Aircraft Carrier Ship Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2023 - 2028)

The Aircraft Carrier Ship Market is segmented by Type (Amphibious Assault Ship, Helicopter Carrier, and Fleet Carrier), Technology (Conventional Powered and Nuclear Powered), Configuration (Catapult-assisted Take-off Barrier Arrested-recovery (CATOBAR), Short Take-off but Arrested Recovery (STOBAR), and Short Take-off but Vertical Recovery (STOVL)) and Geography.

Aircraft Carrier Ship Market Size

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Study Period 2018 - 2028
Base Year For Estimation 2021
Forecast Data Period 2024 - 2028
CAGR > 2.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America

Major Players

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Aircraft Carrier Ship Market Analysis

The aircraft carrier ship market is anticipated to register a CAGR of over 2% during the forecast period.

  • The increasing geopolitical issues and the territorial disputes between various nations led to the procurement of aircraft carrier ships, which can be attributed to the growth of the market.
  • Also, the increasing investments in replacing the existing fleet with newer generation carrier ships will accelerate market growth.
  • Aircraft carrier ships may continue operations for several years, by providing strength to the naval forces. However, the high maintenance costs associated with such ships shall prove to be a restraint for various regions.
  • Asia-Pacific has been one of the global hotspots for military conflicts. The increasing number of territorial issues in the region has propelled the countries to procure advanced aircraft carrier ships.

Aircraft Carrier Ship Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Aircraft Carrier Ship Market according to our research experts:

The Nuclear Powered Segment to Dominate the Market

The nuclear powered segment currently has the highest share, and it is anticipated to dominate the market as they can carry over two times the volume of aircraft fuel as compared to the conventionally powered aircraft carrier. The collaboration of shipbuilding companies with manufacturers of various systems onboard naval vessels, like communication, propulsion, and missile defense, to develop and deploy advanced aircraft carriers with a low cost of maintenance is anticipated to drive the growth of the segment. Increased focus on maritime security and high usage of nuclear energy are the main factors driving the market. For instance, in March 2018, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, one of the largest shipbuilders of China, revealed its plan to develop the country’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Also, in December 2019, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. provided its first aircraft carrier, John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), to the US Navy. In addition, countries, like Malaysia and Thailand, have decommissioned their nuclear aircraft carriers as they incur high maintenance costs, which is one of the major challenges for the growth of the segment.

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North America Held the Highest Share in 2019

Currently, North America has the highest share, due to the high defense spending and rapidly increasing R&D investments in this region. The US Navy's investment in naval vessels is increasing to support its fleet expansion plans to reach its goal of 355 ship fleets by 2030. The procurement plan included five Gerald R Ford-class aircraft carriers (to be delivered and deployed between 2022 and 2034) and USS Enterprise (CVN 80) carriers (that will replace CVN 65 aircraft carriers), which will be delivered during 2028-2032. In addition, the US Navy is focusing on the modernization of existing aircraft carriers. For instance, in April 2020, BAE Systems PLC was awarded a USD 200 million contract from the US Navy to upgrade (maintenance and modernization) the USS Boxer. Similarly, the US Navy awarded a contract of USD 41 million to BAE Systems in March 2019 to perform the routine maintenance and modernization of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The contract is expected to be completed by December 2021. The aforementioned factors are anticipated to support the growth of the market in the region during the forecast period.

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Aircraft Carrier Ship Industry Overview

The prominent players in the aircraft carrier ship market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems PLC, General Dynamics Corporation, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., and Naval Group. The shipbuilding companies form long-term contracts with governments for the construction of aircraft carriers. Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. supports US aircraft carrier construction programs. Naval Group, BAE Systems, and Navantia are some of the companies that support aircraft carrier programs in Europe. In the Asia-Pacific region, there are many public-private partnerships that support aircraft carrier construction in the region. For instance, INS Vishal Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 2 (IAC-2) is a planned aircraft carrier to be built by Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Indian Navy, which is to be commissioned in the 2030s. As the program is in its nascent stages, many companies will have a chance to become a part of the program in the coming years. The upcoming procurements and maintenance and modernization programs are anticipated to support the growth strategies of the companies.

Aircraft Carrier Ship Market Leaders

  1. Lockheed Martin Corporation

  2. BAE Systems plc

  3. General Dynamics Corporation

  4. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

  5. The Naval Group

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems PLC, General Dynamics Corporation, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.,
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Aircraft Carrier Ship Market News

In November 2019, Cochin Shipyard Limited signed Phase III contract for Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) for the Indian Navy. The contract is valued at around USD 400 Million.

Aircraft Carrier Ship Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Market Drivers

    3. 4.3 Market Restraints

    4. 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants

      2. 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      3. 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      4. 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 5.1 Type

      1. 5.1.1 Amphibious Assault Ship

      2. 5.1.2 Helicopter Carrier

      3. 5.1.3 Fleet Carrier

    2. 5.2 Technology

      1. 5.2.1 Conventional Powered

      2. 5.2.2 Nuclear Powered

    3. 5.3 Configuration

      1. 5.3.1 Catapult-assisted Take-off Barrier Arrested-recovery (CATOBAR)

      2. 5.3.2 Short Take-off but Arrested Recovery (STOBAR)

      3. 5.3.3 Short Take-off but Vertical Recovery (STOVL)

    4. 5.4 Geography

      1. 5.4.1 North America

        1. 5.4.1.1 United States

        2. 5.4.1.2 Canada

      2. 5.4.2 Europe

        1. 5.4.2.1 Germany

        2. 5.4.2.2 United Kingdom

        3. 5.4.2.3 France

        4. 5.4.2.4 Rest of Europe

      3. 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific

        1. 5.4.3.1 India

        2. 5.4.3.2 China

        3. 5.4.3.3 South Korea

        4. 5.4.3.4 Japan

        5. 5.4.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific

      4. 5.4.4 Rest of the World

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Vendor Market Share

    2. 6.2 Company Profiles

      1. 6.2.1 Lockheed Martin Corporation

      2. 6.2.2 BAE Systems PLC

      3. 6.2.3 The Naval Group

      4. 6.2.4 General Dynamics Corporation

      5. 6.2.5 Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.

      6. 6.2.6 Northrop Grumman Corporation

      7. 6.2.7 Thales Group

      8. 6.2.8 Fincantieri SpA

      9. 6.2.9 Leonardo SpA

      10. 6.2.10 Navantia

  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Aircraft Carrier Ship Industry Segmentation

An aircraft carrier is a warship that serves as a seagoing airbase, equipped with a full-length flight deck and used for carrying, arming, deploying, and recovering aircraft. The aircraft carrier is a floating military base. The report is segmented by Technology, Type, Configuration, and Geography.

The scope of the report includes:

Type
Amphibious Assault Ship
Helicopter Carrier
Fleet Carrier
Technology
Conventional Powered
Nuclear Powered
Configuration
Catapult-assisted Take-off Barrier Arrested-recovery (CATOBAR)
Short Take-off but Arrested Recovery (STOBAR)
Short Take-off but Vertical Recovery (STOVL)
Geography
North America
United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
India
China
South Korea
Japan
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
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Aircraft Carrier Ship Market Research FAQs

The Aircraft Carrier Ship Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 2% during the forecast period (2023-2028).

Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems plc, General Dynamics Corporation, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. and The Naval Group are the major companies operating in the Aircraft Carrier Ship Market.

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2023-2028).

In 2023, the North America accounts for the largest market share in the Aircraft Carrier Ship Market.

Aircraft Carrier Ship Industry Report

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