U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report By Technology (Collision Avoidance, Navigation, Communication, Imagery, and Propulsion), By Type, By Shape, By Payload, By Application– Market Forecast, 2025–2034
Description
The U.S. autonomous underwater vehicle market size is expected to reach USD 4384.12 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Technology (Collision Avoidance, Navigation, Communication, Imagery, and Propulsion), By Type, By Shape, By Payload, By Application; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is a robotic submersible that operates independently underwater without real-time human control. Equipped with sensors, propulsion systems, and onboard computers, AUVs navigate pre-programmed routes to collect data on oceanographic conditions, seafloor topography, and marine life. They are widely used in scientific research, environmental monitoring, underwater archaeology, and offshore industry inspections. AUVs reduce the need for manned submersibles or surface vessels, enabling longer, deeper, and more cost-effective missions.
U.S. is a key country in autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) technology, deploying advanced systems for military, scientific, and commercial applications. U.S. Navy AUVs, such as the REMUS and Bluefin series, are used for mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and intelligence gathering. Research institutions such as the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and NOAA utilize AUVs for ocean mapping, climate studies, and ecosystem monitoring. The U.S. invests heavily in AUV innovation, enhancing endurance, autonomy, and sensor capabilities. These vehicles support national security, scientific discovery, and maritime infrastructure, operating in extreme environments from Arctic waters to deep-sea trenches.
U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market Report Highlights
In terms of technology, the navigation segment accounted for a major revenue share in 2024 due to continuous investment by the U.S. navy in advanced navigational technologies for deep-sea reconnaissance.
The collision avoidance segment is projected to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years, owing to the rising offshore energy activities, coupled with the growing use of autonomous vehicles for deep-sea mining and undersea cable inspections.
Based on type, the large segment dominated the revenue share in 2024 due to its ability to operate at greater depths for longer durations.
In terms of shape, the torpedo segment held the largest revenue share in 2024 due to its hydrodynamic design, which enabled it to achieve higher speeds, extended ranges, and superior maneuverability in deep and shallow waters.
Based on payload, the sensors segment accounted for a major revenue share in 2024 due to their ability to study marine ecosystems and climate change.
The synthetic aperture sonars segment is expected to grow at a robust pace during the forecast period, owing to the rising need for high-resolution imaging for both defense and commercial applications.
A few key market players include Boeing Company; General Dynamics Corporation; Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; International Submarine Engineering Ltd; Kongsberg Gruppen ASA; L3Harris Technologies Inc.; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Oceaneering International Inc.; SAAB AB; and Teledyne Technologies Inc.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of technology, type, shape, payload, and application:
By Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)
Collision Avoidance
Navigation
Communication
Imagery
Propulsion
By Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)
Shallow
Medium
Large
By Shape Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)
Torpedo
Laminar Flow Body
Streamlined Rectangular Style
Multi-hull
By Payload Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)
Sensors
Cameras
Synthetic Aperture Sonars
Echo Sounders
Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers
Others
By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)
Army & Defense
Petroleum & Gas
Environmental Security & Tracking
Oceanography
Archeology & Exploration
Search & Rescue Activities
An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is a robotic submersible that operates independently underwater without real-time human control. Equipped with sensors, propulsion systems, and onboard computers, AUVs navigate pre-programmed routes to collect data on oceanographic conditions, seafloor topography, and marine life. They are widely used in scientific research, environmental monitoring, underwater archaeology, and offshore industry inspections. AUVs reduce the need for manned submersibles or surface vessels, enabling longer, deeper, and more cost-effective missions.
U.S. is a key country in autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) technology, deploying advanced systems for military, scientific, and commercial applications. U.S. Navy AUVs, such as the REMUS and Bluefin series, are used for mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and intelligence gathering. Research institutions such as the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and NOAA utilize AUVs for ocean mapping, climate studies, and ecosystem monitoring. The U.S. invests heavily in AUV innovation, enhancing endurance, autonomy, and sensor capabilities. These vehicles support national security, scientific discovery, and maritime infrastructure, operating in extreme environments from Arctic waters to deep-sea trenches.
U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market Report Highlights
In terms of technology, the navigation segment accounted for a major revenue share in 2024 due to continuous investment by the U.S. navy in advanced navigational technologies for deep-sea reconnaissance.
The collision avoidance segment is projected to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years, owing to the rising offshore energy activities, coupled with the growing use of autonomous vehicles for deep-sea mining and undersea cable inspections.
Based on type, the large segment dominated the revenue share in 2024 due to its ability to operate at greater depths for longer durations.
In terms of shape, the torpedo segment held the largest revenue share in 2024 due to its hydrodynamic design, which enabled it to achieve higher speeds, extended ranges, and superior maneuverability in deep and shallow waters.
Based on payload, the sensors segment accounted for a major revenue share in 2024 due to their ability to study marine ecosystems and climate change.
The synthetic aperture sonars segment is expected to grow at a robust pace during the forecast period, owing to the rising need for high-resolution imaging for both defense and commercial applications.
A few key market players include Boeing Company; General Dynamics Corporation; Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; International Submarine Engineering Ltd; Kongsberg Gruppen ASA; L3Harris Technologies Inc.; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Oceaneering International Inc.; SAAB AB; and Teledyne Technologies Inc.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of technology, type, shape, payload, and application:
By Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)
Collision Avoidance
Navigation
Communication
Imagery
Propulsion
By Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)
Shallow
Medium
Large
By Shape Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)
Torpedo
Laminar Flow Body
Streamlined Rectangular Style
Multi-hull
By Payload Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)
Sensors
Cameras
Synthetic Aperture Sonars
Echo Sounders
Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers
Others
By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)
Army & Defense
Petroleum & Gas
Environmental Security & Tracking
Oceanography
Archeology & Exploration
Search & Rescue Activities
Table of Contents
128 Pages
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
- 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Highlights
- 3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
- 4. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market Insights
- 4.1. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market – Payload Snapshot
- 4.2. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Increasing need for deep-sea exploration and oceanographic research
- 4.2.1.2. Expansion of offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling activities
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. High development, operational, and maintenance costs
- 4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 5. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Technology
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 5.3. Collision Avoidance
- 5.3.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, Collision Avoidance, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Navigation
- 5.4.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Navigation, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Propulsion
- 5.5.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Propulsion, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Communication
- 5.6.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Communication, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 5.7. Imagery
- 5.7.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Imagery, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 6. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Type
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Shallow
- 6.3.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Shallow, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Medium
- 6.4.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Medium, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Large
- 6.5.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Large, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Shape
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Shape, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.3. Torpedo
- 7.3.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Torpedo, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Laminar Flow Body
- 7.4.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, Laminar Flow Body, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5. Streamlined Rectangular Style
- 7.5.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, Streamlined Rectangular Style, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Multi-hull
- 7.6.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, Multi-hull, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Payload
- 8.1. Key Findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Payload, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3. Sensors
- 8.3.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Sensors, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4. Cameras
- 8.4.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Cameras, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5. Synthetic Aperture Sonars
- 8.5.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Synthetic Aperture Sonars, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6. Echo Sounders
- 8.6.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Echo Sounders, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7. Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers
- 8.7.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.8. Others
- 8.8.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 9. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Application
- 9.1. Key Findings
- 9.2. Introduction
- 9.2.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 9.3. Army & Defense
- 9.3.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Army & Defense, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 9.4. Petroleum & Gas
- 9.4.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Petroleum & Gas, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 9.5. Environmental Security & Tracking
- 9.5.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Environmental Security & Tracking, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 9.6. Oceanography
- 9.6.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Oceanography, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 9.7. Archeology & Exploration
- 9.7.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Archeology & Exploration, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 9.8. Search & Rescue Activities
- 9.8.1. U.S. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market, by Search & Rescue Activities, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 10. Competitive Landscape
- 10.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 10.1.1. Expansion
- 10.1.2. Acquisitions
- 10.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
- 11. Company Profiles
- 11.1. Boeing Company
- 11.1.1. Company Overview
- 11.1.2. Financial Performance
- 11.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.1.4. Recent Development
- 11.2. General Dynamics Corporation
- 11.2.1. Company Overview
- 11.2.2. Financial Performance
- 11.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.2.4. Recent Development
- 11.3. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
- 11.3.1. Company Overview
- 11.3.2. Financial Performance
- 11.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.3.4. Recent Development
- 11.4. International Submarine Engineering Ltd
- 11.4.1. Company Overview
- 11.4.2. Financial Performance
- 11.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.4.4. Recent Development
- 11.5. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
- 11.5.1. Company Overview
- 11.5.2. Financial Performance
- 11.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.5.4. Recent Development
- 11.6. L3Harris Technologies Inc.
- 11.6.1. Company Overview
- 11.6.2. Financial Performance
- 11.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.6.4. Recent Development
- 11.7. Lockheed Martin Corporation
- 11.7.1. Company Overview
- 11.7.2. Financial Performance
- 11.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.7.4. Recent Development
- 11.8. Oceaneering International
- 11.8.1. Company Overview
- 11.8.2. Financial Performance
- 11.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.8.4. Recent Development
- 11.9. SAAB AB
- 11.9.1. Company Overview
- 11.9.2. Financial Performance
- 11.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.9.4. Recent Development
- 11.10. Teledyne Marine Technologies Incorporated
- 11.10.1. Company Overview
- 11.10.2. Financial Performance
- 11.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.10.4. Recent Development
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