Counter-UAS market projected to reach multi-billion dollar valuations by 2030s

The global counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) market is projected to experience significant growth driven by the increasing proliferation of low-cost drones used for military and civil threats.

MarketsandMarkets forecasts the market will reach USD 29.7 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.5% from a 2026 valuation of USD 9.17 billion. The market encompasses solutions for drone detection, tracking, identification, command and control, and neutralization across defense, government, and commercial sectors.

Fortune Business Insights provides a different valuation, estimating the market at USD 11.60 billion in 2025 and projecting it to reach USD 55.25 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 22.4%. This growth is fueled by the need to protect critical infrastructure, such as airports, ports, and energy assets, from drone-related surveillance, smuggling, and direct attacks. The U.S. Department of Defense has identified unmanned aerial systems as an urgent threat to personnel and facilities, further driving demand for integrated radar, RF sensors, and mitigation technologies.