Military Aircraft Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2017-2027 Segmented By Type (Fixed Wing, Rotorcraft), By Application (Military Transport, Cargo Supply, Others), By Payload (Below 50 Tons, 51 Tons to 100 Tons, 101 Tons and Above), and By Region

Published Date: March - 2025 | Publisher: MIR | No of Pages: 280 | Industry: Aerospace and Defense | Format: Report available in PDF / Excel Format

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Military Aircraft Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2017-2027 Segmented By Type (Fixed Wing, Rotorcraft), By Application (Military Transport, Cargo Supply, Others), By Payload (Below 50 Tons, 51 Tons to 100 Tons, 101 Tons and Above), and By Region

The military aircraft market is a significant segment of the global defense industry, encompassing the production, procurement, and maintenance of aircraft designed for military operations. This includes fighter jets, transport aircraft, reconnaissance planes, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and helicopters. The market size is influenced by geopolitical tensions, defense budgets, technological advancements, and modernization programs.

Market Size (2023 and Beyond)

Growing Need to Replace Aging Fleets Drives the Market Demand

The evolving warfare technologies and the use of sophisticated Automatic and equipment in battle operations are driving the demand to replace traditional aircraft with technologically superior aircraft. Military aircraft are the most vital aircraft of any military force. Their primary role is to defend the air and strike the enemy. They have to be quick, stealthy, heavy-payload carrying, and strike at top pinpoint's positions. Older planes must modernize with new technologies and higher capacity to match the escalating threats and meet their mission needs. Most military planes are of the fourth generation, and they can be equipped with sophisticated radars and are maneuverable and versatile. Fifth-generation planes are the newest and most advanced military planes. They are outfitted with sensors, data links, and innovative avionics. The United States possesses the world's strongest air force. In 2021, the United States Air Force consisted of 5217 aircraft, hence the most advanced and powerful fleet of aircraft worldwide. Thus, the increase in the government investments in the upgrading of military aircraft are likely to drive the demand for the military aircraft market in the world in the forecast period.

Adoption of Fifth Generation Military Aircrafts by Armed Forces Supports the High Market Demand

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Market Segmentation

  1. By Aircraft Type

    • Fighter Jets (e.g., F-35, Su-57, Rafale)

    • Transport Aircraft (e.g., C-130, A400M)

    • Helicopters (e.g., Apache, Chinook)

    • UAVs/Drones (e.g., MQ-9 Reaper, Bayraktar TB2)

    • Reconnaissance and Surveillance Aircraft (e.g., Global Hawk)

  2. By Region

    • North AmericaLargest market due to high defense spending by the U.S.

    • EuropeGrowing investments in joint defense programs like the Eurofighter Typhoon.

    • Asia-PacificRapidly expanding market driven by China, India, and South Korea.

    • Middle East & AfricaIncreased procurement due to regional conflicts.

    • Latin AmericaSmaller but growing market with modernization efforts.

Key Players

  • Lockheed Martin (U.S.)

  • Boeing (U.S.)

  • Northrop Grumman (U.S.)

  • Airbus (Europe)

  • Dassault Aviation (France)

  • Sukhoi (Russia)

  • BAE Systems (UK)

  • China Aerospace & Aviation Industry (China)

In terms of country, the United States is anticipated to hold a significant market share in the forecast period, 2023-2027. The high defense expenditure and entry of new advanced military aircraft into fleet are driving the market demand.

Market Players

Airbus SE, The Boeing Company, Leonardo SpA, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Textron Inc., Saab AB, BAE Systems PLC, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Korea Aerospace Industries, are the major market players operating in the global military aircraft market.

Attribute

Details

Base Year

2021

Historic Data

2017 – 2020

Estimated Year

2022

Forecast Period

2023 – 2027

Quantitative Units

Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Units, and CAGR for 2017-2021 and 2022-2027

Report coverage

Revenue forecast, volume forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segments covered

·         Type

·         Application

·         Payload

Regional scope

North America; Asia Pacific; Europe & CIS; South America; Middle East & Africa

Country scope

United States; Canada; Mexico; China, India, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, South Korea; Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Poland; Brazil, Argentina; Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel, UAE, Turkey

Key companies profiled

Airbus SE, The Boeing Company, Leonardo SpA, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Textron Inc., Saab AB, BAE Systems PLC, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Korea Aerospace Industries

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Table of Content

Here is a Table of Contents (TOC) for a report on the Military Aircraft Market:

Table of Contents

  1. Executive Summary
    1.1. Market Overview
    1.2. Key Findings
    1.3. Market Trends
    1.4. Competitive Landscape

  2. Introduction
    2.1. Definition and Scope
    2.2. Research Methodology
    2.3. Assumptions and Limitations

  3. Market Dynamics
    3.1. Drivers
    3.2. Restraints
    3.3. Opportunities
    3.4. Challenges

  4. Military Aircraft Market Segmentation
    4.1. By Aircraft Type
    - Fighter Jets
    - Transport Aircraft
    - Helicopters
    - UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)
    4.2. By Application
    - Combat Operations
    - Reconnaissance & Surveillance
    - Transport & Logistics
    4.3. By End-User
    - Air Force
    - Navy
    - Army

  5. Regional Analysis
    5.1. North America
    5.2. Europe
    5.3. Asia-Pacific
    5.4. Middle East & Africa
    5.5. Latin America

  6. Competitive Landscape
    6.1. Key Market Players
    6.2. Recent Developments
    6.3. Mergers & Acquisitions
    6.4. Strategic Initiatives

  7. Technological Advancements
    7.1. Next-Generation Fighter Jets
    7.2. AI and Autonomous Systems
    7.3. Advanced Avionics and Weapon Systems
    7.4. Sustainable Aviation Technologies

  8. Market Forecast and Outlook
    8.1. Market Size Projections
    8.2. Growth Opportunities
    8.3. Future Trends

  9. Appendix
    9.1. Acronyms and Abbreviations
    9.2. References

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