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Autonomous Warfare Takes Flight: Military Drone Market Set for Explosive Growth Through 2030
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nAutonomous Warfare Takes Flight: Military Drone Market Set for Explosive Growth Through 2030\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\nSurging demand for UAVs, counter-drone systems, and AI-driven battlefield intelligence is driving multi-billion-dollar growth across global defense sectors through 2030NEW YORK, March 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- Market News Updates News Commentary -- The global drone and defense landscape is no longer emerging--it's accelerating at a pace that's forcing governments and contractors to rethink modern warfare in real time. From tactical ISR missions to fully autonomous swarm deployments, unmanned systems are becoming central to national security strategies worldwide. According to industry data, the broader UAV market is projected to surge to approximately $102.7 billion by 2030, expanding at a double-digit growth rate as defense agencies scale adoption across air, land, and maritime operations. This rapid expansion is being fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions, asymmetric warfare tactics, and the urgent need for cost-effective, scalable force multipliers. Active companies are seeking opportunities in a rapidly growing industry that may include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO), ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PRZO), Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AGH), Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI).Within the defense segment, the numbers tell an equally aggressive story. The global military drone market alone is expected to reach $22.81 billion by 2030, up from $15.8 billion in 2025, while drone warfare systems are forecast to climb to roughly $42.1 billion by the end of the decade. At the same time, specialized segments like tactical UAVs are projected to hit $7.86 billion, driven by demand for real-time intelligence and mission-critical surveillance capabilities. This layered growth across platforms underscores a broader shift: drones are no longer supplementary assets--they are foundational to operational dominance.Equally important is the explosive rise of counter-drone and ena...