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US Department of Defense Transport Aircraft Modernization Growth Opportunities
Upgrades and New-build Programs Drive Transformational Growth
30-Jun-2022
North America
Market Research
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This Frost & Sullivan research service focuses on the budget spending and contracts of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) transport aircraft modernization space. The DoD deploys many transport aircraft to move troops and cargo and perform aerial refueling. Continuous modernization is necessary to ensure all aircraft are mission-ready and maximize operational effectiveness.
Much of the DoD transport aircraft inventory comprises older airframes that require extensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul to remain at peak effectiveness. These aircraft and newer-build airframes continue to receive improved avionics, engines, and sensors.
The study covers research, development, test, evaluation, procurement, and operations and maintenance activities in the space, with the base year as 2021. The programs listed are from the FY 2023 DoD budget request, while contract activity is for 2021 and 2022. The DoD transport aircraft budget request includes the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and joint service spending.
Author: Brad Curran
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the US Department of Defense Transport Aircraft Modernization Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Purpose and Overview
Segmentation
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Program Funding by Department
Program Funding by Type
2023 Representative Programs
Representative Contracts
Representative Industry Participants
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C-5
C-17
C-21
C-32
C-37
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C-135
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VC-25
Growth Opportunity 1: Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul
Growth Opportunity 1: Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: System Upgrades
Growth Opportunity 2: System Upgrades (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Research and Development
Growth Opportunity 3: Research and Development (continued)
Conclusion and Outlook
List of Exhibits
Legal Disclaimer
List of Figures
- DoD Transport Aircraft Modernization: Growth Drivers, US, 2022–2027
- DoD Transport Aircraft Modernization: Growth Restraints, US, 2022–2027
- DoD Transport Aircraft Modernization: Program Funding by Department, US, FY 2023
- DoD Transport Aircraft Modernization: Program Funding by Type, US, FY 2023
- DoD Transport Aircraft Modernization: Representative Programs, US, FY 2023
- DoD Transport Aircraft Modernization: Representative Contracts, US, 2022
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