate drone stifles market growth throughout the forecast period of 2024-2031.
The key regions considered for the Global Military Drone Market study include Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Rest of the World. North America is the dominating region across the world in terms of market share, owing to the rising military spending and presence of key market players in the region. Whereas Asia Pacific is also anticipated to exhibit the highest growth rate over the forecast period, Factors such as rising adoption of drones in military for surveillance and increasing government military spending would create lucrative growth prospects for the Military Drone market across Asia Pacific region.
Major market players included in this report are:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (U.S.)
Northrop Grumman Corporation (U.S.)
Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel)
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (Israel)
AeroVironment, Inc. (U.S.)
Lockheed Martin Corporation (U.S.)
Thales Group (France)
Boeing (U.S.)
BAE Systems (U.K.)
SAAB Group (Sweden)
Recent Developments in the Market:
In 2022, Elistair, a France-based company launched Orion 2, the latest tethered drone with uses in the military, industry, and government. The drone can operate continuously for about 24 hours and provides surveillance.
Global Military Drone Market Report Scope:
Historical Data 2021-2022-2023
Base Year for Estimation 2023
Forecast period 2024-2031
Report Coverage Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, Range, Technology, Application, Region
Regional Scope North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Rest of the World
Customization Scope Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analyst’s working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values to the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within countries involved in the study.
The report also caters detailed information about the crucial aspects such as driving factors & challenges which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it also incorporates potential opportunities in micro markets for stakeholders to invest along with the detailed analysis of competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:
By Type:
Fixed Wing
Rotary Wing
Hybrid
By Range:
Visual Line of Sight
Extended Visual Line of Sight
Beyond Line of Sight
By Technology:
Remotely operated
Semi-autonomous
Autonomous
By Application:
Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Target Acquisition
Combat Operations
Delivery and Transportation
Others
By Region:
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
ROE
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
RoAPAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
RoLA
Rest of the World
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market Snapshot
1.2 Global & Segmental Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2031 (USD Billion)
1.2.1 Military Drone Market, by Region, 2021-2031 (USD Billion)
1.2.2 Military Drone Market, by Type, 2021-2031 (USD Billion)
1.2.3 Military Drone Market, by Range, 2021-2031 (USD Billion)
1.2.4 Military Drone Market, by Technology, 2021-2031 (USD Billion)
1.2.5 Military Drone Market, by Application, 2021-2031 (USD Billion)
1.3 Key Trends
1.4 Estimation Methodology
1.5 Research Assumption
2 Global Military Drone Market Definition and Scope
2.1 Objective of the Study
2.2 Market Definition & Scope
2.2.1 Scope of the Study
2.2.2 Industry Evolution
2.3 Years Considered for the Study
2.4 Currency Conversion Rates
3 Global Military Drone Market Dynamics
3.1 Military Drone Market Impact Analysis (2021-2031)
3.1.1 Market Drivers
- 3.1.1.1 Rising military Spending
- 3.1.1.2 Rising Cross Border Conflicts in Several Countries
3.1.2 Market Challenges
- 3.1.2.1 Lack of trained personnel to operate the drone
3.1.3 Market Opportunities
- 3.1.3.1 Technological advancements in drone payloads
4 Global Military Drone Market Industry Analysis
4.1 Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4 Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.2 Futuristic Approach to Porter’s 5 Force Model (2021-2031)
4.3 PEST Analysis
4.3.1 Political
4.3.2 Economical
4.3.3 Social
4.3.4 Technological
4.4 Top investment opportunity
4.5 Top winning strategies
4.6 Industry Experts Prospective
4.7 Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
5 Risk Assessment: COVID-19 Impact
5.1 Assessment of the overall impact of COVID-19 on the industry
5.2 Pre COVID-19 and post COVID-19 Market scenario
6 Global Military Drone Market, by Type
6.1 Market Snapshot
6.2 Global Military Drone Market by Type, Performance - Potential Analysis
6.3 Global Military Drone Market Estimates & Forecasts by Type 2021-2031 (USD Billion)
6.4 Military Drone Market, Sub Segment Analysis
6.4.1 Fixed Wing
6.4.2 Rotary Wing
6.4.3 Hybrid
7 Global Military Drone Market, by Range
7.1 Market Snapshot
7.2 Global Military Drone Market by Range, Performance - Potential Analysis
7.3 Global Military Drone Market Estimates & Forecasts by Range 2021-2031 (USD Billion)
7.4 Military Drone Market, Sub Segment Analysis
7.4.1 Visual Line of Sight
7.4.2 Extended Visual Line of Sight
7.4.3 Beyond Line of Sight
8 Global Military Drone Market, by Technology
8.1 Market Snapshot
8.2 Global Military Drone Market by Technology, Performance - Potential Analysis
8.3 Global Military Drone Market Estimates & Forecasts by Technology 2021-2031 (USD Billion)
8.4 Military Drone Market, Sub Segment Analysis
8.4.1 Remotely operated
8.4.2 Semi-autonomous
8.4.3 Autonomous
9 Global Military Drone Market, by Application
9.1 Market Snapshot
9.2 Global Military Drone Market by Application, Performance - Potential Analysis
9.3 Global Military Drone Market Estimates & Forecasts by Application 2021-2031 (USD Billion)
9.4 Military Drone Market, Sub Segment Analysis
9.4.1 Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Target Acquisition
9.4.2 Combat Operations
9.4.3 Delivery and Transportation
9.4.4 Others
10 Global Military Drone Market, Regional Analysis
10.1 Military Drone Market, Regional Market Snapshot
10.2 North America Military Drone Market
10.2.1 U.S. Military Drone Market
- 10.2.1.1 Type breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2021-2031
- 10.2.1.2 Range breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2021-2031
- 10.2.1.3 Technology breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2021-2031
- 10.2.1.4 Application breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2021-2031
10.2.2 Canada Military Drone Market
10.3 Europe Military Drone Market Snapshot
10.3.1 U.K. Military Drone Market
10.3.2 Germany Military Drone Market
10.3.3 France Military Drone Market
10.3.4 Spain Military Drone Market
10.3.5 Italy Military Drone Market
10.3.6 Rest of Europe Military Drone Market
10.4 Asia-Pacific Military Drone Market Snapshot
10.4.1 China Military Drone Market
10.4.2 India Military Drone Market
10.4.3 Japan Military Drone Market
10.4.4 Australia Military Drone Market
10.4.5 South Korea Military Drone Market
10.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific Military Drone Market
10.5 Latin America Military Drone Market Snapshot
10.5.1 Brazil Military Drone Market
10.5.2 Mexico Military Drone Market
10.5.3 Rest of Latin America Military Drone Market
10.6 Rest of The World Military Drone Market
11 Competitive Intelligence
11.1 Top Market Strategies
11.2 Company Profiles
11.2.1 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (U.S.)
- 11.2.1.1 Key Information
- 11.2.1.2 Overview
- 11.2.1.3 Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
- 11.2.1.4 Product Summary
- 11.2.1.5 Recent Developments
11.2.2 Northrop Grumman Corporation (U.S.)
11.2.3 Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel)
11.2.4 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (Israel)
11.2.5 AeroVironment, Inc. (U.S.)
11.2.6 Lockheed Martin Corporation (U.S.)
11.2.7 Thales Group (France)
11.2.8 Boeing (U.S.)
11.2.9 BAE Systems (U.K.)
11.2.10 SAAB Group (Sweden)
12 Research Process
12.1 Research Process
12.1.1 Data Mining
12.1.2 Analysis
12.1.3 Market Estimation
12.1.4 Validation
12.1.5 Publishing
12.2 Research Attributes
12.3 Research Assumption