UAE Defense Market Size and trends, budget allocation, competitive landscape and forecast Report 2025-2030 Featuring The Edge Group, Dassault Aerospace, and Lockheed Martin - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--( BUSINESS WIRE)--The "The UAE Defense Market - Size and trends, budget allocation, regulations, key acquisitions, competitive landscape and forecast, 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The UAE defense budget is anticipated to increase from $25.1 billion in 2026 to reach $30.2 billion in 2030, reflecting a CAGR of 4.7%.

The UAE Defense Market report provides the market size forecast and the projected growth rate for the next five years. The report covers industry analysis including the key market drivers, emerging technology trends, and major challenges faced by market participants. It also offers insights regarding key factors and government programs that are expected to influence the demand for military platforms over the forecast period.

During the historic period, the surge in the UAE's defense expenditure was mainly driven by its involvement in the Yemen civil war, in support of its ally Saudi Arabia. During 2021-25, the UAE's defense expenditure recorded a CAGR of 6.3%, rising from $18.7 billion in 2021 to value $23.9 billion in 2025. With the withdrawal of the bulk of its forces from Yemen, coupled with the country prioritizing internal stability over external interventions, the country nevertheless is still anticipated to invest in robust defense and power projection capabilities to strengthen the diplomatic heft and international stature of the country across the world.

Resurgence in oil prices, and tourism the UAE's economy is anticipated to recover quickly, which will allow the UAE to significantly expand government spending on infrastructure while maintaining robust defense spending. Specific emphasis on counter-insurgency measures, while reducing foreign dependence. The threat of Iran meddling in Middle Eastern affairs will compel the UAE to maintain its robust defense posture, thus ensuring defense spending. Military modernization programs, development of indigenous defense industry and Counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism initiatives is anticipated to spur growth in defense expenditure.

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