Aircraft Weapons Market

By Aircraft Type;

Fixed-wing Aircraft and Rotorcraft

By Payload Capacity;

Lightweight Weapons and Medium-weight Weapons

By Technology;

Laser-guided and GPS-guided

By Weapons Type;

Bombs, Rockets, Missiles, and Guns & Munitions

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn953674928 Published Date: August, 2025 Updated Date: September, 2025

Aircraft Weapons Market Overview

Aircraft Weapons Market (USD Million)

Aircraft Weapons Market was valued at USD 16263.02 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 20001.46 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.0%.


Aircraft Weapons Market

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 3.0 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)3.0 %
Market Size (2024)USD 16263.02 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 20001.46 Million
Market ConcentrationHigh
Report Pages320
16263.02
2024
20001.46
2031

Major Players

  • General Dynamics Corporation
  • Turkish Aerospace Industries
  • Rostec
  • Rheinmetall AG
  • Nexter Systems
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Raytheon Company
  • MBDA
  • Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG
  • Thales Group
  • Lockheed MartiN

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Aircraft Weapons Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The Aircraft Weapons Market continues to evolve as defense organizations prioritize superior strike efficiency and mission readiness. With air power being central to modern warfare, demand for advanced aerial weapons has grown significantly. Nearly 55% of defense initiatives emphasize incorporating air-based weapon systems, showcasing their rising role in maintaining combat dominance. Increased reliance on smart and guided technologies further reinforces the market’s upward trajectory.

Rising demand for precision strike capabilities
The adoption of precision-guided systems has accelerated, now representing more than 60% of newly manufactured aircraft weapons. Their ability to minimize collateral impact while achieving targeted effectiveness makes them essential to defense modernization strategies. Enhanced targeting and guidance innovations are further supporting their widespread integration across aerial fleets.

Technological advancements driving growth
Ongoing innovation in defense technologies has transformed the aircraft weapons sector, with more than 45% of active projects focused on autonomous features and improved lethality. Developments in advanced guidance systems, electronic countermeasures, and AI-enabled targeting are elevating weapon performance standards. These advancements ensure stronger adaptability and reliability in complex combat conditions.

Future outlook and market expansion
The aircraft weapons market is on a steady growth trajectory, supported by modernization initiatives and rising defense allocations. More than 50% of defense budgets are now directed toward next-generation air combat solutions, ensuring continuous innovation and expansion. With strong emphasis on collaboration, advanced technologies, and integration, the sector is positioned for sustained progress in the years ahead.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Aircraft Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Payload Capacity
    3. Market Snapshot, By Technology
    4. Market Snapshot, By Weapons Type
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Aircraft Weapons Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Focus on Air Superiority

        2. Rising Demand for Precision Strike Capabilities

      2. Restraints
        1. High Development Costs

        2. Ethical and Moral Considerations in Weaponization

      3. Opportunities
        1. Increased Demand for Precision Strike Capabilities

        2. Technological Advancements and Innovation

    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Aircraft Weapons Market, By Aircraft Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Fixed-wing Aircraft
      2. Rotorcraft
    2. Aircraft Weapons Market, By Payload Capacity, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)

      1. Lightweight Weapons

      2. Medium-weight Weapons

    3. Aircraft Weapons Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)

      1. Laser-guided

      2. GPS-guided

    4. Aircraft Weapons Market, By Weapons Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Bombs
      2. Rockets
      3. Missiles
      4. Guns & Munitions
    5. Aircraft Weapons Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States

        2. Canada

      2. Europe

        1. Germany

        2. United Kingdom

        3. France

        4. Italy

        5. Spain

        6. Nordic

        7. Benelux

        8. Rest of Europe

      3. Asia Pacific

        1. Japan

        2. China

        3. India

        4. Australia & New Zealand

        5. South Korea

        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)

        7. Rest of Asia Pacific

      4. Middle East & Africa

        1. GCC

        2. Israel

        3. South Africa

        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa

      5. Latin America

        1. Brazil

        2. Mexico

        3. Argentina

        4. Rest of Latin America

  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. General Dynamics Corporation

      2. Turkish Aerospace Industries

      3. Rostec

      4. Rheinmetall AG

      5. Nexter Systems

      6. Northrop Grumman Corporation

      7. Raytheon Company

      8. MBDA

      9. Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG

      10. Thales Group

      11. Lockheed MartiN

  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market