Report Overview

2023

Base Year

2018-2023

Historical Year

2024-2032

Forecast Year

Global Unmanned Sea System Market Outlook

The global unmanned sea system market size reached approximately USD 2.04 billion in 2023. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 4.20 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Unmanned sea systems refer to naval vessels whose operation is completed without the presence of human occupants onboard. These systems are used for various applications including reconnaissance missions, intelligence, and surveillance. These systems can be operated both underwater and on the surface of water and are either remote controlled or autonomous.

  • The rise in requirement for maritime surveillance due to increasing trade activities is supporting the unmanned sea system market growth. These systems aid in fighting piracy, terrorism, illegal smuggling and immigration, and protect maritime interests, among others.
  • The increasing utilisation of unmanned sea systems for oceanic research activities including ocean floor mapping, hydrothermal vent detection, and temperature and current measurement is supporting the market expansion. These systems often utilise magnetic sensors, ultrasonic imaging, and seafloor mapping for such activities.
  • Increasing technological advancements in the functioning of unmanned sea systems along with rising research and development activities are providing lucrative growth opportunities to the market. Several of the technological advancements are anticipated to decrease the production costs of these systems.

Global Unmanned Sea System Market Analysis

On the basis of vehicle type, the market is bifurcated into unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) and unmanned surface vehicle (USV). Based on operation mode, the market is divided into autonomous vehicle and remotely operated vehicle.

On the basis of application, the market is bifurcated into defence, research, and commercial, among others. Based on region, the unmanned sea system market segmentation includes North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

  • BAE Systems PLC 
  • General Dynamics Corporation 
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation 
  • The Boeing Company 
  • Saab AB 
  • L3Harris Technologies Inc. 
  • Elbit Systems Ltd. 
  • Thyssenkrupp AG 
  • Teledyne Technologies Incorporated 
  • Maritime Robotics AS 
  • Exail SAS 
  • Others

Market Share by Mode of Operation

Autonomous vehicles are anticipated to account for a significant unmanned sea system market share. The rising adoption of these vehicles by the oil sector can be attributed to the provision of deep-sea navigation, faster processor speed, high energy, and long mission life. The other advantages of autonomous unmanned sea systems include manoeuvrability and low cost. The utilisation of renewable sources of energy for running autonomous vehicles is further supporting the segment expansion.

Market Share by Region

The Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the rising investments by various countries in the region including India, China, and Japan towards unmanned sea systems. The increasing emphasis towards the strengthening of navies by various governments is boosting the unmanned sea system market demand. The decreasing costs of unmanned sea systems along with technological advancements are further propelling their adoption in the Asia Pacific region.

Competitive Landscape

BAE Systems PLC is one of the leading defence and space manufacturing companies that specialises in unmanned sea systems, space electronics, secure communication, information technology, and earth observation, among others.

General Dynamics Corporation is a defence and space manufacturing company that specialises in armoured vehicles, submarines, unmanned sea systems, marine systems, and business aviation, among others. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Virginia, United States.

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a defence and space manufacturing company that specialises in unmanned sea systems, artificial intelligence, maritime systems, space exploration, and commercial aircraft, among others. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Maryland, United States.

Other unmanned sea system market key players include The Boeing Company, Saab AB, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Thyssenkrupp AG, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Maritime Robotics AS, and Exail SAS, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Vehicle Type
  • Operation Mode
  • Application
  • Region
Breakup by Vehicle Type
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV)
  • Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV)
Breakup by Operation Mode
  • Autonomous Vehicle
  • Remotely Operated Vehicle
Breakup by Application
  • Defence
  • Research
  • Commercial
  • Others
Breakup by Region
  • North America
    • United States of America 
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • ASEAN
    • Australia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
    • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • BAE Systems PLC 
  • General Dynamics Corporation 
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation 
  • The Boeing Company 
  • Saab AB 
  • L3Harris Technologies Inc. 
  • Elbit Systems Ltd. 
  • Thyssenkrupp AG 
  • Teledyne Technologies Incorporated 
  • Maritime Robotics AS 
  • Exail SAS 
  • Others

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

The market reached a value of approximately USD 2.04 billion in 2023.

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% between 2024 and 2032.

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach USD 4.20 billion by 2032.

The major market drivers include increasing technological advancements in the functioning of unmanned sea systems and rising emphasis towards the strengthening of navies by various governments.

The key trends fuelling the growth of the market include rise in requirement for maritime surveillance and increasing utilisation of unmanned sea systems for oceanic research.

The major regions in the market are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The applications of unmanned sea systems include defence, research, and commercial, among others.

The key players in the market are BAE Systems PLC, General Dynamics Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Boeing Company, Saab AB, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Thyssenkrupp AG, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Maritime Robotics AS, and Exail SAS, among others.

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