Military Transport Aircraft programs have a unique & indispensable position in the force structure & logistical capabilities of the Air Forces globally and it is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. These versatile & mighty flying beasts have been carrying out an array of critical missions & roles ranging from Strategic & Tactical Airlift to ISR, Electronic Warfare, Aerial Refueling, Maritime Patrol, SAR & MEDEVAC, Parachute Drop and of-course, Humanitarian Aid & Relief Operations, which has been so effectively demonstrated and further emphasized in the post-COVID world. A large number of military transport aircraft programs were developed, produced & fielded by the West as well as the East during the Cold-War era with some of them still in active service.

Global Defense Spending has been on a major upswing over the recent years led by the resurgence of great power competition amongst leading geopolitical powers and spearheaded by the R&D-led technological evolution. The transition of traditional world order towards multi-polarity, marked by the resurgence of great power competition and escalating geopolitical tensions, has effectively heralded a renaissance for the Global Aerospace & Defense industry over the recent years with defense spending clearly on the surge & a clear upswing.

The rapid build-up of military capabilities by China and resurgence of Russia on the world horizon has effectively spiraled up defense spending across most regions & parts of the world. The global defense spending reached the $1.98 trillion level for 2020 growing by over 2.6% year on year for 2020 & 3% for 2019 echoing the Cold war-era trend. This resurgence in defense spending globally has driven & further accelerated the upgrade, modernization & recapitalization of ageing, legacy equipment & military aircraft programs across most parts of the world while driving the development & procurement of new aircraft programs.

Against this backdrop, the report provides a detailed, comprehensive analysis on the World’s Top 7 Military Transport Aircraft Programs, including:-

  • Detailed Program Factsheets, including, Technical Specifications, Production Numbers, Variants & Key Global Operators
  • Comprehensive Comparative SWOT Analysis with Direct, Competing Aircraft Programs of Commensurate Size & Class
  • Latest Contract Awards, Upcoming Aircraft Competitions & Developments for the Programs



For Whom

The report is a niche, vital & must-have information resource on Military Transport Aircraft Programs with its unique disposition & focus. The report would be quintessential for those having strategic interest & stakes in the in the Global Military Transport Aircraft Market and are seeking a quick yet comprehensive resource for a direct comparison of leading global transport aircraft programs & OEMs from a combined business & technical perspective.

The report will be extremely useful for Key Decision-Makers, Program Offices & Managers, Defense Departments & Contracting/ Procurement Executives, Defense Personnel and Global Procurement Managers, Leaders & Top Management of Key Industry Players & Other Companies, Industry OEMs, Suppliers, Vendors, Associated Equipment Manufacturers and other Key Players in the Industry Value Chain.

The report will also be useful for existing & potential Investors, Industry & Company Analysts, M&A Advisory Firms, Strategy & Management Consulting Firms, Researchers and all those associated with the Global Aerospace & Defense Industry.