North America Tactical UAV Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The North America Tactical UAV Market is Segmented by Application (Military, Law Enforcement, and Other Applications) and Geography (United States and Canada). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

North America Tactical UAV Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

North America Tactical UAV Market Size

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North America Tactical UAV Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 1.79 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 3.27 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 12.79 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

North America Tactical UAV Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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North America Tactical UAV Market Analysis

The North America Tactical UAV Market size is estimated at USD 1.79 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 3.27 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.79% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are primarily used by the military and law enforcement for combat, long-range surveillance, and reconnaissance missions due to operational and strategic advantages brought by beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), where the benefits related to cost, reliability, and operational risk mitigation are matched by the increased ability to project power that the platform allows, either through deniability or by making BVLOS available to proxies and allies.

An increase in focus on enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and growing defense spending are the major factors driving the market growth. The ability of UAVs to track down and disable an enemy without coming into its site is a major advantage that is helping the growth of the market.

The use of UAVs for national security and counter-terrorism will also be a major factor in the growth of the market in the North American region. Integrating technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI), into the existing tactical UAV technologies may provide opportunities for the development of advanced tactical UAV systems in the years to come.

North America Tactical UAV Industry Overview

The North American tactical UAV market is semi-consolidated in nature, with few players holding significant shares in the market. Northrop Grumman Corporation, Elbit Systems Ltd., IAI, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and AeroVironment Inc. are some of the major players in the market. 

Manufacturers are constantly striving to improve UAV sensors, including visual cameras, infrared detectors, multispectral and hyperspectral sensors, light detection and ranging (LiDAR), inertial measurement units, gyros, and other sensors that provide more precise information for ISR applications. The focus on producing sensors that are smaller, lighter, faster, cheaper, more reliable, more accurate, and more sensitive is expected to drive innovations in the market during the forecast period. 

Joint development of advanced tactical UAVs will likely facilitate the technology transfer, thereby helping the growth of the players in the years to come. For instance, in July 2022, ARA Robotics partnered with OneSky to deliver a remotely piloted aerial system (RPAS) test range solution for operations carried out at the Qualia Qualification Site. Qualia is one of the first Canadian training, development, and prequalification test sites for RPAS, and it is part of Quebec’s Center for Excellence in Drones (CED) at ALMA.

North America Tactical UAV Market Leaders

  1. Northrop Grumman Corporation

  2. AeroVironment Inc.

  3. Lockheed Martin Corporation

  4. Elbit Systems Ltd.

  5. IAI

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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North America Tactical UAV Market News

May 2023: The US Army awarded a contract to Griffon Aerospace, Northrop Grumman, Sierra Nevada, and Textron Systems and moved forward without AeroVironment for future tactical UAS. Through the FTUAS competition, the US Army is seeking to find a long-term replacement for its Textron Systems RQ-7Bv2 Shadow tactical UAV. FTUAS is due to enter full-rate production from 2025 until 2029.

February 2022: The US Air Force selected the Advanced Aviation Company AAC for the development of small unmanned aerial systems within the AFWERX program. AAC’s HAMR UAS incorporates a multi-rotor configuration with a hybrid fuel-electric propulsion system for multiple, simultaneous payload capabilities and extended endurance.

North America 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 Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 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 Geography
    • 5.2.1 United States
    • 5.2.2 Canada

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 Northrop Grumman Corporation
    • 6.2.2 Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (General Atomics)
    • 6.2.3 AeroVironment, Inc.
    • 6.2.4 Lockheed Martin Corporation
    • 6.2.5 Airbus SE
    • 6.2.6 Elbit Systems Ltd.
    • 6.2.7 Safran
    • 6.2.8 The Boeing Company
    • 6.2.9 IAI
    • 6.2.10 Textron Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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North America Tactical UAV Industry Segmentation

Tactical UAVs are mainly used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA). However, their mission set could be expanded to include applications like target designation, strike, chemical-bio detection, mine countermeasures, theater air missile defense, electronic warfare, and information warfare. The market study includes using tactical UAVs in the military, law enforcement, and other applications, including railways, firefighting, and oil and gas.

The North America tactical UAV market is segmented by application and geography. By application, the market is segmented into military, law enforcement, and other applications. The report also offers the market size and forecasts for two countries across the region. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on value (USD).

Application Military
Law Enforcement
Other Applications
Geography United States
Canada
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North America Tactical UAV Market Research Faqs

How big is the North America Tactical UAV Market?

The North America Tactical UAV Market size is expected to reach USD 1.79 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 12.79% to reach USD 3.27 billion by 2030.

What is the current North America Tactical UAV Market size?

In 2025, the North America Tactical UAV Market size is expected to reach USD 1.79 billion.

Who are the key players in North America Tactical UAV Market?

Northrop Grumman Corporation, AeroVironment Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Elbit Systems Ltd. and IAI are the major companies operating in the North America Tactical UAV Market.

What years does this North America Tactical UAV Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the North America Tactical UAV Market size was estimated at USD 1.56 billion. The report covers the North America Tactical UAV Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the North America Tactical UAV Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

North America Tactical UAV Industry Report

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