Military Vehicle Electrification Market Report 2026

The military vehicle electrification market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.01 billion in 2025 to $9.27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to initial modernization programs to improve onboard power generation for military vehicles, rising demand for reduced fuel dependency in tactical and logistic fleets, early integration of hybrid powertrains to enhance vehicle endurance, increased research in battery technologies suitable for harsh military environments, adoption of electrification solutions to support silent mobility and reduced acoustic signatures.

The military vehicle electrification market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.86 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing requirement for high-power electric systems to enable advanced onboard sensors and directed-energy weapons, expansion of fully electric and hybrid platforms across light medium and heavy military vehicle categories, advancements in fast-charging and battlefield energy-storage infrastructure, increasing defense investment in low-emission technologies to meet sustainability mandates, development of modular electrification kits enabling retrofit of legacy military vehicles. Major trends in the forecast period include enhanced battery and energy storage systems, high-efficiency traction drive systems, onboard power management and optimization, modular hybrid and electric vehicle platforms, military-specific vehicle electrification standards.

Rising fuel prices are expected to drive the growth of the military vehicle electrification market going forward. Fuel prices refer to the cost of different types of fuel, mainly gasoline and diesel, that consumers pay to power their vehicles or equipment. As fuel prices increase, traditional military vehicles with internal combustion engines become more expensive to operate, making electrification an attractive alternative for military organizations to reduce fuel consumption and operational costs. For example, in February 2024, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), a UK-based government department, the median fuel cost was estimated at $3,670 (£2,950), compared with an actual net fuel cost estimate of $2,735 (£2,200) in 2023. Therefore, rising fuel prices are contributing to the growth of the military vehicle electrification market.

Leading companies in the military vehicle electrification market are focusing on technological advancements, such as the development of infantry fighting vehicles, to provide both armored protection and enhanced mobility. An infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is a heavily armed and armored combat vehicle designed to transport and support infantry in battle while offering firepower and defense against enemy forces. For instance, in February 2024, ST Engineering, a Singapore-based technology, defense, and engineering company, introduced the Hybrid-Electric 35-ton Armored Fighting Vehicle. Its hybrid-electric drive kit, which can also be integrated into other platforms, supplies additional power for digital capabilities such as enhanced situational awareness and supports open architecture for AI-driven software integrations. The vehicle includes an AI-powered surveillance optical radar that uses machine learning to detect and map target locations and distances, while manned-unmanned teaming enables more efficient mission planning and execution.

In September 2025, Parker Hannifin Corporation, a U.S.-based manufacturing company, acquired Curtis Instruments, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Parker to strengthen its electrification capabilities by incorporating Curtis’s advanced control systems into its existing product range, accelerate the development of next-generation military and commercial electric vehicle solutions, and enhance its position in high-performance electrification technologies. Curtis Instruments Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturing company that provides military vehicle electrification solutions.

Major companies operating in the military vehicle electrification market are BAE Systems plc, Arquus, Leonardo S.p.A., Textron Inc., General Motors Company, Oshkosh Corporation, Ballard Power Systems Inc., AM General LLC, Nikola Corporation, Alke S.r.l., Aselsan A.S., Epsilor Electric Fuel Ltd., Flensberg Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH, Kongsberg Gruppen, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Magna International Inc., Navistar International Corporation, Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.S., Rheinmetall AG, Ricardo plc, Siemens AG, Tata Motors Limited, RTX Corporation, Thales Group, UQM Technologies Inc., Visedo Oy, Wrightspeed Inc., XALT Energy LLC.

North America was the largest region in the military vehicle electrification market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the military vehicle electrification market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on military vehicle electrification components have affected the market by increasing costs of batteries, fuel cells, and traction systems, particularly impacting hybrid and fully electric platforms. Key regions affected include North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, where production hubs are concentrated. While tariffs pose cost challenges and potential delays, they also encourage local manufacturing, investment in R&D for efficient electrification systems, and the adoption of domestic supply chains, providing strategic advantages for regional defense mobility initiatives.

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Military vehicle electrification involves the conversion of military vehicles from traditional fossil fuel sources to electricity, powering light-duty vehicles, as well as medium and heavy-duty trucks. The primary objective of this electrification is to mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases.

The main technologies drive military vehicle electrification: hybrid and fully electric. A hybrid military vehicle can utilize both fuel and battery power. These vehicles capture and store energy through braking and deceleration, converting kinetic energy into electricity. Military vehicles can operate either with a manned crew or autonomously/semi-autonomously. Electrification systems play a crucial role in combat, support, and unmanned armored vehicles, contributing to power generation, cooling systems, energy storage, traction drive systems, and power conversion.

The countries covered in the military vehicle electrification market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The military vehicle electrification market consists of sales of military vehicle electrification that are used to increase onboard power and extend range and persistence. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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