Global Military Vertical Take-Off and Landing Aircraft Market to Reach USD 88.4 Billion by 2033, Propelled by Rising Incidences of International Conflicts

January 03, 2025 | Aerospace and Defense

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According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Military Vertical Take-Off and Landing Aircraft Market Report by Aircraft Type (Rotorcraft, Powered-Lift), Application (Combat Operations, Agriculture and Mining, Border Management, Battle Damage Management, and Others), End User (Military, Civil and Commercial, Homeland Security, and Others), and Region 2025-2033,” the global military vertical take-off and landing aircraft market size reached USD 47.8 Billion in 2024. Military vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft represent a military vehicle that can hover, take off, and land vertically in the same place, unprepared sites, or a small pad without requiring a long runway. It includes tiltrotors, cyclogyro or cyclocopter, helicopters, fixed wing, and other aircraft as standard product variants that are unified with powered rotors. Some of these models are lighter-than-air aircraft and can also be classified under VTOL aircraft, as they have the potential to perform vertical approach and departure profiles. Moreover, compared to conventional aircraft, including short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) and short take-off and landing (STOL), military VOTL is lightweight, offers efficient turbofans, and can execute better maneuvers. As a result, it is extensively used in various military applications, including rescue operations, essential supplies distribution amongst victims of natural calamities, battle management, and transporting troops safely from a base location or aircraft carriers to the front line.

Global Military Vertical Take-Off and Landing Aircraft Market Trends:

Increasing geopolitical tensions and international border disputes, along with the growing threat of terrorism, are primarily driving the global military VOTL market growth. In line with this, the escalating need for advanced aircraft with next-generation military equipment and weaponized systems for combat operations and damage management applications is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Moreover, the rising deployment of VTOL unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), such as drones, due to their ability to land in difficult and compact areas as a counterterrorism measure to monitor and track terrorism activities in remote areas, is contributing to the market growth. Such military aircraft can further operate from multiple austere bases, front-line combat zones, and natural disaster-vulnerable areas; thus, it is frequently utilized across the military and defense sectors. Additionally, the shifting user inclination towards military VTOL aircraft due to their highly efficient and lightweight turbofans is propelling the market growth. Furthermore, the launch of hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft with effective aerodynamic forces and reduced operating costs is favoring the market growth. Apart from this, the recent development of fuel-efficient and environment-friendly aircraft, including electric VOLT (eVOLT) with collision avoidance and situational awareness systems, is creating a positive outlook for the market. Looking forward, the market value is projected to reach USD 88.4 Billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 6.72% during 2025-2033.

Market Summary:

Based on the aircraft type, the market has been bifurcated into rotorcraft and powered-lift.
On the basis of the application, the market is segregated into combat operations, agriculture and mining, border management, battle damage management, and others.
Based on the end user, the market is categorized into military, civil and commercial, homeland security, and others.
On the regional basis, the market has been segmented into North America (the United States and Canada), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others), Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others), and Middle East and Africa.
The competitive landscape of the market has also been examined, with some of the key players being being AeroVironment Inc., Airbus SE (Airbus Group), BAE Systems Plc, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Neva Aerospace Ltd., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Saab AB, Textron Inc. and The Boeing Company.

Report Coverage:

Report Features	Details
Base Year of the Analysis	2024
Historical Period	2019-2024
Forecast Period	2025-2033
Units	Billion USD
Segment Coverage	Aircraft Type, Application, End User, Region
Region Covered	Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa
Countries Covered	United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico
Companies Covered	AeroVironment Inc., Airbus SE (Airbus Group), BAE Systems Plc, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Neva Aerospace Ltd., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Saab AB, Textron Inc. and The Boeing Company
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