Market Insights
The military aircraft oxygen systems market is projected to grow at a healthy CAGR of 3.1% during 2020-2025 to reach an estimated value of USD 238.6 million in 2025.

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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Military aircraft oxygen systems are critical life support systems that provide breathable oxygen to pilots and crew at high altitudes where oxygen levels are insufficient. These systems typically consist of oxygen storage cylinders, regulators, masks, and delivery systems. In the event of cabin depressurization or emergency situations, such as hypoxia, these systems automatically or manually supply oxygen to ensure crew members remain conscious and capable of safely operating the aircraft. Military aircraft oxygen systems undergo rigorous testing and maintenance to ensure reliability and effectiveness in extreme conditions encountered during combat missions or high-altitude flights.
Market Drivers
The major factors driving the growth of the military aircraft oxygen systems market are:
- Increasing the defense budget of developing economies, such as China and India.
- increasing the production rate of key programs including F35.
- The rising need for the upgrade of the oxygen system of the active fleet with advanced oxygen systems.
There has been a growing demand for durable oxygen systems to mitigate maintenance costs. Another trend observed in the industry, which significantly impacts the growth of oxygen systems in military aircraft is, that military aircraft engineers are looking out for oxygen systems that have a combination of resistance to a broad range of fuels, solvents, corrosive chemicals, heat resistance, and excellent dielectric stability.

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Key Players
The supply chain of this market comprises component suppliers, oxygen system manufacturers, aircraft OEMs, and government agencies.
The key military aircraft oxygen system manufacturing companies are:
- Cobham Plc.
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Air Liquide S.A.
- Safran S.A. (Zodiac aerospace)
- Collins Aerospace (United Technologies Corporation).
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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The development of durable oxygen systems with membrane that generates 100% oxygen; execution of mergers & acquisitions; and the formation of collaborations with OEMs for the development of oxygen systems are some of the strategies adopted by the major players in order to gain the competitive edge in the market.
Segment Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High Growth Opportunity
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Aircraft Type Analysis
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Transport Aircraft, Combat Aircraft, Aerial-Refueling Aircraft, and Others
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Combat aircraft is likely to remain the largest segment of the market during the forecast period.
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Supply Type Analysis
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LOX, OBOGS, and others
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OBOGS is likely to remain the most dominant as well as the fastest-growing segment over the next five years.
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Delivery Type Analysis
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Continuous Flow, Pressure Demand, and Diluter Demand
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Pressure demand is likely to remain the most dominant as well as the fastest-growing delivery type in the market during the forecast period.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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North America is projected to remain the largest market during the forecast period.
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By Aircraft Type
The military aircraft oxygen systems market is segmented based on the aircraft type as transport aircraft, combat aircraft, aerial refueling aircraft, and others. Combat aircraft is likely to remain the largest segment of the market during the forecast period. The increasing production rate of the key programs, especially the F-35 coupled with a huge aircraft fleet is likely to create a strong demand for oxygen systems in the combat aircraft segment.
By Supply Type
Based on the supply type, the market is segmented as LOX, OBOGS, and others. OBOGS is likely to remain the most dominant as well as the fastest-growing segment over the next five years. OBOGS supply type is gaining traction in the military aircraft industry in the wake of its durability and the ability to generate 95% oxygen at very low pressure. It also has the ability to generate oxygen on the spot, which is one of the major factors driving its growth.
By Delivery Type
Based on the delivery type, the market is classified as continuous flow, pressure-demand, and diluter demand. Pressure demand is likely to remain the most dominant as well as the fastest-growing delivery type in the market during the forecast period. The pressure demand delivery type allows flying the military aircraft with crew above 40,000 feet, where 100% oxygen without positive pressure deliveries (continuous flow and diluter demand deliveries) doesn’t work.
Regional Insights
In terms of regions, North America is projected to remain the largest market during the forecast period. The USA is the growth engine of the North American military aircraft oxygen systems market. The country is the hub of the aerospace industry with the presence of several tier players, oxygen system manufacturers, and aircraft OEMs.
Asia-Pacific is likely to have the highest growth over the next five years. The region is likely to remain the most eye-catching market in the foreseeable future. The growth is primarily driven by a host of factors including increasing defense budget of the major Asian countries and the potential establishment of assembly plants in this region.

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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
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- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
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The military aircraft oxygen systems market is segmented in the following ways:
By Aircraft Type
- Transport Aircraft
- Combat Aircraft
- Aerial-Refueling Aircraft
- Others
By Supply Type
By Delivery Type
- Continuous Flow
- Pressure Demand
- Diluter Demand
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Regional Analysis: South America, the Middle East, and Others)

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