Counter UAS or anti-drone technology are systems which are capable of detecting, tracking, destroying, and disrupting and at times, even controlling rogue UAVs that pose a threat to homeland security. The utilization of anti-drone technology or counter UAS has become widespread in recent years. Market Research Future (MRFR’s) latest exhaustive report on the global counter UAS market has projected a CAGR of 20% in the market over the forecast period of 2018-2023.
Counter UAS has established itself as a popular warfare method. As nations are focusing on the prevention of security breaches and expanding their military budgets, the use of counter UAS has become ubiquitous. The rise in cross-border conflicts and geopolitical tensions have compelled multiple countries to invest in strengthening their defense mechanisms, which have impacted the market growth positively. Moreover, technological advancements in counter UAS has made them more robust, which has further boosted demand within the market.
On the downside, the counter UAS market growth is likely to affect by a lack of standards, the legality of interdiction, and the risk of collateral damage.
Global Counter UAS Market Segmentation
global counter UAS market has been segmented based on type, platform, and end-user.
By type, the counter UAS market has been segmented into detection & tracking systems and intercepting systems. The detection & tracking systems segment has been further segmented into cover radar systems, RF systems, EO-IR systems, acoustic systems, and others. The intercepting systems segment has been further segmented into RF & GNSS jamming systems, GPS spoofing systems, laser systems, nets & projectiles, and other systems. The intercepting systems segment is leading the market while the detection & tracking systems segment is likely to register the highest CAGR over the forecast period.
By platform, the counter UAS market has been segmented into ground-based, hand-held, and UAV-based. The ground-based segment is likely to be the largest segment while the UAV-based segment is estimated to register the highest CAGR over the forecast period.
By end-user, the counter UAS market has been segmented into military and civil. The military segment is estimated to be the largest segment, while the civil segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment. The growth of the civil segment can be credited to the widespread use of counter UAS for critical infrastructure protection in airports. In addition, law enforcement agencies are increasingly utilizing counter UAS for the prevention of trespassing and hovering in restricted areas.
Global Counter UAS Market Regional Analysis
Region-wise, the counter UAS market has been segmented into North America, Rest-of-the-World (RoW), Europe, and Asia Pacific (APAC).
The global counter UAS market was led by North America in 2017 and is likely to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. The regions spend extravagantly on their defense mechanism, which generates substantial demand for counter UAS. The rise of terrorist activities and security breaches in the region have further boosted the growth of the market. Moreover, the clustering of major market players in the region has provided unprecedented leverage for the growth of the market. These market players are actively involved in R&D activities and are coming up with innovative products, which are likely to open up new opportunities for the growth of the market.
The APAC counter UAV market is anticipated to showcase noteworthy growth over the forecast period.
Global Counter UAS Market Competitive Landscape
Thales SA (France), Saab AB (Sweden), DroneShield Limited (Australia), Raytheon Company (US), Dedrone, Inc. (US), Northrop Grumman Corporation (US), QinetiQ Group plc (UK), Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (Israel), SCG Security & Counterintelligence Group LLC (Switzerland), Drone Defence Services Ltd. (UK), Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd. (UK), DeTect, Inc. (US), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Theiss UAV Solutions, LLC (US), and Liteye Systems, Inc. (US) are the notable players in the counter UAS market.
Global Counter UAS Market Updates
June 2019 – DroneShield Ltd., a company engaged in the development and commercialization of hardware and software technology for drone detection, and Collins Aerospace Systems, suppliers of aerospace and defense products, announced entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The aim of the collaboration is to add DroneShield’s counter-drone capabilities to Collins’ surveillance systems that its customers are already using.
Global Counter UAS Market: Information by Technology (Laser Systems, Kinetic Systems, and Electronic Systems), Platform (Air, Ground, and Naval), System Configuration (Portable, Vehicle-Mounted, Standalone), End Use (Military & Defense, Commercial and Homeland Security), Application (Detection [Radar, RF Scanners, EO/IR and Acoustic System] and Interdiction [Jammers, Spoofing, Laser and Nets]) and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America) – Forecast till 2024 @ https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/counter-uas-market-7430
