As per the current market research conducted by CMI Team, the Global Unmanned Systems Market size is expected to record a CAGR of 15.7% from 2023 to 2032. In 2022, the market size is projected to reach a valuation of USD 16.53 Billion. By 2032, the valuation is anticipated to reach USD 34.16 Billion.
Unmanned Systems Market: Overview
Unmanned systems are electromechanical devices that can carry out predetermined tasks without the aid of a human operator. It is handled and operated from, without even being in it or in front of it. Due to their increased employment in a larger variety of jobs and operations, they have grown in popularity in recent years in the aerospace and defense industries.
They presently provide a variety of shapes, warheads, and installations for both the civil and defense sectors. The need for unmanned systems is anticipated to soar in the upcoming decade as they are used in military operations, weather and environmental monitoring, border security operations, and marine operations. Enterprises in the public and commercial sectors both engage in the production of unmanned systems and vehicles.
Growth Factors
Drones have been employed by military forces from numerous countries for more than 10 years. The Predator UAV is the most well-known. Currently, small aircraft are regularly used by ground forces. According to projections, military spending on UAV technology will rise relative to total military spending, opening up new business opportunities for specialized aircraft manufacturers and software developers.
China is a significant market for UAVs in the Asia Pacific region. China is currently the second-largest defense spender in the world, and its neighbors, including Japan, India, Vietnam, and Philippines are seeking to increase their military spending and defensive capabilities. There are several aircraft being designed expressly for surveillance.
However, certain drones have been developed for essential jobs, including delivering weaponry. Nations including China, India, Germany, and Azerbaijan employ remotely controlled unmanned aircraft vehicles to deliver weaponry for huge numbers of troops. UAV can also be used as loitering weapons. When targets are seen, they hover over them, search for their location, and then launch an assault. These are also used to gather data on ongoing and dangerous military operations using their real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
The growing commercial use of drones as a result of quick technology breakthroughs and shifting customer preferences is driving the worldwide unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Additionally, farmers may gain greatly from UAV technology, which will boost the agricultural industry.
These benefits include improved production, decreased pollution, cheaper research expenses, more job prospects, and simpler climatic adaption. As a result, it is anticipated that the growing demand for UAVs from the agriculture sector would further fuel market expansion. Meanwhile, the government and defense industries’ increasing use of unmanned systems is projected to open up attractive market prospects.
Segmental Overview
The market for unmanned systems is segmented into the type, and application. According to the type, the unmanned sea systems category is expected to increase at the quickest rate. Large market prospects are being created for unmanned sea systems producers in Asia Pacific region by the region’s rising energy needs and the high GDP growth rates in developing nations like China and India. India, China, and Japan are now doing oceanographic research in the Indian Ocean.
The expansion of the unmanned sea systems market in Asia Pacific is also being aided by the expanding defense operations in these nations, such as security and anti-submarine warfare (ASW). The Chinese navy has utilized unmanned sea systems widely. The rise of unmanned sea systems demand is making this segment dominant in the market.
The global market is divided into military & law enforcement, and commercial depending on the manner of application. Due to tactical and strategic UAVs, the military and law enforcement sector is anticipated to have the biggest market share over the projection period. Both MALE (medium altitude long endurance) and HALE (high altitude long endurance) UAV for a variety of sorties are driven through these variables.
Regional Overview
The biggest market share of the total market was held by the Asia-Pacific region during the forecast period. Due to the rising threat of foreign incursion into the territories, the unmanned business in the Asia Pacific is driven by rising military spending in nations like South Korea, China, and India, among others. Additionally, the market for unmanned systems is anticipated to grow during the projected period due to developments in drone technology and favorable government efforts to increase manufacturing capacity. Additionally, the industry is projected to be stimulated by the region’s expanding use of drones for search and rescue activities.
Report Scope
| Feature of the Report | Details |
| Market Size in 2023 | USD 18.46 Billion |
| Projected Market Size in 2032 | USD 34.16 Billion |
| Market Size in 2022 | USD 16.53 Billion |
| CAGR Growth Rate | 15.7% CAGR |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2033 |
| Key Segment | By Type, Application and Region |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends |
| Regional Scope | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America |
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Competitive Landscape/ Key Players Insights
The players have implemented various strategies to expand in the global unmanned systems market. The study contains a thorough competitive analysis of the major unmanned systems market participants and information on their company overviews, recent developments, and vital business strategies.
Some of the prominent players
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Saab AB
- The Boeing Company
- Kongsberg
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
- BAE Systems
- AeroVironment, Inc.
- SZ DJI Technology Co.
- Teledyne FLIR LLC
- Others
The global Unmanned systems market is segmented as follows:
By Type
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Unmanned Ground Vehicles
- Unmanned Sea Systems
By Application
- Military and Law Enforcement
- Commercial
- Others
By Region
North America
- The U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- The UK
- Spain
- Germany
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- Kuwait
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America