Global Generator Market for the Military and Defense Sector 2016-2020

Outlook of the generator market for military and defense sector

Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the global generator market for military and defense sector to grow at a CAGR of more than 4% during the forecast period. The energy policy directives issued by the US DoD is a key growth driver for this market. The US DoD is considered to be the biggest institutional electric energy consumer globally. More than 75% is for operational energy, which is the energy primarily required to train, move, and sustain military forces and weapon platforms needed for military operations. In 2014, the US DoD issued its energy policy directive. The guidelines were designed to enable advances in energy security, mitigate costs, and improve military capabilities through continuous improvements in energy consumption in the coming years. The directive also focuses on enhanced efforts and initiatives to improve the overall mobile power and operational energy needs of the military.

The use of an onboard silent backup power for defense vehicles is also expected to fuel market growth by the end of 2020. It is essential for defense vehicles to possess an onboard power supply source to operate various electrical and electronic equipment in the vehicles needed for various military operations. The vehicles also need to act as charging stations for the soldiers in the field. The onboard power system and the batteries in the vehicle are directly connected to the fuel cells that monitor the charge level continuously and initiate recharging action as and when required. As a result, vehicle-based equipment can be operated for days at a stretch without starting the engine of the vehicle. This provides two significant benefits – zero noise levels and zero thermal signatures – and offers a decisive strategic advantage during silent watch operations.

Segmentation by department and analysis of the generator market for military and defense sector

• Marine
• Military