The global military rotary wing market has seen quite a few developments in recent years because modern warfare demands more advanced aerial capabilities. Against the backdrop of geopolitical tension and changeable, complex conflicts, the requirements placed on military helicopters have increased; the requirement is for versatile, robust, and technologically advanced solutions.
Leaders such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Airbus Helicopters, and Leonardo S.p.A. lead the way by infusing state-of-the-art technologies, such as low-visibility or stealth capabilities, advanced avionics, and electronic warfare systems, into their platforms. The requirement for multirole helicopters that can be tasked with both tactical insertion and disaster relief drives market growth.
This research will help those seeking a deeper understanding of the global military rotary wing market, its potential, and aspects of new solutions that are being budgeted for and sought after by militaries around the world. Technology companies seeking to address the potential military rotary wing requirements would also benefit from the analysis.
Author: Ryan Pinto
Purpose and Overview:
This study analyses the Military Rotary Wing Market, looking into new programs and prospects over the forecast period. Based on rotary wing type, the industry is categorized into 6 categories:
- Attack
- Maritime
- Medium
- Training
- Transport
- Utility
The study analyzes related contracts awarded in the FY2023 and FY2024 to:
- Determine the spending for vehicle procurement
- Determine and elucidate the spending and unit procurement trends by segment
- Assess the major procurement programs active during the study period
- Examine the competitive landscape and highlight the leading contractors based on contracts awarded
- Determine which platforms are due to be replaced but have no procurement plans to date
- Determine platforms that are due for upgrades
Growth Drivers
Demand for Multirole Helicopters
The demand for multirole helicopters has grown—from combat and reconnaissance to transport and rescue missions. This makes helicopters valuable, as they are deployed across a variety of missions and increase utility and cost-effectiveness.
Role in Asymmetric Warfare
Helicopters are crucial in asymmetric warfare and counterinsurgency operations, providing such functions as close air support, insertion/extraction of troops, and logistic support in environments not accessed by fixed-wing aircraft.
The Impact of the Top
Geopolitical Chaos
WHY:
The Russo-Ukrainian war has drastically altered the European defense ecosystem and market. The military conflict in Israel is playing out, and tensions with China have propelled the United States to become more involved in the Indo-Pacific theater through alliances and military drills. Countries affected by these conflicts have been increasing their military spending.
Frost & Sullivan Perspective
Frost & Sullivan expects defense spending to continue to increase as long as the conflict remains unresolved. This unprecedented investment boost will impact the military helicopter market by leading to new procurement, research, and contract awards, to stay ahead of threats.
Disruptive Technologies
WHY:
AI intersects the military helicopter industry in various areas, such as avionics, training and simulation, and fly-by-wire technology. AI can introduce increased autonomy, smarter decision-making, route suggestions, and voice recognition to military helicopter avionics.
Frost & Sullivan Perspective
Frost & Sullivan expects AI to be one of the future key technology trends in the military helicopter market. Research and development (R&D) funding for this technology and its military applications is crucial for optimal application and leverage.
Competitive Environment
| Number of Competitors | 40 |
| Competitive Factors | Cost, modularity, performance, technology, reliability, schedule, support services |
| Key End-User Industry Verticals | Manufacturing, automotive, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), energy, automation and robotics, aerospace and defense |
| Leading Competitors | Boeing Defense, Space & Security; Korean Aerospace Industries; Airbus Helicopters |
| Other Notable Competitors | Bell Helicopter; Hindustan Aeronautics Limited; Leonardo Helicopters; PZL Mielec; Turkish Aerospace Industries |
| Distribution Structure | OEMs, direct sales through OEM affiliates, foreign military sales |
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on Global Military Rotary Wing Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Purpose and Overview
Rotary Wing: Product Segmentation
Rotary Wing: Product Segmentation (continued)
Growth Metrics
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Global Conflict Scenarios
Forecast Assumptions
Spending and Unit Procurement Forecast
Spending Forecast by Segment
Unit Procurement Forecast by Segment
Spending and Units Forecast Analysis
Competitive Environment
Growth Metrics
Spending and Unit Procurement Forecast
Forecast Analysis
Attack Segment: Major Programs
Growth Metrics
Spending and Unit Procurement Forecast
Forecast Analysis
Medium Segment: Major Programs
Growth Metrics
Spending and Unit Procurement Forecast
Forecast Analysis
Maritime Segment: Major Programs
Growth Metrics
Spending and Unit Procurement Forecast
Forecast Analysis
Transport Segment: Major Programs
Growth Metrics
Spending and Unit Procurement Forecast
Forecast Analysis
Utility Segment: Major Programs
Growth Metrics
Spending and Unit Procurement Forecast
Forecast Analysis
Growth Opportunity 1: Flight Training and Simulation
Growth Opportunity 1: Flight Training and Simulation (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Hybrid Propulsion
Growth Opportunity 2: Hybrid Propulsion (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: MRO Services
Growth Opportunity 3: MRO Services (continued)
Growth Opportunity 4: Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T)
Growth Opportunity 4: Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) (continued)
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
Legal Disclaimer
List of Figures- Military Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024
- Military Rotary Wing: Growth Drivers, Global, FY 2025–2032
- Military Rotary Wing: Growth Restraints, Global, FY 2025–2032
- Military Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Military Rotary Wing: Spending Forecast by Segment, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Military Rotary Wing: Unit Procurement Forecast by Segment, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Military Rotary Wing: Spending by Region, Global, FY2024–FY2032
- Military Rotary Wing: Competitive Environment, Global, FY2024
- Attack Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024
- Attack Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Attack Rotary Wing: Spending Forecast, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Medium Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024
- Medium Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Medium Rotary Wing: Spending, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Maritime Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024
- Maritime Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Maritime Rotary Wing: Spending Forecast, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Transport Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024
- Transport Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Transport Rotary Wing: Spending Forecast, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Utility Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024
- Utility Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Utility Rotary Wing: Spending Forecast, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Training Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024
- Trainer Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032
- Trainer Rotary Wing: Spending Forecast, Global, FY2023–FY2032
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Ryan Pinto |
| Industries | Aerospace, Defence and Security |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Military Rotary Wing Market |
| Keyword 2 | Helicopter Defense Industry |
| Keyword 3 | Global Rotary Wing Growth |
| List of Charts and Figures | Military Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024~ Military Rotary Wing: Growth Drivers, Global, FY 2025–2032~ Military Rotary Wing: Growth Restraints, Global, FY 2025–2032~ Military Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Military Rotary Wing: Spending Forecast by Segment, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Military Rotary Wing: Unit Procurement Forecast by Segment, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Military Rotary Wing: Spending by Region, Global, FY2024–FY2032~ Military Rotary Wing: Competitive Environment, Global, FY2024~ Attack Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024~ Attack Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Attack Rotary Wing: Spending Forecast, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Medium Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024~ Medium Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Medium Rotary Wing: Spending, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Maritime Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024~ Maritime Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Maritime Rotary Wing: Spending Forecast, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Transport Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024~ Transport Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Transport Rotary Wing: Spending Forecast, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Utility Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024~ Utility Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Utility Rotary Wing: Spending Forecast, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Training Rotary Wing: Growth Metrics, Global, FY2024~ Trainer Rotary Wing: Spending and Unit Procurement, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ Trainer Rotary Wing: Spending Forecast, Global, FY2023–FY2032~ |
| Podcast | No |
| Predecessor | MBCD-01-00-00-00 |
| WIP Number | KAB4-01-00-00-00 |
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