Drone Detection Market

The Drone detection market is estimated in terms of market size to be USD 659.4 million in 2024 to USD 2,329.9 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 28.7%. The Drone detection market is experiencing significant growth due to the increased need for UAV detection systems, regional conflicts, geopolitical tensions, and rising unauthorized drone activities. These factors are driving the growth in the drone tracking systems. Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), RTX (US), Northrop Grumman (US), Teledyne FLIR LLC (US), Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel), Thales (France), Saab AB (Sweden), Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy), Rheinmetall AG (Germany), and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US) are the top companies in the market. These companies, to strengthen their position in the market, have implemented various growth strategies, like collaborations, expansions, contracts, partnerships, and agreements related to UAV Detection Systems.

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Major Drone Detection companies include:

• Lockheed Martin Corporation (US)
• RTX (US)
• Northrop Grumman (US)
• Teledyne FLIR LLC (US)
• Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel)
• Thales (France)
• Saab AB (Sweden)
• Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy)
• Rheinmetall AG (Germany)
• L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US)

Lockheed Martin Corporation (US)

specializes in the research, design, development, manufacture, and integration of advanced technology systems and related products. The company operates through four divisions: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space. The rotary and mission systems business division designs, manufactures, and supports military & commercial helicopters, ship & submarine mission and combat systems, mission systems and sensors for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, sea and land-based missile defense systems, and radar systems. In November 2022, the US Army demonstrated its Q-53 Multi-Mission Radar (MMR) for counter-UAV operations in Yuma, Arizona. Integrated with the Army’s Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control system, the radar provided fire control and tracked data to a Coyote Block 2 drone interceptor. Lockheed Martin Corporation has around 572 manufacturing plants in over 500 cities across 50 states in the US. Its subsidiaries include Lockheed Martin UK Limited (UK), Lockheed Martin Global, Inc. (US), Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Limited (Australia), Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Canada), and Lockheed Martin Logistics Management, Inc. (US).

RTX (US)

RTX, formerly Raytheon Technologies Corporation, is one of the leading multinational aerospace and defense conglomerates. The company researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones in the aerospace & defense sector. It is also a large military contractor, getting a sizable portion of its revenue from the US government. RTX operates through three business divisions: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. The Raytheon division produces a broad portfolio of advanced technologies, including air & missile defense systems, precision weapons, radars, and command and control systems, which deliver end-to-end solutions to detect, track, and engage drone threats. It offers state-of-the-art products and services, mission system integration solutions, and mission support for customers in over 80 countries worldwide. In October 2024, the US approved Romania’s purchase of four AN/MPQ-64 F1 Sentinel radar systems for USD 110 million, with RTX Corporation as the contractor. The deal, which included additional equipment and training, aimed to strengthen Romania’s air defense, especially against drone threats. Under this purchase, two radars will be funded by the US Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program.

Northrop Grumman (US)

Northrop Grumman is one of the leading security companies worldwide, providing innovative cyber and C4ISR systems and solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of innovative systems, platforms, and solutions for multiple applications ranging from undersea to outer space and cyberspace. It operates through four divisions: Aeronautics Systems, Mission Systems, Defense Systems, and Space Systems. The mission systems business division covers missile products and defense electronics, launch vehicles and related propulsion systems, armament systems and ammunition, precision weapons, satellites, and advanced aerospace structures. It also covers C4ISR systems, acoustic sensors, cyber solutions, electronic warfare systems, space technologies, and intelligence processing systems. The division further deals in cover air & missile defense (AMD) integration, navigation, and shipboard missile & encapsulated payload launch systems. Northop Grumman provides radars, EO/IR, and RF-based solutions for drone detection and counter-UAV systems. The company has a presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

Teledyne FLIR LLC (US)

Teledyne FLIR LLC, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, is a leader in advanced sensor technologies specializing in thermal imaging systems, visible-light imaging systems, and sophisticated threat-detection solutions. The company, acquired by Teledyne Technologies in 2021 for USD 8.2 billion, focuses heavily on digital imaging. It has a significant presence in the defense and security sectors. Teledyne FLIR operates through various business divisions: Digital Imaging, Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Electronics, and Engineered Systems. Through these divisions, the company offers specialized solutions for drone detection, employing advanced radar, thermal, and optical sensors to identify and track unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in critical applications like military, law enforcement, and public safety. The defense electronics segment produces enhanced imaging and recognition solutions to safeguard borders, public welfare, and military personnel, utilizing sensor platforms for detecting a wide range of threats. The company’s operations are supported by its R&D and manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Israel, and other global regions. The company is in key markets, including the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel)

Elbit Systems designs, develops, and supplies land, airborne, and naval systems for homeland security, defense, and commercial applications. The company provides multiple products and support services, including military aircraft and helicopter systems; commercial aviation systems and aerostructures; unmanned aircraft systems and unmanned surface vessels; electro-optic, night vision, and countermeasure systems; C4ISR systems; and cyber systems. It operates through five divisions: Aerospace, C4I and Cyber; Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) & Electronic Warfare (EW); Land; and Elbit Systems of America (ESA). The Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) & Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems division develops solutions across the electromagnetic spectrum, including EW, spectrum control, communications, signal intelligence, and drone detection. Elbit offers expertise in transmitters, receivers, signal processors, antennas, and software, providing microwave-based solutions for self-protection, command and control, radar, unmanned platforms, search and rescue, tactical intelligence, and drone detection. The company has vast experience building and managing agreements with several global partners. Its major subsidiaries include Elbit Systems of America LLC (Israel), Elbit Systems C4I and Cyber Ltd (Israel), Elisra Ltd. (Israel), Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd. (Israel), and Elbit Systems Land Ltd. (Israel). The company has a presence in Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.

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