Anti-Drone technology is used in private homes, jails, commercial venues, government structures, industrial sites, airports, border security, vital infrastructure, and military facilities to prevent security breaches. Awareness of unlawful drone use and terrorism worries has driven the anti-drone business. Anti-drone technology will likely grow the market. Military and defense use of these devices is expected to increase. Anti-drone technologies are being adopted by governments and enterprises worldwide to counteract illegal drone use, fueling market growth. However, the worldwide anti-drone market is expected to be hampered by low technical readiness, adoption of new technologies, technological hurdles, and expensive costs.
From 2022 to 2030, the global Anti-Drone Market is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.8%.
Leading Companies in the Anti-Drone Industry:
1. DroneShield Ltd
DroneShield Ltd is a global leader in counter-UAS and AI based multi-mission solutions for Defense and Public Safety organization, founded in 2013, and is headquartered at Sydney, Australia. It operates with its teams in the US and UK. In May 2023, DroneShield announced the launch of a major update to the DroneSentry-C2 platform. DroneSentry-C2 systems deployed worldwide with active firmware subscriptions can receive these advancements via secure cloud or on-prem updates.
2. QinetiQ Group PLC
QinetiQ Group PLC is a multinational defence technology company, founded in 2001, headquartered in Hampshire, United Kingdom. It is a global company. It has over 500 people in the UK, US, and Australia. It has a strong in-country presence in Canada, Germany, and Belgium. In December 2022, Air Affairs, a major Australian defence services company in air threat representation, T&E, unmanned targets, and mission rehearsal, was acquired by QinetiQ Group plc.
3. Thales Group
Thales Group is a French multinational that designs, develops, and manufactures electrical systems and gadgets for aerospace, defense, transportation, and security, was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Paris, France. It operates in more than 56 countries. Thales and CS Group build French military counter-drone equipment in April 2022. Thales and CS Group will create deployable anti-drone systems for the French Armed Forces Ministry by 2023, ahead of two key international sporting events.
4. Lockheed Martin Corporation SRC Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corporation SRC Inc. is an American aerospace, arms, defense, information security, and technology corporation with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995, was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Maryland, U.S. It operates in over 52 countries outside U.S. LMC released MORFIUS in 2021, a force multiplier for integrated air and missile defense that can be launched from air, ground, or on-the-move vehicle platforms. Defenses against dangers like drone swarms must grow faster than commercial technology. That's why LM has rapidly developed and proven a critical Counter-Unmanned Aerial System defensive capability across several services. MORFIUS is a reusable, high-power microwave interceptor for C-UAS and C-swarm scenarios.
5. Raytheon Technologies Corporation
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Virginia, U.S. It operates in more than 30 countries. In April 2023, Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) was awarded a $237 million U.S. Army contract to detect and destroy unmanned aircraft with Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensors (KuRFS) and Coyote® effectors.
6. Saab AB
Saab AB is a Swedish aerospace and defence company, founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. In June of 2022, Saab AB and Robin Radar Systems joined forces to pursue global business opportunities. The agreement grants Saab access to Robin Radar's complete portfolio of drone and avian detection radar systems for international aviation and security clients.
7. IAI Group
IAI Group is Israel's largest aerospace and aviation manufacturer, manufacturing both military and civilian aerial and astronautic systems, was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Israel. It operates in US, Russia, Brazil, Vietnam, India, Chile, Australia, Germany, Colombia, South Korea, and Thailand. Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) stated in 2020 that the military of a European nation had successfully tested its Drone Guard anti-drone technology. The system combines electronic warfare, electro-optics, and radar technology to find and stop unauthorized drone activity.
8. Citadel Defense
Citadel Defense develops autonomous counter drone solutions for Defense, Government and Commercial customers, was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in California, United States. In April 2020, Citadel Defense expands its anti-drone AI software that detects, identifies, and defeats unmanned air, land, and sea systems.
Definition: In addition to reducing the danger of aerial attacks, anti-drone technology is an effective means of protecting airports and vital infrastructures. Additionally, it helps identify drone pilots. Therefore, a multilayered strategy for drone detection is essential.
