Military Helicopter Market Research Report Information by Type (Heavy Cargo, Attack, Reconnaissance, Light Utility, Medium Utility, Maritime, and Search Rescue), by Procurement Type (New Acquisitions, Upgrades), and by Region Global Forecast till 2032

Global Military Helicopter Market Overview

Military Helicopter Market size is Anticipated to reach at a USD 70 Billion 2032 and  at a  CAGR of 8.4% by 2024 To 2032. 

The nations’ government officials and defense entities have concerned the military sector. The military forces play a very important role in maintaining a nation's security and safeguarding the nation's people. Due to these valuable factors, the military has been an important part of every nation.

The rise in concern for the military forces worldwide has led to the development of advanced military equipment, vehicles, and other required materials. These factors have largely driven the markets related to military sectors; for instance, the Military Helicopter Market has even noticed significant growth due to its huge requirements in various nations. The Military Helicopter Industry has many benefits and advantages for the military sectors. The increase in demand for specialized vehicles for the military forces has accelerated the Military Helicopter Market Growth. Specialized helicopters with advanced properties and features help the military forces target and tackle the opponent; these factors have led to the development of advanced helicopters and aircraft. 

The military helicopters are designed in a specialized way to carry heavy and bulk weights. It can move faster to the targeted places at the time of requirements. These helicopters are even used for providing emergency medical services to the military forces. The rise in demand for emergency weight lifts during the ongoing military operations and the need for emergency medical services has driven the Military Helicopter Market Size. The nation's concern and awareness to protect the military forces have led to various advanced military equipment, propelling the Military Helicopter Market Growth. The increase in investment by the government and defense entities in military markets to get the best services from them is uplifting the Market Share.

COVID-19 Analysis

The outbreak of the virus has affected the country's global economy and led to huge economic losses. Almost every market sector has faced problems during the lockdown period. The global demand for helicopters has decreased in various developing regions such as Europe, the U.S., and the Asia Pacific, which has shown a sheer downfall in the growth statics of the Military Helicopter Market Value.

The market has faced financial loss due to the continuous reduction of revenue quantum, which badly affected the helicopter manufacturers and suppliers because the manufacturing operations and production process were halted due to the strict lockdown guidelines. But the government's support and the strategies of key players will uplift the Military Helicopter Market Trends in the future years due to the rise in concern for the nation's protection. Chief Factors Existing In The Market

Military Helicopter Market Key Drivers

The chief driving factor is boosting the global Military Helicopter Market to achieve its estimated value. The high demand for improved helicopters for power performance in the defense sector drives the market. The other major driving factors are the emergency service requirements such as emergency weight lifting and medical services during the military operations fueling the Military Helicopter Market.

Military Helicopter Market Challenges

The Military Helicopter Market Trends faced a tough, challenging situation during the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to huge financial loss. The market to recover from this condition is due to the nation's support and the rise in the need for military services.

Military Helicopter Market Opportunities

The Military Helicopter Market notices widespread opportunities due to the increased demand for military vehicles and equipment in the defense sector. The growing demand for lightweight helicopters with advanced features increases the Military Helicopter Market Size.

Military Helicopter Market Restraints

The Military Helicopter Market is even facing restraining factors that hamper the market's growth rate. In recent years, the decrease in defense investments in various regions worldwide has been a constraint for the Market.

Cumulative Evaluation Of The Military Helicopter Market

The evaluated report of the Military Helicopter Market Outlook shows the market's growth in recent years. The key driving factors are boosting the market's value, even setting huge opportunities for the market.

The Military Helicopter Market is facing growth limiting factors which the market is expected to overcome in the future years with support from government and defense entities. The Market is even noticed to restore its growth rate from the pandemic loss. The market is estimated to reach its projected CAGR in the forecast period.

Military Helicopter Market Regional Analysis

According to the geographical reports, the Military Helicopter Market Analysis, the market covers various regions across the globe such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Among these geographical regions, the North American market is leading because of its high valuation since the previous years and the value to reach higher in the future years.

The North American Market is highly developing due to chief players in the region. Followed by North America, the Asia Pacific is the second-largest market of the Military Helicopter Market Share with a good USD valuation. The Military Helicopter Market of this region is expected to reach its good CAGR during the evaluation period. The market's growth rate in this region is driven by the rise in helicopters for E.M.S. in the military sector. The increase in defense expenditure in regions such as China and India is lifting the Asia Pacific region.

Competitive Intensity within The Industry

The key players of the Military Helicopter Market Forecast are playing a crucial role in propelling the market growth rate. The players are taking the responsibility to help the market to face every obstacle and step up to achieve its estimated CAGR.

• Lockheed Martin Corporation (U.S.)


• Boeing (U.S.)


• B.A.E. Systems (U.K.)


• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (India)


• Airbus S.A.S. (France)


• Leonardo (Italy)


• Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (U.S.)


• Russian Helicopters, J.S.C. (Russia)


• Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (South Korea) 


• KAMAN CORPORATION (U.S.)

Recent Market Developments

Airbus Helicopters:

February 8, 2024: Announced signing a contract with the Polish Ministry of National Defense to deliver 12 H225M Caracal multirole helicopters. This acquisition expands Poland's helicopter fleet for search and rescue, troop transport, and medical evacuation missions.

January 23, 2024: Revealed the H175M Black Hawk successor prototype during the Heli-Expo trade show. This new medium-lift helicopter is designed for advanced special operations and combat missions.

Boeing:

February 7, 2024: Successfully completed the first flight test of the AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter with new Improved Turbine Engine (ITE) upgrade. This upgrade enhances power and performance for demanding environments.

January 31, 2024: Announced collaboration with the U.S. Army on the "Future Vertical Lift (FVL)" program, aiming to develop the next generation of high-speed, long-range, and transformational vertical lift aircraft.

Leonardo Helicopters:

February 14, 2024: Delivered the first AW139M multirole helicopter to the Philippine Air Force. This versatile platform will support various missions, including troop transport, disaster relief, and search and rescue.

February 6, 2024: Presented the AW609 tiltrotor aircraft at the Heli-Expo show, highlighting its unique capabilities for combining vertical takeoff and landing with high-speed cruise flight.

Report Overview

Overall, the Military Helicopter Market Forecast has shown sheer growth in recent years. The COVID-19 report has stated the market's downfall at the global level, but the strategies and planning of key players will propel its growth in the future years. The market dynamics, such as the key drivers and opportunities, play an effective role in lifting the market.

The growth limiting factors are even taken as a concern to prevent the growth rate. The Military Helicopter Market segment report displayed the various segments and their usage in military sectors. The regional report has shown about the growth of the market in various developing regions. The complete overview shows that the Military Helicopter Market will achieve its estimated CAGR during its coming years.

Market Segmentation

The Military Helicopter Market is segmented based on type and procurement type.

By Type

The Military Helicopter Market type segment is classified into vast segments: Heavy Cargo, Attack, Reconnaissance, Light Utility, Medium Utility, Maritime, and Search & Rescue. Among all these vast segments of type segment, the attack segment holds the largest market share due to its huge demand in various nations. The chief factors driving the attack segment are the increase in territorial conflicts.The high demand for attack helicopters by various governments across the globe is raising the attack segment's demand. Due to this, the attack segment will notice a high CAGR value in the forecast period. The other segments are even observed to procure a steady growth rate due to its widespread services. In the heavy cargo segment, the helicopters are designed in a specific way to carry heavy loads. The search and rescue segment is important because military helicopters are used in the search operation.

By Procurement Type

The procurement type segment of the Military Helicopter Market is divided into new acquisitions and upgrades. Between these, the acquisition segment holds the largest market share due to the increase in helicopter fleet manufacturers. 

By Type 

• Heavy Cargo


• Attack


• Reconnaissance


• Light Utility


• Medium Utility


• Maritime


• Search & Rescue

By Procurement Type

• New Acquisitions


• Upgrades