Military Helmet Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global military helmet market attained a value of more than USD 2.34 Billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2025-2034 at a CAGR of 5.50% to reach above USD 4.00 Billion by 2034.

North America to Dominate the Global Market for Military Helmet

Regionally, North America is expected to account for the largest share of the global market for military helmet due to the presence of major key players in the region. This can also be attributed to the contractual benefits enjoyed by private players in the United States. The US allocates one of the highest budgets for military expenditure, and the availability of funds and adequate technology in the country adds to the growth of the regional market. Moreover, the most advanced military helmets are produced for the US armed forces, which is estimated to significantly contribute to the market growth.

By type, the lightweight helmet segment holds the largest share of the market aided by the need for a regular helmet among all the soldiers invariably. These helmets are used by military personnel during training or friendly expeditions to protect the head from impact. Moreover, based on the material, the original aramid fibre Kevlar segment is expected to occupy a major share of the market.

Global Military Helmet Market Segmentation

A military helmet or combat helmet is a type of personal armour designed as a protective headgear. It is worn by soldiers during military expeditions or combat. It is designed to deflect or absorb the impact from bullets, shrapnel, or any other threat.

Market Breakup by Type

• Lightweight Helmet
• Enhanced Combat Helmet
• Modular Integrated Communications Helmet

Market Breakup by Material

• Original Aramid Fibre Kevlar
• UHMWPE Fibre
• Advanced Aramid Fibre

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Increasing Military Expenditure to Bolster the Market Growth for Military Helmet

The global market for military helmet is primarily driven by the increasing budget allocation and expenditure by the major military forces around the globe. This can be attributed to the need for high quality military equipment to counter advanced lethal weapons. Additionally, the rise in border disputes and related violence requires deployment of enough soldiers in military zones, which is pushing the demand for combat headgears. The rising insurgency is another crucial reason for the deployment of soldiers, which is expected to provide a boost to the product demand. Moreover, military helmets are used for mounting several military accessories such as camera, torch, and each new model comes with better add-ons like night vision glasses. These factors contribute towards a continuous demand for military helmets. Furthermore, with the advancements in weapon technology in warfare, there is a need to enhance head protection against ballistics, which is expected to aid the market in the forecast period.

Key Industry Players in the Global Military Helmet Market

The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global military helmet market, looking into their capacity, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:

• Safariland, LLC
• MKU Limited
• 3M Company
• BAE Systems Plc
• Eagle Industries
• Gentex Corporation
• ArmorSource LLC
• Honeywell International
• Others

The comprehensive report looks into the macro and micro aspects of the industry. The report gives an in-depth insight into the market by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model.