Military Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market to Surge at a CAGR of 10.8% During the Forecast Period; Increasing Security Risks to Augment Market Expansion

The global military personal protective equipment (PPE) market size was USD 24.02 billion in 2024. The market is set to rise from USD 27.46 billion in 2025 to USD 56.23 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 10.8% from 2025 to 2032.

Fortune Business Insights™ presents this information in its report titled, “Military Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis, By Product Type (Advanced Combat Helmet, Protective Eyewear, Life Safety Jacket, Tactical Vest, Body Armor, and Pelvic Protection System), By Application (Air Force, Army, and Navy), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032”

Military personal protective equipment (PPE) plays a crucial role in safeguarding soldiers, protecting them from injuries and extreme climates, and battlefield threats such as chemical or biological exposure. Equipment ranges from body armor, protective eyewear, advanced combat helmet, ear pro, Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV), gloves, pelvic protection system (PPS), and others. Rising security risks, heightened defense spending, and global soldier modernization programs are boosting the demand for military personal protective equipment (PPE).

Honeywell to Sell PPE Business in USD 1.33 Billion Deal with Protective Industrial Products

In November 2024, Honeywell announced its decision to sell its personal protective equipment unit to Protective Industrial Products for USD 1.33 billion. The transaction, tied to the firm's industrial automation segment, is expected to close in the first half of 2025 as Honeywell faces growing investor calls to separate its aerospace and automation operations.

Surging Requirement for Military Forces to Offer Improved Standards for Soldiers’ Security to Bolster Market Growth

A rise in security threats, including political unrest, terrorist activities, and cross-border battles among various countries, drives market expansion. Key OEMs concentrate on launching lightweight, fireproof body armors, technologically innovative protective eyewear, combat helmets, and others. Advanced Combat Helmets (ACHs) are well-suited with the Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), nuclear, biological, and chemical military equipment, communications packages, and body armor. The surging requirement for military forces to offer improved standards for soldiers’ security and safety in combat actions favors the global military personal protective equipment (PPE) market growth.

On the other hand, the substantial costs of development and malfunction problems with military personal protective equipment (PPE) are impeding market growth.

Notable Players Emphasize Contracts and Partnerships to Strengthen Market Presence 

The market is seeing a surge in innovations, with players adopting biometrics, artificial intelligence (AI), sensors, and wireless tech. In February 2023, QinetiQ US secured a 5-year USD 84 million IDIQ contract to deliver over 700 Next Generation Advanced Bomb Suit (NGABS) to the U.S. Army, replacing the 20 year old ABS and enhancing EOD soldier safety. Alongside, lightweight composites and fabrics are trending, while military personal protective equipment (PPE) companies pursue growth via contracts, partnerships, and M&A.

Notable Industry Development

• October 2022: The Minister of National Defence announced that Quebec received an agreement to offer operational clothing and footwear to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). This investment is expected to supply around 1,222 different clothing and footwear items used by CAF personnel during their deployments.

List of the Companies Profiled in the Report

• 3M (U.S.)
• ArmorSource LLC (U.S.)
• BAE Systems (U.K)
• DuPont (U.S.)
• AirBoss Defense Group (U.S.)
• Gentex Corporation (U.S.)
• Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.)
• Armor Express (U.S.)
• Point Blank Enterprises Inc. (U.S.)
• Revision Military (U.S.)

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Further Report Findings-

• North America held the largest military personal protective equipment (PPE) market share in 2024, driven by the increased defense budget in 2020 of the U.S. Department of Defense across the globe. Rapid technological innovations in PPE and purchase of next-generation body armors, protective eyewear boosts market expansion. Moreover, the existence of top companies, including KDH Defense Systems, Inc., Honeywell International Inc., 3M, and Eagle Industries, is also fueling market expansion in the region.
• Asia Pacific is predicted to experience the highest growth in the coming years. A rise in terrorist attacks, political unrest, and cross-border conflicts among neighboring countries resulted in the rapid growth of the military forces in China, India, and South Korea. This is anticipated to propel market growth over the forecast period.
• By product type, the body armor segment dominated the market in 2024. Surging purchases of body armor by the defense forces through growing bonds with the companies are fueling the segment growth.
• In terms of application, the army segment led the market in 2024, owing to a rise in military modernization programs, rapid growth of military forces, and rising military spending.

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