Global Military Personal Protective Equipment Market by Product (Life Safety Jacket, RPE, Eye Protection, Tactical Vest, Body Armor, Combat Helmet) and Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast To 2028

Summary of the Report

Global military personal protective equipment market was valued at USD 12.02 million in 2019. It is projected to grow at a compounded annual rate (CAGR of 11.3%) between 2020 and 2027. The forecast period will see increased spending on military activities and a rising focus by defense agencies to ensure soldier safety, security, and protection.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), also known as military Personal Protective Equipment (MPT), refers to body armor, tactical vests and eye protection. They can also be used to protect the eyes, nose, ears, respiratory, breathing, advanced combat helmets, gloves and feet of military personnel during combat or training. This Personal Protective Equipment serves to protect military personnel against biological, chemical, radioactive, and physical hazards.

The United States is a prominent market for military PPE. In 2019, the U.S. was the largest military spender worldwide with a USD 732 billion expenditure. This account for 38% global military spending. The United States Armed Forces, which include the Army, Navy and Marine Corps as well as the Coast Guard, is the third largest military in the world. The market for military PPE will be driven by increased defense spending.

China's economic growth is responsible for the rise in military spending. These countries have seen a significant increase in military spending due to the growing tensions between China and the U.S. Over the forecast period, the demand for PPE in Asia Pacific countries like India, China and Pakistan will increase due to increasing incidents of warfare and border disputes.

Technology advancements have led to a rise in personal protective equipment penetration in the military. The market will continue to grow in the coming years thanks to the development of lightweight, compact, high-efficiency, and robust protective equipment that can be used for many defense operations.

Asymmetric warfare has been triggered by increasing terrorism and cross-border criminal activity. This is expected to increase product demand. The military has had to increase their infection control measures due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is expected to drive demand for protective equipment such as gloves and eye protection over the forecast period.

Product Insights

The market for military personal protective equipment was dominated by body armor. It accounted for 20.7%. This is due to the growing demand for ballistic-protection suits and the rise of asymmetric warfare in many countries, including the U.S., China and India. Military personnel are protected against lethal weapons by using body armors

The eye protection segment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% during the forecast period. Safety glasses, goggles and HTML3_ sunglasses HTML3_ HTML4_ are all part of the eye protection category. Segment growth is expected to be driven by and nightvision devices .

The military's most important protective equipment is the combat helmet. It was originally designed to improve a soldier's impact and ballistic protection. Combat helmets are being heavily adopted by defense agencies to protect soldiers against head injuries from IED explosions, gunshots and shrapnel. This market will be driven by the growing demand for tactical and lightweight helmets in many countries, including the U.S., China and Russia.

The increasing threat from chemical, biological and radiological warfare around the world is expected to drive the market for respiratory protection in the future. Market demand is expected to rise due to increased adoption of outer tactical vests, life safety jackets and gloves, as well as foot protection for solder safety.

End-use Insights

The market's largest end-use segment, the Army, accounted for 54.9% of total market revenue in 2019. Many defense agencies from developed countries, including the U.S., France and Canada, are placing high importance on personal protection for ground troops, armed forces, and are working to improve the standard protective equipment. This will drive market growth in the future.

Recent industry growth has been driven by an increased role for ground troops in operations in Iraq and Syria. Ground forces are now at greater risk due to the proliferation of IEDs and guerrilla tactics. This has created a high demand for protective equipment. The market for military PPE is expected to grow due to the increasing demand from defense officers for superior and unique PPE in combat situations.

Over the forecast period, the air force segment will see a 7.2% CAGR. The most physically demanding conditions are required for air force firefighters. They must be able to train or operate for radiological, chemical, biological, and physical warfare. This will drive demand for military PPE for the air force in the forecast period.

Many governments across the globe, including those from China, Russia, South Korea, China and the United States, are making huge investments to improve their naval strength. This has led to numerous auxiliaries, amphibious ships, warships and submarines being launched. This has resulted in a growing demand for PPE.

Regional Insights

North America was the largest purchaser of military personal protection equipment in 2019, accounting for more than 35.8% of total market revenue. This forecast period is expected to see strong growth. This is due to increased military spending in the U.S., Canada and other countries in the region. The region's growing geopolitical conflict and irregular warfare within and between different economies will likely boost its military PPE market.

The Asia Pacific market is expected to grow at 11.5% CAGR over the forecast period. The forecast period will see an increase in warfare and border disputes between Asia Pacific countries like India, China, Pakistan, and China. This is expected to boost the demand for PPE. China announced plans to purchase 1.4 million units body armor with plates by 2022. This is expected to increase regional product demand.

The Europe market for military protective equipment has seen a strong growth rate in the past forecast period. The forecast period will see an increase in military PPE demand due to increased military spending in countries such as Germany, France, Italy and Russia.

In the past few years, terrorist activity has been increasing in Africa and Middle East. Many countries, including Israel, Yemen and Saudi Arabia, Iran as well as Qatar, UAE, Qatar, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Qatar have seen a steady increase in terrorist activity. The forecast period will see an increase in defense spending by the government, which is expected to raise the demand for military PPE.

Market Share Insights & Key Companies

With both regional and global companies, the market is highly competitive. Companies are constantly researching, developing and implementing new designs in order to produce products that meet the increasing demand of end-users. This industry is focused on the development of new technologies. For example, nanotechnology materials are being used to make lightweight and flexible armors. The following are some of the major players in the market for military personal protective gear:

• 3M Company.

• Honeywell International

• ArmorWorks

• Eagle Industries

• BAE Systems

• DuPont

• DSM

• Armorsource

• MSA Safety

• Revision Military

• Gentex Corporation

• Ansell

• MKU Limited

• Avon Protection Systems, Inc.

• Ballistic Body Armor

Up Market Research published a new report titled “Military Personal Protective Equipment Market research report which is segmented by Product (Life Safety Jacket, RPE, Eye Protection, Tactical Vest, Body Armor, Combat Helmet), By Players/Companies MSA Safety, Gentex Corporation, Revision Military, ArmorWorks, Ballistic Body Armor Pty, Armorsource, Eagle Industries, Honeywell International, DuPont, BAE Systems, Avon Protection Systems Inc, DSM, MKU Limited, 3M Company, Ansell”. As per the study the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% in the forecast period.

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The report covers comprehensive data on emerging trends, market drivers, growth opportunities, and restraints that can change the market dynamics of the industry. It provides an in-depth analysis of the market segments which include products, applications, and competitor analysis.

Global Military Personal Protective Equipment Market Report Segments:

The market is segmented by Product (Life Safety Jacket, RPE, Eye Protection, Tactical Vest, Body Armor, Combat Helmet).

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Overview of the regional outlook of the Military Personal Protective Equipment Market:

Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA). North America region is further bifurcated into countries such as U.S., and Canada. The Europe region is further categorized into U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Asia Pacific is further segmented into China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, South East Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Latin America region is further segmented into Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America, and the MEA region is further divided into GCC, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of MEA.

Highlights of The Military Personal Protective Equipment Market Report:

1. The market structure and projections for the coming years.
2. Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of Military Personal Protective Equipment Market.
3. Historical data and forecast.
4. Estimations for the forecast period 2028.
5. Developments and trends in the market.

                1. Life Safety Jacket

                2. RPE

                3. Eye Protection

                4. Tactical Vest

                5. Body Armor

                6. Combat Helmet

7. Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
8. Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
9. Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
10. Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.

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