Europe Tactical UAV Industry Overview
The European tactical UAV market is semi-consolidated, with a few local and global players holding significant shares. Some of the key players in the market are Leonardo S.p.A., The Boeing Company, AeroVironment Inc., Safran, and Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. In Europe, there are growing collaborations between players from various nations to develop advanced tactical UAVs.
For instance, Airbus SE, Dassault Aviation, and Leonardo S.p.A are developing the European Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS), a twin-turboprop MALE UAV, for Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. The UAV will be introduced in 2025. Players are focusing on integrating advanced technologies, like artificial intelligence, stealth, advanced electronic warfare capabilities, and better avionics, into the existing systems to enhance the capabilities of tactical UAVs further. This will help the companies gain new contracts, propelling their growth during the forecast period.
Europe Tactical UAV Market Leaders
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AeroVironment, Inc.
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Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
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The Boeing Company
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Leonardo S.p.A.
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Safran
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order