Military Airborne Simulation Training Market Share

Global Military Simulation and Training Market Overview

Military Simulation and Training Market is projected to reach USD 12.2 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period 2024-2032.

Military airborne simulation and training systems are established to create a realistic environment. This includes airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance training systems. Companies are investing significantly in redesigning the aircraft flight environment to improve the situational awareness and readiness of aircraft pilots. To improve the overall situational awareness, the simulation environment is provided for the pilot. Aerodynamic model for aircraft and cockpit procedures trainer (CPT) are some devices used in the aircraft to improve situational awareness. 

In 2018, the market was led by North America, with a 49.85% share, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, with shares of 29.89% and 20.26%, respectively.

Military Simulation and Training Market Segmentation 

Market Research Future segments the global military airborne simulation and training market based on training type, application, and region. Based on training type, the live training segment accounted for the largest market share of 45.69% in 2018 and is projected to register a CAGR of 7.68% during the forecast period. Based on application, the market has been segmented into jet flight, rotary flight, and UAV flight. The jet flight segment accounted for the largest market share of 48.36%, in 2018, and is expected to record a CAGR of 8.66% during the forecast period. Based on region, North America has the largest demand for airborne simulation and training. The military airborne simulation and training market is emerging in countries such as the US and Canada. The market in the US is estimated to grow at a high rate during the forecast period. The military airborne simulation and training market in the US is projected to grow at a high rate in over the coming years, owing to the increase in adoption of advanced military systems during combat operations.  

Military Simulation and Training Market Key Players

The key players identified by MRFR in the global military airborne simulation and training market are Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Airbus SAS (France), FlightSafety International Inc. (US), CAE Inc. (Canada), L3 Link Simulation and Training (US), ECA GROUP (France), Thales Group (France), FRASCA International Inc. (US), SIMCOM Aviation Training (US), and AXIS Flight Training Systems GmbH (Switzerland).

Research Methodology

The market values and forecast are derived using the Market Research Future (MRFR) research methodology, which includes secondary research, primary interviews, data triangulation, and validation from an in-house data repository and statistical modeling tools.

Secondary Research

In this process, data is collected from various secondary sources, including annual reports, SEC filings, journals, government associations, aerospace & defense magazines, white papers, corporate presentations, company websites, and paid databases.

Primary Research

In this process, both the demand- and supply-side parties are interviewed to extract facts and insights into the market forecast, production, trends, and projected market growth. Industry stakeholders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives across the value chain are approached to obtain key information.

Key Insights

• Market Sizing, Forecast, and Analysis: Detailed coverage of the market segment and sub-segments


• Regional/Country Trends and Forecast: Detailed analysis of the market in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America, along with key countries in each region


• Market Dynamics Intelligence: Market drivers, opportunities, trends, restraints, Porter’s five forces, supply chain, and value chain analysis


• Technology Trends, Regulatory Landscape, and Patent Analysis Outlook


• Competitive Intelligence: Market share analysis, financial analysis, product benchmarking, and strategic developments including joint ventures, product launches, and mergers & acquisitions


• Regional attractiveness and related growth opportunities

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