Maritime Patrol Aircraft Market Report 2026

The maritime patrol aircraft market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $18.66 billion in 2025 to $19.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing naval modernization programs boosting acquisition of anti-submarine warfare aircraft, rising demand for long-range maritime surveillance enhancing procurement of fixed-wing MPA platforms, advancements in radar and sensor technologies improving detection of surface vessels and submarines, expansion of coastal security missions driving deployment of rotary-wing maritime patrol aircraft, growth in multinational maritime exercises strengthening need for versatile patrol capabilities.

The maritime patrol aircraft market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of next-generation MPA with integrated multi-mission systems expanding operational roles, rising geopolitical tensions increasing investments in advanced anti-submarine and surveillance aircraft, growing adoption of unmanned aerial systems complementing traditional MPA fleets, increasing focus on network-centric warfare driving integration of real-time data-sharing capabilities, expansion of maritime domain awareness initiatives supporting sustained procurement of modern patrol aircraft. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of long-endurance maritime surveillance aircraft, rising integration of advanced anti-submarine warfare (asw) mission suites, demand growth for multi-mission fixed-wing and rotary patrol platforms, expansion of coastal security and eez monitoring programs, upgrades of legacy maritime patrol fleets with modern detection systems.

The increase in global threats and terrorism is expected to drive the growth of the maritime patrol aircraft market in the coming years. Threats and terrorism encompass acts of violence or intimidation carried out by individuals or groups to achieve political, social, or religious objectives. Maritime patrol aircraft are deployed in various military operations, including search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and anti-surface unit warfare. For example, in February 2024, the Institute for Economics & Peace, an Australia-based think tank, reported in the Global Terrorism Index that terrorism-related deaths outside Afghanistan rose by 4% in 2023 compared to 2022. Hence, the rise in global threats and terrorism is boosting the maritime patrol aircraft market.

Key companies in the maritime patrol aircraft market are adopting advanced technologies to maintain their market positions. For instance, in March 2023, PAL Aerospace Ltd., a Canada-based international aerospace company, launched the Bombardier Global 6500-based P-6 multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft. The Bombardier Global 6500 platform incorporates next-generation mission system software capable of integrating computer vision and space-based data within a single operational framework.

In July 2025, Baykar, a Turkey-based provider of unmanned aerial systems, defense electronics, and aerospace technologies, acquired Piaggio Aerospace for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Baykar aims to enhance its technological capabilities, expand its presence in the European aerospace market, and strengthen its portfolio across both manned and unmanned aircraft platforms. Piaggio Aerospace, based in Italy, provides business jets, maritime patrol aircraft, and related aerospace services, including aircraft design, production, and maintenance solutions.

Major companies operating in the maritime patrol aircraft market are The Boeing Company, Saab AB, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Textron Inc., Dassault Aviation SA, Aviation Industry Corporation of China Ltd., Leonardo S.P.A., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., BAE Systems plc, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Thales Group, Diamond Aircraft Industries, Antonov Company, Beriev Aircraft Company, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems GmbH, Bombardier Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Tupolev, Taiwan Aerospace Corporation, CAC Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd., Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, Comac Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd., Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation, Viking Air Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the maritime patrol aircraft market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global maritime patrol aircraft market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the maritime patrol aircraft 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 are affecting the maritime patrol aircraft market by raising costs of imported avionics, engines, composite materials, and radar systems, which increases overall production expenses and slows procurement cycles. Fixed-wing and rotary MPA segments are most impacted, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Europe where many components are sourced internationally. While these tariffs disrupt supply chains and delay fleet modernization, they also stimulate domestic manufacturing, encourage localized sourcing, and drive investment in regionally produced sensor and mission-system technologies, offering long-term benefits to local aerospace ecosystems.

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A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) is a specialized aircraft designed for maritime surveillance, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine warfare operations. These aircraft are typically operated by military or government agencies and are equipped with advanced sensors, radars, and other detection equipment to detect and track surface ships and submarines.

The main types of maritime patrol aircraft include armored and unarmored variants. The term "armored" refers to a variant of a maritime patrol aircraft equipped with defensive armament and armor to enhance its survivability in hostile environments. These aircraft can have various engine types, including jet engines and turboprop engines, and feature integrated sensors such as radar, cameras, and other detection equipment. Maritime patrol aircraft are utilized in various applications, including surveillance of passenger ships and ferries, monitoring dry cargo vessels, tracking tankers, overseeing dry bulk carriers, and performing tasks related to special purpose vessels, service vessels, fishing vessels, and other maritime activities.

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

The maritime patrol aircraft market consists of sales of anti-submarine aircraft, fixed-wing aircraft, and rotary-wing maritime patrol aircraft. 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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