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The report offers an in-depth analysis of the global autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) market, covering key segments such as payload and product types, applications, and regional dynamics. It highlights trends, growth drivers, and market projections from 2024 to 2030, with a focus on innovations and major players like L3Harris, Kongsberg, and Teledyne Marine, optimizing strategies for diverse applications in military, commercial, and academic sectors.
Global Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Market
Dublin, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Autonomous Underwater Vehicles: Global Markets to 2030" report has been added to offering.
The global market for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) was valued at $2.4 billion in 2024 and is estimated to increase from $2.7 billion in 2025 to reach $5.9 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.7% from 2025 through 2030.
The report provides a comprehensive regional analysis covering North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World (RoW), including Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. It evaluates the market dynamics, including drivers, challenges and emerging trends, while highlighting innovations in material design and performance enhancement. The study concludes with an analysis of major market players and their offerings. The base year for the study is 2024, with projections for the years 2025 through 2030, including compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the forecast period.
AUVs are unmanned, self-guided submersibles used for underwater applications across multiple sectors. These vehicles enable precise data collection, exploration and monitoring in environments that are otherwise difficult or dangerous for human access. AUVs improve the efficiency, safety and depth of underwater operations by offering high-resolution imaging, real-time data transmission and autonomous navigation AUV market is witnessing strong growth, fueled by increasing demands in defense, oil and gas, environmental observation, and oceanographic research markets. Seabed mapping, pipeline inspection, underwater surveillance and marine habitat analysis are some applications reflecting the benefits of AUVs compared with conventional manned or tethered solutions. Offshore energy development expansion, rising maritime security issues, and the requirement for high-quality underwater information are also fueling Includes
38 data tables and 39 additional tables
An analysis of the global market and technologies for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs)
Analyses of global market trends, with revenue data from 2024, estimates for 2025, forecast for 2027 and projected CAGRs through 2030
Estimates of the market's size and revenue prospects, accompanied by a market share analysis by product type, payload type, application and region
Facts and figures pertaining to market dynamics, technological advancements, regulations, industry structure, and the impacts of macroeconomic variables
Insights derived from Porter's Five Forces model, global supply chain and trade analyses (export/import scenario)
Patent analysis, and emerging trends and developments in patent activity
Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and the ESG scores and practices of leading companies
Analysis of the industry structure, including companies' market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
Company profiles of major players within the industry, including L3Harris Technologies Inc., Kongsberg Maritime, Teledyne Marine Technologies Inc., SAAB AB, and Exail.
Key Attributes:
Report Attribute
Details
No. of Pages
120
Forecast Period
2025 - 2030
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025
$2.7 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030
$5.9 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate
16.7%
Regions Covered
Global
Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
Emerging Technologies
Segmental Analysis
Regional Analysis
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Current Market Overview
Future Outlook
Macroeconomic Factors Analysis
GDP Growth
Inflation
Interest Rates
Fuel Prices and Energy Demand
Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War
Supply Chain Disruptions
Innovation and R&D Challenges
Strategic Response by Key Players
Value Chain Analysis
Component Development
Manufacturing and Assembly
Distribution and Logistics
Application and Deployment
Ongoing Support and Performance Optimization
Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Bargaining Power of Consumers
Potential for New Entrants
Level of Competitiveness
Availability of Substitutes
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Key Takeaways
Market Drivers
Increasing Defense Spending
Growing Demand for Oceanographic Research
Increasing Cost Efficiency and Safety
Market Restraints/Challenges
High Initial Investment
Technical Challenges
Market Opportunities
Increasing Expansion in Deep-Sea Exploration
Rapid Growth of Renewable Energy Sector
Rising Demand for AUVs in Climate and Environmental Research
Chapter 4 Regulatory Landscape
Overview
Regulatory Scenario of AUVs
Chapter 5 Emerging Technologies and Patent Analysis
Overview
Emerging Technologies
AI and ML
Swarm Technology
Underwater Communication Systems
Energy Harvesting
Patent Analysis
Regional Patterns
Key Findings
Chapter 6 Market Segment Analysis
Segmentation Breakdown
Market Breakdown by Payload Type
Key Takeaways
Sensors
Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)
Others
Market Breakdown by Product Type
Key Takeaways
Shallow AUVs
Medium-sized AUVs
Large AUVs
Market Breakdown by Application
Key Takeaways
Military and Defense
Commercial
Academic
Geographic Breakdown
Market Breakdown by Region
Key Takeaways
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
Chapter 7 Competitive Landscape
Key Takeaways
Market Ecosystem Analysis
Component Suppliers
AUV Manufacturers
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
Analysis of Key Companies
L3Harris Technologies Inc.
Kongsberg Maritime
Teledyne Marine Technologies Inc.
Saab AB
Exail
Strategic Analysis
Recent Developments
Chapter 8 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Perspective
Key Takeaways
Environmental Impact
Social Impact
Governance Impact
Status of ESG in the AUV Market
Concluding Remarks
Chapter 9 AppendixCompanies Featured
Atlas Elektronik Gmbh
Boston Engineering
Evologics Gmbh
Exail
General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc.
International Submarine Engineering Ltd.
Kearfott Corp.
Klein
Kongsberg Maritime
Kraken Robotics Inc.
L3Harris Technologies Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Oceaneering International Inc.
Saab Ab
Teledyne Marine Technologies Inc.
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