Updated
Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 14
Counter-Drone Market to Hit $29.70 Billion by 2031 as Security Threats Drive 26.5% CAGR
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 14

Counter-Drone Market to Hit $29.70 Billion by 2031 as Security Threats Drive 26.5% CAGR

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 14

Summary

  • $29.70 billion is the projected size of the global counter-drone market in 2031, up from $9.17 billion in 2026, according to a MarketsandMarkets report.
  • A 26.5% compound annual growth rate is being driven by more unauthorized and hostile drone activity near military bases, airports, borders and critical infrastructure.
  • AI-powered detection, tracking and neutralization systems are improving response accuracy and efficiency, while government spending and evolving regulations are supporting adoption.
  • North America is the largest regional market, UAS mitigation and neutralization is the leading solution segment, and vehicle-mounted systems are forecast to grow fastest.
  • The outlook reflects how drone threats are becoming a core security concern for defense, homeland security, public safety and critical infrastructure operators.

Insights

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