Military Rechargeable Battery Market Report 2026

The military rechargeable battery market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.53 billion in 2025 to $1.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing deployment of portable military electronics requiring reliable rechargeable power sources, rising adoption of lithium-based batteries for higher energy density in defense systems, growth in unmanned vehicles and sensor networks boosting demand for durable batteries, advancements in rugged battery designs improving performance in extreme conditions, expanding defense budgets supporting procurement of advanced rechargeable battery technologies.

The military rechargeable battery market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.21 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing development of solid-state batteries offering enhanced safety and energy density, rising demand for long-endurance power solutions for autonomous military platforms, increasing investment in lightweight and high-capacity battery chemistries such as lithium-sulfur, expansion of electrification initiatives across military vehicles and weapon systems, accelerating innovation in flow battery technologies for scalable battlefield energy storage. Major trends in the forecast period include shift toward high-energy-density and lightweight battery chemistries, growing demand for ruggedized and extreme-environment battery designs, increasing focus on long-life, low-maintenance military power solutions, expansion of multi-chemistry and modular battery architectures for mission flexibility, rising emphasis on compliance with stringent military safety and certification standards.

The growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles is expected to drive the expansion of the military rechargeable battery market in the coming years. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are aircraft operated without a pilot onboard, controlled remotely or autonomously for various military, surveillance, and commercial purposes. Their increased deployment is due to their ability to carry out high-risk missions without putting human lives at risk, especially in defense and reconnaissance roles. Military rechargeable batteries support UAV operations by providing reliable, lightweight, and long-lasting power solutions that enable extended flight times and mission success. For example, in May 2024, the International Trade Administration, a U.S. government agency, reported a 40% increase in the global number of commercially operated drones between 2022 and 2030. Therefore, the rising use of UAVs is fueling growth in the military rechargeable battery market.

Major companies operating in the military rechargeable battery market are focusing on developing lightweight, high-energy-density lithium-ion solutions that improve power efficiency, durability, and reliability for advanced defense platforms, while ensuring compliance with strict military standards and minimizing overall maintenance costs. A lithium-ion battery is a rechargeable energy storage device that uses lithium ions to transfer charge between electrodes, offering high energy density and efficiency. For instance, in September 2025, EnerSys, a US-based provider of stored energy solutions, expanded its Hawker portfolio with the launch of Hawker ARMASAFE iON-X 24-volt batteries for military vehicle applications. Available in 105 Ah and 162 Ah models, these advanced rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are designed to provide high power for vehicle starting and energy storage for mission-critical onboard systems. Lightweight yet energy-dense, the batteries leverage over two decades of lithium-ion expertise and comply with MIL-PRF-32565C standards. Ideal for tactical vehicles, robotics, and weapon systems, the iON-X series enhances operational reliability, supports silent watch missions, and reduces maintenance and operational costs.

In July 2024, EnerSys, a U.S.-based battery manufacturer, acquired Bren-Tronics Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to strengthen EnerSys’s position in the energy transition, expand its lithium product portfolio, and enhance its presence and profitability in the growing military and defense markets. Bren-Tronics Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in high-performance military rechargeable batteries.

Major companies operating in the military rechargeable battery market are Exide Industries Limited, Teledyne Technologies Inc., GS Yuasa Corporation, EnerSys, Saft Groupe S.A., Inventus Power Inc., EaglePicher Technologies LLC, Tuthill Corporation, Ultralife Corporation, Arotech Corporation, Concorde Battery Corporation, Tenergy Corporation, Baseponite, Mathews Associates Inc., Coremax Tech, Denchi Group, BST Systems Inc., Emerging Power Inc., Epsilor-Electric Fuel Ltd., Bentork Industries.

North America was the largest region in the military rechargeable battery market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the military rechargeable battery 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 critical raw materials, electronic components, and finished battery packs are increasing production costs and lead times in the military rechargeable battery market, particularly affecting lithium-ion, nickel-based, and advanced chemistries. The impact is most significant for high-capacity and modular battery segments used in UAVs, ground vehicles, and weapon systems, and for regions that depend heavily on imported cells and materials, such as North America and Europe sourcing from Asia-Pacific manufacturing hubs. These tariffs can delay defense procurement cycles and push end users like armies, navies, and air forces to reassess lifecycle costs and supplier choices. On the positive side, tariffs are encouraging localization of manufacturing, strategic stockpiling, and investments in alternative chemistries (such as sodium-ion), which can strengthen supply-chain resilience and foster regional technology development.

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A military rechargeable battery is an energy storage device specifically designed for military applications, capable of being recharged and reused multiple times. These batteries are engineered to provide high performance, durability, and reliability under extreme environmental conditions. They are used in a variety of systems, including communication equipment, unmanned vehicles, weapon systems, and portable electronic devices in defense operations.

The primary battery chemistries for military rechargeable batteries include lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, lead-acid, and sodium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries utilize lithium ions for electrochemical reactions, offering high energy density, low weight, and long lifespan. They come in various form factors, ranging from standard sizes and custom designs to modular battery packs and portable power devices. Capacities vary widely, including below 1000 milliampere-hours (mAh), 1000 to 5000 mAh, 5000 to 10,000 mAh, and above 10,000 mAh. These batteries are employed in applications such as communication systems, surveillance equipment, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ground vehicles, and weapon systems, serving end users including the army, navy, air force, special forces, and defense contractors.

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

The military rechargeable battery market consists of sales of solid-state batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, zinc-air rechargeable batteries, and flow batteries. 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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