Special Mission Aircraft Market

Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Size, Trends & Analysis - Forecasts to 2027 By Platform (Military Aviation, Commercial Aviation and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), By Application (Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance, Command and Control, Combat Support, Emergency Services, Transportation, Air-Launch/Rocket Launch, Scientific Research, and Geological Surveys and Other Applications), By Payload Type (Sensors, Communication Suite, Protection Suite, and Others), By End-User (Defence, Commercial & Civil, and Space), By Point of Sale (OEM and Aftermarket), By Region (North America, Asia Pacific, CSA, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa), Company Market Share Analysis, and Competitor Analysis

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This report was recently updated on May 1 2024 with the latest and most recent market numbers

Special Mission Aircraft Market Size

The global special mission aircraft market is projected to grow from USD 13.8 billion in 2022 to USD 18.9 billion in 2027 at a CAGR value of 6.5% from 2022 to 2027. Airborne early warning and control (AEW&C), often known as an airborne warning and control system, is one of the specialized missions of special-purpose aircraft (AWACS).

Various reasons are driving the market, including the increased use of UAVs in combat activities and the growing demand for air-to-air refuelling to enable foreign deployment.

The market will be driven during the forecast period by a rise in the development of sensor technology, increasing military expenditure in many countries, the global rise in geopolitical tensions, and the high demand for low-cost aircraft that serve a wide range of missions.

Furthermore, the increase in the use of UAVs by NATO, the rise in illegal activities of island grabbing, piracy, drug trafficking led to higher demand for maritime patrolling, and higher demand for real-time data through Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) are other drivers of market growth.

The market for special mission aircraft is expected to grow at a significant rate over the forecast period, owing to several factors, including rising conflicts around the world, a growing need to combat criminal operations such as illegal downloading, drug smuggling, and terrorist attacks, increasing technological adaptation in the field, and increased public investment in the defense and military sectors.

Rapid growth for air-to-air recharging to endorse offshore implementation, increase in defense expenditures of countries, increased incremental use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in military operations, and rising demands for emergency medical service (EMS) helicopters, among many other factors are driving growth.

Furthermore, throughout the projected period, growth in demand for air-launched tiny satellites and advances in sensing devices driving demand for unmanned aircraft would provide new opportunities for special mission aircraft market players.

The special mission aircraft market was also adversely impacted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdowns and restrictions significantly delayed aircraft deliveries, and also completely ceased or slowed down the overall production of aircraft components. Major funding that otherwise would have been used in this industry was also diverted to other purposes involving the combat of COVID-19.

However, among other factors, a long-time of quality assurance from aviation authorities and strict regulatory criteria for producing special mission airplane equipment are the primary barriers that would further stifle the market's expansion during the forecast year.

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Special Mission Aircraft Market: By Platform

Based on the platform type, the special mission aircraft market is divided into military aviation, commercial aviation, and unmanned aerial vehicle. The military aviation segment is expected to grow the largest in the forecast period of 2022-2027. Military aircraft are majorly used for non-combat defense purposes. They are used for opponent tracking, rescue missions, supply deliveries, and intelligence data collection. With the rise in global geopolitical issues leading to a subsequent rise in military expenditure worldwide, this segment is expected to hold significant market share.

Special Mission Aircraft Market: By Application

Based on the application, the special mission aircraft market is divided into intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance, command, and control, combat support, emergency services, transportation, air-launch/rocket launch, scientific research and geological surveys, and other applications.

The air-launch/rocket launch segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the market from 2022 to 2027. The growth of this segment will be driven primarily by the rise in geopolitical tensions worldwide leading to outbreaks of war. Such aircraft are capable of carrying out missions like launching rockets, missiles, and other similar objects.

Special Mission Aircraft Market: By Payload Type

Based on the payload type, the special mission aircraft market is divided into sensors, communication suites, protection suites, and others. The sensors segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the forecast period of 2022-2027. The growth of this segment will be driven by demand for military and law enforcement purposes. Sensors help in movement tracking and surveillance, especially in the night-time and other low light conditions. They can be used for other search and rescue operations as well.

Special Mission Aircraft Market: By End-User

Based on the end-user segmentation, the special mission aircraft market is divided into defense, commercial & civil, and space. The defense segment is expected to be the largest segment in the forecast period of 2022-2027. Special mission aircraft have a multitude of applications within the defense sphere. They are used by all branches of defense of a country. Applications include supply deliveries, maritime patrol, rocket launches, and surveillance operations. Various national law enforcement and intelligence agencies also demand the use of these aircraft.

Special Mission Aircraft Market: By Point of Sale

Based on the point-of-sale segmentation, the special mission aircraft market is divided into OEM and aftermarket. The OEM segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the forecast period of 2022-2027. The OEM segment is fast growing owing to the investment in research and development of various new aircraft programs. This includes fleet modernization as the old fleet usage period completes and requires upgradation. The fast development of electric business jets due to their lower maintenance costs and surge fuel efficiency will also drive the growth of this segment.

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Special Mission Aircraft Market: By Region

As per the geographical analysis, the special mission aircraft market can be classified into North America (the United States, Canada, and Mexico), Asia Pacific (India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Rest of Asia Pacific), Europe (Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, and Rest of Europe), Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Rest of the Middle East & Africa) and Central & South America (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of Central and South America).

North America (the United States, Canada, and Mexico) will have a dominant share in the special mission aircraft market from 2022 to 2027. The major factor driving the growth of the market is the USA’s prominent role in the development, operation, and export of such special mission aircraft with key players located in this region. Also, the growing focus on government by allocating a large defense budget and increased investment in research and innovation, are driving regional growth.

Moreover, the Asia Pacific (India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Rest of Asia Pacific) region is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the special mission aircraft market during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to an increase in defense spending by major economies in the region such as India and China. Furthermore, border tensions and geopolitical issues in the region are also propelling market growth.

Special Mission Aircraft Market Share and Competitor Analysis

Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd, Elbit Systems Ltd, the Boeing Company, Dassault Aviation SA, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Textron Inc., General Dynamics Corporation, Airbus SE, Bombardier Inc., Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, Leonardo SpA, Saab AB, among others are the key players in the special mission aircraft market.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.

Chapter 1 Methodology

1.1 Market Scope & Definitions

1.2 Estimates & Forecast Calculation

1.3 Historical Data Overview and Validation

1.4 Data Sources

1.4.1 Secondary

1.4.2 Primary

Chapter 2 Report Outlook

2.1 Global Special Mission Aircraft Industry Overview, 2022-2027

2.1.1 Industry Overview

2.1.2 Platform Overview

2.1.3 Application Overview

2.1.4 Payload Type Overview

2.1.5 End-User Overview

2.1.6 Point of Sale Overview

2.1.7 Regional Overview

Chapter 3 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Trends

3.1 Market Segmentation

3.2 Industry Background, 2022-2027

3.3 Market Key Trends

3.3.1 Positive Trends

3.3.1.1 Rising military budgets worldwide

3.3.2 Industry Challenges

3.3.2.1 Strict regulatory laws regarding manufacturing of special mission aircrafts

3.4 Prospective Growth Scenario

3.4.1 Platform Growth Scenario

3.4.2 Application Growth Scenario

3.4.3 Payload Type Growth Scenario

3.4.4 End-User Growth Scenario

3.4.5 Point of Sale Growth Scenario

3.5 COVID-19 Influence over Industry Growth

3.6 Porter’s Analysis

3.7 PESTEL Analysis

3.8 Value Chain & Supply Chain Analysis

3.9 Regulatory Framework

3.9.1 North America

3.9.2 Europe

3.9.3 APAC

3.9.4 Central & South America

3.9.5 MEA

3.10 End-User Overview

3.11 Market Share Analysis, 2021

3.11.1 Company Positioning Overview, 2021

Chapter 4 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market, By Platform

4.1 Platform Outlook

4.2 Military Aviation

4.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

4.3 Commercial Aviation

4.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

4.3 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

4.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

Chapter 5 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market, By Application

5.1 Application Outlook

5.2 Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance

5.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

5.3 Command and Control

5.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

5.4 Combat Support

5.4.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

5.5 Emergency Services

5.5.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

5.6 Transportation

5.6.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

5.7 Air-Launch/Rocket Launch

5.7.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

5.8 Scientific Research and Geological Surveys

5.8.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

5.9 Other Applications

5.9.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

Chapter 6 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market, By Payload Type

6.1 Sensors

6.1.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

6.2 Communication Suite

6.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

6.3 Protection Suite

6.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

6.3 Others

6.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

Chapter 7 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market, By End-User

7.1 Defence

7.1.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

7.2 Commercial & Civil

7.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

7.2 Space

7.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

Chapter 8 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market, By Point of Sale

8.1 OEM

8.1.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

8.2 Aftermarket

8.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

Chapter 9 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market, By Region

9.1 Regional outlook

9.2 North America

9.2.1 Market Size, By Country 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.2 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.3 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.4 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.5 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.6 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.7 U.S.

9.2.7.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.7.2 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.7.3 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.7.4 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.7.5 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.8 Canada

9.2.8.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.8.2 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.8.3 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.8.4 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.8.5 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.9 Mexico

9.2.9.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.9.2 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.9.3 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.9.4 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.2.9.5 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3 Europe

9.3.1 Market Size, By Country 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.2 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.3 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.4 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.5 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.6 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.7 Germany

9.3.7.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.7.2 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.7.3 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.7.4 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.7.5 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.8 UK

9.3.8.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.8.2 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.8.3 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.8.4 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.8.5 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.9 France

9.3.9.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.9.2 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.9.3 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.9.4 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.9.5 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.10 Italy

9.3.10.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.10.2 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.10.3 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.10.4 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.3.10.5 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4 Asia Pacific

9.4.1 Market Size, By Country 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.2 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.3 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.4 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.5 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.6 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.7 China

9.4.7.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.7.2 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.7.3 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.7.4 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.7.5 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.8 India

9.4.8.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.8.2 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.8.3 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.8.4 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.8.5 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.9 Japan

9.4.9.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.9.2 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.9.3 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.9.4 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.4.9.5 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5 MEA

9.5.1 Market Size, By Country 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.2 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.3 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.4 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.5 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.6 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.7 Saudi Arabia

9.5.7.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.7.2 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.7.3 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.7.4 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.7.5 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.8 UAE

9.5.8.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.8.2 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.8.3 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.8.4 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.8.5 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.9 South Africa

9.5.9.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.9.2 Market Size, By Application, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.9.3 Market Size, By Payload Type, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.9.4 Market Size, By End-User, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

9.5.9.5 Market Size, By Point of Sale, 2022-2027 (USD Billion)

Chapter 10 Company Landscape

10.1 Competitive Analysis, 2022

10.2 Raytheon Technologies Corporation

10.2.1 Company Overview

10.2.2 Financial Analysis

10.2.3 Strategic Positioning

10.2.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.3 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd

10.3.1 Company Overview

10.3.2 Financial Analysis

10.3.3 Strategic Positioning

10.3.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.4 Elbit Systems Ltd

10.4.1 Company Overview

10.4.2 Financial Analysis

10.4.3 Strategic Positioning

10.4.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.5 Boeing Company

10.5.1 Company Overview

10.5.2 Financial Analysis

10.5.3 Strategic Positioning

10.5.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.6 Dassault Aviation SA

10.6.1 Company Overview

10.6.2 Financial Analysis

10.6.3 Strategic Positioning

10.6.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.7 Northrop Grumman Corporation

10.7.1 Company Overview

10.7.2 Financial Analysis

10.7.3 Strategic Positioning

10.7.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.8 Lockheed Martin Corporation

10.8.1 Company Overview

10.8.2 Financial Analysis

10.8.3 Strategic Positioning

10.8.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.9 Textron Inc.

10.9.1 Company Overview

10.9.2 Financial Analysis

10.9.3 Strategic Positioning

10.9.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.10 General Dynamics Corporation

10.10.1 Company Overview

10.10.2 Financial Analysis

10.10.3 Strategic Positioning

10.10.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.11 Airbus SE

10.11.1 Company Overview

10.11.2 Financial Analysis

10.11.3 Strategic Positioning

10.11.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.12 Bombardier Inc.

10.12.1 Company Overview

10.12.2 Financial Analysis

10.12.3 Strategic Positioning

10.12.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.13 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd

10.13.1 Company Overview

10.13.2 Financial Analysis

10.13.3 Strategic Positioning

10.13.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.14 Leonardo SpA

10.14.1 Company Overview

10.14.2 Financial Analysis

10.14.3 Strategic Positioning

10.14.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.15 Saab AB

10.15.1 Company Overview

10.15.2 Financial Analysis

10.15.3 Strategic Positioning

10.15.4 Info Graphic Analysis

10.15 Other Companies

10.15.1 Company Overview

10.15.2 Financial Analysis

10.15.3 Strategic Positioning

10.15.4 Info Graphic Analysis

The Global Special Mission Aircraft Market has been studied from the year 2019 till 2027. However, the CAGR provided in the report is from the year 2022 to 2027. The research methodology involved three stages: Desk research, Primary research, and Analysis & Output from the entire research process.

The desk research involved a robust background study which meant referring to paid and unpaid databases to understand the market dynamics; mapping contracts from press releases; identifying the key players in the market, studying their product portfolio, competition level, annual reports/SEC filings & investor presentations; and learning the demand and supply-side analysis for the Special Mission Aircraft Market.

The primary research activity included telephonic conversations with more than 50 tier 1 industry consultants, distributors, and end-use product manufacturers.

Finally, based on the above thorough research process, an in-depth analysis was carried out considering the following aspects: market attractiveness, current & future market trends, market share analysis, SWOT analysis of the company and customer analytics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the projected market size of the special mission aircraft market?

The global special mission aircraft market is projected to grow from USD 13.8 billion in 2022 to USD 18.9 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2022 to 2027.

Who are the major vendors in the special mission aircraft market?

Which region has the highest market share in the special mission aircraft market?

The North American region is estimated to hold the highest share in the special mission aircraft market.

What is the Covid-19 impact on future of special mission aircraft manufacturers?

Like any other industry, the special mission aircraft market was also adversely impacted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdowns and restrictions significantly delayed aircraft deliveries, and also completely ceased or slowed down the overall production of aircraft components. Major funding that otherwise would have been used in this industry was also diverted to other purposes involving the combat of COVID-19.

What are the major drivers in the special mission aircraft market?

The market will be driven during the forecast period by a rise in development of sensor technology, increasing military expenditure in many countries, global rise in geopolitical tensions, and high demand for low cost aircrafts that serve a wide range of missions.