This research service provides a snapshot of the military aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry in the United States. It analyzes the relevant spending activities of the US Department of Defense in FY2023 for military aircraft MRO. Based on products, the study categorizes the industry into Fixed Wing Aircraft, Rotary Wing Aircraft, Avionics, Infrastructure, and Others. Likewise, based on the type of MRO service, the study segments the industry into Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, Training, and Construction.

The research service identifies the industry drivers and barriers and technology trends in the United States. It highlights the ongoing technology advancements and priority spending areas to identify and assess the emerging market opportunities projected to support industry growth. The study briefly analyzes the competitive landscape, highlighting the leading industry participants, market shares, and the growth outlook for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

The study emphasizes collaborations among governments, academia, and the defense and commercial industries to enhance the integration of digitization and automation technologies, such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning, across MRO processes in defense aviation. Inter-sectoral collaborations and the emergence of startups and SMEs will affect supply and value chain diversification, impacting overall industry advancements.