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Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 05, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20717860

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Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses autonomous underwater drone market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for autonomous underwater drone ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The autonomous underwater drone market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Hybrid Drones; Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs); Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)

2) By Power Source: Electric; Hybrid

3) By Size: Large; Medium; Small

4) By Application: Defense And Security; Commercial Exploration; Scientific Research; Other Application

5) By End User: Oil And Gas; Environmental Monitoring; Oceanography; Aquaculture; Other End User

Subsegments:

1) By Hybrid Drones: Partially Autonomous Systems; Dual-Mode Vehicles (Surface And Sub-Surface); Tethered–Untethered Transition Models

2) By Remotely Operated Vehicles: Observation Class Remotely Operated Vehicles; Work Class Remotely Operated Vehicles; Light Intervention Remotely Operated Vehicles

3) By Autonomous Underwater Vehicles: Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles; Medium Autonomous Underwater Vehicles; Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Companies Mentioned: Lockheed Martin Corporation; L3Harris Technologies Inc.; SAIPEM SpA; Subsea 7 S.A.; Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Kongsberg Discovery AS; General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc.; Oceaneering International Inc; Fugro N.V.; ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH; Exail Technologies SA; Unique Group FZC; Deep Trekker Inc; GAO Tek Inc.; Deep Ocean Engineering Inc.; ecoSUB Robotics Ltd.; Hydromea SA; Notilo Plus SAS; Ocean Aero Inc.; RTsys SAS; SEABER SAS; VATN Systems AS

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.1.2 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence
4.1.3 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.4 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.5 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increased Use Of Modular Underwater Drone Platforms
4.2.2 Advancements In Long-Endurance Underwater Power And Battery Technologies
4.2.3 Expansion Of Multi-Depth Autonomous Surveying Missions
4.2.4 Rising Adoption Of Compact Drones For Shallow-Water Inspections
4.2.5 Growing Integration Of Acoustic And Optical Sensor Fusion Systems
5. Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Naval Forces
5.2 Offshore Energy Companies
5.3 Marine Research Institutes
5.4 Environmental Monitoring Organizations
5.5 Underwater Survey And Inspection Providers
6. Autonomous Underwater Drone Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Hybrid Drones, Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
9.2. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Power Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Electric, Hybrid
9.3. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Large, Medium, Small
9.4. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Defense And Security, Commercial Exploration, Scientific Research, Other Application
9.5. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Oil And Gas, Environmental Monitoring, Oceanography, Aquaculture, Other End User
9.6. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Hybrid Drones, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Partially Autonomous Systems, Dual-Mode Vehicles (Surface And Sub-Surface), Tethered–Untethered Transition Models
9.7. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Remotely Operated Vehicles, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Observation Class Remotely Operated Vehicles, Work Class Remotely Operated Vehicles, Light Intervention Remotely Operated Vehicles
9.8. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, Medium Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
10. Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
12.1. China Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
13.1. India Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
14.1. Japan Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
15.1. Australia Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
16.1. Indonesia Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
17.1. South Korea Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
18.1. Taiwan Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
19.1. South East Asia Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
20.1. Western Europe Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
21.1. UK Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
22.1. Germany Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
23.1. France Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
24.1. Italy Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
25.1. Spain Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
27.1. Russia Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
28.1. North America Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
29.1. USA Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
30.1. Canada Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
31.1. South America Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
32.1. Brazil Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
33.1. Middle East Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
34.1. Africa Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Autonomous Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Power Source, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Autonomous Underwater Drone Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Lockheed Martin Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. L3Harris Technologies Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. SAIPEM SpA Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Subsea 7 S.A. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Teledyne Technologies Incorporated Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Kongsberg Discovery AS, General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., Oceaneering International Inc, Fugro N.V., ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH, Exail Technologies SA, Unique Group FZC, Deep Trekker Inc, GAO Tek Inc., Deep Ocean Engineering Inc., ecoSUB Robotics Ltd., Hydromea SA, Notilo Plus SAS, Ocean Aero Inc., RTsys SAS
38. Global Autonomous Underwater Drone Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Autonomous Underwater Drone Market
40. Autonomous Underwater Drone Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Autonomous Underwater Drone Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Autonomous Underwater Drone Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Autonomous Underwater Drone Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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