PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1819984
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1819984
The global military aircraft avionics market size reached USD 37.9 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 52.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% during 2025-2033. The thriving military and defense industry, increasing demand for flight control systems (FCS), and rising integration of advanced technologies represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Military aircraft avionics are operational and combat-ready variations that focus on electronic systems and equipment used in military aircraft. They comprise flight control, navigation functions, electro-optic and infrared threat sensors, activity monitors, secure tactical communications, weapons trackers, countermeasures dispensers, and other integrated electronic support, protection, and attack capabilities. They can resist damage from the harsh environment as they are manufactured from special materials or encased in more adversary-resistant containers compared to commercially available equipment. Military aircraft help accomplish missions, track and report performance measures, make discoveries, operate within safety parameters, and improve overall aircraft performance. They assist in replacing radio communication with high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), and ultra-high frequency (UHF) systems that are conventionally used for military aircraft communication. They are used in engine control, electronic warfare, surveillance, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management.
At present, there is a rise in the demand for military aircraft avionics to meet the newer generation battlefield requirements, such as long-distance target detection and tracking, stealth, and electronic warfare defense. This, along with the thriving military and defense industry, represents one of the key factors supporting the growth of the market. In addition, several countries are developing and procuring next-generation military aircraft to modernize and expand their fleets, which is propelling the growth of the market. Besides this, there is an increase in the demand for flight control systems (FCS) in military aircraft, such as autopilot, data acquisition systems, flight recorders, refurbishing aircraft management computers, active inceptor systems, and electrohydrostatic actuation (EHA) systems. This, coupled with the rising demand for electronic warfare, maritime patrol, airborne early warning control systems (AEW/C), and anti-surface warfare (ASW), is strengthening the growth of the market. In addition, the aircraft original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are partnering with the avionics manufacturers to develop and integrate advanced flight control systems onboard the new-generation aircraft. They are also focusing on integrating advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, into computers to enhance the autonomous operations of human-crewed and uncrewed aircraft. Apart from this, the growing demand for electronic warfare suites, active inceptor systems, and vehicle management computers is positively influencing the market.