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Global Race for Counter-Drone Dominance Ignites Multi-Billion-Dollar Defense Market

$KTOSPress releaseMay 20, 2026, 9:00 AM ETRead the release

Market News Updates published a sector commentary piece highlighting the growth of the counter-drone (C-UAS) market, projecting it to reach $20 billion by 2030. The release was issued on behalf of Draganfly (DPRO) to announce its selection by the Department of War for a C-UAS development contract with F4 Defense International. Kratos Defense (KTOS) is mentioned only in passing as one of several active companies in the drone industry, with a brief reference to its prior announcement regarding a new test facility in Indiana.

Key figures

Umac acquisition value
$52 million
Global cuas market 2025
$6.6 billion
Global cuas market 2030
$20 billion
Integrated air missile defense market 2030
$68 billion

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