Special Mission Aircraft Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Operation (Army, Naval, Air Force), Application (Command and Control, Rocket Launch), End User (Civil, Defense, Space) and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Special Mission Aircraft Market is accounted for $13.50 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $25.36 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period. Factors such as increasing defense expenditure of countries and growing terrorism activities are driving the growth of the market. However, lengthy product certification procedures are hampering the growth of the market.
Special mission aircraft are used mainly by the armed forces. Such aircraft have surveillance devices to uncover movement of enemies but they do not carry any weapons in most cases. Special mission aircraft is mainly used to support active combatants through surveillance and delivery of supplies.
Based on the application, the air-launch/rocket launch segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period as special mission aircraft are provided with capabilities to carry out missions related to releasing a rocket. By geography, North America is going to have high growth during the forecast period as the region owns strong, superior and advanced aircraft fleet base to tackle every situation.
Some of the key players profiled in the Special Mission Aircraft Market include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Boeing, Thales SA, Northrop Grumman Corporation, L3 Technologies, BAE Systems, Leonardo SPA , Airbus Group, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd, Bombardier Inc, SAAB AB, Raytheon Company, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Textron Inc, Cirrus Aircraft Corporation, and Field Aviation.
Platforms Covered:
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
• Military Aviation
• Commercial Aviation
Types Covered:
• Communication Suite
• Combat Suite
• Protection Suite
• Sensors
• Other Types
Operations Covered:
• Army
• Naval Force
• Air Force
Applications Covered:
• Command and Control
• Scientific Research and Geological Surveys
• Air-Launch/Rocket Launch
• Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (ISR)
• Emergency Services
• Combat Support
• Transportation
• Other Applications
Points of Sale Covered:
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
• Aftermarket
End Users Covered:
• Commercial & Civil
• Defense
• Space
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Application Analysis
3.7 End User Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market, By Platform
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
5.3 Military Aviation
5.3.1 Military Aircraft
5.3.1.1 Fighter Aircraft
5.3.1.2 Reconnaissance & Surveillance Aircraft
5.3.1.3 Transport Aircraft
5.3.2 Helicopters
5.3.2.1 Heavy
5.3.2.2 Medium
5.3.2.3 Light
5.4 Commercial Aviation
5.4.1 General and Business Aircraft
5.4.1.1 Business Jet
5.4.1.2 Ultralight & Light Aircraft
5.4.2 Commercial Aircraft
5.4.2.1 Regional Transport Aircraft
5.4.2.2 Narrow-Body Aircraft
5.4.2.3 Wide-Body Aircraft
6 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market, By Type
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Communication Suite
6.2.1 Data Link
6.2.2 Satcom
6.2.3 Weapons Management System (WMS) And Mission Management System (MMS)
6.2.4 High Frequency (HF) and Very/Ultra High Frequency (V/UHF) Radios
6.3 Combat Suite
6.4 Protection Suite
6.4.1 Missile Approach Warning System
6.4.2 Radar Warning and Locating System
6.4.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Jammer
6.5 Sensors
6.5.1 Launcher & Dispenser System
6.5.2 Radar/Multi-Mission Radar
6.5.3 Night Vision Systems
6.5.4 Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) System
6.5.5 Electronic Support Measures/Electronics Intelligence (ESM/ELINT) and Communication Support Measure/Communications Intelligence (CSM/COMINT)
6.6 Other Types
6.6.1 Personnel Deployment Systems
6.6.2 Fire-Control Equipment
7 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market, By Operation
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Army
7.3 Naval Force
7.4 Air Force
8 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market, By Application
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Command and Control
8.3 Scientific Research and Geological Surveys
8.4 Air-Launch/Rocket Launch
8.5 Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (ISR)
8.5.1 Electronics/Signals Intelligence
8.5.2 Airborne Early Warning and Control
8.5.3 Covert Surveillance
8.5.4 Maritime Patrol
8.5.5 Border Surveillance
8.6 Emergency Services
8.6.1 Disaster Management
8.6.2 Search and Rescue
8.6.3 Medical Evacuation
8.6.4 Medical and Supplies
8.7 Combat Support
8.7.1 Anti-Surface & Anti-Submarine Warfare
8.7.2 Targeting and Precision Strike
8.7.3 Electronic Warfare
8.8 Transportation
8.8.1 Passenger and Cargo Transport
8.8.2 Very Important Person (VIP) and Very Very Important Person (VVIP)
8.9 Other Applications
8.9.1 Media, Vegetation & Mapping
8.9.2 Infrastructure Planning & Monitoring
8.9.3 Mining & Exploration Missions
8.9.4 Air-to-Air Refueling
8.9.5 Environmental Monitoring
8.9.6 Weather Monitoring
8.9.7 Pilot and Crew Training
8.9.8 Flight Inspection
9 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market, By Point of Sale
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
9.3 Aftermarket
9.3.1 Conversion
9.3.2 Upgrades
10 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market, By End User
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Commercial & Civil
10.2.1 Energy & Power Organizations
10.2.2 Healthcare Service Providers
10.2.3 Media Agencies
10.3 Defense
10.3.1 Law Enforcement Agencies
10.3.2 Military
10.3.3 National Security Agencies
10.4 Space
10.4.1 Newspace Industry
10.4.2 Satellite Operators/Owners
10.4.3 National Space Agencies
10.4.4 Launch Service Providers
11 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market, By Geography
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 US
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Germany
11.3.2 UK
11.3.3 Italy
11.3.4 France
11.3.5 Spain
11.3.6 Rest of Europe
11.4 Asia Pacific
11.4.1 Japan
11.4.2 China
11.4.3 India
11.4.4 Australia
11.4.5 New Zealand
11.4.6 South Korea
11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
11.5 South America
11.5.1 Argentina
11.5.2 Brazil
11.5.3 Chile
11.5.4 Rest of South America
11.6 Middle East & Africa
11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
11.6.2 UAE
11.6.3 Qatar
11.6.4 South Africa
11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
12 Key Developments
12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
12.3 New Product Launch
12.4 Expansions
12.5 Other Key Strategies
13 Company Profiling
13.1 Lockheed Martin Corporation
13.2 Boeing
13.3 Thales SA
13.4 Northrop Grumman Corporation
13.5 L3 Technologies
13.6 BAE Systems
13.7 Leonardo SPA
13.8 Airbus Group
13.9 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
13.10 Bombardier Inc
13.11 SAAB AB
13.12 Raytheon Company
13.13 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
13.14 Textron Inc
13.15 Cirrus Aircraft Corporation
13.16 Field Aviation
List of Tables
1 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Region (2019-2028) ($MN)
2 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Platform (2019-2028) ($MN)
3 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) (2019-2028) ($MN)
4 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Military Aviation (2019-2028) ($MN)
5 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Military Aircraft (2019-2028) ($MN)
6 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Helicopters (2019-2028) ($MN)
7 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Commercial Aviation (2019-2028) ($MN)
8 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By General and Business Aircraft (2019-2028) ($MN)
9 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Commercial Aircraft (2019-2028) ($MN)
10 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Type (2019-2028) ($MN)
11 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Communication Suite (2019-2028) ($MN)
12 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Data Link (2019-2028) ($MN)
13 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Satcom (2019-2028) ($MN)
14 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Weapons Management System (WMS) And Mission Management System (MMS) (2019-2028) ($MN)
15 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By High Frequency (HF) and Very/Ultra High Frequency (V/UHF) Radios (2019-2028) ($MN)
16 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Combat Suite (2019-2028) ($MN)
17 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Protection Suite (2019-2028) ($MN)
18 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Missile Approach Warning System (2019-2028) ($MN)
19 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Radar Warning and Locating System (2019-2028) ($MN)
20 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Radio Frequency (RF) Jammer (2019-2028) ($MN)
21 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Sensors (2019-2028) ($MN)
22 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Launcher & Dispenser System (2019-2028) ($MN)
23 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Radar/Multi-Mission Radar (2019-2028) ($MN)
24 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Night Vision Systems (2019-2028) ($MN)
25 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) System (2019-2028) ($MN)
26 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Electronic Support Measures/Electronics Intelligence (ESM/ELINT) and Communication Support Measure/Communications Intelligence (CSM/COMINT) (2019-2028) ($MN)
27 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Types (2019-2028) ($MN)
28 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Personnel Deployment Systems (2019-2028) ($MN)
29 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Fire-Control Equipment (2019-2028) ($MN)
30 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Operation (2019-2028) ($MN)
31 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Army (2019-2028) ($MN)
32 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Naval Force (2019-2028) ($MN)
33 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Air Force (2019-2028) ($MN)
34 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Application (2019-2028) ($MN)
35 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Command and Control (2019-2028) ($MN)
36 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Scientific Research and Geological Surveys (2019-2028) ($MN)
37 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Air-Launch/Rocket Launch (2019-2028) ($MN)
38 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (ISR) (2019-2028) ($MN)
39 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Electronics/Signals Intelligence (2019-2028) ($MN)
40 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Airborne Early Warning and Control (2019-2028) ($MN)
41 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Covert Surveillance (2019-2028) ($MN)
42 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Maritime Patrol (2019-2028) ($MN)
43 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Border Surveillance (2019-2028) ($MN)
44 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Emergency Services (2019-2028) ($MN)
45 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Disaster Management (2019-2028) ($MN)
46 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Search and Rescue (2019-2028) ($MN)
47 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Medical Evacuation (2019-2028) ($MN)
48 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Medical and Supplies (2019-2028) ($MN)
49 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Combat Support (2019-2028) ($MN)
50 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Anti-Surface & Anti-Submarine Warfare (2019-2028) ($MN)
51 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Targeting and Precision Strike (2019-2028) ($MN)
52 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Electronic Warfare (2019-2028) ($MN)
53 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Transportation (2019-2028) ($MN)
54 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Passenger and Cargo Transport (2019-2028) ($MN)
55 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Very Important Person (VIP) and Very Very Important Person (VVIP) (2019-2028) ($MN)
56 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2019-2028) ($MN)
57 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Media, Vegetation & Mapping (2019-2028) ($MN)
58 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Infrastructure Planning & Monitoring (2019-2028) ($MN)
59 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Mining & Exploration Missions (2019-2028) ($MN)
60 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Air-to-Air Refueling (2019-2028) ($MN)
61 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Environmental Monitoring (2019-2028) ($MN)
62 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Weather Monitoring (2019-2028) ($MN)
63 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Pilot and Crew Training (2019-2028) ($MN)
64 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Flight Inspection (2019-2028) ($MN)
65 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Point of Sale (2019-2028) ($MN)
66 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (2019-2028) ($MN)
67 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Aftermarket (2019-2028) ($MN)
68 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Conversion (2019-2028) ($MN)
69 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Upgrades (2019-2028) ($MN)
70 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By End User (2019-2028) ($MN)
71 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Commercial & Civil (2019-2028) ($MN)
72 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Energy & Power Organizations (2019-2028) ($MN)
73 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Healthcare Service Providers (2019-2028) ($MN)
74 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Media Agencies (2019-2028) ($MN)
75 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Defense (2019-2028) ($MN)
76 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Law Enforcement Agencies (2019-2028) ($MN)
77 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Military (2019-2028) ($MN)
78 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By National Security Agencies (2019-2028) ($MN)
79 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Space (2019-2028) ($MN)
80 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Newspace Industry (2019-2028) ($MN)
81 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Satellite Operators/Owners (2019-2028) ($MN)
82 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By National Space Agencies (2019-2028) ($MN)
83 Global Special Mission Aircraft Market Outlook, By Launch Service Providers (2019-2028) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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