Special Mission Aircraft Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2017-2027

Special Mission Aircraft Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2017-2027

The global special mission aircraft market is anticipated to register an impressive CAGR in the forecast period, 2023-2027. Factors such as increased defense expenditure globally, military modernization programs, and supportive government policies promoting the growth of the defense sector are the primary factors driving the demand for the global special mission aircraft market. Advancements in air-to-air refueling and sensor technology used in unmanned aerial vehicles are boosting the demand for special mission aircraft. Also, the use of special mission aircraft for transportation applications in the military sector and rose ion the cross-border issues and conflicts are expected to fuel the market growth for the next five years.

Ongoing Military Modernization Programs Propels the Market Demand

In past years, there has been a rise in the tensions across some countries’ borders. Countries are continuously working on upgrading their defense by investing in research and development activities and the procurement of advanced weapons, equipment, and technologies. Several countries like China, India, United States are devising new ways and strategies to modernize their airborne defense systems, which have accelerated the demand for special mission aircraft. They have the ability to stealthy monitor and operate quietly during military operations. Special mission aircraft can aid in the detection, surveillance, classification, and identification of the targets without making the targets aware of their operation. The leading authorities also use them to locate illegal immigrants, detect pollution in the sea bodies, drug interdiction, and find the fisheries violations in the water bodies.

Also, with the growing terror groups and organizations across the globe, the risk to the nation’s security and peace has increased manifold. Concerned authorities are constantly looking for solutions that can help them with the prevention and identification of the targets and provide the insights that can help them make informed decisions. Thus, the modernization of the airborne defense systems and the rise in awareness about the benefits of using special mission aircraft are expected to boost the market growth over the next five years.

Advancements in Sensor Technology Drives the Market Demand

Changing warfare technologies and the increased adoption of modern weapons and equipment by armed forces have accelerated the sales of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) across the globe. The rise in the deployment of asymmetric warfare techniques by various armies and the growing territorial conflicts have accelerated the demand for combat unmanned aerial vehicles. These UAVs are used for surveillance, information gathering, and intelligence-gathering information. They make use of advanced technologies for monitoring, tracking, and hitting targets. Armed forces actively use the weaponized unmanned aerial vehicles to counter-terrorism activities and reduce the risk to military personnel's life. Besides the defense sector, unmanned aerial vehicles are used in agriculture, mining, product delivery, wildlife research and preservation, and the oil & gas industry. Thus, the massive applications of unmanned aerial vehicles are expected to fuel the global special mission aircraft market growth over the next five years.

Market Segmentation

The global special mission aircraft market is segmented into application, end user, regional distribution, and competitive landscape. Based on application, the 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 others. Based on end user, the market is divided into defense, commercial & civil, and space. To analyze the market based on the region, the global special mission aircraft market is studied in major regions namely North America, Asia-pacific, Europe & CIS, South America, Middle East and Africa. In terms of country, the United States is anticipated to be a lucrative market as it has high usage of unmanned aerial vehicles for military operations.

Market Players

Northrop Grumman Corporation, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bae Systems, Dassault Aviation SA, Textron Aviation Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Bombardier Inc., Thales SA, are the major market players operating in the global special mission aircraft market.

Report Scope:

In this report, global special mission aircraft market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • Special Mission Aircraft Market, By Application:
  • Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance
  • Command and Control
  • Combat Support
  • Emergency Services
  • Transportation
  • Air-Launch/Rocket Launch
  • Scientific Research and Geological Surveys
  • Others
  • Special Mission Aircraft Market, By End User:
  • Defense
  • Commercial & Civil
  • Space
  • Special Mission Aircraft Market, By Region:
  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Europe & CIS
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Russia
  • Poland
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Iran
  • Israel
  • UAE
  • Turkey
Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in global special mission aircraft market.

Company Information
  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
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1. Product Overview
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Special Mission Aircraft Market
5. Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value & Volume
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Application (Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance, Command and Control, Combat Support, Emergency Services, Transportation, Air-Launch/Rocket Launch, Scientific Research and Geological Surveys, Others)
5.2.2. By End User (Defense, Commercial & Civil, Space)
5.2.3. By Region (North America; Europe & CIS; Asia Pacific; South America and Middle East & Africa)
5.2.4. By Company (2021)
5.3. Product Market Map (By Application, By Region)
6. North America Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Application
6.2.2. By End User
6.2.3. By Country (United States; Canada; Mexico)
6.3. Product Market Map (By Application, By Country)
6.4. North America: Country Analysis
6.4.1. United States Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
6.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.1.2.1. By Application
6.4.1.2.2. By End User
6.4.2. Canada Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
6.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.2.2.1. By Application
6.4.2.2.2. By End User
6.4.3. Mexico Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
6.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.3.2.1. By Application
6.4.3.2.2. By End User
7. Asia Pacific Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Application
7.2.2. By End User
7.2.3. By Country (China, India, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, South Korea)
7.2.4. Product Market Map (By Application, By Country)
7.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
7.3.1. China Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Application
7.3.1.2.2. By End User
7.3.2. India Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Application
7.3.2.2.2. By End User
7.3.3. Japan Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Application
7.3.3.2.2. By End User
7.3.4. Thailand Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Application
7.3.4.2.2. By End User
7.3.5. Indonesia Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Application
7.3.5.2.2. By End User
7.3.6. Australia Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
7.3.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.6.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.3.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.6.2.1. By Application
7.3.6.2.2. By End User
7.3.7. South Korea Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
7.3.7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.3.7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.7.2.1. By Application
7.3.7.2.2. By End User
8. Europe & CIS Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Application
8.2.2. By End User
8.2.3. By Country (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Poland)
8.3. Product Market Map (By Application, By Country)
8.4. Europe & CIS: Country Analysis
8.4.1. Germany Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
8.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.1.2.1. By Application
8.4.1.2.2. By End User
8.4.2. France Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
8.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.2.2.1. By Application
8.4.2.2.2. By End User
8.4.3. United Kingdom Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
8.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.3.2.1. By Application
8.4.3.2.2. By End User
8.4.4. Spain Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
8.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.4.2.1. By Application
8.4.4.2.2. By End User
8.4.5. Italy Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
8.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.5.2.1. By Application
8.4.5.2.2. By End User
8.4.6. Netherlands Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
8.4.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.6.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.6.2.1. By Application
8.4.6.2.2. By End User
8.4.7. Russia Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
8.4.7.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.7.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.7.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.7.2.1. By Application
8.4.7.2.2. By End User
8.4.8. Poland Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
8.4.8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.8.2.1. By Application
8.4.8.2.2. By End User
9. South America Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Application
9.2.2. By End User
9.2.3. By Country (Brazil, Argentina)
9.3. Product Market Map (By Application, By Country)
9.4. South America: Country Analysis
9.4.1. Brazil Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
9.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.1.2.1. By Application
9.4.1.2.2. By End User
9.4.2. Argentina Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
9.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.2.2.1. By Application
9.4.2.2.2. By End User
10. Middle East and Africa Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Application
10.2.2. By End User
10.2.3. By Country (Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel, UAE, Turkey)
10.3. Product Market Map (By Application, By Country)
10.4. Middle East and Africa: Country Analysis
10.4.1. Iran Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
10.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.1.2.1. By Application
10.4.1.2.2. By End User
10.4.2. Saudi Arabia Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
10.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.2.2.1. By Application
10.4.2.2.2. By End User
10.4.3. UAE Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
10.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.3.2.1. By Application
10.4.3.2.2. By End User
10.4.4. Israel Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
10.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.4.2.1. By Application
10.4.4.2.2. By End User
10.4.5. Turkey Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook
10.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.5.2.1. By Application
10.4.5.2.2. By End User
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends and Developments
13. Competitive Landscape
13.1. Company Profiles (Partial List of Leading Companies)
13.1.1. Northrop Grumman Corporation
13.1.2. The Boeing Company
13.1.3. Lockheed Martin Corporation
13.1.4. Bae Systems
13.1.5. Dassault Aviation SA
13.1.6. Textron Aviation Inc.
13.1.7. Elbit Systems Ltd.
13.1.8. Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
13.1.9. Bombardier Inc.
13.1.10. Thales SA
14. Strategic Recommendations

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