Military Airlift: Programmes and Requirements Analysis Report 2015

The Market for military airlifters is booming. Over the next 10 years, more than 800 new military airlifters are forecast to be delivered, valued at $65 billion. The principal manufacturers will be Airbus Military (A400M) and Lockheed Martin (C-130/C-5M), but Embraer will be a significant newcomer to the market (KC-390). Over 4,300 Military Airlifters are in-service worldwide, with the C-130 Hercules, the most prolific type at more than 1,000 aircraft in 66 countries.

This report offers a comprehensive overview of the airlift market for the next decade, examining all planned and future procurements for militaries in each nation. The report also documents the strategic and tactical airlifters in use with militaries around the world.

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