“Increasing Military and Defense Spending”
- A significant and accelerating trend in the bullet proof glass market is the rising military and defense spending by governments worldwide, aimed at enhancing national security and upgrading protective infrastructure. This surge in expenditure is driving the demand for advanced ballistic-resistant materials across defense vehicles, watchtowers, bunkers, and protective gear
- For instance, companies such as Saint-Gobain Sekurit and AGC Inc. are supplying high-performance bulletproof glass to defense agencies for use in armored personnel carriers and tactical vehicles. Similarly, PPG Industries provides lightweight ballistic glass for military aviation and ground combat systems
- Military applications increasingly require bulletproof glass solutions that meet stringent standards for multi-hit resistance, optical clarity, and environmental durability. For example, Saint-Gobain’s Vetrotech division has developed advanced laminated solutions capable of withstanding high-caliber rounds while minimizing spall formation, making them suitable for armored vehicles operating in hostile environments
- The growing emphasis on troop protection, counter-terrorism measures, and modern warfare preparedness is fueling innovation in materials such as glass-clad polycarbonate and ballistic insulated glass. These materials offer a combination of strength and reduced weight, critical for vehicle mobility and personnel safety
- This trend toward modernizing defense systems with advanced protective glass is fundamentally reshaping procurement strategies and performance expectations across the defense sector. Consequently, leading manufacturers are expanding their military-grade product portfolios to cater to government contracts and international defense collaborations
- The demand for bulletproof glass in military and defense applications is projected to grow significantly as geopolitical tensions rise and countries such as the U.S., China, and India increase their defense budgets, placing ballistic protection as a top priority in national security strategies
