Underwater Drone Market, By Type, By Application, By Geography

Description

Global Underwater Drone Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 4.43 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach US$ 12.75 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 4.43 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	16.30%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 12.75 Bn

Figure. Underwater Drone Market Share (%), By Region 2025

Underwater drones are unmanned vehicles that can be remotely operated or follow a pre-programmed route to carry out various underwater tasks like inspections, mapping, surveys, and sample collection. They are increasingly being used for commercial applications in industries like oil & gas, defense, and scientific research. Advancements in sensor technology, computational power, and energy storage have enabled the development of more sophisticated unmanned underwater vehicles that are disrupting traditional methods of conducting underwater activities.

Market Dynamics:

The key drivers fueling the growth of the global underwater drone market include rising investments in offshore oil & gas exploration activities, growing defense budgets of countries for underwater domain awareness, and increasing adoption of advanced underwater technology in scientific research. However, high costs associated with the development and deployment of underwater drones and lack of strict regulations for commercial applications are some of the challenges restraining faster adoption. Emerging opportunities include the development of hybrid underwater drones capable of both autonomous and remote-controlled functionalities and adoption of fuel-cell powered drones for extended mission lengths.

Key Features of the Study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global underwater drone market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global underwater drone market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bluefin Robotics, Saab Seaeye Ltd, Teledyne Marine Group, Kongsberg Maritime, Oceaneering International, Inc., TechnipFMC, ECA Group, Deep Ocean Engineering, Inc., The Boeing Company, Anduril Industries, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, Huntington Ingalls Industries, and Cellula Robotics
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global underwater drone market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global underwater drone market

Market Segmentation

Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Remotely-operated
- Autonomous
- Hybrid
Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Defense and Security
- Scientific Research
- Commercial Exploration
- Others
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Bluefin Robotics
- Saab Seaeye Ltd
- Teledyne Marine Group
- Kongsberg Maritime
- Oceaneering International, Inc.
- TechnipFMC
- ECA Group
- Deep Ocean Engineering, Inc.
- The Boeing Company
- Anduril Industries
- BAE Systems
- Northrop Grumman
- Huntington Ingalls Industries
- Cellula Robotics

Product Code: CMI7782

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Global Underwater Drone Market, By Type
- Global Underwater Drone Market, By Application
- Global Underwater Drone Market, By Region

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends

4. Global Underwater Drone Market, By Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Remotely-operated
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Autonomous
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Hybrid
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

5. Global Underwater Drone Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Defense and Security
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Scientific Research
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Commercial Exploration
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

6. Global Underwater Drone Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Regional Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa

7. Competitive Landscape

Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Bluefin Robotics
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Saab Seaeye Ltd
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Teledyne Marine Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Kongsberg Maritime
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Oceaneering International, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
TechnipFMC
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
ECA Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Deep Ocean Engineering, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
The Boeing Company
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Anduril Industries
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
BAE Systems
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Northrop Grumman
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Huntington Ingalls Industries
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Cellula Robotics

8. Analyst Recommendations

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

9. References and Research Methodology

References
Research Methodology
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