About Military Drone-
Military drones, commonly referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are aircraft that can be controlled either remotely or autonomously, meaning that there is no human pilot on board. Armed forces of all countries around the world employ these drones for surveillance, reconnaissance, combat, and logistics missions. Military drones have become a significant part of modern military operations because they allow missions to be carried out in hostile environments without risking human life. Military drones come in an assortment of sizes. They vary from small, lightweight models used for tactical reconnaissance to larger, more advanced systems capable of delivering payloads or performing long-duration surveillance. Fitted with high-resolution cameras, sensors, and advanced communication systems, armed drones can give real-time intelligence and target tracking and thus are crucial assets in gathering information in conflict zones. Many military drones are already abreast with precision-guided munitions; therefore, these can strike with minimal collateral damage. Modern warfare was revolutionized through these options, enabling targeted operations such as not having to use much manpower or deploy many manned aircrafts on the ground. Besides their combat and surveillance roles, the military drones are used for logistics or dropping supplies in places where troops cannot easily access them; they demonstrate the significant versatility or cost-effectiveness and operations in dangerous environments with military drones as an essential tool for the modern armed forces.
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2020-2032 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
The companies are exploring the market by adopting mergers & acquisitions, expansions, investments, new service launches and collaborations as their preferred strategies. The players are exploring new geographies through expansions and acquisitions to avail a competitive advantage through combined synergies. Established and emerging Manufacturers should take a closer view at their existing organizations and reinvent traditional business and operating models to adapt to the future.
Thales (France), Saab (Sweden), BAE Systems (UK), Parrot Drone SAS (France), TERRA DRONE CORPORATION (Japan), Azur Drones (France), Wingtra (Switzerland), AltiGator (France), Boeing (United States), AAI Corporation – Textron Systems (United States) and Aeryon Labs Inc. (Canada) are some of the key players that are part of study coverage.
Segmentation Overview
AMA Research has segmented the market of Europe Military Drone- market by Type (Fixed-Wing, Rotary-Wing and Hybrid/Transitional), Application (Package Delivery, Aerial Photographing, Security, Surveying and Mapping, Search and Rescue, Unmanned Cargo System and Fire Fighting) and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Military Drone- has been segmented into
. If we see Market by Propulsion type, the sub-segment i.e. Battery Powered will boost the Military Drone- market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth. If we see Market by Range, the sub-segment i.e. Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) will boost the Military Drone- market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth. If we see Market by Launching Mode, the sub-segment i.e. Vertical Take-Off will boost the Military Drone- market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Influencing Trend:
Growing Use of Military Drones in Life-Threatening Military Missions and Rising Preference for Modern Warfare Techniques
Market Growth Drivers:
High Adoption due to Use in Defense Forces as Loitering Munition and Upsurging Use of Drones to Combat Terrorism
Challenges:
Lack of Skilled and Trained Personnel for Operating Military Drones
Restraints:
Rising Issues with the Safety and Security of Drones and Political and Social Acceptability of Military Drones
Opportunities:
Growing Defense Expenditure of Emerging Countries, Technological Developments in the Field of Drone Payloads and High Adoption Due to Use of Uavs for Cargo Delivery in Military Operations
In October 2024, The South Korean Agency for Defense Development (ADD), in collaboration with Hanwha Aerospace, presented the Drone Multiple Launcher. This system is designed to modularize launch sites, featuring multiple launching pads capable of deploying several small-sized drones and rail-type launchpads for medium-sized drones.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). “Special Security Instructions” – to address national security concerns about unauthorized drone operations over 133 military facilities. The FAA and the Department of Defense have agreed to restrict drone flights up to 400 feet within the lateral boundaries of these 133 facilities. The restrictions will be effective April 14, 2017. There are only a few exceptions that permit drone flights within these restrictions, and they must be coordinated with the individual facility and/or the FAA.
Key Target Audience
Manufactures, Suppliers and Distributors, Automotive Industry, Government Regulatory Bodies, Private and Government Research Organizations and Others
About Approach
To evaluate and validate the market size various sources including primary and secondary analysis is utilized. AMA Research follows regulatory standards such as NAICS/SIC/ICB/TRCB, to have a better understanding of the market. The market study is conducted on basis of more than 200 companies dealing in the market regional as well as global areas with the purpose to understand the companies positioning regarding the market value, volume, and their market share for regional as well as global.
Further to bring relevance specific to any niche market we set and apply a number of criteria like Geographic Footprints, Regional Segments of Revenue, Operational Centres, etc. The next step is to finalize a team (In-House + Data Agencies) who then starts collecting C & D level executives and profiles, Industry experts, Opinion leaders, etc., and work towards appointment generation.
The primary research is performed by taking the interviews of executives of various companies dealing in the market as well as using the survey reports, research institute, and latest research reports. Meanwhile, the analyst team keeps preparing a set of questionnaires, and after getting the appointee list; the target audience is then tapped and segregated with various mediums and channels that are feasible for making connections that including email communication, telephonic, skype, LinkedIn Group & InMail, Community Forums, Community Forums, open Survey, SurveyMonkey, etc.