Drone defense market to hit $18.19B by 2030 with 30.6% CAGR amid rising security threats

The global drone defense system market is projected to grow from $4.72 billion in 2025 to $18.19 billion by 2030, driven by increasing unauthorized drone incidents and demand for advanced detection and countermeasure technologies. Growth is fueled by governments and critical infrastructure operators enhancing protection using AI-enabled multi-sensor systems, mobile counter-drone units, and integrated cyber-defense tools. North America leads the market, while Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region. Innovations like mobile military-integrated solutions and service-based models are shaping the competitive landscape, with major players including Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and DroneShield.

Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin, key players in the drone defense market, are trading lower on Pluang with Raytheon down 1.37% at USD 194.78 and Lockheed Martin down 1.89% at USD 623.20. Raytheon holds a market cap of $266.49 billion while Lockheed Martin's market cap is $146.73 billion. These figures are current as of Oct 28, 2026 04:12 WIB.