Military Aircraft Engines Market Report 2026

The military aircraft engines market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $18.4 billion in 2025 to $19.04 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to development of high-performance piston, ramjet, and scramjet engines for military aircraft, growth in defense budgets driving aircraft engine procurement, advancements in engine durability and reliability under combat conditions, adoption of engines for fighter jets, transport, and surveillance aircraft, government contracts and r&d programs supporting propulsion innovations.

The military aircraft engines market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.83 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for next-generation high-thrust military aircraft engines, advancements in scramjet and hypersonic propulsion technologies, growth in fleet modernization programs for air forces globally, integration of AI and predictive maintenance for engine performance optimization, increasing investment in fuel-efficient and low-emission military propulsion systems. Major trends in the forecast period include fuel efficiency optimization, high-performance materials integration, advanced combustion techniques, noise & emission reduction technologies, engine lifecycle management.

The increasing defense budgets are expected to drive the growth of the military aircraft engines market. Defense budgets refer to the financial allocations made by governments to support military and defense activities, including personnel, equipment, and operational expenses. These budgets are rising due to growing geopolitical tensions, prompting nations to enhance military readiness and modernize their defense capabilities. Higher defense spending often leads to more orders for advanced fighter jets, transport aircraft, drones, and helicopters, all of which require powerful, reliable engines. This surge in demand drives the need for both new engines and replacement parts. For instance, in April 2025, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, a Sweden-based independent international organization, reported that U.S. military expenditure reached \$997 billion in 2024, marking a 5.7% increase from 2023. As a result, the rise in defense budgets is contributing to the growth of the military aircraft engines market.

Companies in the military aircraft engines market are focusing on developing innovative technologies such as supersonic ramjet engines to improve speed, maneuverability, and mission effectiveness in next-generation combat aircraft. A supersonic ramjet engine, or scramjet, is an air-breathing jet engine that allows combustion at supersonic speeds, enabling aircraft to achieve hypersonic speeds above Mach 5. For example, in February 2025, Hyprix, an India-based defense and aerospace company, unveiled Tezz, a liquid-fueled engine designed for high-speed military applications, including next-generation missiles and advanced aerial platforms. Developed in just five months, Tezz highlights India’s private sector capabilities in advanced propulsion technology and aligns with the country's strategic goals for defense self-reliance. The successful development and testing of Tezz not only demonstrate Hyprix’s technological expertise but also signify a broader shift toward indigenous solutions in high-speed aviation and defense systems.

In April 2024, Royal Air Maroc, a Morocco-based airline, entered into a partnership with Safran S.A. to improve its aircraft engine maintenance services and optimize fleet performance. Through this partnership, Royal Air Maroc aims to boost fleet efficiency and reliability with advanced engine maintenance solutions, lower operational costs, and reinforce safety and performance standards by leveraging Safran’s technical expertise. Safran S.A., a France-based company, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of engines, equipment, and systems for aircraft, helicopters, and space vehicles.

Major companies operating in the military aircraft engines market are Avio S.p.A, Honeywell International Inc., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., GE Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., IHI Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Williams International Co. LLC, Safran Aircraft Engines, PBS Velká Bíteš a.s, Ivchenko-Progress SE, EuroJet Turbo GmbH, Klimov JSC, MTU Aero Engines AG, Motor Sich JSC, NPO Saturn, Chengdu Engine Group Co. Ltd., Xian Aero Engine Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the military aircraft engines market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the military aircraft engines 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 affected the military aircraft engines market by increasing production costs and disrupting the supply of critical components such as turbines, compressors, and advanced materials. The impact is most pronounced in regions relying on cross-border trade for manufacturing, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Europe. Fighter aircraft and high-performance engines are the most affected segments. Some positive effects include boosting local manufacturing initiatives and encouraging investment in domestic engine development programs.

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Military aircraft engines are propulsion systems specifically designed and built to power various military aircraft, such as fighter jets, transport planes, and surveillance aircraft. These engines are engineered for high performance, durability, and reliability, especially under extreme operational conditions such as combat and tactical missions.

The main types of military aircraft engines include turbofan engines, turboprop engines, turbojet engines, and turboshaft engines. Turbofan engines, a popular jet engine variant, use a large front fan to enhance efficiency by mixing bypassed air with traditional jet thrust. Key components of these engines include the compressor, turbine, combustion chamber, and afterburner. Military aircraft engine technologies range from conventional and hybrid systems to emerging electric engines. These engines are utilized in various applications, such as fighter jets, transport aircraft, helicopters, bombers, reconnaissance planes, tanker aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

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

The military aircraft engines market consists of sales of piston engines, ramjet engines, and scramjet engines. 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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