About CFD in Aerospace and Defense
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an essential tool in the aerospace and defense industries, empowering engineers to simulate and analyze how fluids flow and interact with surfaces, as well as to study heat transfer and related phenomena. By applying numerical methods and algorithms to solve the fundamental equations of fluid motion, such as the Navier-Stokes equations, CFD delivers critical insights into aerodynamic performance, structural reliability, and thermal management. In aerospace engineering, CFD plays a vital role in optimizing the design of components such as wings, fuselages, and propulsion systems. It helps reduce drag, improve fuel efficiency, and enhance the overall performance of aircraft. For defense applications, CFD contributes to advancements in stealth technology, the design of missile trajectories, and the development of hypersonic vehicles by predicting airflow behavior under extreme conditions. One of the major advantages of CFD technology is its ability to minimize the reliance on expensive physical prototypes and wind tunnel testing, leading to shorter design cycles and lower development costs. Modern CFD software, when paired with high-performance computing, enables detailed three-dimensional modeling and real-time simulations, making it a cornerstone for innovation in these fields. As the aerospace and defense sectors move toward cutting-edge systems—such as electric aircraft and next-generation weaponry—CFD continues to evolve. With the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, CFD is becoming even more precise and efficient, addressing increasingly complex challenges in fluid dynamics.
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2020-2032 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
Established and emerging Manufacturers should take a closer view at their existing organizations and reinvent traditional business and operating models to adapt to the future.
Altair Engineering Inc. (Troy, Michigan, USA), ANSYS Inc. (Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA), Autodesk Inc. (San Francisco, California, USA), Bentley Systems Inc. (Exton, Pennsylvania, USA), Cadence Design Systems Inc. (San Jose, California, USA), COMSOL AB (Stockholm, Sweden), Convergent Science Inc. (Madison, Wisconsin, USA), CPFD Software LLC (Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA), Dassault Systèmes SE (Vélizy-Villacoublay, France), Flow Science Inc. (Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA), Fluidyn Group (Saint-Denis, France), Hexagon AB (Stockholm, Sweden), Kitware Inc. (Clifton Park, New York, USA), Mechartes Researchers Pvt. Ltd. (New Delhi, India), PTC Inc. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA), Siemens AG (Munich, Germany), SimScale GmbH (Munich, Germany), Synopsys Inc. (Sunnyvale, California, USA), The MathWorks Inc. (Natick, Massachusetts, USA) and ZeusNumerix Pvt. Ltd. (Mumbai, India) are some of the key players that are part of study coverage.
Segmentation Overview
AMA Research has segmented the market of Global CFD in Aerospace and Defense market by and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of CFD in Aerospace and Defense has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). If we see Market by End-user, the sub-segment i.e. Aerospace And Defense Industry will boost the CFD in Aerospace and Defense market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth. If we see Market by Deployment, the sub-segment i.e. Cloud will boost the CFD in Aerospace and Defense market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
About Approach
To evaluate and validate the market size various sources including primary and secondary analysis is utilized. AMA Research follows regulatory standards such as NAICS/SIC/ICB/TRCB, to have a better understanding of the market. The market study is conducted on basis of more than 200 companies dealing in the market regional as well as global areas with the purpose to understand the companies positioning regarding the market value, volume, and their market share for regional as well as global.
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