Global Sonar Systems Market Size study & Forecast, by Application, Platform, Type, Material and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

Global Sonar Systems Market is valued at approximately USD 6.22 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand at a steady CAGR of more than 1.80% over the forecast period 2025-2035. Sonar (Sound Navigation and Ranging) systems, an indispensable technology for underwater detection, mapping, navigation, and communication, are witnessing rising strategic deployment across naval, commercial, and civil domains. From submarine detection and seabed mapping to port surveillance and autonomous vehicle guidance, sonar technology has carved its niche as a critical enabler of marine situational awareness. The growing complexity of naval operations, resurgence in undersea warfare, and need for high-precision acoustic imaging continue to propel global demand for next-generation sonar systems-both active and passive variants.

As governments double down on bolstering maritime dominance amid growing geopolitical tensions, defense allocations toward anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and integrated sonar solutions have risen significantly. Furthermore, the adoption of sonar technologies is expanding beyond military uses into civilian and commercial spheres-such as seafloor exploration, offshore energy development, fisheries, and environmental monitoring. Integration with AI, miniaturization of sonar hardware, and deployment on Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and aircraft platforms are reshaping the application landscape. However, the market growth remains partially inhibited by high system integration costs, environmental impact concerns from sonar emissions, and the need for multi-platform interoperability.

From a regional perspective, North America remains the dominant force, driven by robust R&D ecosystems, continuous naval modernization programs, and the presence of leading sonar system manufacturers. The U.S. Navy's emphasis on replacing legacy sonar with advanced digital and synthetic aperture variants underscores the region's technological edge. Europe, particularly countries like the UK, France, and Germany, also exhibit strong demand for sonar in both blue-water naval fleets and offshore infrastructure management. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth owing to increased naval spending in China, India, South Korea, and Australia-primarily to address territorial disputes and secure maritime trade routes. Latin America and the Middle East are gradually catching up with investments aimed at coastal surveillance and port security enhancements.

Major market player included in this report are:

Kongsberg Gruppen
Raytheon Technologies Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Thales Group
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Ultra Electronics Holdings plc
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
General Dynamics Mission Systems
DSIT Solutions Ltd.
Navico (A Navico Group Brand)
Bharat Electronics Limited
ASELSAN A.S.
Leonardo S.p.A.
Sonardyne International Ltd.

Global Sonar Systems Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Application:

Navigation
Communication
Detection
Imaging
Others

By Platform:

Commercial Vessels
Defence Vessels
Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)
Aircrafts
Ports

By Type:

Active
Passive
Dual Mode

By Material:

Piezoelectric Ceramics
Polymers
Composites
Others

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Sonar Systems Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumptions
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Sonar Systems Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Sonar Systems Market 2024-2035
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. Surge in Anti-Submarine Warfare Investments
- 3.2.2. Expansion of Offshore Energy Exploration
- 3.2.3. Technological Advances in AI-Driven Acoustic Imaging
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. High System Integration and Maintenance Costs
- 3.3.2. Environmental Concerns over Acoustic Emissions
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. Deployment on Unmanned Underwater and Aerial Platforms
- 3.4.2. Growing Demand for Port and Coastal Surveillance
- 3.4.3. Adoption of Composite and Polymer-Based Transducers

Chapter 4. Global Sonar Systems Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's Five Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's Five Forces Forecast Model 2024-2035
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economic
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies 2025
4.6. Market Share Analysis 2024-2025
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendations & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Sonar Systems Market Size & Forecasts by Application (2025-2035)

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Navigation
- 5.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.3. Communication
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.4. Detection
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.5. Imaging
- 5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.6. Others
- 5.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Sonar Systems Market Size & Forecasts by Platform (2025-2035)

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Commercial Vessels
- 6.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.3. Defence Vessels
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.4. Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.5. Aircrafts
- 6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.6. Ports
- 6.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Sonar Systems Market Size & Forecasts by Type (2025-2035)

7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Active
- 7.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
7.3. Passive
- 7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
7.4. Dual Mode
- 7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Global Sonar Systems Market Size & Forecasts by Material (2025-2035)

8.1. Market Overview
8.2. Piezoelectric Ceramics
- 8.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
8.3. Polymers
- 8.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
8.4. Composites
- 8.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
8.5. Others
- 8.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 9. Global Sonar Systems Market Size & Forecasts by Region (2025-2035)

9.1. Regional Market Snapshot
9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. U.S.
  - 9.2.1.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.2.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.2.2. Canada
  - 9.2.2.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.2.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
9.3. Europe
- 9.3.1. UK
  - 9.3.1.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.3.2. Germany
  - 9.3.2.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.3.3. France
  - 9.3.3.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.3.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.3.4. Spain
  - 9.3.4.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.4.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.3.5. Italy
  - 9.3.5.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.5.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.3.6. Rest of Europe
  - 9.3.6.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.6.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4. Asia Pacific
- 9.4.1. China
  - 9.4.1.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.2. India
  - 9.4.2.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.3. Japan
  - 9.4.3.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.3.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.4. Australia
  - 9.4.4.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.4.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.5. South Korea
  - 9.4.5.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.5.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 9.4.6.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.6.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5. Latin America
- 9.5.1. Brazil
  - 9.5.1.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.2. Mexico
  - 9.5.2.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
9.6. Middle East & Africa
- 9.6.1. UAE
  - 9.6.1.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.6.2. Saudi Arabia
  - 9.6.2.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.6.3. South Africa
  - 9.6.3.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.3.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.6.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 9.6.4.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.4.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence

10.1. Top Market Strategies
10.2. Kongsberg Gruppen
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Key Executives
- 10.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 10.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 10.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 10.2.6. Recent Development
- 10.2.7. Market Strategies
- 10.2.8. SWOT Analysis
10.3. Raytheon Technologies Corporation
10.4. Lockheed Martin Corporation
10.5. Thales Group
10.6. L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
10.7. Ultra Electronics Holdings plc
10.8. Northrop Grumman Corporation
10.9. Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
10.10. General Dynamics Mission Systems
10.11. DSIT Solutions Ltd.
10.12. Navico (A Navico Group Brand)
10.13. Bharat Electronics Limited
10.14. ASELSAN A.S.
10.15. Leonardo S.p.A.
10.16. Sonardyne International Ltd.