UK Counter-UAS Market, By Purpose (2018-2027)
| Label | Air | Ground | Naval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5.96 USD Mn | 15.53 USD Mn | 6.98 USD Mn |
| 2019 | 7.27 USD Mn | 19.05 USD Mn | 8.55 USD Mn |
| 2020 | 8.64 USD Mn | 22.78 USD Mn | 10.21 USD Mn |
| 2021 | 10.08 USD Mn | 26.74 USD Mn | 11.97 USD Mn |
| 2022 | 12.12 USD Mn | 32.35 USD Mn | 14.47 USD Mn |
| 2023 | 14.72 USD Mn | 39.51 USD Mn | 17.65 USD Mn |
| 2024 | 18.05 USD Mn | 48.73 USD Mn | 21.75 USD Mn |
| 2025 | 22.39 USD Mn | 60.84 USD Mn | 27.12 USD Mn |
| 2026 | 28.09 USD Mn | 76.76 USD Mn | 34.19 USD Mn |
| 2027 | 35.67 USD Mn | 98.08 USD Mn | 43.64 USD Mn |
Data Source: Wantstats Repository
Growth Outlook
- The UAS Market, By Platform (2018-2027) portion of the UK Counter market is on a steady long-term growth path. Segment value stands at roughly USD 139 Mn in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 177 Mn by 2027 — a gain of about 28% over the forecast period, translating to a CAGR in the double digits.
- 2027: Ground leads this comparison at 98. 08M USD — 55% of the combined total across all 3 groups shown.
- What the regional split looks like (2026): Ground leads, holding roughly 55% of segment value — the single largest regional share. Naval is the second-largest contributor. Air make up the remainder, in descending order.
- By 2027, Ground alone is expected to reach USD 98 Mn, with Naval at USD 44 Mn.
Market Dynamics
2027: Ground leads this comparison at 98.08M USD — 55% of the combined total across all 3 groups shown.
Naval is runner-up at 43.64M USD — 56% off the lead.
Ground: up 532% over the period, 15.53M USD to 98.08M USD.
Naval: 6.98M USD to 43.64M USD, 525% higher by 2027.
Air: 5.96M USD in 2018 to 35.67M USD by 2027, up 498%.
Across the full group, the combined total moves from 28.47M USD in 2018 to 177.39M USD in 2027 — a 523% change.
Reading This As A Comparison
This is a comparison chart, 3 groups at once — the interesting question is usually how the gap between them changes, not the value of any single group in isolation.
Do not confuse "biggest" with "fastest-growing" — they are frequently different series on a chart like this one, and the gap between them can close faster than the current ranking suggests.
For planning purposes, the end-year figure and the growth rate are the two numbers that matter. Together they show how large the UK Counter-UAS market is projected to become and how quickly it gets there.
The numbers here come from a market sizing model: historical revenue estimates up to the 2018 base year, then forecasts through 2027 using growth-rate assumptions for each segment. The underlying report explains the methodology in detail.
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