Europe Fighter Aircraft Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Europe Fighter Aircraft Market is Segmented by Take-off and Landing (Conventional Take-off and Landing Aircraft, Short Take-off and Landing Aircraft, and Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft) and by Geography (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, and the Rest of Europe). The market sizing and forecasts have been provided in value (USD billion) for all the above segments.

Europe Fighter Aircraft Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe Fighter Aircraft Market Size

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Europe Fighter Aircraft Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 4.00 %
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Europe Fighter Aircraft Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Fighter Aircraft Market Analysis

The Europe Fighter Aircraft Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 4% during the forecast period.

  • The European defense sector was mildly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the military expenditure of the European Union (EU) member states increased from USD 217.83 billion in 2019 to USD 233.62 billion in 2020 despite the pandemic. The market witnessed a slight impact due to a production halt, disruption in supply chains, and a slowdown in the economy. However, the ongoing fleet expansion and modernization initiatives of the nations in the region render a positive outlook for the market during the forecast period.
  • Geopolitical rift across European nations has driven the defense budget and expenditure. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has necessitated North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries in the region to modernize their aircraft fleet to counter the supremacy of Russian fighter aircraft such as the SU-35 and SU-57 in case of a full-fledged assault. According to the European Defence Agency (EDA) defense data report, in 2021, the total European defense spending witnessed a 6 percent year-on-year growth to reach EUR 214 billion.
  • To enhance aerial combat capabilities, several nations in the region are upgrading their existing fleets of fighter jets and replacing their aging and obsolete fleet with advanced new-generation aircraft. European nations are investing in the modernization of air combat capabilities. 
  • These investments are driving the advancements in stealth technology and precision weapon development, subsequently driving the market's development. Various collaborative development programs, such as the Future Combat Air System of France, Spain, and Germany and the Tempest Fighter Development Program of the UK, are expected to propel the introduction of advanced fighter aircraft in Europe and replace the existing fleets of Rafales, Typhoons, etc.

Europe Fighter Aircraft Industry Overview

The market is consolidated in nature, with a few players holding significant shares in the market. Some of the key players in the market are Saab AB, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Dassault Aviation, BAE Systems plc, and Airbus SE. Technological advancements and the upgradation of existing fleets are propelling the market. Many fighter aircraft development programs are underway in Europe, which is expected to significantly propel the growth of the players during the forecast period and the following 10 - 15 years.

Russia is working on the YAK 150 prototype capable of vertical take-off and landing. Due to recent advanced developments in aerial warfare, fighter jets are designed for the high-speed interception, electronic warfare (EW), surveillance, breach detection, and other operations. Significant R&D investments may help the development of sixth-generation fighters and bolster the market prospects for the manufacturers of such aircraft during the forecast period.

Europe Fighter Aircraft Market Leaders

  1. Saab AB

  2. Lockheed Martin Corporation

  3. Airbus SE

  4. Dassault Aviation

  5. BAE Systems plc

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Europe Fighter Aircraft Market Concentration
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Europe Fighter Aircraft Market News

  • December 2022: the German Ministry of Defense (MoD) approved procuring 35 F-35 Lightning II aircraft from Lockheed Martin Corporation. The delivery of the first eight F-35A aircraft is expected to begin by 2026.
  • July 2022: The Polish government awarded a USD 3 billion contract to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), a South Korean military aircraft manufacturer, for supplying 48 FA-50 light fighter jets and related services, including technical support.

Europe Fighter Aircraft Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Take-off and Landing
    • 5.1.1 Conventional Take-off and Landing Aircraft (CTOL)
    • 5.1.2 Short Take-off and Landing Aircraft (STOL)
    • 5.1.3 Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft (VTOL)
  • 5.2 Country
    • 5.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.2.2 Germany
    • 5.2.3 France
    • 5.2.4 Russia
    • 5.2.5 Italy
    • 5.2.6 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Lockheed Martin Corporation
    • 6.1.2 Dassault Aviation
    • 6.1.3 BAE Systems plc
    • 6.1.4 Airbus SE
    • 6.1.5 The Boeing Company
    • 6.1.6 Saab AB
    • 6.1.7 Leonardo S.p.A.
    • 6.1.8 Russian Aircraft Corporation
    • 6.1.9 JSC Sukhoi Company
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Europe Fighter Aircraft Industry Segmentation

A fighter aircraft is termed a high-speed aircraft equipped to carry out air-to-air combat operations and missions. Smaller size, ease of maneuvering, and high speed are some of the features of a fighter aircraft. It can carry heavy payloads, perform electronic warfare and air-to-air combat, and has ground attack capabilities.

The Europe fighter aircraft market is segmented by take-off, landing, and country. By take-off and landing, the market is segmented into conventional take-off and landing aircraft, short take-off and landing aircraft, and vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The market is segmented by country into the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, and the Rest of Europe.

The market sizing and forecasts have been provided in value (USD billion) for all the above segments.

By Take-off and Landing Conventional Take-off and Landing Aircraft (CTOL)
Short Take-off and Landing Aircraft (STOL)
Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft (VTOL)
Country United Kingdom
Germany
France
Russia
Italy
Rest of Europe
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Europe Fighter Aircraft Market Research FAQs

What is the current Europe Fighter Aircraft Market size?

The Europe Fighter Aircraft Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 4% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Europe Fighter Aircraft Market?

Saab AB, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Dassault Aviation and BAE Systems plc are the major companies operating in the Europe Fighter Aircraft Market.

What years does this Europe Fighter Aircraft Market cover?

The report covers the Europe Fighter Aircraft Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Fighter Aircraft Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Europe Fighter Aircraft Industry Report

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