Aerospace and Defense Filters Market Report 2025

The aerospace and defense filters market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.0 billion in 2024 to $1.05 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth during the historic period was driven by an increased focus on maintaining signal integrity in challenging environments, expanded adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), advancements in stealth technology, escalating cross-border military tensions, and a rising demand for compact and lightweight electronic components.

The aerospace and defense filters market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.26 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The expected growth during the forecast period is driven by the increasing incorporation of 5G technology in defense communications, rising demand for electronic countermeasure systems, greater focus on space-based defense infrastructure, expanded use of AI-powered surveillance technologies, and a surge in defense expenditures by emerging economies. Key trends anticipated include progress in miniaturized RF and microwave filters, development of multifunctional filter technologies, innovations in materials to improve signal filtering, advancements in software-defined radio systems, and the creation of AI-integrated filtering solutions.

The rise in international air traffic is anticipated to boost the growth of the aerospace and defense filters market in the near future. International air traffic involves the movement of passengers, cargo, and aircraft across national borders through air transportation. It serves as a crucial measure of global connectivity and economic activity. This growth is driven by the resurgence in global travel demand, relaxation of government travel restrictions, expansion of airline networks, and enhanced international connectivity. Aerospace and defense filters contribute to international air traffic by ensuring clear communication free from interference and reliable navigation systems, which collectively enhance safety, efficiency, and coordination in global airspace. For example, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Switzerland-based airline trade body, reported in January 2024 that total air traffic in 2023, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), increased by 36.9% compared to 2022. Specifically, international traffic rose by 41.6% during the same timeframe. As a result, the surge in international air traffic is propelling the aerospace and defense filters market.

Leading players in the aerospace and defense filters market are prioritizing technological innovations such as nanofiber-enhanced filter media to boost filtration efficiency, enable predictive maintenance, and prolong the operational life of vital aircraft and defense system components. Nanofiber-enhanced filter media employ ultra-fine synthetic fibers to dramatically improve particulate capture while maintaining minimal airflow resistance. For instance, in October 2024, Gessner, a German filtration technology company, introduced its MecNa 3D-structured nanofiber air filter media. This product incorporates ultrafine nanofibers within the filter structure and represents a significant advancement in aerospace-grade filtration technology by offering superior dust-holding capacity, consistent airflow resistance, and enhanced durability suited for critical filtration applications.

In September 2022, Parker Hannifin Corporation, a U.S.-based company specializing in motion and control technologies, acquired Meggitt PLC for $8.46 billion. This acquisition substantially broadens Parker’s aerospace and defense capabilities and strengthens its global presence in aircraft systems, components, and advanced sensors. Parker aims to expand its product offerings and accelerate growth in key aerospace and defense markets. Meggitt, headquartered in the UK, is known for manufacturing high-performance components and systems for aerospace, defense, and energy sectors.

Major players in the aerospace and defense filters market are Safran Filtration Systems, Eaton Corporation, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Amphenol Corporation, GKN Aerospace, Donaldson Company Inc., Camfil AB, Lydall Filtration Solutions, Holllingsworth & Vose Company, Pall Corporation, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, Meggitt PLC, Porvair Filtration Group, PTI Technologies Inc., Champion Aerospace LLC, Swift Filters Inc., Norman Filter Company, APC Filtration, Recco Products Inc., and Porous Metal Filters Inc.

North America was the largest region in the aerospace and defense filters market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in aerospace and defense filters report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the aerospace and defense filters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Aerospace and defense filters are precisely engineered components designed to eliminate contaminants from air, fuel, hydraulic, and electronic systems in aircraft and military platforms. They safeguard critical subsystems by blocking particle entry, preventing signal interference, and avoiding fluid contamination. These filters improve system reliability, sustain operational performance under harsh conditions, and ensure adherence to stringent aerospace and defense standards. They play a key role in mission safety, lower maintenance requirements, and prolong equipment life.

The primary materials used in aerospace and defense filters include metal mesh filters, fiberglass filters, pleated paper filters, and other types. Metal mesh filters are made from woven or sintered metal wires - commonly stainless steel or aluminum - creating a durable, reusable filtration medium. These filters serve various purposes, including air and liquid filtration, across a range of platforms such as commercial and regional aircraft, military aircraft, helicopters, general aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), spacecraft, and ground defense systems. They are marketed through both direct and indirect sales channels to end users like original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket.

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The aerospace and defense filters market consists of sales of air filters, fuel filters, and hydraulic filters. 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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The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and 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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