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Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market Share, Growth: By Type: High-Altitude UCAV, Medium-Altitude UCAV; By Wing Type: Rotary-Wing, Fixed-Wing; By Application: Intelligence, Target Acquisition, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Others; Regional Analysis; Market Dynamics: SWOT Analysis; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032
Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Outlook
The global unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) market size is projected to expand at a CAGR of 8.1% between 2024 and 2032. The major drivers of the market include the growing demand for advanced weaponry and intelligent combat vehicles for civil and military uses and rapid technological advancements.
Key Trends in the Market
An unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without any human pilot, crew, or passengers on board. Unmanned combat aerial vehicles are guided autonomously or by remote control, or both, and carry several components like sensors, target designators, and electronic transmitters designed to interfere with or destroy enemy targets. These machines are primarily used in situations where the conditions are dangerous or unsuitable for human pilots.
- The increasing awareness about the various advantages associated with the utilisation of UCAVs is boosting the unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) market growth. Unmanned combat aerial vehicles can operate over greater range and remain airborne for extended periods of time, thus offering improved surveillance capability over manned aerial vehicles, helping target remote locations. The use of unmanned combat aerial vehicle facilitates real time intelligence, better surveillance, and enhanced precision, reducing collateral damages.
- UCAVs are smaller in size and cost less than one-third of a manned aircraft as various expensive components used for the safety of the pilots including cockpit glass, ejection seats, and life support system, among others are not installed in these vehicles. The absence of these expensive components lowers the manufacturing costs for UCAVs.
- The increased investments by various governments towards advanced weaponry to improve their military capabilities and protect their borders are expected to favour the market growth. With the adoption of unmanned combat aerial vehicles, countries can conduct military operations without risking lives of their pilots, ensuring better safety and reduced casualties.
Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Analysis
Based on type, the market is segregated into high-altitude UCAV and medium-altitude UCAV. On the basis of wing type, the market is bifurcated into rotatory-wing and fixed-wing. By application, the market is divided into intelligence, target acquisition, surveillance, and reconnaissance, among others. Based on region, the unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) market segmentation includes North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global unmanned combat aerial vehicle market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Boeing Company
- Israel Aerospace Industries
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
- AeroVironment Inc.
- Northrop Grumman
- Textron Inc.
- BAE Systems
- Parrot Drone SAS
- Bluebird Aero Systems
- Others
Market Share by Application
The surveillance applications are anticipated to account for a significant unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) market share owing to the ability of the UCAVs to collect visual data through autonomous exploration and mapping. Besides real time intelligence, UCAVs also provide valuable information for planning and gather data across platforms while combining unique sets of information to reach decision making with precision, enhancing the efficiency of surveillance missions.
Market Share by Region
North America holds a significant market share, followed by the Asia Pacific region. Within North America, the United States is the highest contributor. The increasing expenditure by the government of the United States towards the defence sector is bolstering the unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) market demand. The rise in adoption of the UCAVs for disaster relief operations and surveillance in disturbed areas can be attributed to their efficient, lightweight, and cost-effective nature. The presence of supportive infrastructure is boosting the utilisation of UCAVs for various commercial applications including last-mile delivery of postal packages and medicines.
Competitive Landscape
Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American corporation formed by the of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta in March 1995. The company is headquartered in the Washington, D.C, United States and specialises in aerospace, arms, defence, information security, and technology corporation.
Boeing Company, headquartered in Virginia, United States, is an American multinational corporation formed by the merger of Pacific Aero product co. and Boeing Airplane company in 1997. Boeing is involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide.
Israel Aerospace Industries, established in 1953, is Israel's major aerospace and aviation manufacturer. It specialises in producing aerial and astronautic systems for both military and civilian usage. IAI's main focus is engineering, aviation and electronics, though it also manufactures military systems for ground forces.
Other unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) market players include General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, AeroVironment Inc., Northrop Grumman, Textron Inc., BAE Systems, Parrot Drone SAS, and Bluebird Aero Systems, among others.
Key Highlights of the Report
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| Base Year | 2023 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.
1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Market Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market by Type
8.4.1 High-Altitude UCAV
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Medium-Altitude UCAV
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5 Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market by Wing Type
8.5.1 Rotary-Wing
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Fixed-Wing
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6 Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market by Application
8.6.1 Intelligence
8.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Target Acquisition
8.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.3 Surveillance
8.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.4 Reconnaissance
8.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.5 Others
8.7 Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market by Region
8.7.1 North America
8.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.2 Europe
8.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.3 Asia Pacific
8.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.4 Latin America
8.7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.5 Middle East and Africa
8.7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Company Profiles
15.2.1 Lockheed Martin Corporation
15.2.1.1 Company Overview
15.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.1.4 Certifications
15.2.2 Boeing Company
15.2.2.1 Company Overview
15.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.2.4 Certifications
15.2.3 Israel Aerospace Industries
15.2.3.1 Company Overview
15.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.3.4 Certifications
15.2.4 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
15.2.4.1 Company Overview
15.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.4.4 Certifications
15.2.5 AeroVironment Inc.
15.2.5.1 Company Overview
15.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.5.4 Certifications
15.2.6 Northrop Grumman
15.2.6.1 Company Overview
15.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.6.4 Certifications
15.2.7 Textron Inc.
15.2.7.1 Company Overview
15.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.7.4 Certifications
15.2.8 BAE Systems
15.2.8.1 Company Overview
15.2.8.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.8.4 Certifications
15.2.9 Parrot Drone SAS
15.2.9.1 Company Overview
15.2.9.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.9.4 Certifications
15.2.10 Bluebird Aero Systems
15.2.10.1 Company Overview
15.2.10.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.10.4 Certifications
15.2.11 Others
16 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Type (USD Million), 2018-2023
3. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (USD Million), 2024-2032
4. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Wing Type (USD Million), 2018-2023
5. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Wing Type (USD Million), 2024-2032
6. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Million), 2018-2023
7. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Million), 2024-2032
8. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2018-2023
9. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2024-2032
10. North America Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
11. North America Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
12. Europe Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
13. Europe Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
14. Asia Pacific Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
15. Asia Pacific Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
16. Latin America Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
17. Latin America Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
18. Middle East and Africa Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
19. Middle East and Africa Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
20. Global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market Structure
Key Questions Answered in the Report
The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% between 2024 and 2032.
The market is being driven by the growing demand for advanced weaponry and intelligent combat vehicles for civil and military uses and rapid technological advancements.
The key trends aiding the market expansion include increasing expenditures by various governments on enhancing their military and defence capabilities and growing adoption of UCAVs over manned aerial vehicles due to the provision of enhanced efficiency, improved safety of pilots, and lower manufacturing and operating costs.
The major regions in the market are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
The different types of unmanned combat aerial vehicles include high-altitude UCAV and medium-altitude UCAV.
The major applications include intelligence, target acquisition, surveillance, and reconnaissance, among others.
The significant wing types include rotatory-wings and fixed-wings.
The key players in the market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Boeing Company, Israel Aerospace Industries, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, AeroVironment Inc., Northrop Grumman, Textron Inc., BAE Systems, Parrot Drone SAS, and Bluebird Aero Systems, among others.
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