Aircraft Survivability Equipment Global Market Report 2024

The aircraft survivability equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.12 billion in 2023 to $4.4 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth observed during the historical period can be attributed to military modernization programs, advancements in survivability measures, an increased focus on electronic warfare, innovations from the Cold War era, and the integration of defensive systems.

The aircraft survivability equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.57 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the demand for retrofit and upgrades, an increased focus on cyber resilience, the integration of AI and machine learning, the implementation of intelligent countermeasure systems, and the development of directed energy weapons. Major trends expected during the forecast period include the adoption of advanced threat detection systems, integrated defensive systems, the increasing use of directed energy weapons, efforts towards miniaturization and weight reduction, and the enhancement of electronic warfare capabilities.

The increasing occurrence of air accidents is anticipated to be a driving force for the growth of the aircraft survivability equipment market. Air accidents, defined as incidents related to an aircraft's operation that occur with someone onboard, have seen a notable increase, with the International Air Transport Association reporting 29 accidents in 2021 and a subsequent rise to 39 in 2022. Aircraft survivability equipment (ASE) plays a crucial role in safeguarding aircraft against attacks, employing technologies such as missile detection, warning and tracking systems, signal jamming, chaff and flare dispensers, and infrared laser beam countermeasures. This rise in air accidents propels the demand for enhanced aircraft survivability equipment, driving market growth.

The advancement in the defense sector is poised to further boost the growth of aircraft survivability equipment. Advancements in defense involve the development, adoption, and integration of new technologies, strategies, and capabilities within a country's defense and military infrastructure. Increased defense budgets have facilitated significant investments in research, development, testing, and deployment of advanced aircraft survivability equipment solutions. In 2023, the US Department of Defense allocated $2.04 trillion across its sub-components, fueling advancements in the defense sector. Consequently, the evolution of defense technologies contributes to the growth of the aircraft survivability equipment market.

The high costs associated with airplane survivability equipment are expected to impede the market's growth. Elevated costs related to research and development, manufacturing, and installation present challenges, potentially limiting market size. The considerable investment required for developing new and advanced technologies for airplane survivability equipment can be a deterrent for potential customers. The financial constraints associated with high costs hinder the broader adoption of airplane survivability equipment, acting as a restraint on market growth.

Major companies in the aircraft survivability equipment market are strategically focusing on innovation, such as the development of products such as seat liferafts, to expand their customer bases, drive sales, and increase revenue. Seat liferafts, designed for single-person occupancy and inflating automatically upon release from the aircraft, represent an innovative solution. Survitec Group, a UK-based aerospace company, launched a smaller and lighter single-seat life raft (SSLR) in March 2022, offering improved survival capabilities for military fast jet pilots. The compact design, lightweight materials, and enhanced features make this SSLR a more effective survival tool for pilots forced to eject over water.

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 report 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 2023. The regions covered in the aircraft survivability equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa The countries covered in the aircraft survivability equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, 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 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).

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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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