Rise in Procurement of Advanced Defense Equipment by Middle Eastern Countries to Drive the Military Drones Market

The Middle East Military Drone Market is expecting a momentous CAGR during 2022-27, cites MarkNtel Advisors in their recent research report. The growing deployment of military drones in applications like surveillance, mapping, combat operations, & monitoring borders is driving the market. Besides, mounting defense budgets of different countries in the Middle East to procure technologically advanced & robust military equipment are also augmenting the demand for military drones and, in turn, boosting the market. 

Moreover, with favorable government policies & substantial investments, the leading players in the market are observing lucrative growth opportunities for the production and distribution of military drones across the region.

In addition, rising awareness about the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military drones for improved surveillance efficiency in critical missions is another notable factor contributing to their surging deployment across the Middle East and, in turn, projecting remunerative growth prospects for the market through 2027, further states the research report, “Middle East Military Drone Market Analysis, 2022.”

Longer Flying Hours of Fixed-Wing Drones to Boost the Market

Fixed Wing military drones offer an extensive range and cover greater distances over a single battery. Moreover, they possess increased engine efficiency, longer flying hours, excellent aerodynamics, & promote easy surveillance across critical areas. Besides, since these military drones can fly in inclement weather without any difficulties, governments of several countries in the Middle East are substantially investing in their procurement & encouraging the leading players to bring technological advancements & more features to them. Hence, these aspects are anticipated to lead fixed-wing military drones to dominate the market with the largest share during 2022-27.

With Massive Defense Budgets, Saudi Arabia to Dominates the Market

Saudi Arabia is inclined increasingly toward procuring technologically advanced & robust military equipment like drones to strengthen its national security, owing to which its defense budget is remarkably high. Besides, the immense support from the Saudi government with massive investments, initiatives, & policies for the development of advanced military drones is another prominent aspect stimulating the overall market growth across the country through 2027. 

Moreover, the growing need to attain such military drones as a precautionary measure for applications like surveillance to maintain peace & harmony is another crucial factor projected to boost the market in Saudi Arabia through 2027, reveals MarkNtel Advisors in their research report, "Middle East Military Drone Market Analysis, 2022."

Competitive Landscape

The leading players in the Middle East Military Drone Market are Aerotactix Ltd., BlueBird Aero Systems Ltd., UVision Air Ltd., China Aerospace & Technology Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, AeroVironment Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Aeronautics Ltd., and Baykar.

Key Questions Answered in the Research Report

1. What are the current & future trends in the Middle East Military Drone Market?
2. How has the industry been evolving in terms of geography & product adoption?
3. How has the competition been shaping across the Middle East, followed by their comparative factorial indexing?
4. What are the key growth drivers & challenges for the Middle East Military Drone Market?
5. What are the customer orientation, purchase behavior, & expectations from military drone manufacturers across the Middle East?

Market Segmentation:

1. By Types (Rotary Wing, Fixed Wing, Hybrid/Transitional Wing)
2. By Propulsion (Fuel Cell, Battery Powered, Hybrid Cell)
3. By Application (Battle Damage Management, Delivery & Transportation, Combat Operations, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, & Target Acquisition)
4. By Endurance (Less than 2 hours, 2 to 6 hours, More than 6 hours)
5. By Maximum Take-Off Weight (Less than 25 Kg, 25-150 Kg, More than 150 Kg)
6. By Range (Visual Line of Sight, Beyond Line of Sight, Extended Visual Line of Sight)
7. By Launching Mode (Automatic Take-Off & Landing, Hand Launched, Catapult Launcher, Vertical Take-Off)
8. By Country (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Israel, Turkey, Iran)
9. By Competitors (Aerotactix Ltd., BlueBird Aero Systems Ltd., UVision Air Ltd., China Aerospace & Technology Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, AeroVironment Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Aeronautics Ltd., Baykar)