Unmanned systems are transforming warfare at every domain. The UAV ecosystem employs 299,300 people across 3,400 companies globally. AeroVironment reported 40% year-over-year sales growth with its backlog jumping from $400 million to $726 million. Kratos' XQ-58A Valkyrie received a $34.8 million Marine Corps contract with a letter of intent for 60 Zeus hypersonic motors. The Pentagon's Replicator initiative is accelerating procurement of attritable autonomous systems at scale. Ukraine has demonstrated that drones are reshaping land warfare fundamentally. Undersea autonomous vehicles are similarly transforming naval operations.
This report provides significant competitor information, analysis, and insight critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and R&D programs.
Topics Covered
• Unmanned Systems Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030 by Domain and Platform Type
• Military UAVs — MALE, HALE, Tactical, and Loitering Munitions
• Loyal Wingmen and Collaborative Combat Aircraft — XQ-58A, OBSS, and Allied Programs
• Counter-UAS Systems — Detection, Classification, and Defeat Technologies
• Unmanned Surface and Undersea Vehicles — Market Size, Programs, and Applications
• Unmanned Ground Systems — Combat, Logistics, and EOD Applications
• Swarm Technology — Coordination, Communication, and Tactical Architectures
• AI and Autonomy Integration — Degrees of Autonomy and Human-Machine Teaming
• Competitive Landscape — Traditional Primes, Defense-Tech Startups, and International Players
• Investment and Partnership Opportunities — Startups, OTA Contracts, and Acquisition Targets
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Market Overview
3. Unmanned Systems Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030 by Domain and Platform Type
4. Military UAVs
5. Loyal Wingmen and Collaborative Combat Aircraft
6. Counter-UAS Systems
7. Unmanned Surface and Undersea Vehicles
8. Unmanned Ground Systems
9. Swarm Technology
10. AI and Autonomy Integration
11. Competitive Landscape
12. Regional Market Analysis
13. Strategic Conclusions and Recommendations
14. Appendix
List of Tables
Table 1. Unmanned Systems in A&D — Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 2. Unmanned Systems in A&D — Market Size by Segment 2025
Table 3. Unmanned Systems in A&D — Market Size by Region 2025-2030
Table 4. Unmanned Systems in A&D — Key Demand Drivers and Impact Assessment
Table 5. Unmanned Systems in A&D — Technology and Segment Growth Comparison 2025-2030
Table 6. Unmanned Systems in A&D — Market Share by Leading Supplier 2025
Table 7. Unmanned Systems in A&D — Recent M&A and Partnership Activity 2023-2025
Table 8. Unmanned Systems in A&D — North America Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 9. Unmanned Systems in A&D — Europe Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 10. Unmanned Systems in A&D — Asia-Pacific Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 11. Unmanned Systems in A&D — Investment Opportunity Assessment by Segment
Table 12. Unmanned Systems in A&D — Key Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Companies Profiled
Airbus
BAE Systems
Boeing
GE Aerospace
General Dynamics
L3Harris Technologies
Leonardo
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
RTX
