Loitering Munitions: The Future of Precision Strike Capabilities | Major Companies are AeroVironment, Inc., Thales S.A., Elbit Systems Ltd.

The Global loitering munition market reached US$ 529.90 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 1056.63 million by 2032, growing with a CAGR of 9.01% during the forecast period 2025-2032.

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The loitering munition market refers to the sector focused on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) designed to hover over targets for extended periods before striking. These systems blend surveillance and precision-strike capabilities, making them ideal for modern combat scenarios. Loitering munitions are widely used by military forces for time-sensitive and mobile target elimination. Their growing affordability and versatility make them crucial in asymmetric warfare and counter-terror operations. The market is expanding due to rising defense budgets and increasing geopolitical tensions worldwide.

Latest Trends:

Miniaturization and modular designs enabling deployment from smaller platforms.

Integration of AI for target recognition and autonomous decision-making.

Growing adoption of expendable, low-cost loitering munitions for swarm attacks.

Dual-role designs offering both reconnaissance and strike functionalities.

Increased interest from NATO and Asia-Pacific nations in indigenous systems.

Loitering Munition Market: Industry Giants and Emerging Leaders:

AeroVironment, Inc., Thales S.A., Elbit Systems Ltd., Rheinmetall AG, Uvision Air Ltd., WB Group, Paramount Group, EDGE Group, Israel Aerospace Industries, AEVEX Aerospace

Loitering Munition Industry News:

In April 2025, a European defense consortium launched a next-gen loitering munition with extended range and AI-enabled targeting.

India announced its first successful test of an indigenous loitering munition platform in May 2025.

The U.S. Department of Defense signed a $600 million contract in Q1 2025 for enhanced loitering munition capabilities to support drone swarms.

Israeli defense companies reported a surge in exports to Eastern Europe amid rising regional tensions.

In June 2025, South Korea revealed a collaboration with local tech firms to develop AI-based kamikaze drones.

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Segment Covered in the Loitering Munition Market:

By Type: Recoverable, Expandable.

By Launch Mode: Air-launched Effect, Vertical Take-off, Canister Launched, Hand Launched, Others.

By Range: Short Range (Less than 15 Kms), Medium Range (16-50 Kms), Long Range (Greater than 50 Kms).

By Application: Army, Navy, Air Force.

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Regional Analysis for Loitering Munition Market:

⇥ North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)

⇥ Europe (U.K., Italy, Germany, Russia, France, Spain, The Netherlands and Rest of Europe)

⇥ Asia-Pacific (India, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia Rest of Asia Pacific)

⇥ South America (Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America)

⇥ Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa)



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