Global Military Drone Market Projected to Reach $30 Billion By 2035 Generating Rising Revenue Opportunity for Manufacturers
Executive Summary
- Draganfly Inc. announced a formal strategic partnership with Global Ordnance, a U.S. DLA prime contractor, to accelerate U.S. defense adoption of Draganfly’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
- The agreement includes collaborative manufacturing, supply‑chain support, and mission‑specific capability integration for U.S. and allied defense customers.
- Several other notable industry developments were disclosed: Unusual Machines secured an $800k order from Red Cat Holdings; AeroVironment won a 10‑year IDIQ contract worth $499 M with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory; AgEagle appointed UAVSICS as its Chilean distributor; Volatus Aerospace signed an LOI with VoltaXplore for Canadian‑made lithium‑ion battery cells.
Key Details
- Partnership Scope:
- Global Ordnance will serve as Draganfly’s U.S. defense partner, providing logistics, program management, and tactical hardware support.
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Joint effort to embed manufacturing capacity and responsive supply‑chain mechanisms for mission‑ready drone systems.
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Draganfly Platforms Highlighted:
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Commander 3XL and Flex FPV drones already adopted by U.S. DoD branches and international defense forces.
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Executive Comments:
- Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly – “We are thrilled to join forces with Global Ordnance…”.
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Marc Morales, CEO of Global Ordnance – “Partnering with Draganfly enables us to expand into next‑generation unmanned systems.”
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Unusual Machines Order:
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$800,000 order from Red Cat Holdings for BLUE UAS Aura Analog Camera, Aura VTX, Brave Flight Controller, Brave ESC, HDO+ Goggles, and motors.
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AeroVironment Contract:
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10‑year single‑award IDIQ contract valued at $499 million with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for the HELMSSMAN program (high‑performance electromagnetic spectrum survivable materials).
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AgEagle Distribution Deal:
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UAVSICS appointed official distributor of EagleNXT drones in Chile, expanding AgEagle’s presence in Latin America.
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Volatus Aerospace LOI:
- Letter of Intent with VoltaXplore for future supply of Canadian‑made lithium‑ion battery cells to power next‑generation drones, enhancing domestic sourcing and supply‑chain security.
Notable Quotes
“We are thrilled to join forces with Global Ordnance as a leading defense provider,” – Cameron Chell, CEO, Draganfly.
“Global Ordnance has long focused on delivering responsive, mission‑proven solutions to defense customers,” – Marc Morales, CEO, Global Ordnance.
“As technologies advance and battlespace tactics evolve, AV is helping warfighters stay ahead of emerging threats,” – Wahid Nawabi, CEO, AeroVironment.