Sky Wars: The Rising Drone Threat and High-Tech Counter-Drone Warfare
Violent non-state actors conducted 1,122 drone attacks from 2006 to 2023, peaking at 265 in 2023. The Ukraine war saw both sides using drone swarms, prompting the U.S. to send VAMPIRE anti-drone kits. Counter-drone systems now combine radar, RF, and kinetic interceptors. The global anti-drone market is projected to reach up to $15 billion by 2030, with North America leading.