Military Protective Eyewear Market Overview, Growth, Trends, Analysis, Research Report (2021-2031)

Military Protective Eyewear Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Type (Safety Eyewear, Ballistic Protection Eyewear, and Laser Protection Eyewear), End User (Paramilitary Forces and Armed Troops), and Geography

  • Report Code : TIPRE00006361
  • Category : Aerospace and Defense
  • No. of Pages : 150
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Military Protective Eyewear Market Dynamics (2021-2031)

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The military protective eyewear market size is projected to reach US$ 203.24 million by 2031 from US$ 120.79 million in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.7% during 2023–2031. Technological advancements in military protective eyewear is likely to remain a key trend in the market.

Military Protective Eyewear Market Analysis

The military protective eye-wear industry consists of well-established and industry-recognized players. The rivalry among the industry participants is moderate and is expected to remain moderate during the forecast period from 2024 – 2031. Due to the specifications set by the military forces across the region, the products are similar to each other. Due to this factor, the competitors try to secure more contracts from the manufacturers and military forces, in order to maintain their market position. Additionally, the demand for technologically advanced protective eye-wear is growing, as the government is constantly investing substantial time and amounts. This factor also increases the degree of competition among the market players.

Military Protective Eyewear Market Overview

The demand for military protective eye-wear is surging among the government and end-users such as paramilitary forces and armed troops. The manufacturers of the military protective eye-wear are spending enormous amounts in the development of advanced technology such as laser defense technology to protect from the laser beam. This factor is attracting customers of protective eye-wear suppliers. The government procures the military protective eye-wear through end-users. Also, military protective eye-wear manufacturers such as Oakley, Inc., Revision military, and among others, convince their buyers to integrate advanced technology with their products. This also facilitates the military protective eye-wear market to surge. In addition, the demand for military protective eye-wear among the military forces is foreseen to be catalyzing.

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Military Protective Eyewear Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 110.48 million in 2021
Market Size Value byUS$ 166.65 million by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 6.05% from 2021 to 2028
Forecast Period2021-2028
Base Year2021
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Military Protective Eyewear Market Drivers and Opportunities

Advancement and Contraction in Night Vision Technologies

In military, night vision devices have a wide range of applications, such as detecting and recognizing points and foci in dim and poor permeability conditions. Helicopter pilots, tanks and other military vehicle drivers, soldiers, and security forces wear military night vision devices. The modern army's increasing requirement to operate at night and in low-light settings has resulted in considerable advancements in night vision systems. Night vision devices are essential equipment for a soldier during a war. Therefore, tremendous effort has been invested in research and development. As a result, various technologies have been developed, allowing for the use of a wide range of military night vision systems. Several types of military protective eye-wear have become compact and lightweight, as well as technologically advanced. Thus, their procurement is increasing by defense forces.

Emergence of Laser Protection Eyewear

Military has been paying close attention to laser weapons. It is also finding ways to protect military personnel from the hazardous effects of lasers. Attacks by laser weapons can cause severe visual damage to military soldiers. Laser protection eye-wear shields army personnel from laser wavelengths that can harm their eyes, whether visible or invisible. When the device is turned on, it produces a monochromatic image in a green shade. Laser safety eye-wear is required while working with high-powered laser lights. The eye-wear can provide reliable protection for field professionals. Therefore, the emergence of laser protection eye-wear would create lucrative opportunities for the military protective eye-wear market in the coming years.

Military Protective Eyewear Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the military protective eyewear market analysis are type and end user.

  • Based on type, the military protective eyewear market is segmented into safety eyewear, ballistic protection eyewear, and laser protection eyewear. The ballistic protection eyewear segment held a larger market share in 2023.
  • Based on end user, the military protective eyewear market is segmented into paramilitary forces and armed troops. The armed troops segment held a larger market share in 2023.

Military Protective Eyewear Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the military protective eyewear market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.

North America has dominated the market in 2023 followed by Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Further, Asia Pacific is also likely to witness highest CAGR in the coming years. The US accounted for the largest market share in North America military protective eyewear market. The US the world’s leading defence spender in the world. The US governments also invests a lot of resources in advancing their respective armed forces. The US government has adopted laws to ensure the safety of military personnel in the country, which is expected to fuel the market for military protective eye-wear. Furthermore, the industry is expected to be driven by an increase in deadly weapons. The military protective eye-wear market is likely to grow in the future years as demand for eye-wear devices that protect eyes from laser radiation rises.

Military Protective Eyewear Market Report Scope

Military Protective Eyewear Market News and Recent Developments

The military protective eyewear market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the military protective eyewear market are listed below:

  • Revision Military has been awarded a contract with the Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) of Sweden for Military Protective Eyewear Systems (MPES) for a total validity period of seven (7) years. The contract was signed in June 2020 and initial product deliveries started to arrive in Sweden in August 2021. The MPES includes rigorous specifications and customization requirements to suit the needs of the Swedish Armed Forces - including ballistic eyewear, low profile goggles, full coverage goggles, universal prescription carrier and ballistic laser protective lenses to protect against a variety of laser hazards.  (Source: Revision Military , Press Release, Sep 2021)
  • Revision Military, a leading producer of protective eyewear for military, law enforcement, and civilian users, announces the release of its new I-Vis eye pro series. (Source: Revision Military, Press Release, Oct 2022)

Military Protective Eyewear Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Military Protective Eyewear Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

  • Military protective eyewear market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
  • Military protective eyewear market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
  • Detailed porter’s five forces analysis
  • Military protective eyewear market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
  • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the military protective eyewear market
  • Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Type, and End User

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


Which region dominated the military protective eyewear market in 2023?

North America region dominated the military protective eyewear market in 2023.

What are the driving factors impacting the military protective eyewear market ?

High demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) and advancement & contraction in night vision technologies are some of the factors driving the growth for military protective eyewear market.

What are the future trends of the military protective eyewear market ?

Technological advancements in military protective eyewear is one of the major trends of the market.

Which are the leading players operating in the military protective eyewear market ?

Tactical (Blueye Eye-wear Pty Ltd), Bolle Tactical, Gentex Corporation, Oakley Inc, Perriquest Defense Research Enterprises LLC, Revision Military Ltd, Rochester Optical, Arena Tactical, and Wiley X Inc are some of the key players profiled under the report.

What would be the estimated value of the military protective eyewear market by 2031?

The estimated value of the military protective eyewear market by 2031 would be around US$ 203.94 million.

What is the expected CAGR of the military protective eyewear market ?

The military protective eyewear market is likely to register of 6.7% during 2023-2031.

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