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Military Training Aircraft Market Research Report Information By Type (Basic Jet Trainers, Intermediate Jet Trainers, Advanced Jet Trainers), By Seat Type (Single & Twin), By Application (Armed & Unarmed), And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World) –Market Forecast Till 2032.


ID: MRFR/A&D/2667-CR | 100 Pages | Author: Sejal Akre| April 2023

Global Military Training Aircraft Market Overview


Military Training Aircraft Market Size was valued at USD 30.5 billion in 2022. The Military Training Aircraft market is projected to grow from USD 31.43635 Billion in 2023 to USD 40.03965 billion by 2032,exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.07% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). The increasing arms race worldwide and the growing focus on training fighter pilots in aircraft that perform like a fighter are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.


Military Training Aircraft Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Military Training Aircraft Market Trends



  • Growing demand for pilot training is driving the market growth


Growing demand for pilot training resulting from increasing procurement of newer aircraft is expected to propel the growth of the Military Training Aircraft Market during the forecast period. The global militaries are focused on procuring new-generation aircraft because their plants operate a smaller yet capable aircraft fleet. Due to this, many military aircraft are procured to replace older airframes. In June 2021, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) asked the U.S. government to retire 201 aircraft in the fiscal year 2022, to reinvest savings from maintaining and not operating these aircraft into R&D.


Furthermore, the rise in the development of newer generation trainer aircraft is also expected to augment the growth of the Military Training Aircraft Market over the forecast period. Many countries are using trainer aircraft that were procured years ago. Recently many of these older training aircraft are facing accidents worldwide, due to which militaries are procuring newer training aircraft. Thus, to cater to the increasing demand for replacing older fighter trainers with new data-centric aircraft, the development of newer training aircraft is growing globally, driving market CAGR growth.


Additionally, companies operating in the military flight training schools industry are increasing their focus on improving the accessibility to immersive training devices, which can help accelerate the pilot training process. These factors are fueling market growth. Moreover, the military flight training schools market is prognosticated to expand due to an increase in the use of low-cost simulation programs across the industry. Several nations across the globe are growing the use of next-gen technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and virtual reality (VR) to address various security issues as well as challenges occurring due to violent extremist organizations and terrorist attacks. This factor is estimated to drive growth opportunities in the military flight training schools market in the upcoming years. Innovations like Google Cloud are gaining traction in the military flight training schools industry owing to several advantages, including their cost-efficiency and scalable cloud-based training interface, which supports various plane simulation types. Increased awareness among student pilots about using Google Cloud to gain a secure and consistent user experience boosts the Military Training Aircraft market revenue.


Military Training Aircraft Market Segment Insights



  • Military Training Aircraft Type Insights


Based on Type, the Military Training Aircraft Market segmentation includes basic jet trainers, intermediate jet trainers, and advanced jet trainers. The basic jet trainers segment dominated the market due to the growing adoption of military training aircraft by developed countries such as the US and the UK is driving the segment growth.


February 2021 Boeing started the production of the T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer at its St. Louis, Missouri production facility. The aircraft was developed under the partnership between Boeing and Saab, and it will deliver 351 aircraft to the U.S. Air Force under a US$ 9.2 billion contract made in September 2018.



  • Military Training Aircraft Seat Type Insights


Based on seat type, the Military Training Aircraft Market segmentation includes single & twin. The single segment dominated the market, owing to the increasing modernization of old military training aircraft.


September 2020 In September 2020, Textron Aviation Defense LLC announced that it had won a USD 162 million contract from the Royal Thai Air Force for military training aircraft. The deal includes 12 Wichita-built Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft and related training systems, spare parts, and ground support equipment.


Figure1: Military Training Aircraft Market, by Seat Type, 2022 & 2032 (USD billion)


Military Training Aircraft Market, by Seat Type, 2022 & 2032


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review



  • Military Training Aircraft Seat Application Insights


Based on Application, the Military Training Aircraft Market segmentation includes armed & unarmed. The armed segment dominated the military training aircraft market in 2022 and is expected to witness a higher CAGR during the forecast period. Factors such as the increasing arms race worldwide and increasing terrorism are driving the segment growth.


November 2020 HAL started the Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) spin flight test in Bengaluru, India. This aircraft is likely to replace the aging fleet of Kiran aircraft of the Indian Air Force.



  • Military Training Aircraft Regional Insights


By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American military training aircraft market area will dominate this market; this is due to increasing focus on improving the accessibility to immersive training devices, which can help accelerate the pilot training process and will boost the market growth in this Region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure2: MILITARY TRAINING AIRCRAFT MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)


MILITARY TRAINING AIRCRAFT MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Europe Military Training Aircraft market accounts for the second-largest market share due tothe increasing arms race worldwide and the growing focus on training fighter pilots in aircraft that perform like a fighter. Further, the German Military Training Aircraft market held the largest market share, and the UK Military Training Aircraft market was the fastest-growing market in the European Region.


The Asia-Pacific Military Training Aircraft Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to the growing use of next-gen technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and virtual reality (VR) to address various security issues as well as challenges occurring due to violent extremist organizations and terrorist attacks. Moreover, China’s Military Training Aircraft market held the largest market share, and the Indian Military Training Aircraft market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Military training aircraft Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the military training aircraft market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. The military training aircraft industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the global Military Training Aircraft industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. The Military Training Aircraft industry has offered some of the most significant medical advantages in recent years. Major players in the Military Training Aircraft market, including Raytheon Company (US), Northrop Grumman Corporation (US), IRKUT CORPORATION (Russia), BAE Systems plc (UK), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (India), Diamond Aircraft Industries (Austria), The Boeing Company (US), Grob Aircraft (Germany), Textron Inc(US), Embraer SA (Brazil), Leonardo SpA (Italy)., and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.


Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is an Indian public-sector aerospace and defense company headquartered in Bangalore. Established on 23 December 1940, HAL is one of the world's oldest and largest aerospace and defense manufacturers.HAL started the Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) spin flight test in Bengaluru, India. This aircraft is likely to replace the aging fleet of Kiran aircraft of the Indian Air Force.


The Boeing Company is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services.Boeing started the production of the T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer at its St. Louis, Missouri, production facility. The aircraft was developed under the partnership between Boeing and Saab, and it will deliver 351 aircraft to the U.S. Air Force under a US$ 9.2 billion contract made in September 2018.


Key Companies in the military training aircraft market include



  • Raytheon Company (US)

  • Northrop Grumman Corporation (US)

  • IRKUT CORPORATION (Russia)

  • BAE Systems plc (UK)

  • Lockheed Martin Corporation (US)

  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (India)

  • Diamond Aircraft Industries (Austria)

  • The Boeing Company (US)

  • Grob Aircraft (Germany)

  • Textron Inc(US)

  • Embraer SA (Brazil)

  • Leonardo SpA (Italy)


Military training aircraft Industry Developments


For Instance, February 2022 TF-X, Turkey's advanced fifth-generation stealth fighter, will make its first flight in three years. Ankara, a renowned military power, is seeking an advanced fighter jet, and Turkey's TF-X, which is touted to be the equivalent of the US F-35, can fulfill this need.


For Instance, February 2022 The UAE Defense Ministry is expected to enter a contract deal with China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) to attain the L15 training & light combat aircraft, in line with the possibility of procuring another 36 planes in the years to come.


For Instance, August 2019 Airbus Helicopters delivered the 200th UH-72A Lakota for training operations with the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence in Fort Rucker, Alabama. The U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army, and other military units worldwide operate the twin engine of the UH-72A, EC145.


Military Training Aircraft Market Segmentation


Military training aircraft Type Outlook



  • Basic Jet Trainers

  • Intermediate Jet Trainers

  • Advanced Jet Trainers


Military training aircraft Seat Type Outlook



  • Single

  • Twin


Military training aircraft Application Outlook



  • Armed

  • Unarmed


Military training Aircraft Regional Outlook




  • North America

    • US

    • Canada




  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe




  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific




  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2022 USD 30.5 billion
Market Size 2023 USD 31.43635billion
Market Size2032 USD 40.03965billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 3.07%(2023-2032)
Base Year 2022
Market Forecast Period 2023-2032
Historical Data 2019- 2021
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, Seat Type, Application, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, AsiaPacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled  Raytheon Company (US),Northrop Grumman Corporation (US),IRKUT CORPORATION (Russia),BAE Systems plc (UK),Lockheed Martin Corporation (US),Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (India)
Key Market Opportunities Growing the use of next-gen technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to address various security issuesand terrorist attacks. This factor is estimated to drive growth opportunities.
Key Market Dynamics Increasing arms race across the world and the growing focus on training fighter pilots in aircraft that perform like a fighter


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The Military Training Aircraft Market size was valued at USD 30.5 Billion in 2022.

The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.07% during the forecast period, 2023-2032.

North America had the largest share of the global market

The key players in the market are Raytheon Company (US), Northrop Grumman Corporation (US), IRKUT CORPORATION (Russia), BAE Systems plc (UK), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (India).

The Basic Jet Trainers category dominated the market in 2022.

The Armed had the largest share in the global market.

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