Global Military Drone Market to Hit $22.8B by 2030; Counter-UAS to $14.5B
Global UAV market will reach $102.7 billion by 2030, with military drones expanding from $15.8 billion in 2025 to $22.81 billion. Counter-UAS and anti-drone spending is forecast to hit $14.51 billion by 2030 at a 26.5% CAGR, boosting Safe Pro Group’s addressable market.
1. Global UAV Market Growth
The broader unmanned aerial vehicle market is projected to grow to approximately $102.7 billion by 2030 at a double-digit CAGR, driven by surging demand for tactical ISR, fully autonomous swarm deployments, and AI-driven battlefield intelligence.
2. Military Drone Segment Outlook
The global military drone market is forecast to increase from $15.8 billion in 2025 to $22.81 billion by 2030 as defense agencies adopt scalable force multipliers across air, land, and maritime operations.
3. Counter-UAS Market Expansion
The anti-drone and counter-UAS segment is expected to reach $14.51 billion by 2030, expanding at a 26.5% CAGR, reflecting intensified investments in AI-powered detection, electronic warfare, and integrated airspace security.
4. Implications for Safe Pro Group
Safe Pro Group, active in counter-UAS solutions, stands to benefit from accelerating defense budgets and the shift toward cost-effective unmanned systems, potentially expanding its market share in multi-billion-dollar drone defense platforms.