Military Aircraft Market

Military Aircraft Market Size

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Military Aircraft Market size was USD 55.38 billion in 2021 and projected to grow from USD 59.3 billion in 2023 to USD 81.3 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period.

Military aircrafts are aircrafts designed for military purpose or used for military use by civilian airlines. Military aircraft has several applications like transport, reconnaissance, and attack. Military aircraft market is boosted by the growing expenditure for defence and for the initiation of modern aircraft into the fleet. Military aircraft market is very competitive, with key players providing services for the military. The major key players in the market engage based on the technological capability, cost effectiveness, and the potential to develop rigid, integrated architecture systems.

Market Highlights

Military Aircraft Market is expected to project a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period, 2022-2032

Military Aircraft Market is expected to reach USD 81.3 billion, growing at a CAGR of 3.6% during forecast period owing to the growing conflicts and cross-border activities globally and allowing few countries to strengthen their defences. The requirement for progression of aerial firepower by defence spenders and the growing arms race is expected to drive the growth of Military Aircraft market. Governments of several countries are expanding their budgets related to defence for expanding the air force fleet.

Military Aircraft Market Segmentation:

Fixed-wing segment is expected to grow with high CAGR during the forecast period

Military Aircraft Market is classified based on the Aircraft Type into Fixed-wing {Combat Aircraft [Bomber and Fighter], Non-combat Aircraft [Special mission, trainer, Transport aircraft]}, Rotary-Blade. Fixed-wing segment dominated the market in 2021 owing to the increasing defence budgets for combat aircraft and growing demand for the expansion of air force fleet. The rotary-wing segment is expected to dominate the market in the forecast period owing to the high demand for military helicopters from several countries which is expected to drive the market growth.

Reconnaissance & Surveillance segment is expected to grow with high CAGR during the forecast period

Military Aircraft Market is classified based on the Application into Military Transport, National Defence, Multirole Aircraft, Tanker, Reconnaissance & Surveillance, Maritime Patrol, and Others. Reconnaissance & Surveillance segment dominated the market in 2021 and is also expected to continue its dominance in the market during the forecast period due to gaining attraction of reconnaissance and surveillance in military and government bodies to give intelligence, collecting the data and analysing the threats. These provide highly accuracy which may boost the growth of the market.

Market Dynamics:   

Growth Drivers

Increasing Importance of Fleet Expansion is Expected to Boost the Growth of the Market

The importance over fleet expansion is increasing and substitution with new and modern aircrafts is expected to drive the growth of military aircraft market. The focus of extension and improvisation of aircraft fleets by various countries is creating newer generation military aircraft. The increasing technological advancements in countries and growing fleet expansion of aircrafts is boosting the growth of military aircraft market. The expenditure on military is increasing worldwide, thereby boosting the growth of the military aircraft market. The design of international security systems is undermined as unilateralism and politics is increasingly, creating disturbances around the world. So, military spending is increasing to improve security.

Replacement of Conventional Fleets is Expected to Boost the Market Growth

The necessity of replacing conventional military aircrafts has increased due to the technical challenges which may arise related to propulsion, structure etc. and this can be with changed by creating technological advancements in military aircraft. Old aircraft fleet usually need additional capacity to cope with the threats and attain new requirements. So, the replacing of ageing fleets may boost the growth of the military aircraft market.

Restraint

Stringent Regulations May Restrain the Market growth

The platform related to leasing of aircrafts involves high cost and it is a slow process plans which may restrain the growth of the military aircraft market. The stringent regulatory conditions applied for the manufacture of components related to special mission aircraft may hamper the market growth.

Recent Developments:

• In December 2021, Israeli Defence Ministry declared Israel had signed contract with USA to buy two KC-46 refueling planes from Boeing along with twelve Sikorsky CH-53K choppers from Lockheed Martin.
• In November 2021, Indonesia Ministry of Defense reserved a multirole tanker and two Airbus A400M aircrafts in transport configuration.

Military Aircraft Market

Key Players Covered:

• The Boeing Company
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Dassault Aviation
• Saab AB
• Rostec
• Textron Inc
• Embraer SA.
• Korea Aerospace Industries, LTD.
• Airbus SE
• Other Prominent Players (Company Overview, Business Strategy, Key Product Offerings, Financial Performance, Key Performance Indicators, Risk Analysis, Recent Development, Regional Presence, SWOT Analysis)

Regional Analysis

Military Aircraft Market is segmented based on regional analysis into five major regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and Africa. North America dominated the market in 2021 and is expected to maintain its dominance in the global military aircraft market during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for special and modern aircrafts. The spending on military in the countries of this region is increasing and the growing inclination towards upgradation of military aircraft fleet is expected to boost the growth of the market in this region during the forecast period.

Impact of Covid-19 on Military Aircraft Market

The COVID-19 outbreak had resulted in the economic downfall. Several countries had imposed lockdowns and travel bans to control the coronavirus spread. The COVID-19 outbreak had resulted in the economic downfall. Several countries had imposed lockdowns and travel bans to control the coronavirus spread. Covid-19 had negatively impacted the airline industry due to the shutdown of airlines and restriction applied on travelling. COVID-19 resulted in had a negative impact on the growth of the Military Aircraft market.

Military Aircraft Market is further segmented by region into:

• North America Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – United States and Canada
• Latin America Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Rest of Latin America
• Europe Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, NORDIC, Russia, Turkey and Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – India, China, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia and Rest of APAC
• Middle East and Africa Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – North Africa, Israel, GCC, South Africa and Rest of MENA.

Military Aircraft Market Scope and Segments:

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