The Military Helicopters Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The Military Helicopters Global Market Report 2025 indicates a marked growth trend. The market size has escalated from $47.16 billion in 2024 to an anticipated $50.4 billion in 2025. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%.
The Military Helicopters Global Market Report 2025 predicts that by 2029, the market size of military helicopters will have risen to $62.41 billion. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Military Helicopters Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the military helicopters market are:
• Escalation in territorial and political conflicts globally
• Rapid technological advancements leading to the development of more advanced military helicopters
• Implementation of artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) systems in military helicopters
• Use of 3D printing technology for manufacturing lightweight components and adoption of single-engine operative mode for noise reduction.
The military helicopters market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Light Military Helicopter, Medium Military Helicopter, Heavy Military Helicopter
2) By Component & System: Main Rotor Systems, Electrical Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Avionics, Flight Control Systems, Undercarriages, Protection Systems, Other Component & Systems
3) By Number of Engines: Single, Twin Engine
4) By Application: Utility Military Helicopter, Transport Military Helicopter, Attack/Assault Military Helicopter, Search and Rescue Military Helicopter, Multi-Role Military Helicopter, Reconnaissance and Observation Military Helicopter
The key trends in the military helicopters market are:
• The incorporation of technological advancements like dynamics modeling and fly-by-wire controls into lightweight helicopter designs is a key emerging trend.
• The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) systems in military helicopters is becoming increasingly prevalent.
• The application of artificial intelligence technology and the use of 3D printing for producing lightweight parts at lower costs are rising trends.
• The adoption of single engine operative mode for helicopters to reduce noise and the implementation of autonomous systems for improved maintenance are notable emerging trends.
Major companies in the military helicopters market are:
• The Boeing Company
• Airbus
• Russian Helicopters
• Lockheed Martin
• Leonardo SpA
• China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation
• Textron Inc.
• BAE Systems
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
• Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation
• TATA Advanced Systems
• Korea Aerospace Industries
• Kawasaki Aerospace Company
• NHIndustries
• Kazan Helicopters
• MD Helicopters, Inc.
• Kaman Aircraft
• Cicaré S.A.
• Embraer S.A.
• Empresa Nacional de Aeronautica (ENAER)
• Calidus LLC
• Israel Aerospace Industries
• Denel Aerostructures (Pty) Ltd
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the military helicopters market in 2024