Asia Pacific Military Drones Market

Asia Pacific Military Drones Market 2022-2032 by Offering (Hardware, Software, Services), Frame (Fixed Wing, Rotary Blade, Hybrid), MTOW (>1,200 Kg, 150-1,200 Kg, <150 Kg), Mode of Operation (Remotely Piloted, Optionally Piloted, Fully Autonomous), Launching Mode (Automatic, Catapult, Hand, Vertical), Speed (<50 Km/hr, 51-300 Km/hr, 300-343 Km/hr, Supersonic), Class (Small, Strategic & Tactical, Special-purpose), Application (ISR, Combat Operations, Delivery), End User (Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine, Others), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity

Asia Pacific Military Drones Market

Asia Pacific Military Drones Market 2022-2032 by Offering (Hardware, Software, Services), Frame (Fixed Wing, Rotary Blade, Hybrid), MTOW (>1,200 Kg, 150-1,200 Kg, <150 Kg), Mode of Operation (Remotely Piloted, Optionally Piloted, Fully Autonomous), Launching Mode (Automatic, Catapult, Hand, Vertical), Speed (<50 Km/hr, 51-300 Km/hr, 300-343 Km/hr, Supersonic), Class (Small, Strategic & Tactical, Special-purpose), Application (ISR, Combat Operations, Delivery), End User (Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine, Others), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity


Asia Pacific Military Drones Market by End User (Office Building Construction, Retail Construction, Hospitality Construction, Institutional Construction, Other End Users), by North America (United States, Canada, Mexico), by South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), by Europe (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Benelux, Nordics, Rest of Europe), by Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Israel, GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa), by Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, ASEAN, Oceania, Rest of Asia Pacific) Forecast - is a comprehensive report that provides insights into the market dynamics, including the key drivers, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry landscape. It also delves into the competitive landscape, highlighting the major players and their strategies.


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Asia Pacific military drones market will grow by 10.6% annually with a total addressable market cap of $47.65 billion over 2023-2032, driven by the increasing focus on advanced C4ISR capabilities, upsurge in military spending, technological advancements in AI and drones, and the increasing countryal conflicts and terrorist activities.

Highlighted with 51 tables and 144 figures, this 223-page report “Asia Pacific Military Drones Market 2022-2032 by Offering (Hardware, Software, Services), Frame (Fixed Wing, Rotary Blade, Hybrid), MTOW (>1,200 Kg, 150-1,200 Kg, <150 Kg), Mode of Operation (Remotely Piloted, Optionally Piloted, Fully Autonomous), Launching Mode (Automatic, Catapult, Hand, Vertical), Speed (<50 Km/hr, 51-300 Km/hr, 300-343 Km/hr, Supersonic), Class (Small, Strategic & Tactical, Special-purpose), Application (ISR, Combat Operations, Delivery), End User (Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine, Others), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity” is based on a comprehensive research of the entire Asia Pacific military drones market and all its sub-segments through extensively detailed classifications. Profound analysis and assessment are generated from premium primary and secondary information sources with inputs derived from industry professionals across the value chain. The report is based on studies on 2020-2022 and provides forecast from 2023 till 2032 with 2022 as the base year. (Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)

In-depth qualitative analyses include identification and investigation of the following aspects:

• Market Structure

• Growth Drivers

• Restraints and Challenges

• Emerging Product Trends & Market Opportunities

• Porter’s Fiver Forces

The trend and outlook of Asia Pacific market is forecast in optimistic, balanced, and conservative view by taking into account of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine conflict. The balanced (most likely) projection is used to quantify Asia Pacific military drones market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Offering, Frame, MTOW, Mode of Operation, Launching Mode, Speed, Class, Application, End User, and Country.

Based on Offering, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Hardware

o Frame

o Payloads

o Avionics

 UAV Navigation Systems

 UAV Sensors

 UAV Flight Control Systems

 UAV Communication Systems

 Other Avionics

o Propulsion

 Turbo Engine

 Piston Engine

 UAV Batteries

o Data Links

o Other Systems

• Software

o Flight Management Software

o Data Management Software

o Drone Mapping Software

o Image Processing Software

o Data Analytics Software

• Services

Based on Frame, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Fixed Wing Drones

• Rotary Blade Drones

• Hybrid Drones

By MTOW, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• >1,200 Kg

• 150-1,200 Kg

• <150 Kg

By Mode of Operation, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Remotely Piloted

• Optionally Piloted

• Fully Autonomous

By Launching Mode, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Automatic Take-off & Landing

• Catapult Launcher

• Hand Launched

• Vertical Take-off

By Speed, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• < 50 Km/hr

• 51-300 Km/hr

• 300-343 Km/hr

• Supersonic

By Class, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Small UAVs

o Nano UAVs

o Micro UAVs

o Mini UAVs

• Strategic & Tactical UAVs

o High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE)

o Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE)

o Low Altitude Long Endurance (LALE) UAVs

o Low Altitude Deep Penetration (LADP) UAVs

o Medium-range Endurance (MRE) UAVs

o Medium-range (MR) UAVs

o Short-range (SR) UAVs

o Close-range (CR) UAVs

• Special-purpose UAVs

o Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs)

o Swarm drones

o Decoy UAVs

o Stratospheric UAVs

o Exo-stratospheric UAVs

By Application, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)

• Combat Operations

• Delivery & Transportation

• Other Applications

By End User, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Army

• Air Force

• Navy and Marine

• Other Forces

Geographically, the following national/local markets are fully investigated:

• Japan

• China

• South Korea

• Australia

• India

• Rest of APAC (further segmented into Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Philippines)

For each key country, detailed analysis and data for annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) are available for 2022-2032. The breakdown of national markets by Mode of Operation, Class, and Application over the forecast years are also included.

The report also covers the current competitive scenario and the predicted trend; and profiles key vendors including market leaders and important emerging players.

Selected Key Players:

Aeronautics

AeroVironment Inc.

Airbus S.A.S

Anduril Industries Inc.

Animal Dynamics Ltd.

Asteria Aerospace Limited

BAE Systems

Drone Volt SA

Elbit Systems Ltd.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.

Leonardo S.P.A

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Parrot Drones S.A.S

Raytheon Technologies Corporation

Saab AB

Shield AI Inc.

Teledyne FLIR LLC

Textron, Inc.

Thales Group

The Boeing Company

(Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)

1 Introduction 12

1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 12

1.1.1 Industry Definition 12

1.1.2 Research Scope 13

1.2 Research Methodology 16

1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 16

1.2.2 Market Assumption 17

1.2.3 Secondary Data 17

1.2.4 Primary Data 17

1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 18

1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 19

1.2.7 Research Limitations 20

1.3 Executive Summary 21

2 Market Overview and Dynamics 24

2.1 Market Size and Forecast 24

2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 27

2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 30

2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: War Slows Economic Recovery 32

2.2 Major Growth Drivers 36

2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 42

2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 47

2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 51

3 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Offering 55

3.1 Market Overview by Offering 55

3.2 Hardware 57

3.2.1 Frame 59

3.2.2 MTOWs 60

3.2.3 Avionics 61

3.2.4 Propulsion 63

3.2.5 Data Links 64

3.2.6 Other Systems 65

3.3 Software 66

3.3.1 Flight Management Software 68

3.3.2 Data Management Software 69

3.3.3 Drone Mapping Software 70

3.3.4 Image Processing Software 71

3.3.5 Data Analytics Software 72

3.4 Services 73

4 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Frame 74

4.1 Market Overview by Frame 74

4.2 Fixed Wing Drones 78

4.3 Rotary Blade Drones 80

4.4 Hybrid Drones 82

5 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by MTOW 84

5.1 Market Overview by MTOW 84

5.2 >1,200 Kg 88

5.3 150-1,200 Kg 90

5.4 <150 Kg 92

6 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Mode of Operation 94

6.1 Market Overview by Mode of Operation 94

6.2 Remotely Piloted 98

6.3 Optionally Piloted 100

6.4 Fully Autonomous 102

7 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Launching Mode 104

7.1 Market Overview by Launching Mode 104

7.2 Automatic Take-off & Landing 108

7.3 Catapult Launcher 110

7.4 Hand Launched 112

7.5 Vertical Take-off 114

8 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Speed 116

8.1 Market Overview by Speed 116

8.2 < 50 Km/hr 120

8.3 51-300 Km/hr 122

8.4 300-343 Km/hr 124

8.5 Supersonic 126

9 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Class 128

9.1 Market Overview by Class 128

9.2 Small UAVs 132

9.2.1 Nano UAVs 134

9.2.2 Micro UAVs 135

9.2.3 Mini UAVs 136

9.3 Strategic & Tactical UAVs 137

9.3.1 High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) 139

9.3.2 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) 140

9.3.3 Low Altitude Long Endurance (LALE) UAVs 141

9.3.4 Low Altitude Deep Penetration (LADP) UAVs 142

9.3.5 Medium-range Endurance (MRE) UAVs 143

9.3.6 Medium-range (MR) UAVs 144

9.3.7 Short-range (SR) UAVs 145

9.3.8 Close-range (CR) UAVs 146

9.4 Special-purpose UAVs 147

9.4.1 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) 149

9.4.2 Swarm drones 150

9.4.3 Decoy UAVs 151

9.4.4 Stratospheric UAVs 152

9.4.5 Exo-stratospheric UAVs 153

10 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Application 154

10.1 Market Overview by Application 154

10.2 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) 158

10.3 Combat Operations 160

10.4 Delivery & Transportation 162

10.5 Other Applications 164

11 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by End User 166

11.1 Market Overview by End User 166

11.2 Army 170

11.3 Air Force 172

11.4 Navy and Marine 174

11.5 Other Forces 176

12 Asia-Pacific Market 2022-2032 by Country 178

12.1 Overview of Asia-Pacific Market 178

12.2 Japan 183

12.3 China 186

12.4 Australia 188

12.5 India 190

12.6 South Korea 192

12.7 Rest of APAC Region 194

13 Competitive Landscape 196

13.1 Overview of Key Vendors 196

13.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 199

13.3 Company Profiles 200

Aeronautics 200

AeroVironment Inc. 202

Airbus S.A.S 203

Anduril Industries Inc. 204

Animal Dynamics Ltd. 205

Asteria Aerospace Limited 206

BAE Systems 207

Drone Volt SA 208

Elbit Systems Ltd. 209

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. 210

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. 211

Leonardo S.P.A 212

Lockheed Martin Corporation 213

Northrop Grumman Corporation 214

Parrot Drones S.A.S 215

Raytheon Technologies Corporation 216

Saab AB 217

Shield AI Inc. 218

Teledyne FLIR LLC 219

Textron, Inc. 220

Thales Group 221

The Boeing Company 222

RELATED REPORTS 223

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Research Methodology:
This research study involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry, including the government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends in the market, technological innovation, upcoming technologies and the technical progress in related industry, and market risks, opportunities, market barriers and challenges. The following illustrative figure shows the market research methodology applied in this report.
Asia Pacific Military Drones Market Size Estimation

To estimate market size and trends, we use a combination of top-down and bottom-up methods. This allows us to evaluate the market from various perspectives—by company, region, product type, and end users.

Our estimates are based on actual sales data, excluding any discounts. Segment breakdowns and market shares are calculated using weighted averages based on usage rates and average prices. Regional insights are determined by how widely a product or service is adopted in each area.

Key companies are identified through secondary sources like industry reports and company filings. We then verify revenue estimates and other key data points through primary research, including interviews with industry experts, company executives, and decision-makers.

We take into account all relevant factors that could influence the market and validate our findings with real-world input. Our final insights combine both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a well-rounded view. Please note, these estimates do not account for unexpected changes such as inflation, economic downturns, or policy shifts.

Data Source

Secondary Sources

This study draws on a wide range of secondary sources, including press releases, annual reports, non-profit organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and customs data. We also referred to reputable databases and directories such as Bloomberg, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva, Trading Economics, Statista, and others. Additional references include investor presentations, company filings (e.g., SEC), economic data, and documents from regulatory and industry bodies.

These sources were used to gather technical and market-focused insights, identify key players, analyze market segmentation and classification, and track major trends and developments across industries.

Market Size
  • Segmental value
  • Geographic Penetration
  • Product Adoption Rate for Different market
  • Journals, Websites, and Press Releases
  • Annual Reports and SEC Filings
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Market Intellix Data Repository
Market Position of Top Company
  • Product Financials
  • Geographic value Mix
  • Total Company value
  • Business/Segmental value Mix
Qualitative Analysis
  • Influence Factors
  • Market Potential
  • Market Risks and Opportunities
  • Industry Trends
  • Geographical Features
  • Government Policies
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Annual Reports
  • Industry Associations
  • Market Intellix Data Repository

Primary Sources

As part of our primary research, we interviewed a variety of stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides to gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights.

On the supply side, we spoke with product manufacturers, competitors, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, traders, and raw material suppliers. On the demand side, we engaged with business leaders, marketing and sales heads, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executives, and end users across key organizations.

These conversations helped us better understand market segmentation, pricing, applications, leading players, supply chains, demand trends, industry outlook, and key market dynamics—including risks, opportunities, barriers, and strategic developments.

Key Data Information from Primary Sources

Primary Sources Parameters Key Data
Market Segments(by Application, by Type)
  • Value by Type
  • Status and Forecast
  • Value by Application
  • Value by Regions, Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
  • Value Market Share by Type
  • Value Growth Rate by Type
  • Value by Application
  • Percentage and Growth Rate by Application
  • Value Growth Rate and Market Share by Regions
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Total Market
  • Overall Size, Status and Forecast
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Frequently asked questions(FAQ's):
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