PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1670314
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1670314
A military truck is a specialized vehicle designed and employed by the military for transportation and logistics in military operations. These trucks are instrumental in supporting transportation, logistics, and various operations, contributing to the military's mobility and capability to execute missions effectively.
The primary classifications of military trucks include light, medium, and heavy categories. Light trucks typically have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) under 8,500 pounds. These trucks can be propelled by various means, including diesel, gasoline, and electric or hybrid engines, and they may feature automatic, semi-automatic, or manual transmissions. Military trucks find applications in cargo logistics, troops transport, and other operational uses.
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The military truck market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $24.65 billion in 2024 to $25.55 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to Cold War military buildup, geopolitical tensions, modernization of armed forces, military conflict and peacekeeping missions, and defense budget allocations
The military truck market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.47 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased global security concerns, demand for versatile and adaptable military vehicles, geopolitical instability, military force modernization programs, and focus on rapid deployment capabilities. Major trends in the forecast period include the development of electric and hybrid military trucks, emphasis on fuel efficiency and sustainability, adoption of modular and customizable vehicle platforms, utilization of artificial intelligence in military logistics, and incorporation of advanced materials for enhanced durability.
Increasing military spending is anticipated to drive the growth of the military truck market in the future. Military spending refers to the funds allocated by a country for building and maintaining its armed forces or for other defense-related activities. As military budgets grow, there is typically a corresponding rise in demand for military equipment, including military trucks. For example, in May 2024, the UK Parliament's House of Commons Library reported that the UK's defense expenditure for the 2023/24 financial year reached $70.47 billion, with projections indicating an increase to $74.24 billion in 2024/25, reflecting a 4.5% rise in real terms. Therefore, the rise in military spending is propelling the growth of the military truck market.
The rapid increase in cross-border tensions is expected to drive the growth of the military truck market in the coming years. Cross-border tensions refer to conflicts, disagreements, or strained relations between two or more neighboring countries. These conflicts may arise from various factors, including political, economic, cultural, historical, or geographical issues. Heightened cross-border threats compel governments to strengthen their defenses. Military trucks are crucial for addressing security challenges, as they play a vital role in troop mobility, logistics, and support operations. For example, in June 2023, ReliefWeb, a US-based platform for humanitarian information, reported that the number of non-state conflicts increased from 76 in 2021 to 82 in 2022. Africa experienced a particularly high number of non-state conflicts, followed by the Americas. Therefore, the rapid rise in cross-border tensions is driving the military truck market.
Innovation in product offerings stands out as a prominent trend in the military truck market, with major companies adopting advanced technologies to maintain their market positions. A noteworthy example is the introduction of the DURO-e by General Dynamics European Land Systems in June 2022. The DURO-e is the first all-electric all-terrain 4x4 vehicle, boasting features such as a digital vehicle architecture, a variable powertrain accommodating diesel and electric options, silent drive capabilities, and CO2-neutral and economical operation. These innovations enhance the versatility and efficiency of military trucks, catering to various purposes, including transportation, logistics, and support operations.
Strategic collaborations are a key focus for major companies operating in the military truck market. An illustrative collaboration is the partnership between American Rheinmetall Vehicles LLC and GM Defense LLC to participate in the United States Army's Common Tactical Truck Program. This collaboration combines GM Defense's commercial strengths with Rheinmetall's next-generation capabilities to develop a transformative military vehicle. The program aims to replace the Army's heavy tactical vehicle family, with the collaboration focusing on advanced technologies such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), off-road accessibility, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, survivability improvements, and fuel savings.
In May 2022, Allied Motion Technologies Inc., a US-based developer of advanced motion control products and systems, acquired FPH Group Inc., a UK-based company specializing in military vehicle design. This strategic acquisition positions Allied Motion Technologies to have broader access to defense applications and appropriate manufacturing certifications and licenses, strengthening its presence in the military truck market.
Major companies operating in the military truck market include Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Ford Motor Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Volvo Defense AB, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, General Dynamics Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., PACCAR Inc., BAE Systems, Thales Group, IVECO S.p.A., Hino Motors Ltd., Oshkosh Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, Ashok Leyland Ltd., Tata Motors Limited, Renault Trucks, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG, Mack Trucks Inc., Scania AB, AM General LLC, Arquus Co, ACMAT Corporation, TATRA TRUCKS AS, Astra Veicoli Industriali S.p.A., GM Defense LLC
North America was the largest region in the military truck market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the military truck market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the military truck market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.
The military truck market consists of sales of armored personnel carriers (APCs), stryker, amphibious assault vehicle, expeditionary fighting vehicle, heavy equipment transport system, and family of medium tactical vehicles (FMTV). 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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