Military Truck Market Report 2026

The military truck market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $25.43 billion in 2025 to $26.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased deployment of military forces driving demand for armored personnel carriers and tactical trucks, rising need for heavy equipment transport systems supporting large-scale logistical movements, growth in utilization of amphibious assault vehicles enhancing mobility in coastal and riverine operations, modernization of ground forces boosting procurement of stryker and fmtv platforms, advancements in vehicle armor and survivability features improving operational safety.

The military truck market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $31.95 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of hybrid and electric military truck platforms enhancing fuel efficiency and operational range, rising integration of autonomous driving and convoy automation technologies improving logistics efficiency, increasing demand for modular and multi-role vehicle designs supporting diverse mission requirements, expansion of defense budgets in emerging markets driving procurement of advanced tactical vehicles, advancement in digital fleet management and predictive maintenance solutions improving lifecycle performance. Major trends in the forecast period include armored vehicle integration and modular designs, multi-terrain mobility and off-road capability, enhanced payload capacity and logistics optimization, advanced safety and survivability features, remote monitoring and fleet management systems.

Increasing military spending is anticipated to drive the growth of the military truck market in the future. Military spending refers to the funds allocated by a country for building and maintaining its armed forces or for other defense-related activities. As military budgets grow, there is typically a corresponding rise in demand for military equipment, including military trucks. For example, in May 2024, the UK Parliament's House of Commons Library reported that the UK's defense expenditure for the 2023/24 financial year reached $70.47 billion, with projections indicating an increase to $74.24 billion in 2024/25, reflecting a 4.5% rise in real terms. Therefore, the rise in military spending is propelling the growth of the military truck market.

Product innovations are an emerging trend gaining momentum in the military truck market. Leading companies in this sector are adopting advanced technologies to maintain their competitive position. For example, in February 2025, AM General, a US-based defense vehicle manufacturer, unveiled the JLTV A2 at the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2025. This next-generation tactical vehicle offers improved mobility and powertrain performance, substantial noise reduction, and an integrated Hornet Air Guard Remote Controlled Weapon System (RCWS) featuring counter-uncrewed aerial system capabilities. The launch strengthens the military vehicles market by delivering enhanced performance and survivability for tactical missions.

In February 2024, Rheinmetall AG, a Germany-based provider of defense technology, military vehicles, and land systems, acquired a 72.5% majority stake in Automecanica Mediaș SRL for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Rheinmetall aims to bolster its presence in Central Europe and expand its military vehicle production capacity for NATO and allied markets. Automecanica Mediaș SRL is a Romania-based manufacturer of military vehicle components, including truck build-ons, trailers, and specialized vehicles for both civilian and defense applications.

Major companies operating in the military truck market are Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Ford Motor Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Volvo Defense AB, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, General Dynamics Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., PACCAR Inc., BAE Systems, Thales Group, IVECO S.p.A., Hino Motors Ltd., Oshkosh Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, Ashok Leyland Ltd., Tata Motors Limited, Renault Trucks, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG, Mack Trucks Inc., Scania AB, AM General LLC, Arquus Co, ACMAT Corporation, TATRA TRUCKS AS, Astra Veicoli Industriali S.p.A., GM Defense LLC.

North America was the largest region in the military truck market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the military truck 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 affected the military truck market by raising the costs of key components such as engines, chassis, and specialized vehicle parts, resulting in higher production expenses and supply chain disruptions. Heavy and medium trucks are most impacted, particularly in Asia-Pacific regions like China and India, which are major manufacturing hubs. However, tariffs can stimulate domestic manufacturing, encourage investment in local production facilities, and support the development of advanced, cost-efficient military trucks.

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A military truck is a specialized vehicle designed and employed by the military for transportation and logistics in military operations. These trucks are instrumental in supporting transportation, logistics, and various operations, contributing to the military's mobility and capability to execute missions effectively.

The primary classifications of military trucks include light, medium, and heavy categories. Light trucks typically have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) under 8,500 pounds. These trucks can be propelled by various means, including diesel, gasoline, and electric or hybrid engines, and they may feature automatic, semi-automatic, or manual transmissions. Military trucks find applications in cargo logistics, troops transport, and other operational uses.

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

The military truck market consists of sales of armored personnel carriers (APCs), stryker, amphibious assault vehicle, expeditionary fighting vehicle, heavy equipment transport system, and family of medium tactical vehicles (FMTV). 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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