Aircraft Survivability Equipment Market Report 2026

The aircraft survivability equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.66 billion in 2025 to $4.93 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased military aircraft modernization programs driving procurement of missile detection and warning systems, rising operational deployments elevating demand for armor plating, self-sealing fuel tanks, and ice protection systems, advancements in electronic countermeasure technologies enhancing aircraft survivability performance, growth in manufacturer-provided warranty-period maintenance and system integration services, expanded adoption of lightning strike protection and emergency escape systems across fixed- and rotary-wing fleets.

The aircraft survivability equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.39 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for next-generation survivability suites capable of countering advanced guided missile threats, increasing integration of multi-sensor detection and tracking systems for real-time threat response, rising procurement of lightweight yet high-strength protective materials to improve aircraft performance, expanding deployment of survivability equipment across unmanned aerial systems, expected growth in comprehensive lifecycle service packages including upgrades, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance for survivability equipment. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of advanced missile and threat detection systems, miniaturization of survivability equipment for lightweight aircraft, enhanced situational awareness through sensor fusion, development of multi-layered electronic countermeasures, adoption of predictive maintenance and performance monitoring.

The rising incidence of air accidents is expected to boost the growth of the aircraft survivability equipment market. Air accidents are defined as incidents related to an aircraft's operation that happen after individuals have boarded the aircraft. Aircraft survivability equipment (ASE) comprises various systems aimed at safeguarding aircraft against attacks, utilizing technologies such as missile detection, warning, and tracking, signal jamming, chaff and flare dispensers, and infrared laser beam countermeasures. For example, in September 2024, the International Civil Aviation Organization, a Canada-based agency of the United Nations, reported that in 2023, the accident rate was 0.8 per million flights, which translates to one accident for every 1.26 million flights. Furthermore, there was a 3.1% increase in the total number of accidents from 2022 to 2023. Consequently, the rising number of aircraft incidents is driving the growth of the aircraft survivability equipment market.

Leading companies in the aircraft survivability equipment market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions, such as AI-piloted vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jets, to enhance mission survivability, improve autonomous threat response, and optimize tactical operational efficiency. An AI-piloted VTOL fighter jet is a combat aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing without a runway, operated autonomously or semi-autonomously using artificial intelligence to manage navigation, flight control, and mission execution. For example, Shield AI, Inc., a U.S.-based aerospace and defense company, introduced the X-BAT, designed for expeditionary and maritime operations in contested environments. The X-BAT is notable for being runway-independent, providing persistence, reach, and survivability in combat scenarios, particularly in areas where access to traditional runways is limited or denied.

In February 2023, BAE Systems plc, a UK-based aerospace company, joined forces with Leonardo S.p.A. This collaboration aims to leverage expertise and resources, fostering innovation in aircraft survivability solutions. The partnership seeks to broaden their reach and provide products and services to a wider customer base. Leonardo S.p.A., an Italy-based aerospace company, is known for designing and manufacturing various aircraft survivability equipment.

Major companies operating in the aircraft survivability equipment market are United Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Boeing Rotorcraft Systems, Raytheon Company, Airbus SE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Harris Corporation, Thales Group, L3 Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Textron Inc., Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Saab AB, General Dynamics Corporation, Sikorsky Aircraft, Moog Inc., Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cobham Limited, Orbital ATK Inc., FLIR Systems Inc., Ultra Electronics Holdings plc, Chemring Group, Cobham plc., Aselsan A.S., Terma A/S, Esterline Technologies Corporation, Edo Corporation Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the aircraft survivability equipment market in 2025. The regions covered in the aircraft survivability equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the aircraft survivability equipment market by increasing costs for imported high-tech sensors, electronic countermeasure components, and software modules, affecting manufacturers and defense procurement in regions like North America and Europe. Segments including electronic warfare systems and advanced sensors are most affected due to their critical components. Positively, tariffs have encouraged domestic manufacturing and innovation in survivability solutions, helping reduce reliance on imports and fostering localized technological development.

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Aircraft survivability equipment comprises a system of interconnected electronic devices and countermeasures designed to protect aircraft and their crews by detecting and defeating threats such as laser-guided RF missiles and unguided bombs. This equipment aims to reduce the vulnerability of aircraft, enabling aircrews to carry out their missions safely and effectively.

The main components of aircraft survivability equipment include hardware, software, and services. Hardware refers to the tangible parts of an electrical device or computer system. It encompasses various technologies, including both active and passive systems, and is available in line and forward-fit sizes. This equipment is utilized in diverse applications, such as combat aircraft, combat helicopters, special mission aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The countries covered in the aircraft survivability equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aircraft survivability equipment market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as missile detection, warning, and tracking. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The aircraft survivability equipment market consists of sales of collisions, gunfire, armor plating, self-sealing fuel tanks, ice protection systems, lightning strike protection systems, and emergency escape systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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