AI Video Surveillance Market to Surge from $655M to $3B by 2030 with DRS Role
The global AI video surveillance segment was valued at $655 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $3 billion by 2030, while the broader AI-in-defense market is expected to expand from $9.13 billion in 2025 to $29.48 billion by 2035. Leonardo DRS is listed among leading autonomous defense system providers integrating AI video intelligence and RF detection.
1. Defense AI Market Growth
Demand for autonomous AI-enabled defense systems is accelerating, with the overall market forecast to rise from $9.13 billion in 2025 to $29.48 billion by 2035 as militaries invest in real-time situational awareness and reduced personnel risk.
2. AI Video Surveillance Expansion
AI-driven video analytics platforms scanned drone feeds and surveillance cameras, driving the segment’s value from $655 million in 2024 to a projected $3 billion by 2030, enabling commanders to receive immediate alerts on vehicles, personnel movement and unusual behaviors.
3. RF-Powered Detection Layer
RF-based detection systems can identify electronic emissions from drones and radios even when visual line of sight is unavailable, adding critical sensor fusion capabilities that enhance counter-drone operations in urban and contested environments.
4. Leonardo DRS’s Position
Leonardo DRS is recognized among firms deploying integrated AI video intelligence and RF detection stacks, positioning its autonomous systems to meet defense requirements for early threat detection, GPS-denied operation and real-time battlefield decision-making.