North America Tactical UAV Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2023 - 2028)

The North America Tactical UAV Market is Segmented by Application (Military, Law Enforcement, and Other Applications) and Geography.

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North America Tactical UAV Market Size

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Study Period 2018 - 2028
Base Year For Estimation 2021
Forecast Data Period 2023 - 2028
Market Size (2023) USD 1.41 Billion
Market Size (2028) USD 2.57 Billion
CAGR (2023 - 2028) 12.79 %

Major Players

North America Tactical UAV Market

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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North America Tactical UAV Market Analysis

The North America Tactical UAV Market size is expected to grow from USD 1.41 billion in 2023 to USD 2.57 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 12.79% during the forecast period (2023-2028).

  • The COVID-19 pandemic had a very slight impact on the market in 2020 due to disruptions in the supply chain. The market has stabilized in 2021 with restrictions lifted and the countries increasing their defense spending in the region for consecutive years.
  • Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are primarily used by the military and law enforcement for combat, long-range surveillance, and reconnaissance missions due to operational and strategic advantages brought by beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), where the benefits related to cost, reliability, and operational risk mitigation are matched by the increased ability to project power that the platform allows, either through deniability or by making BVLOS available to proxies and allies.
  • An increase in focus on enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and growing defense spending are the major factors driving the market growth. The ability of UAVs to track down and disable an enemy without coming into its site is a major advantage that is helping the growth of the market.
  • The use of UAVs for national security and counter-terrorism will also be a major factor in the growth of the market in the North American region. Integrating technologies, like artificial intelligence, into the existing tactical UAV technologies may provide opportunities for the development of advanced tactical UAV systems in the years to come.

North America Tactical UAV Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the North America Tactical UAV Market according to our research experts:

Military Segment Held the Largest Share in the Market in 2019

As of 2019, the military segment held the largest share in the market. Technological advancement is one of the key factors fueling the demand for tactical UAVs in the current battlefield scenarios. Tactical UAVs are traditionally used for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes. With the incorporation of advanced technologies and advancements in sensor technologies, tactical UAVs have evolved to facilitate various combat demands and missions. Tactical UAVs are now being used for electronic warfare, along with wide-area surveillance. In addition to data transfer to both manned aircraft and ground stations, they are also being used for combat support. For instance, Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk is equipped with AESA radar that has sensing and jamming capabilities. The ease of countering a target from a faraway distance with high accuracy and zero risks to the operator is making tactical UAVs a preferred choice in the battlefield. With the development of technology, the procurement and operating costs of these UAVs are also coming down, thus, propelling the adoption by militaries. This is currently helping the growth of the segment.

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United States is the Largest Tactical UAV Market in the Region

The US is currently the largest market for tactical UAVs in North America. With the presence of major manufacturers, such as Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin, and the biggest defense budget in the world, the United States is currently the largest user of the tactical UAVs. The US Department of Defense increased its spending on electromagnetic spectrum operations and electronic warfare in the last five years. In 2019, the United States showed security concerns over some UAVs made in China or with Chinese components. This may propel the local manufacturing of tactical UAVs in the country. The United States is a proven global leader in producing advanced unmanned systems and a specialist in manufacturing UAVs with intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to combat warfare. The requirement of a constant and superior ISR capability for its armed forces has stimulated the United States to invest substantially in unmanned air systems and related technologies. The HALE and UCAV programs are expected to dominate the procurement expenditure during the forecast period, as the US military expects to induct more tactical UAVs with enhanced endurance and additional weapon-bearing capabilities in the coming years. This will enhance the prospects for tactical UAVs in the country during the forecat period.

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North America Tactical UAV Industry Overview

Northrop Grumman Corporation, General Atomics, Israel Aerospace Industries, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and AeroVironment Inc. are some of the major players in the market. Manufacturers are constantly striving to improve UAV sensors, including visual cameras, infrared detectors, multispectral and hyperspectral sensors, light detection and ranging (LiDAR), inertial measurement units, gyros, and other sensors that provide more precise information for ISR applications. The focus on producing sensors that are smaller, lighter, faster, cheaper, more reliable, more accurate, and more sensitive is expected to drive innovations in the market during the forecast period. Joint development of advanced tactical UAVs will facilitate the technology transfer, thereby, helping the growth of the players in the years to come.

North America Tactical UAV Market Leaders

  1. Northrop Grumman Corporation

  2. AeroVironment Inc.

  3. General Atomics

  4. Israel Aerospace Industries

  5. Lockheed Martin Corporation

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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North America Tactical UAV Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Market Drivers

    2. 4.2 Market Restraints

    3. 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants

      2. 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      3. 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      4. 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 5.1 Application

      1. 5.1.1 Military

      2. 5.1.2 Law Enforcement

      3. 5.1.3 Other Applications

    2. 5.2 Country

      1. 5.2.1 United States

      2. 5.2.2 Canada

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Vendor Market Share

    2. 6.2 Company Profiles

      1. 6.2.1 Northrop Grumman Corporation

      2. 6.2.2 General Atomics

      3. 6.2.3 AeroVironment Inc.

      4. 6.2.4 Lockheed Martin Corporation

      5. 6.2.5 Airbus SE

      6. 6.2.6 Elbit Systems Ltd

      7. 6.2.7 Safran

      8. 6.2.8 The Boeing Company

      9. 6.2.9 Israel Aerospace Industries

      10. 6.2.10 Textron Inc.

  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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North America Tactical UAV Industry Segmentation

Tactical UAVs are mainly used for applications, like reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA). However, their mission set could be expanded to include applications, like target designation, strike, chemical-bio detection, mine countermeasures, theater air missile defense, electronic warfare, and information warfare. The market study includes the use of tactical UAVs in the military, law enforcement, and other applications, including railways, firefighting, and oil and gas.

Application
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Other Applications
Country
United States
Canada
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North America Tactical UAV Market Research FAQs

The North America Tactical UAV Market size is expected to reach USD 1.41 billion in 2023 and grow at a CAGR of 12.79% to reach USD 2.57 billion by 2028.

In 2023, the North America Tactical UAV Market size is expected to reach USD 1.41 billion.

Northrop Grumman Corporation, AeroVironment Inc., General Atomics, Israel Aerospace Industries and Lockheed Martin Corporation are the major companies operating in the North America Tactical UAV Market.

North America Tactical UAV Industry Report

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