Global Military Wearables Market is valued at approximately USD 3.10 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of more than 1.80% over the forecast period 2023-2030. Military wearables refer to advanced technologies integrated into clothing, gear, or accessories used by military personnel to enhance their operational capabilities. These wearables can include items such as smart helmets, augmented reality (AR) glasses, wearable sensors, exoskeletons, and biometric monitoring devices. By leveraging cutting-edge features such as real-time data analysis, communication systems, and situational awareness tools, military wearables provide soldiers with improved battlefield awareness, accurate targeting, enhanced communication, and better protection. They enable soldiers to access critical information, coordinate operations, monitor their health and performance, and navigate complex environments, ultimately increasing their effectiveness, survivability, and overall mission success. Moreover, the growing defense budget and growing integration of advanced technology in modern warfare are anticipated to be the growth drivers of this market. Furthermore, government support & initiatives and growing concern towards national security drive the growth of the market during the forecasted period of 2023-2030
According to India Brand Equity Market (IBEF) in 2023, Based on the global power index, the Indian defense sector holds the fourth position in terms of firepower, achieving a score of 0.0979, where 0.0 represents a perfect score. The Indian government has established a defense production target of USD 25 billion by 2025, which includes USD 5 billion from exports within the same timeframe. India stands as one of the largest defense spenders worldwide, allocating a total budget of USD 66 billion, accounting for 13.31% of the overall budget. This figure indicates an increase of USD 5.9 billion compared to the budget estimates of 2021-22. However, the high cost of manufacturing and data security & privacy concerns may hamper the growth of the market.
The key regions considered for the Global Military Wearables Market study includes Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific region emerged as the dominant market, primarily driven by the increased adoption of military wearables in response to threats such as terrorism, cross-border disputes, and cultural sensitivities. Many countries in the region aim to equip their infantry soldiers with enhanced lethality, survivability, and mobility, transforming them into self-contained combat machines. Additionally, the region’s rising defense expenditure and investments in the modernization of law enforcement agencies contribute to the growth of the Military Wearables Industry in the Asia Pacific region. North America is a fast-growing region in the military wearables market due to its advanced defense capabilities, robust defense budget, technological innovation, military modernization initiatives, the presence of special operations forces, and a strong defense industrial base. The region’s focus on equipping soldiers with cutting-edge technologies and its significant investments in research and development contribute to the rapid growth of the military wearables market in North America.
Major market player included in this report are:
BAE Systems PLC
Elbit Vision Systems
Thales Group
Saab AB
General Dynamics Corporation
Rheinmetall AG
L3 Harris Technologies, Inc.
Elbit Systems Ltd.
Thales Group
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Recent Developments in the Market:
Ø In March 2022, Under the Combat Net Radio (CNR) Modernization Program, Thales was granted a contract to provide the U.S. Army with an advanced tactical radio. This contract, worth USD 6 billion, is part of Thales’ efforts to replace the outdated Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS).
Global Military Wearables Market Report Scope:
ü Historical Data – 2020 – 2021
ü Base Year for Estimation – 2022
ü Forecast period – 2023-2030
ü Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
ü Segments Covered – End User, Technology, Wearable Type, Region
ü Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
ü Customization Scope – Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analyst’s working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values to the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within countries involved in the study.
The report also caters detailed information about the crucial aspects such as driving factors & challenges which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it also incorporates potential opportunities in micro markets for stakeholders to invest along with the detailed analysis of competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:
By End User:
Land Forces
Naval forces
Air Forces
By Technology:
Communication & Computing
Network and Connectivity Management
Navigation
Vision & Surveillance
Exoskeleton
Monitoring
Power and Energy Source
Smart Textiles
By Wearable Type:
Headwear
Eyewear
Wristwear
Hearables
Bodywear
By Region:
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
ROE
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
RoAPAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa