Bulletproof Armored Vehicle Market Report 2025

The bulletproof armored vehicle market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $13.21 billion in 2024 to $14.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth during the historic period can be linked to expanded military modernization efforts, an increase in internal security challenges, rising defense expenditures, a surge in terrorism incidents, and heightened demand for VIP transportation protection.

The bulletproof armored vehicle market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.12 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is driven by geopolitical instability, heightened border security demands, a rise in private armored vehicle acquisitions, increasing need for lightweight armored vehicles, and escalating urban crime rates. Key trends during this time include the integration of artificial intelligence, adoption of electric-powered armored vehicles, utilization of lightweight composite materials, development of modular armor systems, and tailored armor customization solutions.

The growing global security concerns are expected to drive the expansion of the bulletproof armored vehicle market in the near future. Security concerns encompass threats such as armed conflicts, terrorism, civil unrest, and violent crimes that jeopardize both personal and public safety. These concerns are intensifying due to escalating geopolitical tensions, resulting in increased risks of violence, targeted attacks, and instability in many regions worldwide. As a result, the demand for bulletproof armored vehicles is rising, with individuals and organizations seeking greater protection to ensure safe transportation in high-risk areas. For example, in December 2024, a report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a UK-based global research organization specializing in defense and security, highlighted that deaths from violent incidents worldwide increased by 37% between July 2023 and June 2024 compared to the prior year, nearing 200,000 fatalities. Hence, the surge in security concerns is expected to boost the bulletproof armored vehicle market.

Key players in the bulletproof armored vehicle market are focusing on integrating advanced driving technologies into their vehicles to improve operational effectiveness. Armored vehicles equipped with cutting-edge driving technology include features like automated safety systems, real-time sensors, and intelligent navigation tools that enhance driving accuracy and threat detection. For instance, in December 2024, INKAS, a Canadian manufacturer of armored vehicles, introduced the Armored Lexus GX 550. This model blends Lexus’s sophisticated driving technologies with discreet ballistic protection, including certified bullet-resistant steel and armored glass designed to withstand gunfire, impacts, and explosives. It also features 20-inch wheels with INKAS run-flat technology, allowing continued operation after tire damage. Combining the robustness of the GX 550 with Lexus’s luxury, this vehicle offers a secure and refined transport option for those requiring high-level protection.

In July 2024, John Cockerill, a Belgium-based industrial engineering firm, acquired Arquus for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition was aimed at reinforcing John Cockerill’s presence in the defense sector by incorporating Arquus’s military vehicle and mobility expertise into its larger industrial portfolio. Arquus is a French company specializing in the manufacture of bulletproof armored vehicles.

Major players in the bulletproof armored vehicle market are Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW AG), BRABUS GmbH, Centigon Security Group SAS, WELP Armouring GmbH, MSPV Inc., Shell Special Vehicles LLC, ArmorMax International LLC, Alpine Armoring Inc., Mahindra Emirates Vehicle Armouring Fz LLC., Armored Group LLC, JCBL Armouring Solutions Pvt. Ltd., INKAS Armored Vehicle Manufacturing Inc., Armortek International Inc., Streit Group, SVI Engineering Ltd., Laggar Industries Ltd., Troy Armoring LLC, Double Star (Shanghai) Co. Inc., Secured Armored Vehicles LLC, AddArmor LLC.

North America was the largest region in the bulletproof armored vehicle market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in bulletproof armored vehicles report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the bulletproof armored vehicles 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 sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Bulletproof armored vehicles are specially designed automobiles featuring enhanced protective elements to withstand ballistic threats. These vehicles utilize advanced structural reinforcements and integrated safety systems to minimize the effects of external impacts.

The primary types of bulletproof armored vehicles include sport utility vehicles (SUVs), sedans, pickup trucks, buses, and others. SUVs are large vehicles with high ground clearance, built to provide both on-road comfort and off-road performance. They are constructed from materials such as steel, aluminum, composites, and more, and come with various armor options like ballistic, blast-resistant, and hybrid armors. These vehicles offer protection levels including B4, B5, B6, B7, among others, and serve users like government and military agencies, private security firms, law enforcement, and commercial organizations.

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The bulletproof armored vehicles market consists of sales of ballistic glass and windows, run-flat tire systems, armored floor and roof panels. 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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