Global Submarine Sensors Market 2016-2020

Global Submarine Sensors Market 2016-2020

About Submarine Sensors

A submarine employs a comprehensive array of sensors consisting of a group of passive and active sonars to detect targets. Active sonar sensors record audible pings to generate echoes and reveal objects around the submarine. However, while doing so, active sonars can simultaneously reveal the submarine’s presence to the enemies. Therefore, the use of sonars is increasingly becoming unpopular among naval forces. The passive sonar sensors consist of a set of different and sensitive hydrophones that are integrated into the hull or trailed in a towed array.

Technavio’s analysts forecast the global submarine sensors market to grow at a CAGR of 3.12% during the period 2016-2020.

Covered in this report

The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global submarine sensors market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the submarine sensors market along with market segmentation by the hull classification symbols of submarines.The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

Technavio's report, Global Submarine Sensors Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors

• ATLAS ELEKTRONIK
• Harris
• Lockheed Martin
• Northrop Grumman
• Raytheon
• Thales

Other prominent vendors

• DRS Technologies
• Ducommun
• L-3 KEO
• Safran Electronics & Defense

Market driver

• Advancement of electromagnetic and acoustic sensors.
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Market challenge

• High maintenance and retrofitting costs.
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Market trend

• Ohio-class submarine replacement program.
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Key questions answered in this report

• What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

Press Release

Technavio Announces the Publication of its Research Report – Global Submarine Sensors Market 2016-2020

Technavio recognizes the following companies as the key players in the global submarine sensors market: ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, Harris, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Thales.

Other prominent vendors in the market are: DRS Technologies, Ducommun, L-3 KEO, and Safran Electronics & Defense.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from Technavio’s team said: “One of latest trends in the market is Ohio-class submarine replacement program. Countries that have high military expenditures, such as the US, the UK, Germany, France, and India, are expected to replace their existing military submarines in the near future, as most of these submarines have either retired or reached the end of their operational life cycle. The replacement of vessels would result in higher investments that would enable the inclusion of high-quality launch systems, missiles, and navigational payloads.”

According to the report, one of the primary drivers in the market is increasing deployment of attack submarines. Since the Second World War, the submarine remains as one of the most effective instruments capable of targeting and destroying naval and land-based military assets from far-off locations. The modern attack submarines are employed to unleash a barrage of nuclear or conventional weapons against ocean-going and land-based enemy targets and are also quite capable of countering enemy submarines and other submerged platforms of similar designs and capabilities. Submarines are also used to assist special forces in covert operations. Therefore, various naval forces are using such assets primarily as a deterrent element in their respective territorial waters.

Further, the report states that one major challenge in the market is high maintenance and retrofitting costs. The maintenance and retrofitting of submarines poses a diverse and complex set of challenges to naval agencies across the globe. The increasing maritime disputes and geopolitical conflicts require the defense agencies to make high investments in upgrading their fleet of submarines with ballistic missile defense capabilities. Such circumstances also compel them to establish better maintenance standards for their existing fleet of submarines. However, the high cost of maintenance and retrofitting of submarines becomes a drawback in a budget sequester situation. For instance, a mid-year review in 2016 revealed that the US Navy experienced a shortfall of $848 million in its ship maintenance funding. This resulted in an unexpected delay in the availability of resources for maintenance work on an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, along with four other surface ships. Such shortfall is anticipated to reduce the operational readiness of the US Navy, limiting the capabilities to respond to the crisis situations.

Companies Mentioned

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, Harris, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Thales, DRS Technologies, Ducommun, L-3 KEO, Safran Electronics & Defense.