The global military aircraft avionics market size reached USD 37.9 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach USD 52.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% during 2025-2033. The thriving military and defense industry, increasing demand for flight control systems (FCS), and rising integration of advanced technologies represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Military aircraft avionics are operational and combat-ready variations that focus on electronic systems and equipment used in military aircraft. They comprise flight control, navigation functions, electro-optic and infrared threat sensors, activity monitors, secure tactical communications, weapons trackers, countermeasures dispensers, and other integrated electronic support, protection, and attack capabilities. They can resist damage from the harsh environment as they are manufactured from special materials or encased in more adversary-resistant containers compared to commercially available equipment. Military aircraft help accomplish missions, track and report performance measures, make discoveries, operate within safety parameters, and improve overall aircraft performance. They assist in replacing radio communication with high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), and ultra-high frequency (UHF) systems that are conventionally used for military aircraft communication. They are used in engine control, electronic warfare, surveillance, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management.
2.What is the expected growth rate of the global military aircraft avionics market during 2025-2033?
3.What are the key factors driving the global military aircraft avionics market?
4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global military aircraft avionics market?
5.What is the breakup of the global military aircraft avionics market based on the aircraft type?
6.What is the breakup of the global military aircraft avionics market based on the end use sector?
7.What are the key regions in the global military aircraft avionics market?
8.Who are the key players/companies in the global military aircraft avionics market?
Military aircraft avionics are operational and combat-ready variations that focus on electronic systems and equipment used in military aircraft. They comprise flight control, navigation functions, electro-optic and infrared threat sensors, activity monitors, secure tactical communications, weapons trackers, countermeasures dispensers, and other integrated electronic support, protection, and attack capabilities. They can resist damage from the harsh environment as they are manufactured from special materials or encased in more adversary-resistant containers compared to commercially available equipment. Military aircraft help accomplish missions, track and report performance measures, make discoveries, operate within safety parameters, and improve overall aircraft performance. They assist in replacing radio communication with high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), and ultra-high frequency (UHF) systems that are conventionally used for military aircraft communication. They are used in engine control, electronic warfare, surveillance, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management.
Military Aircraft Avionics Market Trends:
At present, there is a rise in the demand for military aircraft avionics to meet the newer generation battlefield requirements, such as long-distance target detection and tracking, stealth, and electronic warfare defense. This, along with the thriving military and defense industry, represents one of the key factors supporting the growth of the market. In addition, several countries are developing and procuring next-generation military aircraft to modernize and expand their fleets, which is propelling the growth of the market. Besides this, there is an increase in the demand for flight control systems (FCS) in military aircraft, such as autopilot, data acquisition systems, flight recorders, refurbishing aircraft management computers, active inceptor systems, and electrohydrostatic actuation (EHA) systems. This, coupled with the rising demand for electronic warfare, maritime patrol, airborne early warning control systems (AEW/C), and anti-surface warfare (ASW), is strengthening the growth of the market. In addition, the aircraft original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are partnering with the avionics manufacturers to develop and integrate advanced flight control systems onboard the new-generation aircraft. They are also focusing on integrating advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, into computers to enhance the autonomous operations of human-crewed and uncrewed aircraft. Apart from this, the growing demand for electronic warfare suites, active inceptor systems, and vehicle management computers is positively influencing the market.Key Market Segmentation:
The publisher provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global military aircraft avionics market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on system type, aircraft type and end use sector.System Type Insights:
- Flight Control System
- Communication System
- Navigation System
- Monitoring System
- Others
Aircraft Type Insights:
- Combat Aircraft
- Helicopters
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
- Transport Aircraft
End Use Sector Insights:
- OEM
- Aftermarket
Regional Insights:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global military aircraft avionics market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include BAE Systems Plc, Cobham, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Elbit Systems Ltd., GE Aviation Co., Honeywell International Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Moog Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Thales Group, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.Key Questions Answered in This Report
1.How big is the global military aircraft avionics market?2.What is the expected growth rate of the global military aircraft avionics market during 2025-2033?
3.What are the key factors driving the global military aircraft avionics market?
4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global military aircraft avionics market?
5.What is the breakup of the global military aircraft avionics market based on the aircraft type?
6.What is the breakup of the global military aircraft avionics market based on the end use sector?
7.What are the key regions in the global military aircraft avionics market?
8.Who are the key players/companies in the global military aircraft avionics market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface3 Executive Summary11 Value Chain Analysis13 Price Analysis
2 Scope and Methodology
4 Introduction
5 Global Military Aircraft Avionics Market
6 Market Breakup by System Type
7 Market Breakup by Aircraft Type
8 Market Breakup by End Use Sector
9 Market Breakup by Region
10 SWOT Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
List of Figures
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- BAE Systems Plc
- Cobham
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- GE Aviation Co.
- Honeywell International Inc.
- L3Harris Technologies Inc.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Moog Inc.
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- Thales Group
