Dublin, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment Market Outlook 2025-2034: Market Share, and Growth Analysis By Type, By Payload Type, By Application” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment Market is valued at USD 140.3 billion in 2025. Further the market is expected to grow by a CAGR of 5.8% to reach global sales of USD 232.6 billion in 2034
The Defense Support and Auxiliary Equipment Market encompasses a broad range of non-lethal equipment, systems, and services that support military operations and personnel. This includes items such as protective gear (body armor, helmets), communication equipment (radios, satellite terminals), power generation and distribution systems, field medical equipment, logistical support vehicles, shelters, and training simulators. While not directly involved in combat, this equipment is essential for enabling military effectiveness, force protection, and operational sustainability. The market is driven by the ongoing needs of military forces for modern and reliable support infrastructure.
In 2024, the Defense Support and Auxiliary Equipment Market saw continued demand, with a focus on enhancing soldier survivability and improving logistical efficiency. Key trends included the development of lighter and more advanced body armor and protective gear. There was also a growing demand for secure and interoperable communication systems. The market saw advancements in mobile power solutions and more efficient logistical vehicles. The use of virtual and augmented reality for training simulators also gained further traction. Furthermore, the increasing focus on soldier health and well-being drove demand for improved field medical equipment and supplies.
Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, the Defense Support and Auxiliary Equipment Market is expected to maintain a steady growth trajectory, driven by the continuous need to support and equip military forces. We anticipate further advancements in soldier protection technologies, including exoskeletons and advanced materials. The demand for integrated and secure communication and data networks will likely increase.
The use of AI and machine learning for logistical optimization and predictive maintenance of support equipment may also become more prevalent. Furthermore, the market may see a greater emphasis on sustainability and environmentally friendly support solutions. The development of more adaptable and modular support equipment to meet diverse operational requirements will also be a key trend.
Key Insights Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment Market
- Continued development of lighter, more durable, and technologically advanced protective gear for military personnel, including body armor, helmets, and tactical clothing.
- Increasing demand for secure, reliable, and interoperable communication systems and networks to support seamless information sharing across different units and platforms.
- Advancements in mobile power generation and distribution systems to support the energy needs of deployed forces and their equipment.
- Growing adoption of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies for military training simulators to provide realistic and cost-effective training environments.
- A focus on improving logistical support through more efficient vehicles, automation technologies, and enhanced supply chain management systems.
- The fundamental need to equip and support military personnel effectively to ensure mission success and force protection.
- The continuous modernization of military forces, requiring upgrades and replacements of support and auxiliary equipment.
- The increasing complexity of military operations, demanding advanced communication, logistical, and medical support capabilities.
- The focus on soldier health, safety, and well-being, driving the demand for improved protective gear and medical equipment.
- Balancing the need for advanced and technologically sophisticated support equipment with budgetary constraints in defense spending.
Your Takeaways From this Report
- Global Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment market size and growth projections (CAGR), 2024- 2034
- Impact of recent changes in geopolitical, economic, and trade policies on the demand and supply chain of Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment.
- Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment market size, share, and outlook across 5 regions and 27 countries, 2025- 2034.
- Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment market size, CAGR, and Market Share of key products, applications, and end-user verticals, 2025- 2034.
- Short and long-term Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment market trends, drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter’s Five Forces analysis, Technological developments in the Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment market, Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment supply chain analysis.
- Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment trade analysis, Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment market price analysis, Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment Value Chain Analysis.
- Profiles of 5 leading companies in the industry- overview, key strategies, financials, and products.
- Latest Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment market news and developments.
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 150 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 | $140.3 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2034 | $232.6 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.7% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
Companies Featured
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- Thales Group
- The Boeing Company
- Leidos
- Leonardo SpA
- ManTech International Corp.
- L3 Technologies Inc.
- Rostec State Corporation
- Bae Systems plc
- RTX Corp
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- General Dynamics Corporation
- British Aerospace Engines Systems Plc
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Safran S.A
- Honeywell International Inc.
- United Technologies Corporation
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- Rheinmetall AG
- Harris Corporation
- Cobham Ltd.
- Moog Inc.
- Meggitt Plc
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation.
- Teledyne FLIR LLC
- Ultra Electronics Holdings Plc
- Esterline Technologies Corporation
- Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
- British Foreign & Colonial Automatic Light Controlling Company Ltd.
- QinetiQ Group Plc
- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.
- AVAV – AeroVironment Inc.
- Textron Inc.
- Cubic Corp
- Science Applications International Corporation
Defense Support And Auxiliary Equipment Market Segmentation
By Type
- Military Satellites
- Other Defense Support and Auxiliary Equipment
By Payload Type
- Navigation Payload
- Imaging Payload
By Application
- Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Communication
- Navigation
By Geography
- North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
- Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, Vietnam, Rest of APAC)
- The Middle East and Africa (Middle East, Africa)
- South and Central America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of SCA)
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