Military aircraft market: who, why, when? As the commercial transport market remains depressed, aircraft manufacturers are looking urgently for growth in the military sector to maintain sales volumes and profit margins. However, current military operations will in the short-term boost spending on guided missiles and bombs, rather than on aircraft replacements. (Complete Guide). From: Armada International | Date: June 1, 2003| Author: Braybrook, Roy; Biass, Eric H. | COPYRIGHT 2003 Armada International. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

In the longer term the outlook for new military aircraft sales is much brighter, as 21st Century needs trigger booming sales in long-range transports, tankers, and both combat and multi-role helicopters, and as US-led technological developments such as stealth fighters and sensor platforms result in new types of operational requirements being generated by medium-and even small-size air forces.

Why do air forces buy new aircraft? Sometimes a purchase is made primarily to ...