Military Gas Turbine Market Report 2026

The military gas turbine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.44 billion in 2025 to $13.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing global procurement of fighter jets and military aircraft requiring advanced turbine engines, modernization of naval fleets driving demand for efficient marine gas turbines, rising utilization of turboshaft engines in helicopters for combat and transport missions, continuous improvements in turbine materials enhancing durability and performance, expansion of defense budgets enabling large-scale engine upgrades and replacements.

The military gas turbine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.25 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of next-generation turbofan engines with improved fuel efficiency and thrust, increasing investment in hybrid-electric and low-emission propulsion technologies for military platforms, rising demand for high-performance apus supporting advanced avionics and mission systems, expansion of unmanned combat aerial vehicles requiring compact high-power turbine solutions, accelerating development of lightweight turbine components using additive manufacturing to enhance operational efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high-thrust, fuel-efficient military gas turbines, growing adoption of modular and upgradeable turbine architectures, increasing emphasis on multi-fuel and battlefield fuel flexibility, expansion of gas turbine use in uavs, rotorcraft and naval platforms, shift toward long-term performance-based logistics and mro contracts.

The rising defense budgets are expected to drive the growth of the military gas turbine market in the coming years. Defense expenditure refers to the financial resources allocated by governments to maintain and develop armed forces and ensure national security. The increase in defense spending is largely driven by growing geopolitical tensions, as global conflicts, territorial disputes, and power rivalries push countries to improve their military preparedness and deterrence capabilities. With larger budgets, governments can invest in advanced aircraft, naval ships, and land-based systems that rely on gas turbines for power and propulsion. These engines are preferred for their high performance, reliability, and ability to function effectively in challenging conditions. For example, in January 2025, the Department of National Defense in Canada reported that the country's defense budget is projected to rise to 1.37% of GDP in 2024-25 from 1.31% in 2023-24. Furthermore, 18.6% of the budget is allocated to major equipment purchases, an increase from 14.8% the previous year. Thus, rising defense expenditure is contributing to the growth of the military gas turbine market.

Key companies in the military gas turbine sector are working on the development of innovative technologies, such as micro turbojet engines, to boost propulsion efficiency, versatility, and adaptability across modern defense platforms. A micro turbojet engine is a compact jet engine that generates thrust by compressing air, mixing it with fuel, igniting the mixture, and expelling the high-speed exhaust through a nozzle. For instance, in February 2024, RVMT, an aerospace company based in India, introduced the INDRA RV25: 240N, the country’s first domestically developed micro turbojet engine. The engine produces a thrust of 240 Newtons (approximately 25 kg) and has been fully designed and manufactured in India with support from premier institutions such as IIT-Hyderabad. It features a compact structure, a high thrust-to-weight ratio, and precision-engineered parts. The INDRA RV25 is particularly suited for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), target drones, and loitering munitions.

In May 2025, EthosEnergy, a U.S.-based provider of rotating equipment services and solutions for industries including power generation, oil and gas, aerospace, and manufacturing, acquired Turbine Services, Ltd. (TSL) for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition expands EthosEnergy’s portfolio of turbine products and enhances its capabilities in delivering services for critical rotating equipment. Turbine Services, Ltd. is a U.S.-based company that manufactures and distributes aftermarket parts for heavy-duty gas and steam turbines.

Major companies operating in the military gas turbine market are General Electric Company (GE), Honeywell Aerospace, Rolls-Royce North America Inc., Safran Aircraft Engines, GE Aerospace, Williams International Co L.L.C., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Motor Sich JSC, MTU Aero Engines AG, John Wood Group PLC, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Avio Aero, Allison Engine Company, Safran S.A., Pratt & Whitney, ProEnergy Services LLC, Power Engineering International, Motor Sich JSC, IHI Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the military gas turbine market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the military gas turbine 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 on critical inputs such as high-temperature alloys, precision machined components, and avionics subsystems are increasing production costs and lead times in the military gas turbine market, particularly for advanced turbofan and turboshaft engines used in fighter aircraft and helicopters. Cross-border supply chains between North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are most affected, with OEMs and defense agencies in regions reliant on imported engines or components facing higher acquisition and lifecycle costs. Segments such as heavy-duty naval gas turbines, sophisticated control systems, and specialized compressors for strategic platforms are experiencing the greatest pricing pressure, while domestic manufacturers in countries with strong localization policies can gain competitiveness in home markets. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging regionalization of supply chains, co-production agreements, and investment in local manufacturing and materials technologies, which can strengthen long-term resilience and sovereign capability for key defense programs.

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Military gas turbines are engines designed to power military aircraft, ships, and vehicles. They function by compressing air, mixing it with fuel, igniting the mixture, and using the resulting high-temperature, high-pressure exhaust gases to spin a turbine. These turbines convert the chemical energy from fuel into high-speed mechanical energy, delivering the performance, reliability, and quick acceleration required for combat operations.

The primary types of military gas turbines include turbojet engines, turboprop engines, turbofan engines, and turboshaft engines. Turbojet engines are a kind of gas turbine that produces thrust by discharging jet exhaust at high velocity. These engines are applied across different categories of gas turbines such as micro, heavy-duty, and light-duty turbines. Key components include the compressor, combustor, gas turbine rotor, generator, and control systems. Military gas turbines are used in various platforms including fighter jets, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), naval vessels, and others. They serve a range of end users such as defense agencies, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and private military contractors.

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

The military gas turbine market consists of sale of turbojet engines, turbofan engines, turboshaft engines, and auxiliary power units (APUs). 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.

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