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ターゲットドローンの市場規模、シェア、動向、予測：フィットタイプ、エンジンタイプ、動作モード、用途、最終用途、地域別、2025年～2033年

Target Drone Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Fit Type, Engine Type, Mode of Operation, Application, End Use, and Region, 2025-2033

出版日: 2025年06月02日
発行: IMARC
ページ情報: 英文 149 Pages
納期: 2～3営業日

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概要

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ターゲットドローンの世界市場規模は2024年に57億2,000万米ドルとなりました。今後、IMARC Groupは、2033年には92億3,000万米ドルに達し、2025年から2033年のCAGRは5.18%になると予測しています。現在、北米が36.8％のシェアで市場を独占しています。高度な防衛システムに対する広範な需要、大幅な技術進歩、防衛予算の増加、様々な産業におけるドローンの広範な採用、主要メーカーの存在は、この地域の市場を刺激する主な要因の一部です。

ターゲットドローンの市場は、特に軍備が高度に発達した国々で防衛費が増加し、現実的で手頃な価格の訓練プログラムへのニーズが高まった結果、世界的に大きく拡大しています。ターゲットドローンは、空、海、陸のターゲットを含む様々な脅威をシミュレートする効率的な方法を提供し、軍人に実地体験を提供します。また、防衛用途と商業用途の両方で無人航空機（UAV）への注目が高まっていることも、市場拡大に寄与しています。さらに、強化された自律性、精度、性能などのドローン技術の進歩の台頭は、ターゲットドローンの運用能力を向上させています。さらに、実戦演習の重要性の高まりと、試験・訓練におけるドローン技術の拡大が、軍民両部門の市場成長をさらに後押ししています。

米国におけるターゲットドローン市場の拡大を後押しする主な要因は、高度な軍事訓練システムに対する需要の高まりと国防費の増加です。米国国防総省（DoD）は無人航空機システム（UAS）の予算を拡大しており、2023年の国防費は約8,580億米ドルに達し、その一部は標的ドローンを含む訓練・シミュレーションシステムに割り当てられています。これらのドローンは、実弾演習、高度な航空脅威のシミュレーション、兵器システムのテストに欠かせないです。さらに、操縦性の向上、現実的なシミュレーション、自律性の向上など、ドローン技術の革新が需要を押し上げています。米国陸軍、海軍、空軍はいずれも武器のテストや作戦準備のためにターゲットドローンを定期的に利用しており、市場の成長を促進しています。さらに、軍事戦略がより汎用性の高いUAVにシフトするにつれて、ターゲットドローンの採用が拡大しています。

ターゲットドローン市場の動向：

技術の進歩

ターゲットドローン市場の成長を後押しする主な力は技術進歩です。ドローン技術の革新により、高度な能力と品質を備えた高度な技術を持つドローンが開発されています。そのような画期的な進歩には、飛行の制御、ナビゲーション、運搬能力、適応性の強化が含まれます。技術の進歩に伴い、ドローンは防衛領域においてより生産的で用途の広い選択肢となっています。Financial Expressに掲載された記事によると、インドは2030年までにドローンのハブになると、インド政府（GoI）がドローン分野の充実に向けて実施した数多くの重要なイニシアチブの一つであるDrone Yatra 2.0の立ち上げの際に首相自身が述べています。

前述に加え、2024年4月には、イスラエルの著名なドローン企業3社、High Lander Aviation、Sentrycs、Cando Dronesが、イスラエルのCaesarea Business ParkでCaesarea Live Display 2024と題した3日間のデモンストレーションを開催し、地上と空からの脅威に対抗するために設計された自律型セキュリティソリューションを展示しました。このようなドローンの技術的進歩の展示は、市場の成長に大きく貢献しています。

防衛予算の増加

ターゲットドローンの市場成長を支えるもう一つの大きな要因は、世界中で防衛への予算支出が増加傾向にあることです。防衛予算支出の増加は、ターゲットドローンのような近代的な防衛在庫への具体的な投資のための部屋を作る。例えば、Ghatakの旗印の下、自律ステルス無人戦闘機が国防研究開発機関（DRDO）によって開発されており、それによってインド空軍（IAF）に無線で敵と戦う能力を提供しています。本格的な構成の最初の打ち上げは、2025年から2026年にかけて行われるようです。さらに、インド陸軍は、7つの新型統合型ドローン探知・阻止システム（IDD&IS）を北部国境沿いに配備しました。これらのシステムは、ジャミングによる"ソフト・キル"とレーザーによる"ハード・キル"の両方を備え、5～8kmの探知距離を持つもので、インドのDRDO、バーラト・エレクトロニクスが現在開発・準備中です。その他にも、高出力レーザーや高出力マイクロ波などの新しいDEWの開発が進んでおり、国の防衛力強化をターゲットにしています。また、このイニシアティブの下で、防衛分野の強化に向けたさまざまな防衛プロジェクトを通じた各国政府の取り組みも、市場を後押しする要因となっています。

様々な分野での広範な採用

また、防衛・軍事から農業に至るまで、様々な分野でドローンが広く採用されていることも市場を牽引しています。例えば、世界最大のドローンメーカーであるDJIは、2024年3月にDJI Dock 2を発表しました。これは、様々な分野でのドローン運用の自動化を強化するために設計された先進的な「Drone in a Box（DIAB）」ソリューションです。DJI Dock 2は、新たに開発されたDJI Matrice 3D/3TDドローンを搭載し、測量、検査、資産管理、セキュリティなどの活動において、自動化された航空技術による企業の最適化のための効率的で汎用性の高いソリューションを提供します。さらに、2024年3月のエコノミック・タイムズの記事にあるように、インド政府（GoI）によるNamo Drone Didisの立ち上げは、15,000の自助グループ（SHG）をつなぎ、女性をドローンパイロットに育成することを目標としています。これらのドローンは、作物のモニタリング、肥料散布、種まきなどの農業目的に利用され、多くの女性に追加収入の機会を提供します。

北米
- 米国
- カナダ
アジア太平洋地域
- 中国
- 日本
- インド
- 韓国
- オーストラリア
- インドネシア
- その他
欧州
- ドイツ
- フランス
- 英国
- イタリア
- スペイン
- ロシア
- その他
ラテンアメリカ
- ブラジル
- メキシコ
- その他
中東・アフリカ
- 市場内訳：国別

第12章 SWOT分析

概要
強み
弱み
機会
脅威

第13章バリューチェーン分析

第14章ポーターのファイブフォース分析

概要
買い手の交渉力
供給企業の交渉力
競合の程度
新規参入業者の脅威
代替品の脅威

第15章価格分析

第16章競合情勢

市場構造
主要企業
主要企業のプロファイル
- Air Affairs Australia
- Airbus SE
- Denel Dynamics
- Embention
- Griffon Aerospace
- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.
- Leonardo S.p.A.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- QinetiQ
- Saab AB

図表

List of Figures

Figure 1: Global: Target Drone Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: Global: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
Figure 3: Global: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
Figure 4: Global: Target Drone Market: Breakup by Fit Type (in %), 2024
Figure 5: Global: Target Drone Market: Breakup by Engine Type (in %), 2024
Figure 6: Global: Target Drone Market: Breakup by Mode of Operation (in %), 2024
Figure 7: Global: Target Drone Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
Figure 8: Global: Target Drone Market: Breakup by End Use (in %), 2024
Figure 9: Global: Target Drone Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
Figure 10: Global: Target Drone (Line Fit) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 11: Global: Target Drone (Line Fit) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 12: Global: Target Drone (Retro Fit) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 13: Global: Target Drone (Retro Fit) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 14: Global: Target Drone (Internal Combustion Engine) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 15: Global: Target Drone (Internal Combustion Engine) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 16: Global: Target Drone (Jet Engine) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 17: Global: Target Drone (Jet Engine) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 18: Global: Target Drone (Other Engine Types) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 19: Global: Target Drone (Other Engine Types) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 20: Global: Target Drone (Autonomous) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 21: Global: Target Drone (Autonomous) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 22: Global: Target Drone (Remotely Piloted) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 23: Global: Target Drone (Remotely Piloted) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 24: Global: Target Drone (Combat Training) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 25: Global: Target Drone (Combat Training) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 26: Global: Target Drone (Target and Decoy) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 27: Global: Target Drone (Target and Decoy) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 28: Global: Target Drone (Target Identification) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 29: Global: Target Drone (Target Identification) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 30: Global: Target Drone (Target Acquisition) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 31: Global: Target Drone (Target Acquisition) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 32: Global: Target Drone (Other Applications) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 33: Global: Target Drone (Other Applications) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 34: Global: Target Drone (Defense) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 35: Global: Target Drone (Defense) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 36: Global: Target Drone (Commercial) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 37: Global: Target Drone (Commercial) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 38: North America: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 39: North America: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 40: United States: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 41: United States: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 42: Canada: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 43: Canada: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 44: Asia-Pacific: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 45: Asia-Pacific: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 46: China: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 47: China: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 48: Japan: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 49: Japan: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 50: India: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 51: India: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 52: South Korea: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 53: South Korea: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 54: Australia: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 55: Australia: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 56: Indonesia: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 57: Indonesia: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 58: Others: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 59: Others: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 60: Europe: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 61: Europe: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 62: Germany: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 63: Germany: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 64: France: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 65: France: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 66: United Kingdom: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 67: United Kingdom: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 68: Italy: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 69: Italy: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 70: Spain: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 71: Spain: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 72: Russia: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 73: Russia: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 74: Others: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 75: Others: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 76: Latin America: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 77: Latin America: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 78: Brazil: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 79: Brazil: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 80: Mexico: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 81: Mexico: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 82: Others: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 83: Others: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 84: Middle East and Africa: Target Drone Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 85: Middle East and Africa: Target Drone Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2024
Figure 86: Middle East and Africa: Target Drone Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 87: Global: Target Drone Industry: SWOT Analysis
Figure 88: Global: Target Drone Industry: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 89: Global: Target Drone Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis

List of Tables

Table 1: Global: Target Drone Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
Table 2: Global: Target Drone Market Forecast: Breakup by Fit Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Table 3: Global: Target Drone Market Forecast: Breakup by Engine Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Table 4: Global: Target Drone Market Forecast: Breakup by Mode of Operation (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Table 5: Global: Target Drone Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Table 6: Global: Target Drone Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Table 7: Global: Target Drone Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Table 8: Global: Target Drone Market: Competitive Structure
Table 9: Global: Target Drone Market: Key Players

Product Code: SR112025A6520

The global target drone market size was valued at USD 5.72 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 9.23 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.18% from 2025-2033. North America currently dominates the market with a share of 36.8%. The extensive demand for advanced defense systems, significant technological advancements, higher defense budgets, the widespread adoption of drones in various industries and the presence of major manufacturers are some of the key factors stimulating the market in this region.

The market for target drones is expanding significantly worldwide as a result of rising defense spending, especially in nations with highly developed militaries, and the growing need for realistic, affordable training programs. Target drones offer an efficient way to simulate various threats, including air, sea, and land targets, providing military personnel with hands-on experience. The growing focus on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for both defense and commercial applications is also contributing to market expansion. Additionally, the rise of drone technology advancements, such as enhanced autonomy, precision, and performance, has improved the operational capabilities of target drones. Furthermore, the increasing importance of live-fire exercises, along with the expansion of drone technology in testing and training, is further impelling the market growth across both military and civilian sectors.

The major factors propelling the target drone market's expansion in the United States are the growing demand for advanced military training systems and rising defense spending. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has been expanding its budget for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), with 2023 defense spending reaching approximately $858 billion, a portion of which is allocated to training and simulation systems, including target drones. These drones are crucial for live-fire exercises, simulating advanced air threats, and testing weapon systems. Furthermore, innovations in drone technology, like better maneuverability, realistic simulations, and improved autonomy are boosting their demand. The U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force all regularly utilize target drones for weapons testing and operationally readiness, driving market growth. Additionally, as military strategy shifts towards more versatile UAVs, target drone adoption is growing.

Target Drone Market Trends:

Technological Advancements

The main force that fuels the growth of the target drone market is technological advancement. Drone technology innovations have led to the development of highly skilled drones with advanced capabilities and quality. Such breakthroughs include an enhanced control of the flights, navigation, carrying capacity, and adaptability. With the advancement of technology, drones are finding themselves as a more productive and versatile option for more applications in the defense domain. According to an article published in Financial Express, India is posited to become a drone hub by 2030, as stated by the Prime Minister himself at the launch of Drone Yatra 2.0 - one of the many key initiatives undertaken by the Government of India (GoI) towards enriching the drone sector.

In addition to the aforementioned, in April 2024, 3 prominent Israeli drone companies, High Lander Aviation, Sentrycs, and Cando Drones, hosted a three-day demonstration titled Caesarea Live Display 2024 at Caesarea Business Park, Israel to exhibit an autonomous security solution designed to counter threats from both ground and air. Such exhibitions of technological advancements of drones contribute significantly to the market growth.

Increasing Defense Budgets

The other major driver behind the market growth of target drones is the rising trend of budget expenditures on defense all over the world. Rise in budget expenditure on defense makes room for tangible investment in modern defense inventories, like target drones. For instance, the autonomous stealthy unmanned combat air vehicle is being developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the banner of Ghatak, thereby offering the Indian Air Force (IAF) a capability to combat its enemy wirelessly. The first launch of the full-fledged configuration is likely to be done by 2025-2026. Moreover, the Indian Army has deployed 7 new indigenous integrated drone detection and interdiction systems (IDD&IS) along the northern borders. These systems of both "soft kills" due to jamming and "hard kills" lasers and with 5 to 8 km-range detection are currently in development and prepared by the Indian DRDO, Bharat Electronics. Some others are advanced work on its new DEWs of high-powered laser and that of high power microwave, targeted towards increasing defence forces in the nation. Market driving factors will also be encouraged and boosted under this initiative: efforts of all such governments through different defense projects towards strengthening defence sector.

Widespread Adoption Across Various Sectors

The market is also being driven by the widespread adoption of drones across various sectors ranging from defense and military to agriculture. For instance, DJI, the world's largest drone manufacturer, introduced the DJI Dock 2 in March 2024, an advanced "Drone in a Box" (DIAB) solution designed to enhance automated drone operations across a variety of sectors. DJI Dock 2 features newly developed DJI Matrice 3D/3TD drones, offering an efficient and versatile solution for enterprise optimization in activities such as surveying, inspection, asset management, and security through automated aerial technology. Moreover, as stated in an article in The Economic Times in March 2024, the launch of Namo Drone Didis by the Government of India (GoI) aims to connect 15,000 self-help groups (SHGs) with the goal of training women to become drone pilots. These drones will be utilized for agricultural purposes, such as crop monitoring, fertilizer spraying, and seed sowing, providing additional income opportunities for numerous women.

Target Drone Industry Segmentation:

Analysis by Fit Type:

Line Fit
Retro Fit

Based on fit type, line fit dominates the target drone market because it is efficient and cost-effective in fulfilling military and defense requirements. Line-fit drones are integrated into the production process of larger unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to ensure that they are seamlessly compatible with existing aircraft and weapon systems. This integration allows for faster deployment and operational readiness, making them ideal for training and live-fire exercises. Line-fit drones can also be tailored to meet specific mission parameters, which makes them flexible in different scenarios. With the increasing demand for realistic simulation and threat testing, the preference for line-fit solutions is on the rise, especially in military sectors. This trend is further supported by the advancements in drone technology, which enhance the performance and accuracy of line-fit drones while reducing production and maintenance costs.

Analysis by Engine Type:

Internal Combustion Engine
Jet Engine
Others

The market for target drones is dominated by internal combustion engines (ICE) because of their reliability, cost-effectiveness, and extended operational range. For military applications, drones with ICE are preferred as they balance power and efficiency with a relatively lower acquisition and operational cost compared to electric or hybrid engines. These drones can fly for longer periods and at higher speeds, making them perfect for simulating different types of aerial threats during live-fire exercises and training. Moreover, internal combustion engines can work in various weather conditions, which further enhances their utility in military environments. As defense budgets increase and the demand for more realistic training systems grows, the popularity of ICE-powered target drones continues to rise, solidifying their dominance in the market.

Analysis by Mode of Operation:

Autonomous
Remotely Piloted

Autonomous target drones are the market leaders, mainly because of their advanced capabilities and versatility in military training and testing. Autonomous drones are equipped with sophisticated flight control systems that allow them to navigate and respond to environmental changes without human intervention. This enables more realistic and unpredictable scenarios for live-fire exercises, making them essential for simulating enemy targets in dynamic conditions. This growth in demand for unmanned systems in military operations, in conjunction with developments in AI and machine learning, has significantly improved the performance and autonomy of these drones. They provide a cost-effective alternative by reducing the requirement for manual operation and higher flexibility in training scenarios. The increasing demand from defense forces to make their systems more efficient and adaptable is why autonomous target drones have gained dominance in the market.

Analysis by Application:

Combat Training
Target and Decoy
Target Identification
Target Acquisition
Others

Based on application, combat training holds the largest market share in the target drone market due to its critical role in preparing military forces for real-world combat scenarios. Target drones are employed to mimic hostile aircraft or missile threats during battle training. Armed forces can then train under realistic conditions for countermeasures, targeting, and weapon deployment. This mode of operation is crucial for improving operational readiness, accuracy, and reducing training costs compared to traditional manned exercises. With the growth of defense budgets and emphasis on realistic simulations, combat training applications have become more common among militaries worldwide. The improvement in drone technology, such as better maneuverability and sensor integration, has also increased the demand for drones in combat training. Therefore, combat training continues to be the most prominent target drone market, which further drives innovation and investment.

Analysis by End Use:

Defense
Commercial

The biggest segment in the target drone market is defense, holding a share of 58.6%. It is being driven by increasing needs for advanced training and testing systems among the military forces. Critical to live-fire exercises and threat simulation as well as for the evaluation of weapons systems, target drones allow defense agencies to enhance operational readiness and combat effectiveness. With growing defense budgets around the world, especially in the U.S., China, and Russia, military forces are heavily investing in unmanned systems for realistic, cost-efficient training. Additionally, the nature of warfare and the rising complexity of threats have made target drones indispensable for simulating air, ground, and maritime targets in diverse combat environments. As such, this strong demand from defense sectors combined with technological advancements in drone autonomy and performance shall ensure that the majority of the market for target drones falls under the defense category of end-users.

Regional Analysis:

North America
- United States
- Canada
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
Middle East and Africa

In 2024, North America held the highest market share in the target drone market holding a share of 36.8%. It was due to substantial spending in the defense and military modernization aspects. The United States, in particular, remains a key player, with its robust defense budget and focus on advanced unmanned systems for training and testing purposes. North American military forces, including the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force, rely heavily on target drones for live-fire exercises, weapons testing, and simulation of various combat scenarios. Additionally, the region's technological advancements in drone autonomy, performance, and reliability have further fueled market growth. Ongoing interest by the U.S. Department of Defense in improving military readiness through realistic and cost-effective training solutions means North America remains at the head of the pack in terms of global demand for both manned and unmanned target drones.

Key Regional Takeaways:

United States Target Drone Market Analysis

The simulation of realistic threat environments is critical to effective air force pilot training, thus propelling the growth of the United States target drone market. There has been a significant trend in the U.S. in the past 30 years toward converting retired full-scale fighter aircraft into target drones. In 2023, the US armed forces allocated around USD 820.3 Billion, which is about 13.3% of the total federal budget for the fiscal period. In March 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) asked for USD 842.0 Billion for 2024, a rise of 2.6%.

This evolution points out the growing importance of mimicking real-time combat situations in training pilots. With increasing tactical threats, full-scale target drones that can mimic modern warfare are bound to be in demand. The trend is expected to be led by the U.S. and will have a knock-on effect on other developed and emerging nations, providing enormous growth opportunities for advanced target drone manufacturers worldwide.

Europe Target Drone Market Analysis

The target drone market in Europe is one of the key growth drivers, thanks to the increasing adoption of advanced training systems by the European nations. The Defence Equipment Plan 2018 indicates that the UK Ministry of Defence allocated USD 9.37 Billion to military aviation exercises and equipment procurement, including target drones. It thus underlines the commitment of the UK towards modernizing its defense capabilities with innovative training solutions.

Modern training systems are to be adopted with flexibility and sustainability, involving simulation-based environments to prepare the aircrew for future combat operations that might be very complex. In this context, target drones would play a crucial role, as they would simulate scenarios in the real world by threatening, thus allowing proper pilot training. With a trend towards advanced defense technology in European countries, target drones will be in higher demand in the near future. This trend is going to spur market growth since nations are investing in cutting-edge equipment to make their armed forces more responsive and operational efficient.

Asia Pacific Target Drone Market Analysis

The military sector, in the Asia Pacific region, has seen a significant rise in demand for target drones, contributing to increased market growth. In China, the growing need for aviation training exercises increases the demand for target drones, as there are plenty of domestic manufacturers that manufacture this technology. Based on Military Balance+ data, defence spending in the Asian region is projected to grow by 4.2% in real terms in 2024 as nations strive to address economic and fiscal limitations to sustain increases in defence budgets.

In India, initiatives such as the 'Make in India' policy by the government have really boosted the aerospace sector. By allowing 100% FDI in aerospace manufacturing, it has attracted global aviation companies, which fosters innovation and investment in the country. This, in turn, has affected the demand for target drones in aviation training exercises.

For example, India's top aircraft manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is developing an unmanned variant of its indigenous light combat aircraft, Tejas. This and many other developments point towards the increasing focus of the region on building up military readiness through innovative technologies, and this has really helped drive the rapid expansion of the target drone market in Asia Pacific.

Latin America Target Drone Market Analysis

In 2023, Brazil's military expenditure rose to around USD 22.9 Billion, which represents a 3% increase from the USD 20 Billion that was allocated in 2022, as per an industry report. The increased defense spending is partly because of the need to counter rising challenges, including increased crime rates, narcotrafficking across borders, illegal mining, smuggling, and regional tensions with Argentina and Uruguay.

Growing national security concerns have spurred on the adoption of high technology weaponry, such as target drones, to enhance military readiness and training. Target drones are essential for providing an environment that mimics combat conditions, thereby giving the military a chance to adequately train people and perfect tactics. With a hike in Brazil's military budget, it is keen to modernize its defense equipment, which will in turn create significant demand for target drones, both in terms of training and strategic preparedness, thereby fostering market growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Target Drone Market Analysis

According to an industrial report, in 2023, military spending in the Middle East stood at approximately USD 200 Billion, registering a massive 9.0% growth, with this being the largest year-on-year growth since the past decade. The boom represents an increase in interest by the region to increase defense capabilities amid heightened tensions in the political and security fronts. Middle Eastern governments have increasingly become interested in upgrading their military equipment with target drones, which is helping to boost their training exercises and preparedness levels.

Target drones are a vital tool in simulating combat, allowing military forces to hone their tactics and prepare better. The rise in military spending enables the integration of advanced technologies, thereby further increasing the demand for target drones in aviation training and defense applications. With ongoing modernization efforts and a growing focus on maintaining regional stability, the Middle East and Africa target drone market is expected to grow substantially, offering significant opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers of military training systems.

Competitive Landscape:

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The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the target drone market with detailed profiles of all major companies, including:

Air Affairs Australia
Airbus SE
Denel Dynamics
Embention
Griffon Aerospace
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.
Leonardo S.p.A.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Northrop Grumman Corporation
QinetiQ
Saab AB

Key Questions Answered in This Report

1.What is target drone?
2.How big is the global target drone market?
3.What is the expected growth rate of the global target drone market during 2025-2033?
4.What are the key factors driving the global target drone market?
5.What is the leading segment of the global target drone market based on fit type?
6.What is the leading segment of the global target drone market based on engine type?
7.What is the leading segment of the global target drone market based on mode of operation?
8.What is the leading segment of the global target drone market based on application?
9.What is the leading segment of the global target drone market based on end user?
10.What are the key regions in the global target drone market?
11.Who are the key players/companies in the global target drone market?

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Target Drone Market

5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Fit Type

6.1 Line Fit
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Retro Fit
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Engine Type

7.1 Internal Combustion Engine
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Jet Engine
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Others
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by Mode of Operation

8.1 Autonomous
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Remotely Piloted
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast

9 Market Breakup by Application

9.1 Combat Training
- 9.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Target and Decoy
- 9.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Target Identification
- 9.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Target Acquisition
- 9.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Others
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Forecast

10 Market Breakup by End Use

10.1 Defense
- 10.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.2 Market Forecast
10.2 Commercial
- 10.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.2 Market Forecast

11 Market Breakup by Region

11.1 North America
- 11.1.1 United States
  - 11.1.1.1 Market Trends
  - 11.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 11.1.2 Canada
  - 11.1.2.1 Market Trends
  - 11.1.2.2 Market Forecast
11.2 Asia-Pacific
- 11.2.1 China
  - 11.2.1.1 Market Trends
  - 11.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2.2 Japan
  - 11.2.2.1 Market Trends
  - 11.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2.3 India
  - 11.2.3.1 Market Trends
  - 11.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2.4 South Korea
  - 11.2.4.1 Market Trends
  - 11.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2.5 Australia
  - 11.2.5.1 Market Trends
  - 11.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2.6 Indonesia
  - 11.2.6.1 Market Trends
  - 11.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2.7 Others
  - 11.2.7.1 Market Trends
  - 11.2.7.2 Market Forecast
11.3 Europe
- 11.3.1 Germany
  - 11.3.1.1 Market Trends
  - 11.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3.2 France
  - 11.3.2.1 Market Trends
  - 11.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3.3 United Kingdom
  - 11.3.3.1 Market Trends
  - 11.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3.4 Italy
  - 11.3.4.1 Market Trends
  - 11.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3.5 Spain
  - 11.3.5.1 Market Trends
  - 11.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3.6 Russia
  - 11.3.6.1 Market Trends
  - 11.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3.7 Others
  - 11.3.7.1 Market Trends
  - 11.3.7.2 Market Forecast
11.4 Latin America
- 11.4.1 Brazil
  - 11.4.1.1 Market Trends
  - 11.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 11.4.2 Mexico
  - 11.4.2.1 Market Trends
  - 11.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 11.4.3 Others
  - 11.4.3.1 Market Trends
  - 11.4.3.2 Market Forecast
11.5 Middle East and Africa
- 11.5.1 Market Trends
- 11.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 11.5.3 Market Forecast

12 SWOT Analysis

12.1 Overview
12.2 Strengths
12.3 Weaknesses
12.4 Opportunities
12.5 Threats

13 Value Chain Analysis

14 Porters Five Forces Analysis

14.1 Overview
14.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
14.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
14.4 Degree of Competition
14.5 Threat of New Entrants
14.6 Threat of Substitutes

15 Price Analysis

16 Competitive Landscape

16.1 Market Structure
16.2 Key Players
16.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 16.3.1 Air Affairs Australia
  - 16.3.1.1 Company Overview
  - 16.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 16.3.2 Airbus SE
  - 16.3.2.1 Company Overview
  - 16.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
  - 16.3.2.3 Financials
  - 16.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 16.3.3 Denel Dynamics
  - 16.3.3.1 Company Overview
  - 16.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 16.3.4 Embention
  - 16.3.4.1 Company Overview
  - 16.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 16.3.5 Griffon Aerospace
  - 16.3.5.1 Company Overview
  - 16.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 16.3.6 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.
  - 16.3.6.1 Company Overview
  - 16.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
  - 16.3.6.3 Financials
- 16.3.7 Leonardo S.p.A.
  - 16.3.7.1 Company Overview
  - 16.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
  - 16.3.7.3 Financials
  - 16.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
- 16.3.8 Lockheed Martin Corporation
  - 16.3.8.1 Company Overview
  - 16.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
  - 16.3.8.3 Financials
  - 16.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
- 16.3.9 Northrop Grumman Corporation
  - 16.3.9.1 Company Overview
  - 16.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
  - 16.3.9.3 Financials
  - 16.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
- 16.3.10 QinetiQ
  - 16.3.10.1 Company Overview
  - 16.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
  - 16.3.10.3 Financials
- 16.3.11 Saab AB
  - 16.3.11.1 Company Overview
  - 16.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
  - 16.3.11.3 Financials
  - 16.3.11.4 SWOT Analysis

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Target Drone Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Fit Type, Engine Type, Mode of Operation, Application, End Use, and Region, 2025-2033

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目次

第1章 序文

第2章 調査範囲と調査手法

第3章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第4章 イントロダクション

第5章 世界のターゲットドローン市場

第6章 市場内訳：フィットタイプ別

第7章 市場内訳：エンジンタイプ別

第8章 市場内訳：動作モード別

第9章 市場内訳：用途別

第10章 市場内訳：最終用途別

第11章 市場内訳：地域別

第12章 SWOT分析

第13章 バリューチェーン分析

第14章 ポーターのファイブフォース分析

第15章 価格分析

第16章 競合情勢