Product Code: MF211406
Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) are part of the unmanned maritime systems (UMS) market. Although such systems have been in use for decades, global security, technological developments and new concepts of operations have been driving the market's expansion.
Most recently, several major naval forces have been developing or experimenting with Extra-Large UUVs and how these could benefit them in actual combat scenarios. Those systems can assume a wide range of tasks, such as ISR, homeland security, ASW and oceanography, while also being considered as weapons' platforms.
UUVs have been an integral part of many naval forces' operations. They have been widely used in Mine Counter-Measures missions but it has only been a few years since certain countries envision their use as part of a wider system that also includes the use of USVs.
Nevertheless, there are technological developments, in the fields of autonomy, batteries and power management, underwater telecommunications, underwater charging, sensors, and most importantly in Artificial Intelligence that will boost this market.
The current global security environment poses many challenges both in the form of asymmetric threats and confrontations between peers. Having the need to field disruptive technologies the soonest possible and take staff out of harm's way, naval forces have the ideal toolset in the form of UUVs.
With most of the Earth's surface covered by water, with around 40% of the population living near coastlines, with many energy resources found in the sea and with shipping being the arteries of global commerce, the UUV market is a promising one indeed.
Recognizing the potential of the market and the R&D funds being invested for new systems and technologies, large defense contractors are positioning themselves through the acquisition of smaller companies. With all the consolidation activity taking place, there are business opportunities for all sizes of businesses.
Market Forecast provides a detailed analysis of the military Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) market in the years 2018 through to 2025 in terms of in service systems and requirements per country, development programs, products available, leading companies and opportunities for manufacturers.
The global military UUV market is projected to grow to US$10.17 bn by 2030, with a CAGR of 10.2% in the 2022-2030 period.
Covered in this study:
- Global market share assessments for all types in numbers delivered and value for 2018 to 2025.
- Market share assessments per segments and regions for 2018 to 2025.
- Snapshot on global security issues, defense budgets, spending patterns and how these affect the procurement of UUV systems.
- Focus on US, Russian and European R&D and procurement programs.
- Market Dynamics: An insight on the latest technological developments in the UUV market and which countries are changing their preferences, are in position to absorb the new technology and adapt their modus operandi.
- Roles for all types: Insight on how UUV systems can fit in a military or security concept of operations and how they form a revolution in military affairs.
- Main military UUV technology trends.
- Market Trends: Drivers, Inhibitors and Porter's 5 Segment Analysis and recommendations for the companies that want to stay ahead of the competition.
- Profiles for the leading companies, including financial information, strategic alliances and recent contract wins.
Geographic coverage
- Americas Military and Security USV Market Revenue and/or Volume;
- Europe Military and Security USV Market Revenue and/or Volume;
- Middle-East & Asia Military and Security USV Market Revenue and/or Volume;
- Africa Military UAV Market Revenue and/or Volume.
Types coverage
- Unmanned Underwater Vehicles for Defense and Security.
- Unmanned Underwater Vehicles as part of integrated UMV systems.
- Unmanned Surface Vehicles for Maritime Mines Countermeasures; Anti-Submarine Warfare; Security and other missions.
- Market segments: Procurement, O&M and R&D.
Key vendors
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Who is This Report For? This report is a must, particularly if you are one of the following:
- Business Leaders & Business Developers
- Government and Military decision-makers
Who is This Report For?
This report is a must, particularly if you are one of the following:
- Business Leaders & Business Developers
- Market Analysts
- Government and Military decision-makers
- Component manufacturers
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Objective
- 1.2. Methodology
- 1.3. Events based Forecast Scenario
- 1.4. Who will benefit from this report?
- 1.5. Language
2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Trends and Insights
- 2.2. Major Findings
- 2.3. Major Conclusions
- 2.4. Important Tables and Graphs
3. Current UUV Technologies
- 3.1. Current and Future UUV Use
- 3.2. UUV Missions
- 3.3. UUV Definition and Components
- 3.3.1. Platform
- 3.3.2. Sensors
- 3.3.3. Command, Control and Communications
- 3.3.4. Power and Propulsion
- 3.3.5. Weapons payload
- 3.3.6. Launch and recovery mechanism
- 3.3.7. Additional unmanned systems payload
- 3.4. Ship modularity and UUVs
- 3.4.1. Persistent ISR
- 3.4.2. Mine Counter Measures (MCM)
- 3.5. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
- 3.5.1. Glider Use for ASW Environment Preparation
- 3.5.2. Trailing a submarine and attaching to it
- 3.5.3. Using Gliders to Collect Oceanographic Data
- 3.6. Operational Environment Characterization
- 3.7. Should UUVs be On-Board all Military Vessels?
- 3.8. UUVs Potential in Special Operations Forces Missions
- 3.9. UUVs in Security Operations
- 3.9.1. UUV for Port Protection
- 3.9.2. Mapping Port, Harbors and Channels
- 3.9.3. Facilities and Infrastructure Protection
- 3.9.4. Hydrographic Surveys
- 3.10. Future Uses - Obstacles
- 3.10.1. GPS
- 3.10.2. Ethics
- 3.10.3. Budget
- 3.10.4. Propulsion
- 3.10.5. Regulations
- 3.10.6. Technology Transfer
- 3.10.7. Unknown Requirements
- 3.10.8. Cultural Adaptation
4. Future UUV Technologies
- 4.1. Technologies Common to UUVs and USVs
- 4.1.1. Persistence
- 4.1.2. USV-UUV Integration
- 4.2. Interoperability
- 4.2.1. Integration of UMV by Military Forces and Security
- 4.2.2. Open Architecture
- 4.2.3. Need for Common Interfaces
- 4.2.4. Need for Better User Interface
- 4.2.5. C2 Systems - Agent Technology - Collaborative behavior
- 4.2.6. Digital Acoustic Underwater Communication
- 4.2.7. Autonomy
- 4.2.8. COLREG
- 4.2.9. Obstacle Avoidance and Guidance
- 4.2.10. Reliability
- 4.2.15.. Deployment of Leave-behind Systems
- 4.3. UUVs - Future Technologies
- 4.3.1. UUV Weaponization
- 4.3.2. UUV Data Analysis and Processing
- 4.3.3. UUV Data Dissemination
- 4.3.4. UUV Powerplant and Refueling at Sea
- 4.3.5. USV Innovative Propulsion and Ship Builders Involvement
- 4.4. UUVs vs. USVs: Technical Maturity Speed Comparison
- 4.4.1. Extra Large UUVs
- 4.4.2. When Technology Outpaces Command Culture
- 4.5. UUV Advanced Sensors
- 4.5.1. Synthetic Aperture Sonar
- 4.5.2. Communications and Networking
- 4.5.3. Laser Scanners
- 4.5.4. Sensors' Fusion
- 4.5.5. Passive Sensors
- 4.6. Other UUV Applications and Challenges
- 4.6.1. Counter-UUV
- 4.6.2. Countering Nets
- 4.6.3. Cultural Adaptation
5. Market Analysis and Forecast Factors
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Market Segmentation
- 5.3. Forecast factors - Drivers
- 5.3.1. Market Driver 1 - UUVs Defense Sector
- 5.3.2. Market Driver 2 - Need for UUVs for the Coast Guard
- 5.3.3. Market Driver 3 - Harbor Security Needs
- 5.3.4. Market Driver 4 - New Era for Mine Countermeasures
- 5.3.5. Market Driver 5 - Underwater Networks
- 5.3.6. Market Driver 6 - Terrorism
- 5.3.7. Market Driver 7 - Limited Defense Budgets, Personnel Reduction
- 5.3.8. Market Driver 8 - Need for submarines
- 5.3.9. Market Driver 9 - Endurance
- 5.3.10. Market Driver 10 - Support of Multi-Mission Vessels
- 5.3.11. Market Driver 11 - Environmental Consequences
- 5.3.12. Market Driver 12 - Increasing Outreach of Non-State Actors
- 5.3.13. Market Driver 13 - Increased Demand for Offshore Patrol Vessels and Frigates
- 5.3.14. Market Driver 14 - Asymmetric Threats Drive the Need for UMVs
- 5.3.15. Market Driver 15 - Small Speed Boat Threats
- 5.3.16. Market Driver 16 - Unmanned Maritime Systems Defense Policy
- 5.3.17. Market Driver 17 - Littorals as Future Areas of Conflict
- 5.3.18. Market Driver 18 - Additive manufacturing
- 5.3.19. Market Driver 19 - From Ocean Observation to Military Intelligence
- 5.3.20. Market Driver 20 - Oceanic Competition
- 5.3.21. Market Driver 21 - Clarification of Roadmaps and UMS Support by Large Governmental Groups
- 5.4. Inhibitors
- 5.4.1. Market Inhibitor 1 - Production Issues
- 5.4.2. Market Inhibitor 2 - Operating & Life Cycle Costs
- 5.4.3. Market Inhibitor 3 - Rules of Engagement & International Laws
- 5.4.4. Market Inhibitor 4 - Navigation in Surface Traffic
- 5.4.5. Market Inhibitor 5 - Culture of Seafarers / Lack of Maturity to Understanding the Value of UMV
- 5.4.6. Market Inhibitor 6 - Lack of Proven Concept of Operations
- 5.4.7. Market Inhibitor 9 - Defense Budgets and National Economy
- 5.4.8. Market Inhibitor 10 - Export Control of Defense Technology
6. Country Analysis
- 6.1. United States
- 6.1.1. Small and Medium UUVs
- 6.1.2. Large and Extra-Large UUVs
- 6.1.3. US Coast Guard - USVs
- 6.1.4. DARPA
- 6.2. United Kingdom
- 6.2.1. Project Hecla
- 6.2.2. Atlantis 2040
- 6.2.3. XLUUV
- 6.2.4. New shipbuilding & USVs
- 6.3. France
- 6.4. Netherlands - Belgium
- 6.5. Australia
- 6.6. Japan
- 6.7. South Korea
- 6.8. Russia
- 6.9. European Defence Agency
7. Forecast UUV Market to 2030 by Region
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. UUV market by Region Overview
- 7.3. North America - UUV Market Forecast to 2030
- 7.4. Europe - UUV Market Forecast to 2030
- 7.5. Asia-Pacific - UUV Market Forecast to 2030
- 7.5.1. The Asian-Pacific UUV Market Forecast to 2030 by End Use
- 7.5.2. The Asian-Pacific UUV Market Forecast to 2030 by Spending Element
- 7.6. Rest of the World - UUV Market Forecast to 2030
- 7.6.1. Rest of the World - UUV Market Forecast to 2030 by End-Use
- 7.6.2. Rest of the World - UUV Market Forecast to 2030 by Spending Element
8. UUV Market Forecast to 2030 by Spending Element
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. UUV market by Spending Element overview
- 8.3. UUV Procurement market by Region
- 8.3.1. North American UUV Procurement in Defense and Security market
- 8.3.2. European UUV Procurement in Defense and Security market
- 8.3.3. Asian-Pacific UUV Procurement in Defense and Aerospace market
- 8.3.4. Rest of the World UUV Procurement in Defense and Aerospace market
- 8.4. UUV R&D in Defense and Security market
- 8.4.1. North American UUV R&D in Defense and Security market
- 8.4.2. Europea UUV R&D in Defense and Aerospace market
- 8.4.3. Asian-Pacific UUV R&D in Defense and Aerospace market [US$ Million]
- 8.4.4. Figure 52: Asian-Pacific UUV R&D in Defense and Aerospace market [US$ Million]
- 8.5. UUV Spending Element market by End-Use
- 8.5.1. UUV Procurement market by End-Use
- 8.5.2. UUV R&D market by End-Use
9. Forecast UUV Market to 2030 by End-Use
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. Global UUV market by End-Use overview
- 9.3. End-Users in UUV market by Spending element overview
- 9.3.1. Military UUV Market Forecast by Spending Element
- 9.3.2. Civil UUV Market Forecast by Spending Element
10. Opportunity Analysis
- 10.1. General Opportunities List
- 10.1.1. Business Opportunity 1 - Improving Acoustic Communications
- 10.1.2. Business Opportunity 2 - Improving System Evaluation, Training and MCM Planning
- 10.1.3. Business Opportunity 3 - Improving USV Integration in MCM Missions
- 10.1.4. Business Opportunity 4 - Improving Marketing and Value-Added Messages
- 10.1.5. Business Opportunity 5 - Developing Unmanned Hybrids Covering "Blind Spots"
- 10.1.6. Business Opportunity 6 - Developing Ways to Extend the Useful Lifespan of Existing MCMVs
- 10.1.7. Business Opportunity 7 - Concurrent Use of USVs that Can Intelligently Work Together, Using a Single Control Station
- 10.1.8. Business Opportunity 8 - Gather and Model USV Oceanographic Data for ASW Modeling and Other Uses
- 10.1.9. Business Opportunity 9 - Developing Innovative Hull Designs, Materials, Electronics
- 10.1.10. Business Opportunity 10 - Bringing Remote Sensing Technology to Naval Customers
- 10.1.11. Business Opportunity 11 - Developing Counter Small Vessel Attack Measures
- 10.1.12. Business Opportunity 12 - Adapting Military Design to Coast Guard Use
- 10.1.13. Business Opportunity 13 - Improve Usability of Mission Planning Software; Automate Data & Image Post-Processing
- 10.1.14. Business Opportunity 14 - Underwater Communications, networking companies to work with UMV integrators towards providing information solutions to command and control centers
- 10.1.15. Business Opportunity 15 - Innovative Antenna Designs
- 10.1.16. Business Opportunity 16 - C4ISR and PED Integration of UMS and Operator-Based Manned Systems
- 10.1.17. Business Opportunity 17 - Reduce Ownership, Operational, and Maintenance Costs
- 10.1.18. Business Opportunity 18 - Software to Survey Accurately and Timely Ports and Harbors
- 10.1.19. Business Opportunity 20 - Develop Environmental Monitoring Sensors
- 10.1.20. Business Opportunity 22 - USV to Be Used as Connectivity Nodes between Water and Air
- 10.1.21. Business Opportunity 24 - Training Drives Need for Simulators and Virtual Environment
- 10.1.22. Business Opportunity 25 - Focus on Very Shallow Water MCM
- 10.2. Securing a Competitive Position
- 10.2.1. Assessing your Current and Next Position
- 10.2.2. Strengthening your Position
- 10.3. Keeping Up with Industry Changes
- 10.3.1. News
- 10.3.2. Stop, Look Around, Look at Yourself, and Adjust your Course
- 10.4. Conceptualizing a Strategy
11. Events-based forecast to 2030 for the UUV in Defense and Security market
- 11.1. Introduction
- 11.2. Global Market
- 11.3. Forecast by Region
- 11.4. Forecast by Spending Element
- 11.5. Forecast by End-Use
12. Leading Companies in the USV Market
- 12.1. ECA Group
- 12.1.1. Introduction
- 12.1.2. Products & Services
- 12.1.3. Segment Revenue
- 12.1.4. Recent contract wins
- 12.1.5. Recent Projects completed
- 12.1.6. Strategic Alliances
- 12.1.7. USV - Products & Services
- 12.1.8. SWOT ANALYSIS
- 12.2. L3Harris
- 12.2.1. Introduction
- 12.2.2. Products & Services
- 12.2.3. Segment Revenue
- 12.2.4. Recent contract wins
- 12.2.5. Strategic Alliances
- 12.2.6. USV - Products & Services
- 12.2.7. SWOT ANALYSIS
- 12.3. Thales
- 12.3.1. Introduction
- 12.3.2. Products & Services
- 12.3.3. Segment Revenue
- 12.3.4. Recent contract wins
- 12.3.5. Strategic Alliances
- 12.3.6. USV - Products & Services
- 12.3.7. SWOT ANALYSIS
- 12.4. Atlas Elektronik
- 12.4.1. Introduction
- 12.4.2. Products & Services
- 12.4.3. Segment Revenue
- 12.4.4. Recent contract wins
- 12.4.5. Recent Projects completed
- 12.4.6. Strategic Alliances
- 12.4.7. USV - Products & Services
- 12.4.8. SWOT ANALYSIS
- 12.5. Textron
- 12.5.1. Introduction
- 12.5.2. Products & Services
- 12.5.3. Segment Revenue
- 12.5.4. Recent contract wins
- 12.5.5. Recent Projects completed
- 12.5.6. USV - Products & Services
- 12.5.7. SWOT ANALYSIS
13. Conclusions and recommendations
14. About Market Forecast
- 14.1. General
- 14.2. Contact us
- 14.3. Disclaimer
- 14.4. License information
- 14.4.1. 1-User PDF License
- 14.4.2. 5-User PDF License
- 14.4.3. Site PDF License
- 14.4.4. Enterprise PDF License
15. Appendices
- 15.1. Companies Mentioned
- 15.2. Abbreviations