Combat Drone Market Size and Industry Growth in 2025: Key Changes and Transformations

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What are the key drivers behind the combat drone market’s growth in recent years?

The growing defense sector is expected to propel the growth of the combat drone market going forward. The defense sector refers to the industry involved in the development, manufacturing, procurement, and maintenance of military equipment, technologies, and systems used for national defense and security purposes. The increasing emphasis on defense sector investment can provide the necessary advancement and proliferation of combat drone technology, fostering innovation, driving market demand, and expanding the capabilities of unmanned systems in military operations. For instance, in August 2024, according to a data published by the USAFacts, a US-based non-profit organization, in 2023, the U.S. military’s spending was around $820.3 billion, accounting for about 13.3% of the federal budget. In March 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) requested $842.0 billion for 2024, reflecting a 2.6% increase. Therefore, increasing defense expenditure is driving the growth of the defense market.

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How does the future projection of the combat drone market size compare to its historical growth?

The combat drone market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.81 billion in 2024 to $9.66 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military modernization, commercial innovation, doctrine and strategy evolution, asymmetric warfare.

The combat drone market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.79 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy, miniaturization of sensors and payloads, integration of swarming technology, development of stealth and low observable technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include swarming technology, integration with manned platforms, adoption of artificial intelligence, multi-domain operations.

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Which key players are shaping the future of the combat drone market?

Major companies operating in the combat drone market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Boeing Defense Space & Security, Textron Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd., Saab AB, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Turkish Aerospace Industries, Baykar Defense, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Denel Dynamics, Yuneec International, AeroVironment Inc., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Aurora Flight Sciences, Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, BlueBird Aero Systems, Icarus Aerospace Industries

What trends will propel the growth and evolution of the combat drone market?

Major companies operating in the combat drone market focus on autonomous unmanned aircraft systems to meet the growing demand for combat drones. An autonomous uncrewed aircraft system, or drone, is an advanced technology used in various applications such as surveillance, security, and force protection. For instance, in September 2023, Anduril Industries, a US-based defense technology company, launched the Ghost-X system, an upgraded version of its Ghost autonomous uncrewed aircraft system. The system can carry heavier payloads and fly for extended periods. The upgraded propulsion system allows it to take two batteries, extending its flight time to 75 minutes and doubling its payload capacity to 9 kilograms (20 pounds). Ghost-X also has an optional long-range communications kit and can be configured to fly a range of sensors and payloads, including electro-optical gimbals and a vision-based navigation module that allows it to fly without the global navigation satellite system.

Which regions are expected to become dominant players in the combat drone market?

North America was the largest region in the combat drone market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the combat drone market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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What are the emerging key segments in the combat drone market, and how are they evolving?

The combat drone market covered in this report is segmented –

1) By Type: Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Hybrid

2) By Launching Mode: Air Launched Effect, Vertical Take-Off, Automatic Take Off And Landing, Catapult Launcher, Hand Launched

3) By Platform: Small, Nano, Micro, Mini, Tactical, Close Range, Short Range, Medium Range, Long Range, Strategic

4) By Application: Lethal, Stealth, Loitering Munition, Reversible, Expendable, Target

Subsegments:

1) By Fixed Wing: Small Fixed Wing Drones, Medium Fixed Wing Drones, Large Fixed Wing Drones

2) By Rotary Wing: Single Rotor Drones, Multi-Rotor Drones (Quadcopters, Hexacopters, Octocopters)

3) By Hybrid: Vertical Takeoff And Landing (VTOL) Drones, Convertiplanes

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How is the combat drone market defined, and what are its core characteristics?

A combat drone, also known as an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) or armed drone, is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed and equipped for military operations. These drones are remotely controlled or autonomously operated and are capable of carrying out various combat missions, including reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting, and airstrikes. These drones are often equipped with sensors, cameras, weapons systems, and communication devices, allowing them to perform missions while minimizing risks to human personnel.

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