Manufacturers' new orders for defense aircraft
Defense Aircraft Orders (ADEFNO) tracks new orders for complete military aircraft from manufacturers. This includes fighter jets, transport aircraft, helicopters, and other defense aviation platforms. These are typically large, multi-year contracts that represent major defense procurement programs.
Aircraft orders are often the largest single-item defense purchases and provide visibility into future aerospace sector performance. Major programs can span decades and involve thousands of workers. Rising aircraft orders signal strong demand for air superiority, transport capability, or modernization of aging fleets.
Units: Millions of Dollars