Ondas Positioned for Growth as Defense AI Video Market Surges to $3B by 2030
The military AI video surveillance market was valued at $655 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $3 billion by 2030. Ondas stands to gain on demand for AI video intelligence with RF; the counter-UAS segment is forecast to grow from $2.08 billion in 2025 to over $19 billion by 2035.
1. Market Growth Projections
The global military AI video surveillance sector reached $655 million in 2024 and is expected to climb to $3 billion by 2030. Meanwhile, the broader AI-in-defense market is projected to expand from $9.13 billion in 2025 to $29.48 billion by 2035, and the counter-UAS segment alone should surge from $2.08 billion in 2025 to over $19 billion by 2035.
2. Technology Trends
Autonomous systems now integrate AI-driven video analytics with RF-powered detection to achieve sensor fusion—combining visual feeds and radio-frequency alerts for real-time threat identification. These layered capabilities accelerate detection-to-decision timelines, reduce analyst workloads, and improve situational awareness in GPS-denied or contested environments.
3. Ondas' Strategic Positioning
Ondas Inc. is listed among defense technology providers leveraging AI video intelligence and RF sensing to meet rising military demand. Its expertise in RF communications and sensor networking positions it to capture contracts in counter-drone and autonomous surveillance deployments.
4. Defense Budget Implications
As governments allocate larger budgets to next-generation warfare systems, companies offering integrated AI and RF solutions stand to secure multi-year contracts. Ondas’ involvement in key sensor fusion initiatives could translate into new partnerships and revenue growth as militaries modernize their electronic awareness capabilities.