Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market is Segmented by Maximum Take-Off Weight (Less Than 100kg, Greater Than 100kg) and Geography (China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market Size

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Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 5.72 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 10.03 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 11.89 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market Analysis

The Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market size is estimated at USD 5.72 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 10.03 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 11.89% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

In recent years, there has been rapid growth in technological advancements and trends in unmanned systems. The introduction of newer-generation tactical UAVs and the growing demand for advanced unmanned solutions for various military operations drive the growth of the market. Several UAV manufacturers are developing next-generation tactical UAVs with an advanced payload of electro-optical or infrared sensors, with capabilities to transmit live video and other invaluable information that can empower troops. Recently, China unveiled an unidentified jet UAV and a tactical UAV designed for electronic warfare and countermeasure purposes.

Furthermore, growing defense expenditure from countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea and growing adoption of advanced UAVs to improve defense capabilities boost the market growth across the region. Several countries in the region are developing their own tactical UAV capabilities. Due to the ongoing R&D efforts toward the development of indigenous, advanced tactical UAVs are projected to drive market growth in the region during the forecast period. Stringent government regulations on the usage of UAVs and the use of small drones for criminal activities hampers the market growth across the Asia-Pacific.

Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Industry Overview

The Asia-Pacific tactical UAV market is semi-consolidated due to the presence of a few players holding significant shares in the market. Some of the key players in the market are Elbit Systems Ltd, IAI, General Atomics, The Boeing Company, and Northrop Grumman Corporation. 

Key OEMs are focusing on integrating technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), stealth, hypersonic propulsion, advanced electronic warfare capabilities, and better avionics into the existing systems to further enhance the capabilities of tactical UAVs. This will help them gain new contracts, thereby propelling their growth during the forecast period. 

Globally renowned tactical UAV manufacturers are also partnering with the local players to develop new tactical UAVs. For instance, in June 2023, the Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) in India announced that the tactical aerial platform for advanced surveillance (TAPAS) 201 designed and developed by Bengaluru-based Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) is ready for user evaluation trials.

Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market Leaders

  1. Elbit Systems Ltd.

  2. General Atomics

  3. The Boeing Company

  4. Northrop Grumman Corporation

  5. IAI

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market News

February 2023: BAE Systems Australia unveiled a new unmanned military aircraft that will be designed, manufactured, and armed in Australia. The new STRIX unmanned air system (UAS), launched at the Avalon Air Show, is capable of air-to-ground strikes and surveillance and reconnaissance.

November 2022: Chinese drone companies displayed various tactical drones at the 14th Airshow. Various UAV products were exhibited, such as the WJ-700 “Falcon” large-scale inspection and attack UAV of the Third Academy of Aerospace Science and Industry, AVIC’s Wing Loong-1E medium and low altitude UAV, LoongUAV’s Loong 4 multi-rotor precision surveillance tactical drone as well as the Rainbow-4 medium-range surveillance drone which has been developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology.

APAC Tactical UAV Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Application
    • 5.1.1 Military
    • 5.1.2 Law Enforcement
    • 5.1.3 Other Applications
  • 5.2 Maximum Take-off Weight
    • 5.2.1 Less than 100kg
    • 5.2.2 Greater than 100kg
  • 5.3 Country
    • 5.3.1 China
    • 5.3.2 India
    • 5.3.3 Japan
    • 5.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Elbit Systems Ltd.
    • 6.1.2 IAI
    • 6.1.3 General Atomics
    • 6.1.4 The Boeing Company
    • 6.1.5 Northrop Grumman Corporation
    • 6.1.6 AeroVironment, Inc.
    • 6.1.7 Korean Aerospace Industries, Ltd.
    • 6.1.8 SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
    • 6.1.9 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
    • 6.1.10 Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
    • 6.1.11 Textron Inc.
    • 6.1.12 Saab AB
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Industry Segmentation

Tactical UAVs are mainly used for applications like intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) purposes. However, their mission set can be expanded to include applications like target acquisition and designation, strike, chemical-bio detection, mine countermeasures, air missile defense, electronic warfare, and information warfare.

The Asia-Pacific tactical UAV market is segmented based on application, maximum take-off weight, and geography. By application, the market is segmented into military, law enforcement, and others. The other application includes search and rescue, disaster management, etc. By maximum take-off weight (MTOW), the market is classified into greater than 100kg and less than 100kg. By country, the market is segmented into China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the rest of Asia-Pacific.

The report offers the market sizes and forecasts in value (USD) for all the above segments.

Application Military
Law Enforcement
Other Applications
Maximum Take-off Weight Less than 100kg
Greater than 100kg
Country China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
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APAC Tactical UAV Market Research FAQs

How big is the Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market?

The Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market size is expected to reach USD 5.72 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 11.89% to reach USD 10.03 billion by 2030.

What is the current Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market size?

In 2025, the Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market size is expected to reach USD 5.72 billion.

Who are the key players in Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market?

Elbit Systems Ltd., General Atomics, The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation and IAI are the major companies operating in the Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market.

What years does this Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market size was estimated at USD 5.04 billion. The report covers the Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Asia-Pacific Tactical UAV Industry Report

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