Artificial Intelligence in Defense and Security Global Research Report 2025: Market to Reach $22.75 Billion by 2029
Key market opportunities in AI for defense and security include expanding use of AI in unmanned systems, autonomous weapons, and real-time threat detection; growth driven by higher defense budgets and AI-powered surveillance; advances in AI technologies; integration into military operations; and demand for cloud applications.
Artificial Intelligence in Defense and Security Market
Dublin, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Artificial Intelligence in Defense and Security Global Market Report 2025” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The artificial intelligence (AI) in defense and security market is experiencing rapid growth, projected to expand from $12.53 billion in 2024 to $14.15 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 12.9%, and further reaching $22.75 billion by 2029 at a 12.6% CAGR. This growth is fueled by increased adoption of AI in defense operations, reliance on AI for real-time threat detection, expansion of defense budgets, and developments in autonomous weapon systems.
Key drivers during the forecast period include the rising demand for AI-powered surveillance, military robotics enhancements, predictive threat analysis, and heightened investments in cybersecurity and cloud-based applications. Notable trends include advancements in AI technologies, integration of multi-domain operations, and improvements in sensor networks and data analytics.
Increased defense budgets are a significant growth catalyst for the AI in defense market. With geopolitical tensions escalating, nations are enhancing military capabilities, supported by expansions in defense financial allocations. This surge in budgets in 2023 saw military spending rise by 6.8% to $2.44 trillion, as reported by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Such financial backing facilitates AI research and deployment in areas like surveillance, autonomous systems, and threat detection.
Prominent companies in this sector are advancing AI technologies to enhance operational efficiencies. In November 2025, Tidal Cyber Inc. introduced NARC, an automated AI engine enhancing threat intelligence by analyzing cyberattack data. Similarly, Shield AI Inc. acquired Sentient Vision Systems Pty Ltd. to bolster its AI-driven autonomous systems, strengthening its presence in Australia via advanced imaging technologies.
Leading firms in the industry include Microsoft Corporation, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, IBM Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, among others. North America dominated the market in 2024, with significant coverage also in regions such as Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, and the Middle East and Africa.
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