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Growth Strategies Informed by Looming Threats from China Require Massive Acquisition Programs to Reinforce Helicopter Fleets
16-Mar-2022
Asia Pacific
Market Research
K713-01-00-00-00
AE01566-AP-MT_26374
This research assesses the state of the military helicopter market in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and identifies opportunities among countries attempting to counter the Chinese and North Korean arms races. The APAC attack helicopter segment is stronger than that of Western markets.
Countries with acquisition programs tend to develop and produce helicopter platforms locally, and although no next-generation helicopter programs exist, local helicopter (with up-to-date capabilities) acquisition progresses. On appearance, APAC departments of defense (DoDs) are not considering electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for their vertical aircraft fleet, with no advocacy for an unmanned or optionally manned fleet. However, an opportunity exists for innovative multinational programs to take advantage of unmanned aircraft benefits in offensive scenarios.
The main challenge among most APAC countries is to deter Chinese offensive maneuvers. Except for India, the other countries would certainly be defeated. If invaded, those countries can at least pretend to represent a costly target. They must equip themselves as much as possible using their limited defense budgets. APAC countries must collaborate to resist Chinese economic interests and strengthen their political development and independence.
In this context, opportunities for private companies exist. Among the 3 helicopter markets, 1 has definite growth potential: the armed light utility segment has orders for more than 400 units during the next few years. In the next 5 years, the APAC military helicopter market will reach approximately $60 billion, with the procurement of 2,000 units, increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 4%.
This analysis discusses market drivers and restraints but primarily focuses on the development of helicopter segments (attack, utility, heavy lift). Finally, the study offers several growth opportunities for companies currently involved in or looking to enter the military helicopter or vertical take-off and landing aircraft markets.
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) Military Helicopter Market
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Overview, Trends, and Challenges
Scope of Research
APAC Military Helicopter Market Segmentation by Type
APAC Military Helicopter Market—Key Competitors by Helicopter Type
Top 7 APAC Countries: Current Helicopter Fleet—2020
Top 7 APAC Countries: Current Helicopter Fleet—2020 (continued)
Top 7 APAC Countries: Current Helicopter Fleet—2020 (continued)
Top 7 APAC Countries: Current Helicopter Fleet—2020 (continued)
Top 7 APAC Countries: Current Helicopter Fleet—2020 (continued)
Top 7 APAC Countries: Current Helicopter Fleet—2020 (continued)
Top 7 Countries’ Military Helicopter Fleets by Type
Top 7 Countries’ Military Helicopter Fleets by OEM
Growth Drivers for APAC Military Helicopters
Growth Restraints for APAC Military Helicopters
Growth Opportunity Analysis—APAC Utility Helicopter
Growth Opportunity Analysis—APAC Attack Helicopter
Growth Opportunity Analysis—APAC Heavy lift Helicopter
Military Helicopter Programs in APAC
APAC Helicopter Market—South Korea
APAC Helicopter Market—Japan
APAC Helicopter Market—Australia
APAC Helicopter Market—India
APAC Helicopter Market—Taiwan
APAC Helicopter Market—Other Countries
Growth Opportunity 1: Military Hybrid eVTOLs for APAC Armed Forces to Enable a Cost-effective Fleet
Growth Opportunity 1: Military Hybrid eVTOLs for APAC Armed Forces to Enable a Cost-effective Fleet (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: High-speed VTOL Aircraft for the Quad Alliance Long-distance Strategic Projection Unit
Growth Opportunity 2: High-speed VTOL Aircraft for the Quad Alliance Long-distance Strategic Projection Unit (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: FRLAA and FARA Partnership with APAC Allies for a Next-generation Helicopter
Growth Opportunity 3: FRLAA and FARA Partnership with APAC Allies for a Next-generation Helicopter (continued)
Conclusion and Future Outlook
List of Exhibits
Legal Disclaimer
List of Figures
- Military Helicopter Market: Active Fleets by Type, Top 7 APAC Countries, 2020
- Military Helicopter Market: Active Fleets by OEM, Top 7 APAC Countries, 2020
- Military Helicopter Market: Key Drivers, APAC, 2021–2026
- Military Helicopter Market: Key Restraints, APAC, 2021–2026
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
| Podcast | No |
| List of Charts and Figures | Military Helicopter Market: Active Fleets by Type, Top 7 APAC Countries, 2020~ Military Helicopter Market: Active Fleets by OEM, Top 7 APAC Countries, 2020~ Military Helicopter Market: Key Drivers, APAC, 2021–2026~ Military Helicopter Market: Key Restraints, APAC, 2021–2026~ |
| Author | Jorge Carbonell |
| Industries | Aerospace, Defence and Security |
| WIP Number | K713-01-00-00-00 |
| Is Prebook | No |
| GPS Codes | 9000-A1 |
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