PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1880698
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1880698
Military Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) are autonomous or remotely operated underwater drones designed for naval and defense applications. They operate without human crew onboard and perform a variety of missions in both shallow and deep waters. The primary purpose of military unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) is to enhance naval operations by conducting underwater missions without risking human lives. These autonomous or remotely operated systems are used for a variety of tasks, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and underwater mapping
The military unmanned underwater vehicles market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships), of military unmanned underwater vehicles deployed for a variety of military missions, including intelligence gatherings, surveillance, reconnaissance, mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare and underwater inspections. They serve as critical assets for naval forces, enhancing operational capabilities while reducing risks to human personnel.
The global military unmanned underwater vehicles market reached a value of nearly $3,949.23 million in 2024, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.16% since 2019. The market is expected to grow from $3,949.23 million in 2024 to $5,783.12 million in 2029 at a rate of 7.93%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.41% from 2029 and reach $8,268.96 million in 2034.
Increasing Defense Budget Allocation
The increasing defense budget allocation has driven the growth of the military unmanned underwater vehicles market during the historic period. The defense budget refers to the amount of financial resources allocated by a government to maintain and strengthen its military forces. The defense budget allocation increased due to rising geopolitical tensions, requiring enhanced military readiness and inflation-driven cost hikes affecting equipment, operations and personnel expenses. The increased defense budget allocation has driven the growth of military unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) by funding advancements in autonomous technology, underwater surveillance and naval warfare capabilities. For instance, in August 2024, according to the USAFacts, a US-based not-for-profit organization and website, the U.S. military expenditure was around $820.3 billion in 2023, accounting for approximately 13.3% of the total federal budget for that fiscal year. Furthermore, in 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) proposed a budget of $842.0 billion for 2024, reflecting a 2.6% increase. Therefore, increasing defense budget allocation has significantly contributed to the expansion of the military unmanned underwater vehicles market.
Innovative Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Enhancing Military Capabilities
Leading companies in the military unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) market are increasingly prioritizing the development of advanced solutions, such as large unmanned underwater vehicles (LUUVs), to enhance autonomous underwater operations and extend capabilities like strike and mine-laying missions. LUUVs are substantially larger than traditional small or medium-sized UUVs and offer greater operational range and versatility. For example, in May 2024, Poly Technologies, a China-based defense and trade company, introduced the UUV300CB, a large unmanned underwater vehicle designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and strike operations. The UUV300CB is 11.8 meters long, weighs around 11 tons, operates at depths of up to 300 meters and is powered by an electric propulsion system. It can reach speeds of 12 knots and cover distances up to 350 km. This UUV is equipped with torpedo tubes, a belly bay for mines or smaller UUVs, advanced sonar, intelligence masts and a concealed vertical missile launcher.
The global military unmanned underwater vehicles market is fairly fragmented, with a large number of small players operating in the market. The top 10 competitors in the market made up 20.12% of the total market in 2024.
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