Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) Market Report 2026

The armored personnel carrier (apc) market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.61 billion in 2025 to $13.34 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to widespread adoption of wheeled armored personnel carriers for rapid troop mobility, deployment of tracked APCs for enhanced battlefield durability, development of amphibious APCs for water-crossing operations, integration of modular APC platforms for mission-specific adaptability, rising government and defense investment in troop protection and survivability.

The armored personnel carrier (apc) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.55 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for next-generation APCs with advanced armor and weapon integration, expansion of modular and customizable APC platforms for diverse combat scenarios, rising adoption of unmanned and autonomous APC variants, focus on improved mobility, fuel efficiency, and operational range, increasing procurement for modernization of military fleets and peacekeeping missions. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for modular armored personnel carrier designs, growth in amphibious and multi-terrain apc capabilities, increased adoption of scalable armor protection packages, expansion of apc deployment in peacekeeping and internal security roles, integration of enhanced survivability and troop protection systems.

The increasing terrorist threats are expected to drive the growth of the armored personnel carrier (APC) market. Terrorist threats involve planned acts of violence aimed at causing fear and advancing extremist objectives, often arising from political instability that allows extremist groups to operate and execute attacks. Armored personnel carriers help counter these threats by providing secure transportation for troops in hostile environments, enhancing protection during high-risk operations. They improve tactical effectiveness by withstanding small-arms fire and explosive devices, thereby increasing mission safety and operational success. For example, in March 2025, the Institute for Economics & Peace, a US-based NGO, reported that the average number of fatalities per terrorist attack rose to 2.4 in 2024, up from 1.7 in 2022. Consequently, the growing threat of terrorism is fueling demand for armored personnel carriers.

Leading companies in the APC market are concentrating on the development of advanced vehicles equipped with features like all-terrain wide-track systems to improve performance in difficult landscapes. These systems consist of broader tracks that help distribute the vehicle's weight more evenly, thereby enhancing traction and stability on soft or uneven ground such as snow, mud, and marshland. For instance, in June 2024, Patria Plc, a Finland-based armored vehicle manufacturer, introduced the FAMOUS armored personnel carrier. Designed for operations in extreme terrain, the FAMOUS features an all-terrain wide-track system, a front-mounted engine and transmission to optimize internal space, and a remotely controlled weapon station. Its modern design supports a variety of mission types, including troop movement, command and control tasks, and medical evacuations.

In November 2024, Nurol Holding, an industrial conglomerate based in Turkey, completed the acquisition of FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş. The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, bolstered Nurol's presence in the defense industry by providing full ownership of FNSS’s capabilities in advanced armored vehicle production. FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş. is a Turkish defense company known for its expertise in manufacturing state-of-the-art armored personnel carriers, and the acquisition enhances Nurol's strategic reach in both local and international defense markets.

Major companies operating in the armored personnel carrier (apc) market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Rostec, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, Iveco Group N.V., Textron Systems, ST Engineering Ltd., Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd., Ashok Leyland Ltd., Hyundai Rotem Company, Oshkosh Defense LLC, General Dynamics Land Systems, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG, AM General LLC, Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Roshel Inc., Hanwha Defense, Streit Group, Navistar International.

North America was the largest region in the armored personnel carrier (APC) market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the armored personnel carrier (apc) 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 armor materials, vehicle components, and electronic systems have increased production costs for armored personnel carriers, particularly in regions relying on imported steel and drivetrain technologies. These tariffs impact procurement timelines for Asia-Pacific, European, and African buyers but also promote domestic manufacturing, strengthen local supply chains, and stimulate the development of cost-efficient armored solutions.

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An armored personnel carrier (APC) is a military vehicle designed to safely transport troops through combat zones. It is equipped with protective armor that shields occupants from gunfire, shrapnel, and other battlefield hazards. The primary function of an APC is to improve the mobility and safety of soldiers in hostile environments.

The primary types of armored personnel carriers (APCs) include infantry fighting vehicles and infantry mobility vehicles. An infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is an armored combat vehicle that transports infantry while delivering direct fire support using advanced weaponry. It consists of multiple systems, including drive mechanisms, structural components, weapon and ammunition control systems, countermeasure units, command and control systems, navigation tools, and observation and display technologies. These systems are deployed across various platforms, such as combat vehicles, support vehicles, and unmanned armored ground vehicles. IFVs are used in diverse applications like military operations, civilian protection, peacekeeping missions, and counter-terrorism efforts, serving a range of end-users including defense forces, law enforcement agencies, and private security firms.

The countries covered in the armored personnel carrier (apc) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The armored personnel carrier (APC) market consists of sales of wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC), tracked armored personnel carrier (APC), amphibious armored personnel carrier (APC), and modular armored personnel carrier (APC) platforms. 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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