The Asia-Pacific defense market is the second largest and fastest-growing in the world. China's military modernization — the fastest in history — is driving defense investment increases across Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, and the Philippines. Japan has doubled its defense budget to 2% of GDP. South Korea is one of the world's largest defense exporters, selling K2 tanks, K9 howitzers, and FA-50 fighters across Europe and Asia. Australia's AUKUS nuclear submarine program — valued at $368 billion — is the largest single defense investment in Australian history. India is the world's largest defense importer and is aggressively pursuing indigenous production.
Topics Covered
• Asia-Pacific Defense Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030 by Country and Segment
• China Defense Market — PLA Modernization, Key Programs, and Capability Assessment
• India Defense Market — Budget Growth, Make in India, and Key Procurement Programs
• Japan Defense Market — Budget Doubling, F-X Fighter, and Hypersonics Investment
• South Korea Defense Market — K-Defense Exports, KF-21, and Industrial Capabilities
• Australia Defense Market — AUKUS, RAAF Modernization, and Major Procurement
• Southeast Asia Defense Markets — Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia
• U.S. and Allied Defense Cooperation — FMS, Co-Production, and Security Assistance
• Business Development Strategy — Market Entry, Partnerships, and FMS Positioning
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Market Overview
3. Asia-Pacific Defense Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030 by Country and Segment
4. China Defense Market
5. India Defense Market
6. Japan Defense Market
7. South Korea Defense Market
8. Australia Defense Market
9. Southeast Asia Defense Markets
10. U.S. and Allied Defense Cooperation
11. Competitive Landscape
12. Regional Market Analysis
13. Strategic Conclusions and Recommendations
14. Appendix
List of Tables
Table 1. Asia-Pacific Defense Market — Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 2. Asia-Pacific Defense Market — Market Size by Segment 2025
Table 3. Asia-Pacific Defense Market — Market Size by Region 2025-2030
Table 4. Asia-Pacific Defense Market — Key Demand Drivers and Impact Assessment
Table 5. Asia-Pacific Defense Market — Technology and Segment Growth Comparison 2025-2030
Table 6. Asia-Pacific Defense Market — Market Share by Leading Supplier 2025
Table 7. Asia-Pacific Defense Market — Recent M&A and Partnership Activity 2023-2025
Table 8. Asia-Pacific Defense Market — North America Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 9. Asia-Pacific Defense Market — Europe Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 10. Asia-Pacific Defense Market — Asia-Pacific Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 11. Asia-Pacific Defense Market — Investment Opportunity Assessment by Segment
Table 12. Asia-Pacific Defense Market — Key Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Companies Profiled
Airbus
BAE Systems
Boeing
GE Aerospace
General Dynamics
L3Harris Technologies
Leonardo
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
RTX
