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The Global Combat Drone Market is projected to grow from USD 6.8 billion in 2023 to USD 12.4 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2030.

An unmanned aerial vehicle that is used for surveillance, intelligence, reconnaissance, target acquisition and carries aircraft ordnance such as ATGMs, missiles and bombs in drone attacks is known as combat drone. The major growth driver of combat drone market is the increase in the spending of the government in military and defence segments. However the high cost associated with these technically advanced drones is retraining the growth of this market. Also lack of highly skilled drone operators is limiting the growth of this market further.

Browse 75 market data Tables and 45 Figures spread through 226 Pages and in-depth TOC on Combat Drone Market, By Type (Fixed Wing, Hybrid and Rotary Wing), By Range (Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS), Extended Visual Line Of Sight (EVLOS), and Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS)), By Technology (Remotely Operated Drones, Semi-Autonomous Drones, and Autonomous Drones), By Applications (Combat Operations, Delivery and Transportation, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Target Acquisition (ISRT) and Others) and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East And Africa) - Global Forecast to 2030.

Global Combat Drone Market Segmentation and Key Players

By Type, fixed wing dominate the global combat drones market.

The combat drone market is segregated into Hybrid, Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing base don type. Among these fixed wing segment shall dominate the combat drone market during the forecast period as it can travel great distances.

By Range, the extended visual line of sight dominate the global combat drones market.

The global combat drone market is divided into categories such as beyond line of sight (BLOS), Visual line of sight (VLOS) and extended visual line of sight (EVLOS) based on range. The EVLOS   division shall have the largest share.

By Technology, the remotely operated drones dominate the global combat drones market.

The combat drone market is segregated into remotely operated drones, semi-autonomous drones, and autonomous drones on the basis of technology used. Among these, the remotely operated drones segment shall hold the largest share during the forecast period.

By Applications, the intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition (ISRT) dominate the global combat drones market.

Based on applications, the combat drone market is segmented into delivery and transportation , combat operations, intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance and target acquisition (ISRT) and others. The intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition (ISRT) segment shall dominate the market

“North America is expected to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period in the global combat drones market.”

Geographically, the combat drone market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America, Middle East and Africa. North America dominates the Combat Drone market as it has the presence of major OEMs. These OEMs in the United States are responsible for the growth of the market in the region which lead to the advancements of drone technology inside the U.S. military.

Major players in this market include Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Teledyne FLIR LLC.

Recent developments by Key Players

Recently, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) presenting a firefighting technology solution. This technology solution includethe operation of two autonomous drones that are synchronized with each other. This is a first unmanned aerial vehicle that serves as detection aircraft that can locate fire from great distance.

The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Raytheon Technologies successfully have tested the Air Force's first palletized high-energy laser weapon. It is the first 10-kilowatt laser built to U.S. military specifications which can be moved and mounted anywhere. This weapon protect people and assets against short-range aerial threats.

Global Combat Drone Market Coverage (By Value)

Type Insight and Forecast 2025-2030

• Fixed Wing
• Hybrid
• Rotary Wing

Technology Insight and Forecast 2025-2030

• Remotely Operated Drones
• Semi-Autonomous Drones
• Autonomous drones

Range Insight and Forecast 2025-2030

• Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
• Extended Visual Line of Sight (EVLOS)
• beyond line of sight (BLOS)

Applications Insight and Forecast 2025-2030

• Stealth
• Lethal
• Reversible
• Loitering Munition
• Expendable
• Target Boom

Geographical Segmentation

Global Combat Drone Market by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • India
  • Australia
  • Rest of APAC
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa
  • Turkey
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA