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

The report covers Bomber Aircraft Market Companies and is segmented by Take-Off and Landing (Conventional Take-Off Landing, Short Take-Off and Landing, and Vertical Take-Off and Landing), Type (Light Attack, Electronic Warfare, Multi-Role Fighter, Trainer, and Other Types), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa). he market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

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

Fighter Aircraft Market Size

Fighter Aircraft Market Summary
Study Period 2020 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Market Size (2025) USD 49.10 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 58.94 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.72 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America

Major Players

Fighter Aircraft Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Fighter Aircraft Market Analysis

The Fighter Aircraft Market size is estimated at USD 49.10 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 58.94 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.72% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the fighter aircraft market, affecting delivery and production. Stringent regulations aimed at reducing the spread of the virus caused delays in the delivery of fighter aircraft to various countries. Furthermore, the pandemic led to layoffs in various companies, hampering the production process. However, with the decline in the pandemic, the market witnessed growth due to the ease in restrictions and increased production and delivery of fighter aircraft worldwide.
  • The growing geopolitical tensions between nations have prompted the adoption of advanced fighter aircraft to modernize existing fleets and enhance their aerial defense capabilities. Advancements in technology, such as stealth and precision weapons, are further supporting the development of the fighter aircraft market as nations strive to keep their combat capabilities up-to-date.
  • However, budget constraints may hinder market growth, particularly for developing countries that may opt for upgrading existing old fighters to cut costs rather than investing in next-generation fighter jets.

Fighter Aircraft Industry Overview

The aerospace and defense industry boasts several leading players, including Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Boeing Company, United Aircraft Corporation, Chengdu Aircraft Industrial (Group) Co. Ltd., and Saab AB. However, Lockheed Martin Corporation holds a prominent position in the market due to its high delivery volumes of F-35 fighter aircraft. Its ongoing research and development efforts further reinforce the company's market dominance focus on creating high-performance fighter aircraft and technologies that provide superior capabilities for engaging and neutralizing airborne, ground, and hostile naval forces.

Lockheed Martin Corporation's extensive product portfolio, featuring several variants, and continuous product development cycles, enable enhanced operating life of aerial assets. This robust research and development framework also attracts potential buyers seeking higher performance reliability and upgrade potential from their aerial assets.

Fighter Aircraft Market Leaders

  1. Lockheed Martin Corporation

  2. The Boeing Company

  3. Saab AB

  4. Chengdu Aircraft Industrial (Group) Co. Ltd

  5. United Aircraft Corporation

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

June 2022: Jordan received a letter of offer from Lockheed Martin for the sale of eight new production F-16 Block 70 aircraft. The acquisition of these advanced aircraft will further enhance Jordan's existing fleet capabilities.

November 2021: United Aircraft Corporation began production of the Sukhoi Checkmate at its Siberian facility. This single-engine 5th generation fighter jet is being developed as part of a partnership between the UAE and Russia, as per a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2017. The Sukhoi Checkmate was unveiled as a prototype at the MAKS 2021 and is currently on display at the Dubai Air Show 2021. This project is aimed at meeting the UAE's need for a single-engine fighter jet with advanced capabilities.

Fighter Aircraft Market Report - Table of Contents

1. Introduction

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 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 Industry Attractiveness - 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 Take-off and Landing
    • 5.1.1 Conventional Take-off and Landing
    • 5.1.2 Short Take-off and Landing
    • 5.1.3 Vertical Take-off and Landing
  • 5.2 Type
    • 5.2.1 Light Attack
    • 5.2.2 Electronic Warfare
    • 5.2.3 Multi-Role Fighter
    • 5.2.4 Trainers
    • 5.2.5 Other Types
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 United States
    • 5.3.1.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.2.1 Germany
    • 5.3.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2.3 France
    • 5.3.2.4 Russia
    • 5.3.2.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.3.1 China
    • 5.3.3.2 India
    • 5.3.3.3 Japan
    • 5.3.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.4 Latin America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Rest of Latin America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.5.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.3 Egypt
    • 5.3.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profile
    • 6.2.1 Lockheed Martin Corporation
    • 6.2.2 Saab AB
    • 6.2.3 The Boeing Company
    • 6.2.4 Airbus SE
    • 6.2.5 United Aircraft Corporation
    • 6.2.6 Chengdu Aircraft Industrial (Group) Co. Ltd
    • 6.2.7 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
    • 6.2.8 BAE Systems PLC
    • 6.2.9 Dassault Aviation SA
    • 6.2.10 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
    • 6.2.11 Aero Vodochody Aerospace A.S
    • 6.2.12 Embraer SA
    • 6.2.13 Textron Aviation (Textron Systems)
    • 6.2.14 Korea Aerospace Industries
    • 6.2.15 Turkish Aerospace Industries

7. Market Opportunities and Future Trends

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Fighter Aircraft Industry Segmentation

A fighter aircraft can be termed a high-speed fixed-wing military aircraft that can carry out air-to-air combat missions. High speed, ease of maneuvering, and relatively smaller size are the hallmarks of fighter aircraft. These aircraft can also carry heavy payloads and perform electronic warfare, ground attacks, and air-to-air combat.

The fighter aircraft market is segmented by take-off and landing, type, and geography. By take-off and landing, the market has been segmented into conventional take-off and landing, short take-off and landing, and vertical take-off and landing. By type, the market has been segmented into light attack, electronic warfare, multi-role fighter, trainers, and others. By geography, the market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. 

The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

Take-off and Landing Conventional Take-off and Landing
Short Take-off and Landing
Vertical Take-off and Landing
Type Light Attack
Electronic Warfare
Multi-Role Fighter
Trainers
Other Types
Geography North America United States
Canada
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Latin America Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East and Africa United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Fighter Aircraft Market Research FAQs

How big is the Fighter Aircraft Market?

The Fighter Aircraft Market size is expected to reach USD 49.10 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.72% to reach USD 58.94 billion by 2030.

What is the current Fighter Aircraft Market size?

In 2025, the Fighter Aircraft Market size is expected to reach USD 49.10 billion.

Who are the key players in Fighter Aircraft Market?

Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Boeing Company, Saab AB, Chengdu Aircraft Industrial (Group) Co. Ltd and United Aircraft Corporation are the major companies operating in the Fighter Aircraft Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Fighter Aircraft Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Fighter Aircraft Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Fighter Aircraft Market.

What years does this Fighter Aircraft Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Fighter Aircraft Market size was estimated at USD 47.27 billion. The report covers the Fighter Aircraft Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Fighter Aircraft Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Fighter Aircraft Industry Report

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