Unmanned Aerial Vehicle – Report Bundle (6 Reports)
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Bundle Report Overview
“Remotely piloted vehicles and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) do not carry a human operator but are remotely operated. UAS are preferable for missions that can be dangerous for manned ones. Currently, there are hundreds of models of unmanned aircraft systems in production with different ranges, sizes, and capabilities.”
As a part of this bundle, you will gain access to in-depth insights available in the following reports:
- Drones in Aerospace & Defense
- Drones (Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles) for Maritime Operation
- Unmanned Ground Vehicles
- Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) (Defense)
- Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (Defense)
- Loitering Munitions
Report 1: Drones in Aerospace & Defense
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, have been a regular feature in military applications, especially surveillance. As the range of defense applications continues to grow as technology develops, the pace of this development continues to increase, driven by innumerable geopolitical factors. In the military sector, the leading UAV manufacturing countries include the US and Israel, with China demonstrating steady growth. The People’s Republic of China has placed the development of drone technology as a central strategic goal in its continuing struggle to assert itself as a regional hegemonic power. Chinese UAV manufacturers are actively seeking to exploit the market gaps left unaddressed by the US and Israeli firms by offering technologically equivalent or even advanced alternatives at a significantly lower cost. A combination of geopolitics and intense competition means that the leaders vary from one region to another. For instance, General Atomics and Northrop Grumman, the US military UAV giants, generate revenues primarily from the US and its allies across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Similarly, Israeli companies, particularly Elbit Systems and IAI, are strong in the domestic and US-allied markets but have failed to penetrate neighboring Arab markets.
Anatomy of a Conventional and a Quadcopter Drone
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Report 2: Drones (Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles) for Maritime Operation
According to GlobalData the military UAV market, valued at $8 billion in 2021, is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 7% over the forecast period. Most of today’s UAVs are designed for ISR, search and rescue, and constabulary missions. Advanced navies seek to enhance their utilization of UAVs in logistic transport and other naval operations such as anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), mine counter measure (MCM), and electronic warfare (EW). General Atomics is one of the largest UAV manufacturers, selling the Reaper and Predator UAV to the US and allies worldwide. To meet growing military demands for accurate ISR and strike capabilities, the company’s focus is on providing long-endurance, mission-capable UAVs equipped with integrated sensors and data link systems.
UAVs for Maritime Operations
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Report 3: Unmanned Ground Vehicles
The military UGV market was valued at $476 million in 2022 and is expected to achieve a CAGR of more than 4% over the forecast period. The military UGV market can be categorized into intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) UGV; logistics UGV; explosives and mine disposal UGV; and combat UGV. Furthermore, the combat UGV segment is expected to dominate the UGV market over the next decade. The use of unmanned systems in both the military and civilian sectors is growing and so will the demand for AI-enhanced automation. Although many unmanned systems have been remotely operated for a long time, advances in AI and machine learning capabilities will allow users to automate some of the more routine or less complex operations.
The Unmanned Ground Vehicles Value Chain Analysis
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Report 4: Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) (Defense)
The use of autonomous systems is increasing significantly every day in the military field to reduce costs and keep humans out of danger. Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) also have the potential to be used as force multipliers in many areas of naval operations, with their modular structures and their ability to carry many different payloads. Leading shipbuilders such as HII, Fincantieri, Austal, and BAE systems are competing for the highest share of the growing USV market. GlobalData expects that the USV market will be worth US$3.1 billion in 2031, up from US$2.1 billion in 2021. The demand for USVs is anticipated to be driven by the autonomous MCM capability enhancement and distributed fleet structure initiatives undertaken by the US, China, the UK, and France.
The USV Value Chain Analysis
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Report 5: Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (Defense)
GlobalData expects the unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) market to be worth $750.5 million in 2030, up from $525.1 million in 2020. The demand for UUVs is expected to be driven by the autonomous MCM capability enhancement and distributed fleet structure initiatives undertaken by the US, China, Russia, the UK, and France. Atlas Elektronik is a leading manufacturer of unmanned surface and underwater vehicles such as SeaFox, Cobra, SeaCat, and ARCIMS. In January 2021, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) awarded a £25 million contract to Atlas Elektronik UK to deliver three autonomous uncrewed minesweeping systems to the Royal Navy. As per reports, the Navy is eager to be on the front line of innovation and is pushing to integrate new technologies and the digitization of its fleet to prepare for the future operating environment.
Leading Players in the UUV Theme
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Report 6: Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions are a rapidly expanding segment within unmanned systems and munitions. Their ability to stay on target until a target has been acquired is what makes them especially useful for military operations. While loitering munitions have been in use for several decades, their use has increased significantly in the past years, with the coming decade expected to see unprecedented growth in the market. The loitering munitions market will benefit from increased modularity, increased use of artificial intelligence (AI), use of swarm technology, and increased sensor capabilities in the next ten years. Cobra, a Ukraine-based company, has developed a C-UAS drone that has interchangeable warheads as well as four different operating modes. Its ability to be fitted with kamikaze, kinetic, or reusable effectors will make it a viable competitor in several markets.
Key Technology Components of Loitering Munitions
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Drones in Aerospace & Defense
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Drones (Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles) for Maritime Operation
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Unmanned Ground Vehicles
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Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) (Defense)
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Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (Defense)
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Loitering Munitions
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Frequently asked questions
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Drones in Aerospace & Defense
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How Chinese UAV manufacturers are actively seeking to exploit the market gaps left unaddressed by the US and Israeli firms?
Chinese UAV manufacturers are actively seeking to exploit the market gaps left unaddressed by the US and Israeli firms by offering technologically equivalent or even advanced alternatives at a significantly lower cost.
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Drones (Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles) for Maritime Operation
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What was the military UAV market size in 2021?
According to GlobalData the military UAV market size was $8 billion in 2021.
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Unmanned Ground Vehicles
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What are the key segments in the military UGV market?
The military UGV market can be categorized into intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) UGV; logistics UGV; explosives and mine disposal UGV; and combat UGV.
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Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) (Defense)
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What was the unmanned surface vehicle (USV) market size in 2021?
The USV market was worth US$2.1 billion in 2021.
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Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (Defense)
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What was the unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) market size in 2020?
The unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) market size in 2020 was $525.1 million.
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Loitering Munitions
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How Ukraine-based drone manufacturer Cobra can become a viable competitor in several markets?
Cobra’s C-UAS drone with interchangeable warheads and its ability to be fitted with kamikaze, kinetic, or reusable effectors will make it a viable competitor in several markets.
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