Underwater DronesSize, Share, and Outlook, H2-2025 Report-By Type (Remotely operated vehicle, Autonomous underwater vehicle), By Application (Commercial, Scientific Research, Defense, Miscellaneous), By Propulsion (Electric, Non-Electric), By Class (Work
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Underwater Drones Market Outlook
The Underwater Drones Market size is expected to register a robust growth rate during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032. The Underwater Drones market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.
The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Underwater Drones segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type (Remotely operated vehicle, Autonomous underwater vehicle), By Application (Commercial, Scientific Research, Defense, Miscellaneous), By Propulsion (Electric, Non-Electric), By Class (Work Class ROV, Work Class ROV, Observation Class ROV, Micro or Mini ROV), By System (Propulsion System, Collision Avoidance System, Navigation System, Communication System, Sensors, Payloads). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Underwater Drones markets.
Underwater Drones Market Insights, 2025
The Underwater Drones Market in 2025 is expanding rapidly due to increased exploration and monitoring needs across marine research, offshore oil & gas, naval defense, and underwater infrastructure inspection. These drones—also known as unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs)—are equipped with sonar, cameras, and navigation systems to operate autonomously or remotely at various depths. Companies like Bluefin Robotics (General Dynamics), Teledyne Marine, Saab Seaeye, and Ocean Infinity are delivering modular, AI-powered, and long-endurance underwater systems. In 2025, climate change monitoring, subsea cable inspection, and maritime security are driving demand for versatile, data-rich, and highly maneuverable underwater drone solutions..
Five Trends that will define global Underwater Drones market in 2025 and Beyond
A closer look at the multi-million market for Underwater Drones identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Underwater Drones companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future. The impact of tariffs by the US administration also significantly impact the profitability of Underwater Drones vendors.
What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Underwater Drones industry?
The Underwater Drones sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2032. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.
Underwater Drones Market Segment Insights
The Underwater Drones industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Underwater Drones industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type (Remotely operated vehicle, Autonomous underwater vehicle), By Application (Commercial, Scientific Research, Defense, Miscellaneous), By Propulsion (Electric, Non-Electric), By Class (Work Class ROV, Work Class ROV, Observation Class ROV, Micro or Mini ROV), By System (Propulsion System, Collision Avoidance System, Navigation System, Communication System, Sensors, Payloads). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.
Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Underwater Drones market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.
Market Value Chain
The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Underwater Drones industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Underwater Drones market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.
Scenario Analysis and Forecasts
Strategic decision-making in the Underwater Drones industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.
Asia Pacific Underwater Drones Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion
As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with over 4.5 billion population, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.
The State of Europe Underwater Drones Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness
As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Underwater Drones with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Underwater Drones market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.
The US Underwater Drones market Insights- Vendors are exploring new opportunities within the US Underwater Drones industry.
Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Underwater Drones companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Underwater Drones market.
Latin American Underwater Drones market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.
Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported in Q1 -2025 and the prospects remain strong for rest of 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.
Middle East and Africa Underwater Drones Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity
Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Underwater Drones markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Underwater Drones markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.
Competitive Landscape- How Underwater Drones companies outcompete in 2025?
The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Bluefin Robotics, Kongsberg Gruppen, Lockheed Martin Corp, Northrop Grumman Corp, Oceaneering International Inc, Oceaneering International Inc, Saab AB, Saab Seaeye Ltd, Teledyne Marine Group, The Boeing Company.
Underwater Drones Market Segmentation
By Type
Remotely operated vehicle
Autonomous underwater vehicle
By Application
Commercial
Scientific Research
Defense
Miscellaneous
By Propulsion
Electric
Non-Electric
By Class
Work Class ROV
Work Class ROV
Observation Class ROV
Micro or Mini ROV
By System
Propulsion System
Collision Avoidance System
Navigation System
Communication System
Sensors
Payloads
Leading Companies
Bluefin Robotics
Kongsberg Gruppen
Lockheed Martin Corp
Northrop Grumman Corp
Oceaneering International Inc
Oceaneering International Inc
Saab AB
Saab Seaeye Ltd
Teledyne Marine Group
The Boeing Company
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The Underwater Drones Market size is expected to register a robust growth rate during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032. The Underwater Drones market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.
The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Underwater Drones segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type (Remotely operated vehicle, Autonomous underwater vehicle), By Application (Commercial, Scientific Research, Defense, Miscellaneous), By Propulsion (Electric, Non-Electric), By Class (Work Class ROV, Work Class ROV, Observation Class ROV, Micro or Mini ROV), By System (Propulsion System, Collision Avoidance System, Navigation System, Communication System, Sensors, Payloads). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Underwater Drones markets.
Underwater Drones Market Insights, 2025
The Underwater Drones Market in 2025 is expanding rapidly due to increased exploration and monitoring needs across marine research, offshore oil & gas, naval defense, and underwater infrastructure inspection. These drones—also known as unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs)—are equipped with sonar, cameras, and navigation systems to operate autonomously or remotely at various depths. Companies like Bluefin Robotics (General Dynamics), Teledyne Marine, Saab Seaeye, and Ocean Infinity are delivering modular, AI-powered, and long-endurance underwater systems. In 2025, climate change monitoring, subsea cable inspection, and maritime security are driving demand for versatile, data-rich, and highly maneuverable underwater drone solutions..
Five Trends that will define global Underwater Drones market in 2025 and Beyond
A closer look at the multi-million market for Underwater Drones identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Underwater Drones companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future. The impact of tariffs by the US administration also significantly impact the profitability of Underwater Drones vendors.
What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Underwater Drones industry?
The Underwater Drones sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2032. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.
Underwater Drones Market Segment Insights
The Underwater Drones industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Underwater Drones industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type (Remotely operated vehicle, Autonomous underwater vehicle), By Application (Commercial, Scientific Research, Defense, Miscellaneous), By Propulsion (Electric, Non-Electric), By Class (Work Class ROV, Work Class ROV, Observation Class ROV, Micro or Mini ROV), By System (Propulsion System, Collision Avoidance System, Navigation System, Communication System, Sensors, Payloads). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.
Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Underwater Drones market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.
Market Value Chain
The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Underwater Drones industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Underwater Drones market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.
Scenario Analysis and Forecasts
Strategic decision-making in the Underwater Drones industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.
Asia Pacific Underwater Drones Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion
As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with over 4.5 billion population, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.
The State of Europe Underwater Drones Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness
As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Underwater Drones with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Underwater Drones market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.
The US Underwater Drones market Insights- Vendors are exploring new opportunities within the US Underwater Drones industry.
Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Underwater Drones companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Underwater Drones market.
Latin American Underwater Drones market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.
Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported in Q1 -2025 and the prospects remain strong for rest of 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.
Middle East and Africa Underwater Drones Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity
Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Underwater Drones markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Underwater Drones markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.
Competitive Landscape- How Underwater Drones companies outcompete in 2025?
The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Bluefin Robotics, Kongsberg Gruppen, Lockheed Martin Corp, Northrop Grumman Corp, Oceaneering International Inc, Oceaneering International Inc, Saab AB, Saab Seaeye Ltd, Teledyne Marine Group, The Boeing Company.
Underwater Drones Market Segmentation
By Type
Remotely operated vehicle
Autonomous underwater vehicle
By Application
Commercial
Scientific Research
Defense
Miscellaneous
By Propulsion
Electric
Non-Electric
By Class
Work Class ROV
Work Class ROV
Observation Class ROV
Micro or Mini ROV
By System
Propulsion System
Collision Avoidance System
Navigation System
Communication System
Sensors
Payloads
Leading Companies
Bluefin Robotics
Kongsberg Gruppen
Lockheed Martin Corp
Northrop Grumman Corp
Oceaneering International Inc
Oceaneering International Inc
Saab AB
Saab Seaeye Ltd
Teledyne Marine Group
The Boeing Company
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Table of Contents
173 Pages
- 1. Table of Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1 Key Highlights
- 2.1.1 Underwater Drones Market Size Outlook, 2018-2024 and 2025-2032
- 2.1.2 Largest Underwater Drones Market Types and Applications
- 2.1.3 Fastest Growing Segments
- 2.1.4 Potential Markets
- 2.1.5 Market Concentration
- 2.2 Market Scope and Segmentation
- 2.2.1 Market Scope- Segments
- 2.2.2 Market Scope- Countries
- 2.2.3 Macroeconomic and Demographic Outlook
- 2.2.4 Abbreviations
- 2.2.5 Units and Currency Conversions
- 3. Research Methodology
- 3.1 Primary Research Surveys
- 3.2 Secondary Data Sources
- 3.3 Data Triangulation
- 3.4 Forecast Methodology
- 3.5 Assumptions and Limitations
- 4. Introduction to Global Underwater Drones Market in 2025
- 4.1 Industry Panorama
- 4.2 Leading Companies Profiled in the Study
- 4.3 Asia Pacific Markets offer Robust Market Prospects for New Entrants
- 4.4 Market Dynamics
- 4.4.1 Market Dynamics- Trends and Drivers
- 4.4.2 Market Dynamics- Opportunities and Challenges
- 4.5 Regional Analysis
- 4.6 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
- 4.6.1 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
- 4.6.2 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.6.3 Threat of Substitutes
- 4.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.6.5 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.7 Underwater Drones Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7.1 Stage of Value Chain
- 4.7.2 Key Activities of Companies
- 4.7.3 Companies Included in Each Stage
- 4.7.4 Key Insights
- 5. Underwater Drones Market Outlook to 2032
- 5.1 Market Size Forecast by Type, 2021-2024 and 2025-2032
- 5.2 Market Size Forecast by Application, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
- 5.3 Market Size Forecast by Geography, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
- By Type
- Remotely operated vehicle
- Autonomous underwater vehicle
- By Application
- Commercial
- Scientific Research
- Defense
- Miscellaneous
- By Propulsion
- Electric
- Non-Electric
- By Class
- Work Class ROV
- Work Class ROV
- Observation Class ROV
- Micro or Mini ROV
- By System
- Propulsion System
- Collision Avoidance System
- Navigation System
- Communication System
- Sensors
- Payloads
- 6. Global Underwater Drones Market Outlook across Growth Scenarios
- 6.1 Low Growth Scenario
- 6.2 Base/Reference Case
- 6.3 High Growth Scenario
- 6. North America Underwater Drones Market Size Outlook
- 6.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
- 6.2 North America Underwater Drones Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
- 6.2.1 North America Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Type
- 6.2.2 North America Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Application
- 6.3 North America Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Country
- 6.3.1 The US Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 6.3.2 Canada Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 6.3.3 Mexico Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7. Europe Underwater Drones Market Size Outlook
- 7.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
- 7.2 Europe Underwater Drones Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
- 7.2.1 Europe Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Type
- 7.2.2 Europe Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Application
- 7.3 Europe Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Country
- 7.3.2 Germany Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7.3.3 France Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7.3.4 The UK Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7.3.5 Spain Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7.3.6 Italy Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7.3.7 Russia Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 7.3.8 Rest of Europe Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8. Asia Pacific Underwater Drones Market Size Outlook
- 8.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
- 8.2 Asia Pacific Underwater Drones Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
- 8.2.1 Asia Pacific Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Type
- 8.2.2 Asia Pacific Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Application
- 8.3 Asia Pacific Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Country
- 8.3.1 China Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8.3.2 India Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8.3.3 Japan Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8.3.4 South Korea Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8.3.5 Australia Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8.3.6 South East Asia Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 8.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 9. South America Underwater Drones Market Size Outlook
- 9.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
- 9.2 South America Underwater Drones Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
- 9.2.1 South America Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Type
- 9.2.2 South America Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Application
- 9.3 South America Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Country
- 9.3.1 Brazil Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 9.3.2 Argentina Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 9.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 10. Middle East and Africa Underwater Drones Market Size Outlook
- 10.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
- 10.2 Middle East and Africa Underwater Drones Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
- 10.2.1 Middle East and Africa Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Type
- 10.2.2 Middle East and Africa Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Application
- 10.3 Middle East and Africa Underwater Drones Market Outlook by Country
- 10.3.1 Saudi Arabia Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 10.3.2 The UAE Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 10.3.3 Rest of Middle East Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 10.3.4 South Africa Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 10.3.5 Egypt Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 10.3.6 Rest of Africa Underwater Drones Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
- 11. Company Profiles
- 11.1 Leading 10 Companies
- Bluefin Robotics
- Kongsberg Gruppen
- Lockheed Martin Corp
- Northrop Grumman Corp
- Oceaneering International Inc
- Oceaneering International Inc
- Saab AB
- Saab Seaeye Ltd
- Teledyne Marine Group
- The Boeing Company
- 11.2 Overview
- 11.3 Products and Services
- 11.4 SWOT Profile
- 12. Appendix
- 12.1 Subscription Options
- 12.2 Customization Options
- 12.3 Publisher Details
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