Aerospace & Defense PCB Market Report 2026

The aerospace & defense pcb market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.36 billion in 2025 to $1.4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in traditional aerospace electronics manufacturing, increasing demand for ruggedized pcb materials, early adoption in military communication systems, expansion of radar and navigation electronics, development of multilayer pcb architectures.

The aerospace & defense pcb market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.59 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing production of next-generation aircraft, rising demand for lightweight high-density pcbs, expansion of space electronics manufacturing, growth in unmanned aerial vehicle platforms, adoption of advanced avionics and mission systems. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of cybersecure high-reliability pcb architectures, expansion of advanced aerospace manufacturing systems, development of autonomous flight control electronics, integration of AI-enhanced mission-critical circuitry, advancement of IoT-connected avionics platforms.

The escalating demand for both commercial and military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is poised to be a significant catalyst driving the growth of the aerospace and defense Printed Circuit Board (PCB) market. Military UAVs, also termed as military drones, are unmanned aircraft employed by the military for various purposes, often operating via remote piloting or autonomous flight utilizing pre-programmed plans or artificial intelligence. Aerospace and defense PCBs play a pivotal role in the development and construction of military UAVs, ensuring the safe and reliable functioning of these sophisticated systems, especially in challenging environments and missions. Notably, as of December 2022, the global drone market was valued at $43 billion, where personal drones accounted for 94% of unit sales, as reported by Skykam Technical Inspections. Additionally, the Federal Aviation Administration recorded 855,860 registered drones in the United States in 2023. This surge in demand for both commercial and military UAVs substantiates the driving force behind the growth of the aerospace and defense PCB market.

Major companies operating in the aerospace and defense PCB market are prioritizing reshoring advanced microelectronics and increasing domestic ultra-HDI (high density interconnect) manufacturing to reinforce supply-chain security and address national defense requirements. Ultra-HDI PCBs are extremely high-density circuit boards that support compact, high-performance electronic systems for mission-critical aerospace and defense applications by enabling higher routing density, improved signal integrity, and complex multi-layer designs. For instance, in November 2023, TTM Technologies, a US-based PCB manufacturer, announced the selection of Central New York (Syracuse) as the location for a proposed greenfield facility dedicated to producing ultra-HDI PCBs in alignment with national security priorities. The project is expected to generate approximately 400 new engineering and manufacturing jobs and will be situated beside TTM’s existing 160,000-square-foot RF/microwave and microelectronics campus in Syracuse, New York. The facility aims to build the most advanced PCB manufacturing capability in North America, reducing lead times and increasing domestic output of ultra-HDI PCBs. Additionally, the site will be designed as TTM’s most environmentally sustainable location in the region, supporting the broader growth of the U.S. aerospace and defense microelectronics ecosystem.

In April 2023, Firan Technology Group Corporation (FTG), a Canada-based aerospace and defense electronics supplier, acquired Holaday Circuits and IMI Inc. for $27 million. The acquisition aims to expand FTG’s U.S. manufacturing capabilities for RF and high-technology circuit boards and reinforce its footprint in the aerospace and defense PCB market. Holaday Circuits and IMI Inc. are US-based manufacturers of aerospace and defense PCBs.

Major companies operating in the aerospace & defense pcb market are Epec Engineered Technologies LLC, Amitron Corporation, Corintech Ltd., Delta Circuits Inc., Advanced Circuits, Advanced Circuits Inc., SCHMID Group, Technotronix, Surface Mount Technology Centre Corporation, Sanmina Corporation, IEC Electronics Corporation, Firan Technology Group Corporation, Amphenol Printed Circuits Inc., Unimicron Technology Corporation, Mer-Mar Electronics, Coat-X AG, IDEAS Engineering & Technology, Q-FLEX Industries, Rogers Corporation, Isola Group, Park Electrochemical Corp., Ventec International Group, Arlon Electronic Materials, Taconic Advanced Dielectric Division, Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc., Cirexx International, Multilayer Prototypes Inc., Sierra Circuits Inc., Sunstone Circuits, Bittele Electronics Inc.

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 aerospace and defense PCB market by increasing import costs for copper foils, laminates, high-frequency materials, and fabrication equipment sourced globally. Aircraft manufacturers, defense contractors, and avionics system integrators in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific face higher production expenses and longer supply cycles. However, tariffs are encouraging localized PCB fabrication, regional sourcing of advanced materials, and investment in domestic aerospace electronics capabilities, strengthening long-term supply chain security and resilience.

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Aerospace and defense PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) are specialized circuit boards designed specifically for use in aerospace and defense applications. These PCBs are engineered to meet the stringent requirements and standards of the aerospace and defense industries, finding applications in critical systems such as flight control, communication, and navigation.

The main types of aerospace and defense PCBs include single-sided, double-sided, and multilayer boards. A single-sided PCB has all its components and traces assembled on one side of the board. Various designs of PCBs, including rigid PCBs, flexible PCBs, rigid-flex PCBs, and high-density interconnect PCBs, cater to different aerospace applications. These applications span across various aircraft types, including narrow-body aircraft, wide-body aircraft, regional aircraft, general aviation, helicopters, military aircraft, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and spacecraft. The diverse applications of aerospace and defense PCBs include radar installations, power supplies, power conversion, radio communication, lighting systems, engine control systems, and others.North America was the largest region in the aerospace & defense PCB market in 2025. Asia-pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the aerospace and defense PCB market report forecast period. The regions covered in the aerospace & defense pcb market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the aerospace & defense pcb market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aerospace and defense PCB market consists of sales of auxiliary power units for radar control systems, control tower systems, LED lighting systems, jet instrumentation, and jamming 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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