Military Specification Battery Terminal Market Report 2025

The military specification battery terminal market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.32 billion in 2024 to $1.43 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth during the historical period can be attributed to military modernization initiatives, increased deployment of tactical vehicles, expansion of global military operations, rising defense budgets, and advancements in communication and radar systems.

The military specification battery terminal market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.91 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing global defense budgets, the transition toward electric and hybrid military vehicles, a heightened demand for reliable battlefield power, greater emphasis on soldier-worn power systems, and expanded use of unmanned systems. Key trends during this period include the integration of smart diagnostics, advancements in corrosion-resistant alloys, miniaturization of terminal designs, adoption of additive manufacturing, progress in sealing technologies, and the development of modular battery terminals.

The increasing use of unmanned systems is anticipated to drive the growth of the military specification battery terminals market in the future. Unmanned systems are remotely operated or autonomous devices that function across air, land, sea, or space without onboard humans. Their rising adoption is motivated by the need to minimize human exposure in hazardous environments, allowing safe operations in high-risk areas. Military specification battery terminals provide reliable and durable power connections for unmanned systems, even in challenging conditions. Their dependability is crucial for ensuring the uninterrupted function of autonomous and remotely controlled platforms. For example, in April 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a U.S. government agency regulating civil aviation, reported about 1.75 million new recreational small UAS drone registrations in 2023, marking a growth rate exceeding 3.7% compared to 2022. Consequently, the growing adoption of unmanned systems is expected to support the expansion of the military specification battery terminal market.

Key players in the military specification battery terminal market are concentrating on developing sophisticated products like high-voltage defense energy solutions to meet the power needs of energy-intensive military applications and enhance operational efficiency in demanding field conditions. High-voltage defense energy solutions are advanced power systems that deliver dependable and efficient high-voltage electricity for military purposes. These solutions power critical systems such as radars, communications, and electric combat vehicles in harsh environments. For instance, in August 2024, Israel-based military battery manufacturer Epsilor Electric Fuel Ltd. introduced a new Military High Voltage Battery System built on its NATO standard 6T batteries. This system enables multiple 6T batteries to be connected and managed as a single high-voltage unit, greatly increasing capacity to satisfy the growing power requirements of modern defense systems, forward operating bases, and electric or hybrid military vehicles. The system includes a unified high-voltage battery management system to improve safety and performance, while the COMBATT ELI-52526-GM 6T battery offers an industry-leading energy capacity - storing six times more energy than traditional lead-acid batteries of comparable weight. This innovation addresses the critical demand for air-transportable, robust, and flexible energy storage solutions in military contexts.

In July 2024, EnerSys, a U.S.-based provider of stored energy solutions, acquired Bren-Tronics Inc. for $208 million. This acquisition aims to reinforce EnerSys’s position in the military and tactical battery market by incorporating Bren-Tronics’ specialized expertise in portable power solutions designed for defense applications. Bren-Tronics Inc. is a U.S.-based company that supplies military specification battery terminals.

Major players in the military specification battery terminal market are Amphenol Corporation, Molex LLC, Phoenix Contact, EnerSys, East Penn Manufacturing Company, Samtec Inc., Exide Technologies, Hirose Electric Group, Saft Groupe SAS, Glenair Inc., Radiall SA, Lemo SA, Smiths Interconnect, Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, Ultralife Corporation, Positronic Industries, Fischer Connectors SA, Epec Engineered Technologies, Anderson Power Products, Power Products LLC.

North America was the largest region in the military specification battery terminal market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in military specification battery terminal report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the military specification battery terminal market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The rapid rise in U.S. tariffs and the subsequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are having a major impact on the electrical and electronics sector, with semiconductors, display panels, and rare-earth metals (essential for batteries and motors) subject to steep duties. Consumer electronics brands face profit erosion, as competitive markets limit their ability to pass costs to buyers. Industrial electronics manufacturers, meanwhile, grapple with delayed projects due to shortages of tariff-impacted components like printed circuit boards. Companies are responding by relocating assembly to tariff-exempt countries, increasing inventory buffers, and redesigning products to reduce dependency on restricted materials.

A military specification (Mil-Spec) battery terminal is a durable electrical connector designed to comply with rigorous military standards. It ensures dependable power transmission in critical defense applications. Built to withstand corrosion, shocks, and extreme temperatures, it guarantees continuous electrical flow. Its construction supports vital performance in demanding operational conditions.

The primary types of military specification battery terminals include lead-acid, lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, and silver-calcium battery terminals. Lead-acid battery terminals are metal connectors that facilitate current flow and must adhere to strict durability and quality requirements in military settings. These terminals come in various designs such as stud-type, clamp-type, socket-type, and terminal block configurations, and are made from materials like copper, aluminum, brass, and composite substances. They are used in numerous applications including ground vehicles, aircraft, naval vessels, communication systems, and more, serving a range of end users such as defense, aerospace, homeland security, and others.

The military specification battery terminal market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides military specification battery terminal market statistics, including the military specification battery terminal industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with the military specification battery terminal market share, detailed military specification battery terminal market segments, market trends, opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the military specification battery terminal industry. This military specification battery terminal market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

The military specification battery terminal market consists of sales of tin-plated battery terminals, steel battery terminals, and zinc battery terminals. 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 and 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.

This product will be delivered within 1-3 business days.