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Global Military Drone Market Projected to Reach $30 Billion By 2035 Generating Rising Revenue Opportunity for Manufacturers

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 09, 2025 · 08:45 DPRO · 15.62 Draganfly Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • Draganfly Inc. announced a formal strategic partnership with Global Ordnance, a U.S. Defense Logistics Agency prime contractor, to accelerate adoption of Draganfly’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in U.S. defense and allied markets.
  • The agreement includes collaboration on manufacturing, supply‑chain support, and integration of mission‑specific capabilities tailored for U.S. and partner‑nation defense applications.
  • Additional industry updates were disclosed, including sizable contracts and orders for other UAV companies (Unusual Machines, AeroVironment, AgEagle, Volatus Aerospace), underscoring broader growth in the military drone sector.

Key Details

  • Partnership Scope: Global Ordnance will serve as Draganfly’s U.S. defense partner, providing logistics, program management, and tactical hardware support to facilitate rapid fielding of Draganfly platforms.
  • Target Platforms: Draganfly’s Commander 3XL and Flex FPV drones, already in use by U.S. Department of Defense branches and international defense organizations.
  • Strategic Benefits: Combined expertise aims to improve market access, regulatory compliance, supply‑chain resilience, and mission‑system tailoring for sovereign, mission‑ready drone solutions.
  • Executive Quote (Draganfly): “We are thrilled to join forces with Global Ordnance… their track record in U.S. defense, logistics, and mission support complements Draganfly’s capabilities in advanced autonomy systems and defense‑grade UAS manufacturing.” – Cameron Chell, CEO, Draganfly.
  • Executive Quote (Global Ordnance): “Partnering with Draganfly enables us to expand into next‑generation unmanned systems.” – Marc Morales, CEO, Global Ordnance.

Additional Industry Highlights

  • Unusual Machines: Received an $800,000 order from Red Cat Holdings for UAS components (Aura Analog Camera, VTX, flight controller, ESC, goggles, motors) for FANG™ drones.
  • AeroVironment: Awarded a 10‑year IDIQ contract valued at $499 million by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for the HELMSSMAN program to develop electromagnetic‑spectrum survivable materials.
  • AgEagle Aerial Systems: Appointed UAVSICS as official distributor of EagleNXT drones in Chile, expanding regional market presence.
  • Volatus Aerospace & VoltaXplore: Signed a Letter of Intent for future supply of Canadian‑made lithium‑ion battery cells to power next‑generation Volatus drones, enhancing domestic sourcing and supply‑chain security.

Notable Quotes

  • “The increasing reliance on unmanned aerial systems for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions underscores a transformative shift in military operations globally.” – U.S. Department of Defense (quoted in market research report).
Read the original news release →

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