The global advanced combat helmet market size reached USD 2.9 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach USD 4.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.06% during 2025-2033. The rising deployment of lightweight yet strong product variants in military operations is propelling the market.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 2.9 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 4.7 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 5.06% |
Growing Emphasis on Soldier Comfort
The market is experiencing a shift toward manufacturing helmets that balance protection and comfort, with features, such as changeable padding, and ergonomic designs to alleviate fatigue during prolonged combat operations. In February 2024, the army across the U.S. officially started fielding its newest combat helmet, the next-generation integrated head protection system (NG-IHPS), for soldiers in close-combat formations. It will provide soldiers with increased ballistic and fragmentation protection in a 40% lighter package.
Focus on Lightweight Materials
As per the advanced combat helmet market analysis report, manufacturers are increasingly focusing on producing helmets made of lightweight ballistic materials, including Kevlar and UHMWPE, which provide better protection while reducing the physical burden on soldiers during combat operations. In February 2024, the U.S. Army paratroopers began field-testing a new close-combat helmet to stop bullets, such as a catcher's mitt that offers the same protection as the previous model while being 22% lighter.
Increased Fundraising for Soldier Equipment Innovation
As per the advanced combat helmet market outlook, companies are seeking funds to build advanced helmets that use integrated technology, with the goal of boosting protection and functionality. This trend encourages innovation in materials and features that improve the safety of the soldiers. In April 2024, BAYKAR set a record by exporting approximately US$5.5 Billion worth of defense industry equipment.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with the advanced combat helmet market forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on material and application.
Breakup by Material:
Currently, ballistic holds the largest advanced combat helmet market share
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the material. This includes ballistic, thermoplastic, and metal. According to the report, ballistic represented the largest market segmentation.
The market is witnessing a growth in popularity for ballistic materials due to their lightweight and exceptional impact resistance. Materials such as Kevlar and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) are commonly employed, providing soldiers with improved ballistic protection while preserving mobility.
Breakup by Application:
Among these, military and defense currently hold the largest advanced combat helmet market demand
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes military and defense and law enforcement. According to the report, military and defense represented the largest market segmentation.
Military and defense applications are driving market expansion due to the growing demand for improved soldier protection and new warfare requirements. These helmets include modern features such as ballistic resistance, communication systems, and night vision integration, which increase battlefield efficiency.
Breakup by Region:
North America currently dominates the market
The advanced combat helmet market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America accounted for the largest market share.
North America exhibits a clear dominance in the market due to significant expenditures in R&D to develop helmet technologies, improve soldier survivability, and incorporate sophisticated materials for greater protection against modern threats.
The advanced combat helmet market outlook report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major market companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Scope of the Report | Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Materials Covered | Ballistic, Thermoplastic, Metal |
Applications Covered | Military and Defense, Law Enforcement |
Regions Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | ArmorSource LLC, Avon Protection plc, Ballistic Armor Co., Chase Tactical LLC, Gentex Corporation, MKU Limited, Point Blank Enterprises Inc., Safariland LLC, etc. |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The global advanced combat helmet market was valued at USD 2.9 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global advanced combat helmet market to exhibit a CAGR of 5.06% during 2025-2033.
The rising number of counterterrorism activities, cross-border terrorist attacks, and warfare, along with the growing demand for advanced combat helmets, as they offer improved combat effectiveness, overall survivability, and decreased battlefield injury and fatigue, is primarily driving the global advanced combat helmet market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the changing consumer inclination from conventional brick-and-mortar distribution channels toward online retail platforms for the purchase of advanced combat helmets.
Based on the material, the global advanced combat helmet market has been segmented into ballistic, thermoplastic, and metal. Among these, ballistic currently holds the majority of the total market share.
Based on the application, the global advanced combat helmet market can be divided into military and defense and law enforcement. Currently, military and defense exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where North America currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global advanced combat helmet market include ArmorSource LLC, Avon Protection plc, Ballistic Armor Co., Chase Tactical LLC, Gentex Corporation, MKU Limited, Point Blank Enterprises Inc., Safariland LLC, etc.