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Military Aircraft Avionics - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 279 Pages
  • February 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5991222
The global market for Military Aircraft Avionics was valued at US$35.7 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$40.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.3% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Global Military Aircraft Avionics Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

Military aircraft avionics encompass a wide array of electronic systems used on aircraft for communication, navigation, monitoring, and management of multiple systems. These advanced avionics are crucial for enhancing the operational capabilities, safety, and effectiveness of military missions. The core components include radar systems, flight control systems, navigation systems, communication systems, and electronic warfare suites. Radar systems provide critical situational awareness and targeting capabilities, while advanced flight control systems ensure precision in handling and maneuvering. Navigation systems, often integrated with satellite technology, enable precise positioning and route planning, which is vital for mission success. Communication systems facilitate secure and reliable information exchange between aircraft and ground control, ensuring coordinated operations. The integration of these sophisticated avionics systems allows military aircraft to operate effectively in complex and contested environments, significantly enhancing their combat and operational readiness.

Recent advancements in military aircraft avionics have focused on improving interoperability, situational awareness, and electronic warfare capabilities. Modern avionics systems are increasingly designed to be modular and upgradable, allowing for the integration of new technologies as they become available. This modularity ensures that military aircraft can keep pace with rapid technological advancements and evolving threat landscapes. Enhanced situational awareness is achieved through the use of advanced sensor fusion techniques, which combine data from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive operational picture. This allows pilots to make more informed decisions in real-time. Furthermore, electronic warfare capabilities have seen significant improvements, with advanced jamming and deception technologies being integrated into avionics systems to protect aircraft from enemy radar and missile threats. The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in avionics is also growing, enabling more autonomous operations and predictive maintenance, which enhances the overall mission capability and reduces the workload on pilots and crew.

The growth in the military aircraft avionics market is driven by several factors. Firstly, the increasing complexity and sophistication of modern warfare require advanced avionics systems to maintain a strategic edge. Secondly, the ongoing modernization programs in many countries involve upgrading existing fleets with state-of-the-art avionics to enhance their operational capabilities. Thirdly, the rise in asymmetric warfare and the need for precision targeting and situational awareness drive the demand for advanced avionics. Additionally, the development of new aircraft, such as fifth and sixth-generation fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), necessitates cutting-edge avionics systems. The push for greater interoperability among allied forces also spurs the demand for standardized and compatible avionics systems. Moreover, the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in avionics for predictive maintenance and mission planning is becoming increasingly important, offering significant operational advantages. Finally, the increasing defense budgets and the focus on maintaining air superiority in various regions are further propelling the growth of the military aircraft avionics market.

Report Scope

The report analyzes the Military Aircraft Avionics market, presented in terms of market value (US$ Thousand). The analysis covers the key segments and geographic regions outlined below.

Segments

Subsystem (Flight Control Systems, Communication Systems, Navigation Systems, Monitoring Systems, Other Subsystems); Aircraft Type (Fixed-Wing Aircraft, Rotary-Wing Aircraft, UAVs).

Geographic Regions/Countries

World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Flight Control Systems segment, which is expected to reach US$12.4 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 3.2%. The Communication Systems segment is also set to grow at 2.1% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $9.6 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 4.8% CAGR to reach $8.2 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as Astronautics Corporation of America, BAE Systems PLC, Cobham Aerospace Communications, Collins Aerospace, Elbit Systems Ltd and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Military Aircraft Avionics Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Military Aircraft Avionics Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Military Aircraft Avionics Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Some of the 36 major companies featured in this Military Aircraft Avionics market report include:

  • Astronautics Corporation of America
  • BAE Systems PLC
  • Cobham Aerospace Communications
  • Collins Aerospace
  • Elbit Systems Ltd
  • Garmin Ltd
  • General Electric Company (GE Aerospace)
  • Genesys Aerosystems
  • Honeywell International, Inc.
  • L3 Harris Technologies, Inc.
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Moog, Inc.
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation
  • THALES Group

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Global Economic Update
  • Military Aircraft Avionics - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Increasing Complexity of Military Operations Drives Demand for Advanced Avionics
  • Technological Advancements in Avionics Systems Propel Market Growth
  • Focus on Enhanced Situational Awareness Strengthens Business Case
  • Rising Defense Budgets Spur Market Development
  • Integration of Advanced Navigation and Communication Systems Expands Opportunities
  • Growing Adoption of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Drives Demand for Avionics
  • Increasing Use of Synthetic and Augmented Reality in Avionics Generates Interest
  • Expansion of Avionics Capabilities for Multi-Role Aircraft Drives Market
  • Advances in Sensor Technologies Enhance Avionics Performance
  • Focus on Compliance with International Avionics Standards Strengthens Market Position
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Military Aircraft Avionics Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Military Aircraft Avionics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Military Aircraft Avionics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Military Aircraft Avionics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flight Control Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Flight Control Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Flight Control Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Communication Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Communication Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Communication Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Navigation Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Navigation Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Navigation Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Monitoring Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Monitoring Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Monitoring Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Subsystems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for Other Subsystems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Subsystems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fixed-Wing Aircraft by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Fixed-Wing Aircraft by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Fixed-Wing Aircraft by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Rotary-Wing Aircraft by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Rotary-Wing Aircraft by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Rotary-Wing Aircraft by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for UAVs by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for UAVs by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for UAVs by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Military Aircraft Avionics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Military Aircraft Avionics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
CHINA
  • Military Aircraft Avionics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
EUROPE
  • Military Aircraft Avionics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
FRANCE
  • Military Aircraft Avionics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
GERMANY
  • Military Aircraft Avionics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Military Aircraft Avionics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Military Aircraft Avionics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Military Aircraft Avionics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2025 (E)
INDIA
  • Military Aircraft Avionics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2025 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Military Aircraft Avionics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2025 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Military Aircraft Avionics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2025 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Military Aircraft Avionics Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2025 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Astronautics Corporation of America
  • BAE Systems PLC
  • Cobham Aerospace Communications
  • Collins Aerospace
  • Elbit Systems Ltd
  • Garmin Ltd
  • General Electric Company (GE Aerospace)
  • Genesys Aerosystems
  • Honeywell International, Inc.
  • L3 Harris Technologies, Inc.
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Moog, Inc.
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation
  • THALES Group

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