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Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2030

The Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market is segmented by Sub Aircraft Type (Fixed-Wing Aircraft, Rotorcraft) and by Country (Algeria, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Arab Emirates). Key Data Points observed include air passenger traffic, air transport freight, defense spending, military aircraft active fleet, revenue passenger kilometers, high-net worth individuals, and inflation rate.

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2030
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 6.53 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2030) USD 8.78 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Sub Aircraft Type Fixed-Wing Aircraft
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2030) 5.06 %
svg icon Largest Share by Country Qatar
svg icon Market Concentration Low

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market Analysis

The Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market size is estimated at 6.53 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 8.78 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.06% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

6.5 B

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

8.8 B

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

704

Total Deliveries in the Historic Period (2017-2023)

1023

Total Deliveries during the Forecast Period (2024-2030)

Largest Market by Sub-Aircraft Type

87.31 %

value share, Fixed-Wing Aircraft, 2023

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The country's focus on enhancing its combat capabilities by procuring technologically advanced combat aircraft drives the market's growth.

Fastest-growing Market by Sub-Aircraft Type

5.09 %

Projected CAGR, Rotorcraft, 2024-2030

Ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflicts across the world are encouraging the region to procure advanced multirole aircraft to enhance its combat superiority.

Largest Market by Body Type

77.32 %

value share, Multi-Role Aircraft, 2023

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Countries in the region are opting for multirole aircraft to perform ground strikes, air superiority, and suppress the enemy air defenses.

Largest Market by Country

41.67 %

value share, Qatar, 2023

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The country's procurement of various military equipment is directed toward its focus on developing interoperability and combined readiness of its armed forces.

Leading Market Player

20.70 %

market share, Turkish Aerospace Industries, 2022

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The company's wide range of military aircraft and helicopters is responsible for its market penetration in the region, making it the largest market player.

Fixed-wing aircraft is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period

  • There have been ongoing civil wars in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Libya in the Middle East during the past few decades. For instance, the nations in and around the Persian Gulf engage in border conflicts and spend a considerable amount on the procurement of defense equipment, including aircraft and rotorcraft. These nations consist of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • The government of Saudi Arabia is planning to increase local military equipment spending to 50% by 2030 to strengthen local manufacturing under Vision 2030. The government is encouraging local manufacturing through contracts and other support initiatives. Although the country does not have indigenous aircraft development capabilities, it manufactures foreign aircraft under license.
  • During the forecast period, the multi-role segment in fixed-wing military aircraft is expected to witness the highest growth. The major reason behind this growth is that several countries, such as the UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, and Turkey, are procuring next-generation combat aircraft and replacing their aging fleets. For instance, the UAE plans to procure 80 Rafael, and Qatar will procure 72 F-15s. Egypt, Algeria, and Turkey are likely to procure a total of around 40 combat aircraft.
  • In the helicopter segment, multi-mission helicopters are expected to see the highest growth during the forecast period. Countries in this region will procure multi-mission helicopters to enhance overall combat capabilities. By 2024, Egypt will purchase 24 EW-149 multi-mission helicopters. Algeria intends to buy 42 Mi-28 attack helicopters by 2024, and Turkey plans to buy over 160 helicopters.
Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market

Fleet upgradation and replacement programs for the aging fleet driving the demand

  • The defense expenditure in the Middle Eastern region was around USD 184 billion in 2022, with a decline of over 3.2% compared to 2022. In contrast, it was around USD 39.4 billion in Africa in 2022, with a decline of around 5% from 2021.
  • Countries such as Saudi Arabia (11%), Egypt (5.7%), Qatar (4.6%), UAE (2.8%), and Algeria (2.6%) were major arms importers globally during 2017-2021 and have active programs for procurement of multirole and utility aircraft in the fixed-wing and rotorcraft segment.
  • The procurements such as 50 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets by UAE, the 30 Rafale fighter jets by Egypt worth USD 4.5 billion, and the 25 modified UH-60M helicopters by Saudi Arabia were some of the major procurements that happened in the region during 2017-2022. The aircraft's active fleet is expected to increase in the region. Middle Eastern countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey are expected to procure newer aircraft for fleet modernization and expansion during the forecast period.
  • During 2017-2022, procurement grew around 4% in the Middle East & Africa region. This growth was driven by overt intervention by regional powers and ongoing conflicts between Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. The US, France, and Russia are this region's major supplier nations of multi-role aircraft. Additionally, fleet up-gradation and replacement programs for the aging fleet are expected to grow the region's military aviation market.

Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market Trends

Major military powers in the region have surged their defense expenditure

  • Defense expenditures in the Middle Eastern region were around USD 184 billion in 2022, a decline of over 3.2% compared to 2021. In contrast, it was around USD 39.4 billion in Africa in 2022, with a decline of over 5% from 2021. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Algeria were the major countries in the region with a high defense expenditure during 2017-22. They have active procurement programs for multi-role and utility aircraft in fixed-wing segments.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa’s combined military expenditure stood at USD 20.3 billion in 2022, down by 7.3% compared to 2021 and 18% compared to 2013. Nigeria and South Africa, the sub-regions two largest spenders, led the decline in military spending in 2022. In 2022, Israel’s military spending fell for the first time since 2009. Its total of USD 23.4 billion was 4.2% lower than in 2021.
  • The year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in Saudi Arabia's military spending was 16% in 2022 compared to 2021, the first Y-o-Y increase since 2018. Saudi Arabia's military expenditure was estimated at USD 75.0 billion last year. The reduction coincided with accusations that Saudi Arabia had started to remove its military personnel from Yemen. However, the Saudi government denied the allegations and insisted that the personnel were just being redeployed. Since 2015, Saudi Arabia has been leading a coalition in a military campaign against the war-torn nation of Yemen, and the fighting continued into 2022. Saudi Arabia had the second-largest military budget in the world, at 7.4% of GDP, after Ukraine in 2022.
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Fleet replacement programs for older aircraft are projected to be the main driver for Middle Eastern military aviation

  • As of 2022, the Middle East & Africa had an active fleet of 9,460 aircraft. The total active aircraft fleet increased by 1% in the region compared to 2017. South Africa, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar accounted for 58% of the total active fleet in the region.
  • In the Middle East, defense spending in 2022 totaled USD 157 billion, an increase of 8.6% from 2020 and 5.6% from 2012, respectively. While North Africa accounted for 49%, Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for 51% of the total spending.
  • Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates are expanding their aircraft fleet size to fulfill the demands of modern warfare. They may continue to produce and acquire next-generation aircraft during the forecast period. The regional armed forces are also enhancing the capabilities of helicopters with cutting-edge technology to obtain military superiority over the external threat.
  • Africa’s active fleet size decreased by 1% in 2022 compared to 2017. South Africa, Algeria, and Egypt accounted for 45% of the total fleet in Africa. The fleet may increase in the coming years as major countries like Algeria and Egypt plan to procure around 100 aircraft.
  • The Middle East & Africa’s active fleet increased by 8% compared to 2017. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Turkey accounted for 59% of the total fleet in the Middle East. During the forecast period, the active aircraft fleet may increase in the region as countries like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Turkey plan to procure around 400 aircraft.
Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market

OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • The increased inflation has adversely impacted the growth of the region

Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Industry Overview

The Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 35.79%. The major players in this market are Airbus SE, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Boeing Company and Turkish Aerospace Industries (sorted alphabetically).

Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market Leaders

  1. Airbus SE

  2. Dassault Aviation

  3. Lockheed Martin Corporation

  4. The Boeing Company

  5. Turkish Aerospace Industries

Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market Concentration

Other important companies include ATR, Bombardier Inc., Embraer, General Dynamics Corporation, Leonardo S.p.A, United Aircraft Corporation.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market News

  • June 2023: Airbus Flight Academy Europe, a subsidiary of Airbus that supplies training services for the pilots and civilian cadets of the French Armed Forces, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AURA AERO.
  • May 2023: The US State Department approved a potential sale of CH-47 Chinook helicopters, engines, and equipment worth USD 8.5 billion to Germany.
  • March 2023: Boeing has been awarded a contract by the US government to manufacture 184 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the US military and international customers. The US government announced USD 1.95 million, indicating that the helicopter will be delivered to the US military and overseas buyers - specifically Australia and Egypt - as a part of the paramilitary process to the Foreign Service (FMS) from the US government. Contract completion is expected by the end of 2027.

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Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. REPORT OFFERS

  3. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  4. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. Gross Domestic Product

    2. 2.2. Active Fleet Data

    3. 2.3. Defense Spending

    4. 2.4. Regulatory Framework

    5. 2.5. Value Chain Analysis

  5. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 3.1. Sub Aircraft Type

      1. 3.1.1. Fixed-Wing Aircraft

        1. 3.1.1.1. Multi-Role Aircraft

        2. 3.1.1.2. Training Aircraft

        3. 3.1.1.3. Transport Aircraft

        4. 3.1.1.4. Others

      2. 3.1.2. Rotorcraft

        1. 3.1.2.1. Multi-Mission Helicopter

        2. 3.1.2.2. Transport Helicopter

        3. 3.1.2.3. Others

    2. 3.2. Country

      1. 3.2.1. Algeria

      2. 3.2.2. Egypt

      3. 3.2.3. Qatar

      4. 3.2.4. Saudi Arabia

      5. 3.2.5. South Africa

      6. 3.2.6. Turkey

      7. 3.2.7. United Arab Emirates

      8. 3.2.8. Rest of Middle East and Africa

  6. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. Company Profiles

      1. 4.4.1. Airbus SE

      2. 4.4.2. ATR

      3. 4.4.3. Bombardier Inc.

      4. 4.4.4. Dassault Aviation

      5. 4.4.5. Embraer

      6. 4.4.6. General Dynamics Corporation

      7. 4.4.7. Leonardo S.p.A

      8. 4.4.8. Lockheed Martin Corporation

      9. 4.4.9. The Boeing Company

      10. 4.4.10. Turkish Aerospace Industries

      11. 4.4.11. United Aircraft Corporation

  7. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AVIATION CEOS

  8. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. ACTIVE MILITARY AIRCRAFT FLEET BY COUNTRY, NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2016 - 2030
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  2. DEFENSE SPENDING, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NUMBER OF NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NUMBER OF NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 8:  
  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VALUE %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 10:  
  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 11:  
  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 12:  
  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 16:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 17:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY TRAINING AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY TRAINING AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 19:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 21:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 22:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 23:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 24:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 26:  
  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 27:  
  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER, USD, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 32:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT HELICOPTER, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT HELICOPTER, USD, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 35:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, USD, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY COUNTRY, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 40:  
  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY COUNTRY, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 41:  
  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY COUNTRY, VOLUME %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY COUNTRY, VALUE %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY ALGERIA, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY ALGERIA, USD, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 45:  
  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, ALGERIA, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY EGYPT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY EGYPT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, EGYPT, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY QATAR, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY QATAR, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, QATAR, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY SAUDI ARABIA, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY SAUDI ARABIA, USD, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY SOUTH AFRICA, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY SOUTH AFRICA, USD, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY TURKEY, UNITS, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY TURKEY, USD, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, TURKEY, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 62:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, USD, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 64:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY REST OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 65:  
  2. MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA MILITARY AVIATION MARKET, BY REST OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, USD, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 66:  
  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, REST OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 67:  
  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2018-2023
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2018 - 2023
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  2. MAJOR PLAYERS REVENUE SHARE (%), MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2023

Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Industry Segmentation

Fixed-Wing Aircraft, Rotorcraft are covered as segments by Sub Aircraft Type. Algeria, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Arab Emirates are covered as segments by Country.

  • There have been ongoing civil wars in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Libya in the Middle East during the past few decades. For instance, the nations in and around the Persian Gulf engage in border conflicts and spend a considerable amount on the procurement of defense equipment, including aircraft and rotorcraft. These nations consist of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • The government of Saudi Arabia is planning to increase local military equipment spending to 50% by 2030 to strengthen local manufacturing under Vision 2030. The government is encouraging local manufacturing through contracts and other support initiatives. Although the country does not have indigenous aircraft development capabilities, it manufactures foreign aircraft under license.
  • During the forecast period, the multi-role segment in fixed-wing military aircraft is expected to witness the highest growth. The major reason behind this growth is that several countries, such as the UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, and Turkey, are procuring next-generation combat aircraft and replacing their aging fleets. For instance, the UAE plans to procure 80 Rafael, and Qatar will procure 72 F-15s. Egypt, Algeria, and Turkey are likely to procure a total of around 40 combat aircraft.
  • In the helicopter segment, multi-mission helicopters are expected to see the highest growth during the forecast period. Countries in this region will procure multi-mission helicopters to enhance overall combat capabilities. By 2024, Egypt will purchase 24 EW-149 multi-mission helicopters. Algeria intends to buy 42 Mi-28 attack helicopters by 2024, and Turkey plans to buy over 160 helicopters.
Sub Aircraft Type
Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Multi-Role Aircraft
Training Aircraft
Transport Aircraft
Others
Rotorcraft
Multi-Mission Helicopter
Transport Helicopter
Others
Country
Algeria
Egypt
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Market Definition

  • Aircraft Type - All the military aircraft and rotorcraft which are used for various applications are included in this study.
  • Sub-Aircraft Type - For this study, sub-aircraft types such as fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft based on their application are considered.
  • Body Type - Multi-Role Aircraft, Transport, Training Aircraft, Bombers, Reconnaissance Aircraft, Multi-Mission Helicopters, Transport Helicopters and various other aircraft and rotorcraft are considered in this study.
Keyword Definition
IATA IATA stands for the International Air Transport Association, a trade organization composed of airlines around the world that has an influence over the commercial aspects of flight.
ICAO ICAO stands for International Civil Aviation Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations that supports aviation and navigation around the globe.
Air Operator Certificate (AOC) A certificate granted by a National Aviation Authority permitting the conduct of commercial flying activities.
Certificate Of Airworthiness (CoA) A Certificate Of Airworthiness (CoA) is issued for an aircraft by the civil aviation authority in the state in which the aircraft is registered.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Gross domestic product (GDP) is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period by countries.
RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometres) The RPK of an airline is the sum of the products obtained by multiplying the number of revenue passengers carried on each flight stage by the stage distance - it is the total number of kilometers traveled by all revenue passengers.
Load Factor The load factor is a metric used in the airline industry that measures the percentage of available seating capacity that has been filled with passengers.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) An original equipment manufacturer (OEM) traditionally is defined as a company whose goods are used as components in the products of another company, which then sells the finished item to users.
International Transportation Safety Association (ITSA) International Transportation Safety Association (ITSA) is an international network of heads of independent safety investigation authorities (SIA).
Available Seats Kilometre (ASK) This metric is calculated by multiplying Available Seats (AS) in one flight, defined above, multiplied by the distance flown.
Gross Weight The fully-loaded weight of an aircraft, also known as “takeoff weight,” which includes the combined weight of passengers, cargo, and fuel.
Airworthiness The ability of an aircraft, or other airborne equipment or system, to operate in flight and on the ground without significant hazard to aircrew, ground crew, passengers or to other third parties.
Airworthiness Standards Detailed and comprehensive design and safety criteria applicable to the category of aeronautical product (aircraft, engine or propeller).
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) A business or organization that operates at an airport. An FBO provides aircraft operating services like maintenance, fueling, flight training, charter services, hangaring, and parking.
High Net worth Individuals (HNWIs) High Net worth Individuals (HNWIs) are individuals with over USD 1 million in liquid financial assets.
Ultra High Net worth Individuals (UHNWIs) Ultra High Net worth Individuals (UHNWIs) are individuals with over USD 30 million in liquid financial assets.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) The division of the Department of Transportation is concerned with aviation. It operates Air Traffic Control and regulates everything from aircraft manufacturing to pilot training to airport operations in the United States.
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) The European Aviation Safety Agency is a European Union agency established in 2002 with the task of overseeing civil aviation safety and regulation.
Airborne Warning and Control System (AW&C) aircraft Airborne Warning and Control System (AEW&C) aircraft is equipped with a powerful radar and on-board command and control center to direct the armed forces.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states – 28 European and two North American.
Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) is a development and acquisition program intended to replace a wide range of existing fighter, strike, and ground attack aircraft for the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and formerly Turkey.
Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) A light combat aircraft (LCA) is a light, multirole jet/turboprop military aircraft, commonly derived from advanced trainer designs, designed for engaging in light combat.
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an international institute that provides data, analysis, and recommendations for armed conflict, military expenditure, and arms trade as well as disarmament and arms control.
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), also known as maritime reconnaissance aircraft is a fixed-wing aircraft designed to operate for long durations over water in maritime patrol roles, in particular, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-ship warfare (AShW), and search and rescue (SAR).
Mach Number The Mach number is defined as the ratio of true airspeed to the speed of sound at the altitude of a given aircraft.
Stealth Aircraft Stealth is a Common term applied to low observable (LO) technology and doctrine, that makes an aircraft near invisible to radar, infrared or visual detection.
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Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market Research FAQs

The Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market size is expected to reach USD 6.53 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5.06% to reach USD 8.78 billion by 2030.

In 2024, the Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market size is expected to reach USD 6.53 billion.

Airbus SE, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Boeing Company and Turkish Aerospace Industries are the major companies operating in the Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market.

In the Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market, the Fixed-Wing Aircraft segment accounts for the largest share by sub aircraft type.

In 2024, Qatar accounts for the largest share by country in the Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market.

In 2023, the Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market size was estimated at 6.53 billion. The report covers the Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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Statistics for the 2023 Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation analysis includes a market forecast outlook to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

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Middle-East and Africa Military Aviation Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2030