Drone (UAV) Detection Market

The drone detection market is estimated at USD 1.14 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 3.34 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 24.0%. The market is growing due to increasing requirements to detect unauthorized drones around military facilities, airports, borders, critical infrastructure, and other restricted areas.

Some of the major players in the drone detection market include Leonardo DRS, Inc. (US), SRC, Inc. (US), Saab AB (Sweden), HENSOLDT AG (Germany), and Echodyne Corp. (US). These companies use organic and inorganic strategies, including product development, partnerships, collaborations, contracts, agreements, and acquisitions, to expand their drone detection capabilities along with geographical presence. These strategies help companies address changing requirements across military, homeland security, critical infrastructure, and commercial applications by offering radar, RF, EO/IR, and multi-sensor drone detection solutions.

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Leonardo DRS, Inc. (US) is a defense technology company serving the US Department of Defense and allied defense customers. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power and propulsion technologies. Its operations are organized into two reportable business segments: Advanced Sensing & Computing and Integrated Mission Systems.

In the drone detection market, Leonardo DRS operates mainly through its Advanced Sensing & Computing segment and DRS RADA Technologies business. The company provides software-defined AESA tactical radars used to detect, classify, and track small drones, with configurations supporting fixed-site, deployable, vehicle-mounted, and maritime operations. Its radar portfolio includes the MHR, ieMHR, aCHR/eCHR, exMHR, and nMHR families. Leonardo DRS also integrates its detection sensors into broader counter-UAS systems, but for the Drone Detection Market, the relevant scope is limited to the detection, tracking, identification, classification, and associated sensing functions, rather than drone mitigation or defeat.

SRC, Inc. (US) is an independent, not-for-profit research and development company headquartered in Syracuse, New York. Founded in 1957, the company works primarily across defense, intelligence, and environmental applications. Its business activities include radar systems, electronic warfare and spectrum operations, intelligence analysis, signal and data processing, software and systems engineering, manufacturing, and lifecycle support. SRC, Inc.

In the drone detection market, SRC, Inc. (US) provides radar, RF/electronic warfare, direction-finding, EO/IR and associated detection and tracking technologies. Its relevant portfolio includes the Gryphon family of AESA radars, AN/TPQ-50 radar, LIDS, and Silent Archer. The Gryphon R1410, R1430/R1440 and R1540 radars can detect and track UAS, while SRC's broader detection architecture can combine radar with RF direction finding and EO/IR sensors for drone detection, classification, identification, and tracking. These systems support fixed-site, transportable, and vehicle-mounted deployments for military bases, airports, critical infrastructure, and other monitored areas.

Saab AB (Sweden ) is one of the leading aerospace, defense, and security companies offering products and services for defense and civil security applications. The company operates through six business divisions: Aeronautics, Dynamics, Surveillance, Kockums, Combitech, and Corporate. The Surveillance division offers security and threat detection systems, including radar for drone detection and other threats, electronic warfare, combat systems, and C4I solutions across air, land, and sea.

Saab offers a wide range of radars for battlefield surveillance, weapon detection, and air defense applications, including drone detection. The company focuses on product development and invests over one-fifth of its sales in R&D activities. Its five core investment areas include advanced weapons systems, aeronautics, command & control systems, sensors, and underwater systems. Its international operations and expansion are concentrated in the US, Europe, Brazil, and Australia. The company distributes its products in around 100 countries worldwide.

Market Ranking

The drone detection market includes established defense and sensor companies offering radar, RF, EO/IR, and integrated detection systems. The five major players considered in the market are Leonardo DRS, Inc. (US), SRC, Inc. (US), Saab AB (Sweden), HENSOLDT AG (Germany), and Echodyne Corp. (US). Leonardo DRS, Inc. (US) has an established position through its tactical AESA radar portfolio, along with deployment across defense applications. SRC, Inc. (US) provides radar and multi-sensor technologies for small drone detection and tracking. Saab AB (Sweden) and HENSOLDT AG (Germany) contribute through their air surveillance radar and sensor portfolios, including systems capable of detecting small and low-flying drones. Echodyne Corp. (US) focuses on the compact electronically scanned radar systems used for drone detection across fixed and mobile deployments. Other companies provide RF, radar, EO/IR, acoustic, and software-based detection technologies, creating a market mix of established defense suppliers and specialized drone detection companies.

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