Rising adoption of advanced wearable technology to maintain communication between soldiers and overall effectiveness, is expected to drive market expansion in the near future at a CAGR of 2.50% during the forecast period 2023 to 2032

Market Research Future (MRFR) has published a cooked research report on the “Global Military Wearable Market” that contains information from 2018 to 2032. The Military Wearable market is estimated to register a CAGR of 2.50% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2032.

MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the global Military Wearable market— BAE Systems PLC (UK), Thales Group (France), Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel), Saab AB (Sweden), Rheinmetall AG (Germany), General Dynamics Corporation (US), L3Harris Corporation (US) among others.

Market Highlights

The global Military Wearable market is accounted to register a CAGR of 2.50% during the forecast period. It is estimated to reach USD 4.37 billion by 2032.

Innovative and advanced military wearables have been created to enhance the combat capabilities of soldiers because of developments in networked soldier technology and future soldier apparel. The inability of the defense ministries of numerous countries to spend developing their army systems is restraining the expansion of the market; furthermore, due to the ambiguity surrounding the long-term military requirements of many countries and the incapacity of technologies to live up to their anticipated performance standards. Additionally, military wearables producers are always working to offer a variety of cutting-edge technology in the fields of communication and information to support soldiers in acting quickly and strategically in combat, which is anticipated to promote the growth of the global Military Wearable market.

Segment Analysis

The global Military Wearable market has been segmented based on Type, Technology, and End-User.

On the basis of type, the market is segmented into headwear, eyewear, wristwear, Hearables, and bodywear. The headwear segment was attributed to holding the largest market share in 2022 due to the integration of headwear with technology advancement (Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)).

Based on technology, the global Military Wearable market has been segmented into communication & computing, network and connectivity management, navigation, vision & surveillance, exoskeleton, monitoring, power and energy source, and smart textiles. The vision & surveillance segment was expected to hold the largest market share in 2022 due to the increasing investment of companies in research to create integrated wearables with improved capabilities.

Based on end-users, the global Military Wearable market has been segmented into the army, navy, and air force. The army segment was expected to hold the largest market share in 2022 due to modern design elements of military wearables that enhance the army’s capabilities.

Regional Analysis

The global Military Wearable market, based on region, has been divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. North America consists of the US and Canada. The Europe Military Wearable market comprises Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the Rest of Europe. The Military Wearable market in Asia-Pacific has been segmented into China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific. The Rest of the World Military Wearable market comprises the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

The largest market share for Military Wearable was maintained by the North American regional sector. This increase in the adoption of next-generation advanced wearables for personnel and the presence of key manufacturers is boosting the market in this region. Additional factors promoting market growth include the increased federal budget for military procurement plans. The implementation of stringent rules, the growing adoption of advanced wearables, and the considerable presence of significant technology providers and major production companies all have an impact on the US market.

Moreover, the European market has been persistently growing over the forecast period. The demand for Military wearables is driven by the rising adoption of wearables in all platforms, such as the army, navy, and air force. An increase in the demand for various threat protection applications supports the market expansion.

Additionally, due to the rising adoption by threats such as cross-border disputes, terrorism, and sensitive multi-cultural issues, Asia Pacific is anticipated to experience the quickest growth over the forecast period. For instance, India and China have the maximum armed forces in the army, navy, and airborne platforms, so they require more wearable equipment for its application in several situations. Furthermore, the adoption of advanced wearable technology is growing the demand for wearables during the anticipated period.

Furthermore, the Rest of the world's Military Wearable market is divided into the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. This growth is attributed to the rising adoption of next-level armor protection with the latest technology-based products for personnel. Government support, a rise in investor interest, and the viability of the technology in the sector are all contributing factors to the market expansion.

Key Findings of the Study

• The global Military Wearable market is expected to reach USD 4.37 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 2.50% during the forecast period.


• The Asia-Pacific region accounted for the fastest-growing global market due to the increasing adoption of next-generation advanced wearables for personnel and the rising federal budget for military procurement plans.


• Based on wearable end-users, the army segment was attributed to holding the largest market in 2022.


• BAE Systems PLC (UK), Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel), Thales Group (France), Saab AB (Sweden), General Dynamics Corporation (US), Rheinmetall AG (Germany), L3Harris Corporation (US), among others are the key market players.