Military Actuators Market Report 2026

The military actuators market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.76 billion in 2025 to $1.95 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing deployment of automated military systems increasing demand for reliable actuators, rising modernization of land, air, and naval platforms driving adoption of advanced mechanical components, expansion of defense procurement programs supporting sales of clevises spindles gears and inner tubes, advancements in hydraulic and electric actuation technologies enhancing system performance, increased integration of actuators in missile guidance and control systems boosting market utilization.

The military actuators market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.86 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of smart and sensor-integrated actuators improving precision and diagnostics, rising demand for lightweight and energy-efficient actuators supporting next-generation platforms, growth in autonomous military vehicles increasing reliance on high-performance actuation systems, expanding investment in ruggedized actuators capable of operating in extreme environments, increasing adoption of modular actuator designs enhancing maintainability and lifecycle efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of high-load military-grade actuators, increased demand for compact and ruggedized actuation components, growth of multi-system integrated actuator assemblies, advancements in high-precision mechanical actuator components, expansion of customized defense-specific actuator solutions.

The increasing military spending is a significant factor driving the growth of the military actuators market in the future. Military spending refers to the funds allocated by a government for weapons, equipment, and personnel for its military. Military actuators are essential for providing motion control, torque, and equipment automation for logistics, weapon operation, and other critical applications in the defense sector. The rising military expenditures of various countries worldwide are a key driver of the military actuators market. For instance, in April 2024, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a Sweden-based independent research organization, reported that total global military expenditure reached $2.44 trillion in 2023, reflecting a 6.8% increase in real terms compared to 2022. Therefore, the growing military spending is expected to propel the military actuators market forward.

Key players in the military actuators market are concentrating on developing precision motion control solutions, such as industrial electromechanical actuators, to boost revenue growth. These devices transform electrical energy into mechanical motion, enabling precise motion control and automation in industrial settings. For example, in October 2024, UAVOS, a US-based unmanned systems technology firm, launched the SDLM-04B Linear Servo Actuator. This actuator delivers a high force output of up to 1100 N, incorporates an integrated brushless DC motor with a Field-Oriented Control servo drive, and provides real-time feedback on position, velocity, and torque. Such innovations cater to the increasing demand in the military actuators market for compact, high-performance actuators suitable for unmanned aerial vehicles, robotics, and aircraft modernization.

In July 2023, Safran, a France-based manufacturer of aviation and aerospace components, acquired Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business for $1.8 billion. This strategic acquisition strengthens Safran's position in the aerospace sector, particularly in mission-critical components for both commercial and military aircraft. Collins Aerospace, a U.S.-based company, specializes in advanced aerospace and defense technologies, including avionics, communications, and integrated systems for a range of commercial and military applications.

Major companies operating in the military actuators market are Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Triumph Group Inc., Moog Inc., Meggitt plc, Venture Manufacturing Company, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Kyntronics Inc., Nook Industries Inc., AMETEK Inc., Ultra Motion, Elektro-Metall Export GmbH, Honeywell International Inc., Safran S.A., Arkwin Industries Inc., Hunt Valve Company, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Creative Motion Control, AUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KG, Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH, Cobham Limited, Woodward Inc., Danaher Motion, Eaton Corporation plc, ElectroCraft Inc., GE Aviation, General Dynamics Corporation, HITTICO Lincoln, ITT Enidine Inc., Kollmorgen Corporation, Lord Corporation, MTS Systems Corporation, Nidec Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the military actuators market in 2025. The regions covered in the military actuators 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 have influenced the military actuator market by raising costs for imported metal components, precision-machined parts, and electronic control units, affecting overall pricing and production timelines. These impacts are most significant in hydraulic and electromechanical actuator systems, especially in regions dependent on cross-border defense supply chains such as Asia-Pacific and Europe. While tariffs have increased procurement challenges, they have also encouraged domestic manufacturing expansion and localization of defense-grade actuator production, creating new opportunities for regional suppliers.

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Military actuators are components utilized in military machinery and equipment to facilitate automation and movement. An actuator, within a machine or system, plays a role in generating mechanical force by converting energy, often in the form of electricity, air, or hydraulic power.

The primary types of military actuators include linear and rotary actuators. Linear actuators are devices that facilitate movement in a linear motion between two points. In the military, linear actuators are employed for tasks such as motion control, torque transmission, and equipment automation. They are integral components in various military vehicles, including artillery carriers, fighter planes, tanks, sailing ships, and others. The diverse components of military actuators encompass cylinders, drives, servo valves, manifolds, and others, forming systems such as hydraulic actuators, electrical actuators, pneumatic actuators, electromechanical actuators, and more. Military actuators find applications across the armed forces in land, air, and sea operations.

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

The military actuator market consists of sales of clevises, spindles, gears and inner tubes. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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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