The armored vehicles market will reach USD 35.2 billion, growing at a rate of 5.1%, by 2030 as per a report by P&S Intelligence. This can be credited to the rising cross-border disputes, increasing demand for robust, compact, and highly effective armored vehicles, the increasing defense expenses of several nations, and the militarization of law enforcement agencies.
Unmanned armored ground vehicles are expected to witness the fastest growth in the armored vehicles market, during the forecast period. This is credited to the increasing demand for these vehicles due to their crucial role in assisting logistic operations onshore and supporting terrestrial combat.
Combat vehicles generated the highest revenue in recent years, and this trend will continue in the future as well. This is because of the rising demand for light-protected vehicles and armored personal carriers.
In addition, the increasing incidence of terrorist attacks in urban areas has boosted the requirement for armored vehicles.
It is crucial for defense forces to carry out better monitoring of land and naval borders. As robots can perform better in border surveillance, they can substitute humans in some situations. These robots can effectively patrol national borders and transmit real-time information. Such vehicles are provided with armor to enhance durability.
The defense category held a larger share in recent years, and it will remain larger in the years to come. This is because of the increasing usage of armored vehicles such as APCs, LPVs, IFVs, MBTs, MRAP, and the focus on the safe deployment of soldiers to battlefields and risky areas.
APAC will witness the fastest growth during this decade, at a CAGR of approximately 5.4%. This can be credited to the growing requirement for armored vehicles due to the increasing cross-border and terrorism issues, rising demand for military modernization, the growing number of players, and complex geopolitics.
Due to the growing demand for advanced armored vehicles in the military and defense sector, the industry will grow considerably in the coming years.
