Advanced Combat Helmet Market by Material (Ballistic, Thermoplastic, Metal), Application (Military and Defense, Law Enforcement), and Region ​2025-2033​

Advanced Combat Helmet Market by Material (Ballistic, Thermoplastic, Metal), Application (Military and Defense, Law Enforcement), and Region ​2025-2033​

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Global Advanced Combat Helmet Market:

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.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024
USD 2.9 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033
USD 4.7 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 5.06%


Advanced Combat Helmet Market Analysis:

  • Major Market Drivers: The improved counterterrorism efforts undertaken by various nations to bolster their defense capabilities are propelling the market.
  • Key Market Trends: The stringent safety regulations by the government to ensure security of the army are acting as significant growth-inducing factors.
  • Competitive Landscape: Some of the major market companies include ArmorSource LLC, Avon Protection plc, Ballistic Armor Co., Chase Tactical LLC, Gentex Corporation, MKU Limited, Point Blank Enterprises Inc., and Safariland LLC, among many others.
  • Geographical Trends: North America is currently dominating the market, owing to its substantial defense budget that supports the research and procurement of modern protective equipment, such as helmets equipped with communication systems and night vision technology.
  • Challenges and Opportunities: The high cost of integrating advanced technologies, such as sensors and communication systems, is hampering the market. However, improving research and development efforts to provide cost-effective materials and scalable manufacturing techniques will continue to catalyze the market over the forecast period.


Advanced Combat Helmet Market Trends:

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.

Global Advanced Combat Helmet Industry Segmentation:

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:

  • Ballistic
  • Thermoplastic
  • Metal
     

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:

  • Military and Defense
  • Law Enforcement
     

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:

Advanced Combat Helmet Market by Region

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
     

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.

Competitive Landscape:

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:

  • ArmorSource LLC
  • Avon Protection plc
  • Ballistic Armor Co.
  • Chase Tactical LLC
  • Gentex Corporation
  • MKU Limited
  • Point Blank Enterprises Inc.
  • Safariland LLC
     

(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)

Advanced Combat Helmet Market Recent Developments:

  • April 2024: BAYKAR set a new record by exporting approximately US$5.5 Billion worth of defense industry equipment.
  • 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.
  • 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.


Advanced Combat Helmet Market Report Scope:

Report Features Details
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:
  • Material
  • Application
  • Region
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
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Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

  • IMARC's industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the advanced combat helmet market from 2019-2033.
  • The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global advanced combat helmet market.
  • The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
  • Porter's five forces analysis assists stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the advanced combat helmet industry and its attractiveness.
  • The competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides insight into the current positions of key players in the market.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

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.

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