Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market Size, Share, and Trends 2025 to 2034

The global unmanned combat aerial vehicle market size is calculated at USD 15.78 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach around USD 43.48 billion by 2034, accelerating at a CAGR of 11.92% from 2025 to 2034. The North America market size surpassed USD 5.92 billion in 2024 and is expanding at a CAGR of 12.05% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

Last Updated : June 2025  |  Report Code : 6286  |  Category : Aerospace and Defence  |  Format : PDF / PPT / Excel

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market, By Type

8.1. Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market Revenue and Volume, by Type

8.1.1. Fixed-Wing

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.2. Rotary-Wing (UAV)

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.3. Hybrid-Tiltrotor

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 9. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market, By Altitude Range

9.1. Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market Revenue and Volume, by Altitude Range

9.1.1. Low Altitude (below 1,500 meters)

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.2. Medium Altitude (1,500 to 3,000 meters)

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.3. High Altitude (3,000 to 10,000 meters)

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.4. Very High Altitude (above 10,000 meters)

9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 10. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market, By Endurance 

10.1. Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market Revenue and Volume, by Endurance

10.1.1. Up to 6 hours

10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

10.1.2. 6 to 12 hours

10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

10.1.3. 12 to 24 hours

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

10.1.4. Over 24 hours

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 11. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market, By Payload Capacity

11.1. Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market Revenue and Volume, by Payload Capacity

11.1.1. Up to 25 kilograms

11.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

11.1.2. 25 to 100 kilograms

11.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

11.1.3. 100 to 500 kilograms

11.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

11.1.4. Over 500 kilograms

11.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 12. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market, By Application

12.1. Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market Revenue and Volume, by Application

12.1.1. Reconnaissance

12.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

12.1.2. Surveillance

12.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

12.1.3. Target Acquisition

12.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

12.1.4. Electronic Warfare

12.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

12.1.5. Strike Mission

12.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 13. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

13.1. North America

13.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.1.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.1.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.1.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.1.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.1.6. U.S.

13.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.1.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.1.6.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.1.6.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.1.6.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application  

13.1.7. Rest of North America

13.1.7.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.1.7.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.1.7.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.1.7.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.1.7.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.2. Europe

13.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.2.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.2.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.2.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity  

13.2.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application  

13.2.6. UK

13.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.2.7. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity  

13.2.8. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application  

13.2.9. Germany

13.2.9.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.2.9.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.2.9.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.2.10. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.2.11. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.2.12. France

13.2.12.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.2.12.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.2.12.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.2.12.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.2.13. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.2.14. Rest of Europe

13.2.14.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.2.14.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.2.14.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.2.14.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.2.15. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.3. APAC

13.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.3.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.3.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.3.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.3.6. India

13.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.3.6.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.3.7. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.3.8. China

13.3.8.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.3.8.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.3.8.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.3.8.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.3.9. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.3.10. Japan

13.3.10.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.3.10.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.3.10.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.3.10.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.3.10.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.3.11. Rest of APAC

13.3.11.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.3.11.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.3.11.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.3.11.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.3.11.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.4. MEA

13.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.4.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.4.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.4.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.4.6. GCC

13.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.4.6.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.4.7. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.4.8. North Africa

13.4.8.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.4.8.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.4.8.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.4.8.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.4.9. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.4.10. South Africa

13.4.10.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.4.10.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.4.10.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.4.10.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.4.10.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.4.11. Rest of MEA

13.4.11.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.4.11.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.4.11.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.4.11.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.4.11.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.5. Latin America

13.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.5.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.5.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.5.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.5.6. Brazil

13.5.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.5.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.5.6.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.5.6.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.5.7. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

13.5.8. Rest of LATAM

13.5.8.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type

13.5.8.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Altitude Range

13.5.8.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Endurance

13.5.8.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Payload Capacity

13.5.8.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Application

Chapter 14. Company Profiles

14.1. Kratos Defense Security Solutions

14.1.1. Company Overview

14.1.2. Product Offerings

14.1.3. Financial Performance

14.1.4. Recent Initiatives

14.2. Leonardo S.p.A.

14.2.1. Company Overview

14.2.2. Product Offerings

14.2.3. Financial Performance

14.2.4. Recent Initiatives

14.3. General Atomics

14.3.1. Company Overview

14.3.2. Product Offerings

14.3.3. Financial Performance

14.3.4. Recent Initiatives

14.4. AeroVironment

14.4.1. Company Overview

14.4.2. Product Offerings

14.4.3. Financial Performance

14.4.4. Recent Initiatives

14.5. Saab AB

14.5.1. Company Overview

14.5.2. Product Offerings

14.5.3. Financial Performance

14.5.4. Recent Initiatives

14.6. Dassault Aviation

14.6.1. Company Overview

14.6.2. Product Offerings

14.6.3. Financial Performance

14.6.4. Recent Initiatives

14.7. L3Harris Technologies

14.7.1. Company Overview

14.7.2. Product Offerings

14.7.3. Financial Performance

14.7.4. Recent Initiatives

14.8. BAE Systems

14.8.1. Company Overview

14.8.2. Product Offerings

14.8.3. Financial Performance

14.8.4. Recent Initiatives

14.9. Airbus

14.9.1. Company Overview

14.9.2. Product Offerings

14.9.3. Financial Performance

14.9.4. Recent Initiatives

14.10. Northrop Grumman

14.10.1. Company Overview

14.10.2. Product Offerings

14.10.3. Financial Performance

14.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 15. Research Methodology

15.1. Primary Research

15.2. Secondary Research

15.3. Assumptions

Chapter 16. Appendix

16.1. About Us

16.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global unmanned combat aerial vehicle market is expected to increase from USD 14.1 billion in 2024 to USD 43.48 billion by 2034.

The unmanned combat aerial vehicle market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 11.92% from 2025 to 2034.

The major players in the unmanned combat aerial vehicle market include Kratos Defense Security Solutions, Leonardo S.p.A., General Atomics, AeroVironment, Lockheed Martin, Saab AB, Dassault Aviation, L3Harris Technologies, BAE Systems, and Airbus.

The driving factors of the unmanned combat aerial vehicle market are the rising need for surveillance is boosting the demand for unmanned combat vehicles, as they are ideal for surveillance and reconnaissance, especially for gathering enemy intelligence in military operations. 

North America region will lead the global unmanned combat aerial vehicle market during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.

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