TARGET DRONE MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2025 - 2032)

Target Drone Market, By Target (Aerial, Ground, and Marine), By Operation Mode (Piloted and Autonomous), By Payload (Less than 15 Kg , 15-30 Kg, and More than 30 Kg), By Application (Training, Target and Decoy, Reconnaissance, and Others), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa)

Published In: 17 Dec, 2025
Code: CMI9095
Pages: 155
Formats: Excel and PDF
Industry: Aerospace and Defense
- Historical Range: 2020 - 2024
- Forecast Period: 2025 - 2032

The global target drone market is estimated to be valued at USD 6.50 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 18 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% from 2025 to 2032. The global target drone market represents a rapidly evolving segment within the defense and aerospace industry, encompassing unmanned aerial vehicles specifically designed to simulate enemy aircraft, missiles, and other aerial threats during military training exercises and weapons testing programs.

These sophisticated aerial platforms serve as critical tools for enhancing the operational readiness of defense forces worldwide by providing realistic training scenarios that closely replicate combat conditions. Target drones are engineered with advanced flight control systems, robust communication networks, and modular payload configurations to accommodate various mission requirements ranging from air-to-air combat training to surface-to-air missile system validation.

Market Dynamics

The global target drone market is primarily driven by escalating defense expenditures across nations seeking to modernize their military capabilities and enhance training effectiveness through realistic combat simulations. The increasing adoption of asymmetric warfare tactics and the proliferation of advanced missile systems have necessitated sophisticated training programs that target drones can uniquely provide, offering cost-effective alternatives to using manned aircraft or expensive military assets as training targets.

However, the market faces notable restraints including stringent regulatory frameworks governing unmanned aerial vehicle operations, which can delay procurement processes and limit operational flexibility in certain regions. High initial development costs associated with advanced target drone systems pose budgetary challenges for smaller defense forces, potentially limiting market penetration in cost-sensitive markets.

Key Features of the Study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global target drone market, and provides market size (USD Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global target drone market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, The Boeing Company, Airbus SE, BAE Systems plc, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., QinetiQ Group plc, Griffon Aerospace, Leonardo S.p.A., and Safran Electronics & Defense
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global target drone market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global target drone market

Market Segmentation

Target Insights (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2032)
- Aerial
- Ground
- Marine
Operation Mode Insights (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2032)
- Piloted
- Autonomous
Payload Insights (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2032)
- Less than 15 Kg
- 15-30 Kg
- More than 30 Kg
Application Insights (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2032)
- Training
- Target and Decoy
- Reconnaissance
- Others
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
  - U.S.
  - Canada
- Latin America
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- The Boeing Company
- Airbus SE
- BAE Systems plc
- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
- QinetiQ Group plc
- Griffon Aerospace
- Leonardo S.p.A.
- Safran Electronics & Defense

Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
Market Purview
- Report Description
  - Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
  - Global Target Drone Market, By Target
  - Global Target Drone Market, By Operation Mode
  - Global Target Drone Market, By Payload
  - Global Target Drone Market, By Application
  - Global Target Drone Market, By Region
Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Driver
- Restraint
- Opportunity
- Impact Analysis
- Key Developments
- Regulatory Scenario
- Product Launches/Approvals
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER’s Analysis
- Merger and Acquisition Scenario
- Industry Trends
Global Target Drone Market, By Target, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Aerial
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
- Ground
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
- Marine
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Global Target Drone Market, By Operation Mode, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Piloted
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
- Autonomous
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Global Target Drone Market, By Payload, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Less than 15 Kg
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
- 15-30 Kg
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
- More than 30 Kg
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Global Target Drone Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Training
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
- Target and Decoy
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
- Reconnaissance
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
- Others
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Global Target Drone Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
- Introduction
  - Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Regional Trends
- North America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Target, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Operation Mode, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Payload, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
    - U.S.
    - Canada
- Latin America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Target, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Operation Mode, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Payload, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
    - Brazil
    - Argentina
    - Mexico
    - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Target, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Operation Mode, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Payload, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
    - Germany
    - U.K.
    - Spain
    - France
    - Italy
    - Russia
    - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Target, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Operation Mode, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Payload, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
    - China
    - India
    - Japan
    - Australia
    - South Korea
    - ASEAN
    - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Target, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Operation Mode, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Payload, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
    - GCC Countries
    - Israel
    - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Target, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Operation Mode, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Payload, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Billion)
    - South Africa
    - North Africa
    - Central Africa
Competitive Landscape
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- The Boeing Company
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Airbus SE
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- BAE Systems plc
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- QinetiQ Group plc
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Griffon Aerospace
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Leonardo S.p.A.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Safran Electronics & Defense
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
Analyst Recommendations
- Wheel of Fortune
- Analyst View
- Coherent Opportunity Map
References and Research Methodology
- References
- Research Methodology
- About us

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