PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1636288
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1636288
The global military airlift market size reached USD 5,173.1 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 7,888.6 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.56% during 2025-2033. The increasing cross border activities, rising focus on enhancing aerial combat, and the growing investment by governing agencies represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Military airlift refers to the transportation of personnel, equipment, vehicles, weapons, and medical and food supplies by air to remote locations. It involves the use of various aircraft, such as transport planes, cargo planes, and helicopters, which are designed and equipped to carry a large amount of cargo during challenging conditions like combat zones or adverse weather conditions. It generally runs for tactical purposes while relying on smaller and more agile aircraft that are more capable of landing or taking off from shorter and paved runways. It helps evacuate wounded or injured soldiers from combat zones to facilities. It also assists in enhancing force protection by minimizing exposure to ground threats.
The increasing demand for military airlift among armed forces on account of rising incidences of cross border and territorial conflicts represents one of the key factors bolstering the market growth around the world. Moreover, the integration of advanced electronic warfare systems to protect against threats, such as radar jamming systems and countermeasures to defeat missile threats in military airlift aircraft, is favoring the growth of the market. In addition, the growing focus on enhancing aerial combat during the war and enemy attacks and the increasing emphasis on strategic and tactical airlift operations is influencing the market positively. Apart from this, governing agencies of numerous countries are investing in upgrading their existing military airlift aircraft with newer generation technologies and features. This, coupled with the launch of advanced military airlift aircraft that offer superior agility, higher speed, maneuverability, and a high survival rate in adverse weather conditions, is strengthening the growth of the market. Furthermore, leading players operating worldwide are offering military airlift conferences for the community concerning briefings, program developments, and future requirements. They are also focusing on collaboration and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to expand their market position. Besides this, the increasing usage of military airlifts in areas prone to windstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, landslides, flooding, and other severe weather conditions due to the rising events of natural disasters and climate changes is contributing to the market growth. Additionally, the growing funds in the defense and military industries are creating a positive outlook for the market.
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