Market Outlook
By 2023, the anti-drone sector was valued at nearly USD 0.55 billion. Forecasts indicate it will grow to about USD 2.62 billion by 2032, reflecting a roughly 25 % CAGR over the 2024-32 period.  This upward trajectory underscores the increasing imperative for secure airspace management in both military and civilian spheres.
Industry Overview
The drone ecosystem has expanded in capability and scale—from commercial deliveries to pervasive camera-equipped UAVs. However, misuse has followed: drones entering restricted zones, endangering aviation, sniffing around high-value sites or being used for illicit purposes. In response, the anti-drone industry offers layered protection—systems that detect the threat, classify it, track the operator and then neutralise the drone with jamming, lasers or kinetic methods. Governments, defence agencies and critical infrastructure operators are investing heavily to stay ahead of evolving threats. 
Key Players Role
Core Anti-Drone Market players include SRC, Inc. (US), Liteye Systems, Inc. (US), Raytheon Technologies Corporation (US), DroneShield Ltd. (Australia), Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (Israel), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (Israel), Thales Group (France), Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy) and Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd. (UK). These companies drive innovation through RD investment, product diversification and deployment across defence, aviation and enterprise segments. By bringing solutions from portable jammers to fixed radar-laser complexes, they shape market direction and expand the adoption base.
Segmentation Growth
Breaking the market down:

• Application (Detection): The detection radar segment dominates because of its capability to scan wide areas, which is vital in defence and airport contexts. EO/IR and acoustic detection systems, though smaller, are on the rise for niche applications like indoor or dense-urban scenarios.

• Interdiction (Neutralisation): Within this layer, jammers hold the edge largely due to existing maturity and relative cost-effectiveness. Laser and other advanced neutralisation methods are gaining momentum as their performance improves and costs decline. 

• Platform: The ground-based counter-drone systems are the largest segment today. Handheld and UAV-based solutions cater to tactical or rapid-deployment needs and are experiencing moderate growth. 

• End-User: The defence domain is the major consumer of anti-drone systems thanks to high threat levels and government budgets. Commercial use-cases (airports, public events, utilities) are increasing and beginning to capture meaningful share. 
  Conclusion
  The anti-drone market is no longer a niche military capability—it is expanding into mainstream security infrastructure. With drone threats escalating and technology maturing, investments will continue across sectors. Organisations and vendors that align on segmentation strategies, deploy modular systems and partner with end‐users will be best placed to benefit from the growth ahead.