The Combat Drone Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the Combat Drone Global Market Report 2025 has seen a significant growth in recent years. It is projected to increase from $8.81 billion in 2024 to $9.66 billion in 2025, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.7%.
The Combat Drone Global Market is projected to reach a size of $13.79 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Combat Drone Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the combat drone market are:
• Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy
• Miniaturization of sensors and payloads
• Integration of swarming technology
• Development of stealth and low observable technologies
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
The key trends in the combat drone market are:
• Advancements in artificial intelligence and autonomy are shaping the future of the combat drone market.
• The rise of miniaturization in sensor and payload technologies is an emerging trend.
• The integration of swarming technology and development of stealth technologies are major trends.
• The growing trend of integration with manned platforms, adoption of AI in multi-domain operations is significant.
Major companies 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
North America was the largest region in the combat drone market in 2024