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Defense Aircraft Materials Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 05, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20717972

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Defense Aircraft Materials Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses defense aircraft materials market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for defense aircraft materials ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The defense aircraft materials market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Material Type: Aluminum Alloys; Steels; Titanium Alloys; Composites

3) By Application: Transport Aircraft; Combat Aircrafts; Military Cargo; Helicopters; Other Applications

4) By End-User: Military Organizations; Defense Contractors; Government Agencies

Subsegments:

1) By Aluminum Alloys: 2xxx Series Aluminum Alloys; 7xxx Series Aluminum Alloys; High-Strength Aluminum-Lithium Alloys; Heat-Treatable Aluminum Alloys

2) By Steels: Stainless Steels; High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) Steels; Maraging Steels; Tool Steels

3) By Titanium Alloys: Alpha Titanium Alloys; Beta Titanium Alloys; Alpha-Beta Titanium Alloys; Titanium Matrix Composites

4) By Composites: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP); Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers (GFRP); Aramid Fiber Composites; Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)

Companies Mentioned: Airbus SE; General Dynamics Corporation; SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation); Northrop Grumman Corporation; Honeywell International Inc.; Safran S.A.; Thales Group; Toray Industries Inc.; Evonik Industries AG; Kobe Steel Ltd.; Alcoa Corporation; Celanese Corporation; Teijin Limited; Novelis Inc.; Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Elbit Systems Ltd.; Kaiser Aluminum Corporation; Hexcel Corporation; SGL Carbon SE; Tex Tech Industries Inc.

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Defense Aircraft Materials Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Defense Aircraft Materials Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.2 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.1.3 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence
4.1.4 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.5 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Rising Demand For Lightweight And Ultra-High-Strength Materials
4.2.2 Growing Adoption Of Stealth-Enhancing Materials
4.2.3 Increased Use Of Ceramic Matrix Composites
4.2.4 Expansion Of Additive Manufacturing
4.2.5 Greater Integration Of Multi-Functional Materials
5. Defense Aircraft Materials Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Military Organizations
5.2 Defense Contractors
5.3 Government Defense Agencies
5.4 Aircraft Oems (Defense)
5.5 Aerospace R&D Laboratories
6. Defense Aircraft Materials Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Defense Aircraft Materials PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Defense Aircraft Materials Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Aluminum Alloys, Steels, Titanium Alloys, Composites
9.2. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Transport Aircraft, Combat Aircrafts, Military Cargo, Helicopters, Other Applications
9.3. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Military Organizations, Defense Contractors, Government Agencies
9.4. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Aluminum Alloys, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
2xxx Series Aluminum Alloys, 7xxx Series Aluminum Alloys, High-Strength Aluminum-Lithium Alloys, Heat-Treatable Aluminum Alloys
9.5. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Steels, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Stainless Steels, High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) Steels, Maraging Steels, Tool Steels
9.6. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Titanium Alloys, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Alpha Titanium Alloys, Beta Titanium Alloys, Alpha-Beta Titanium Alloys, Titanium Matrix Composites
9.7. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Composites, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP), Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers (GFRP), Aramid Fiber Composites, Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)
10. Defense Aircraft Materials Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Defense Aircraft Materials Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Defense Aircraft Materials Market
12.1. China Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Defense Aircraft Materials Market
13.1. India Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Defense Aircraft Materials Market
14.1. Japan Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Defense Aircraft Materials Market
15.1. Australia Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Defense Aircraft Materials Market
16.1. Indonesia Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Defense Aircraft Materials Market
17.1. South Korea Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Defense Aircraft Materials Market
18.1. Taiwan Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Defense Aircraft Materials Market
19.1. South East Asia Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Defense Aircraft Materials Market
20.1. Western Europe Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Defense Aircraft Materials Market
21.1. UK Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Defense Aircraft Materials Market
22.1. Germany Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Defense Aircraft Materials Market
23.1. France Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Defense Aircraft Materials Market
24.1. Italy Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Defense Aircraft Materials Market
25.1. Spain Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Defense Aircraft Materials Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Defense Aircraft Materials Market
27.1. Russia Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Defense Aircraft Materials Market
28.1. North America Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Defense Aircraft Materials Market
29.1. USA Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Defense Aircraft Materials Market
30.1. Canada Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Defense Aircraft Materials Market
31.1. South America Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Defense Aircraft Materials Market
32.1. Brazil Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Defense Aircraft Materials Market
33.1. Middle East Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Defense Aircraft Materials Market
34.1. Africa Defense Aircraft Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Defense Aircraft Materials Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Defense Aircraft Materials Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Defense Aircraft Materials Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Defense Aircraft Materials Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Defense Aircraft Materials Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Defense Aircraft Materials Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Airbus SE Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. General Dynamics Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Northrop Grumman Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Honeywell International Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Defense Aircraft Materials Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Safran S.A., Thales Group, Toray Industries Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Kobe Steel Ltd., Alcoa Corporation, Celanese Corporation, Teijin Limited, Novelis Inc., Howmet Aerospace Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, Hexcel Corporation, SGL Carbon SE, Tex Tech Industries Inc.
38. Global Defense Aircraft Materials Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Defense Aircraft Materials Market
40. Defense Aircraft Materials Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Defense Aircraft Materials Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Defense Aircraft Materials Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Defense Aircraft Materials Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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