Self-Guided Torpedo Global Market Report 2026

A self-guided torpedo is an underwater missile equipped with onboard sensors and control systems that allow it to independently detect, track, and navigate toward its target without the need for external guidance. It relies on advanced sonar and navigation technologies to accurately locate and engage underwater targets.

The primary types of self-guided torpedoes are heavyweight and lightweight torpedoes. Heavyweight torpedoes are large, powerful, and long-range weapons typically launched from submarines. Key technologies involved include guidance systems, propulsion mechanisms, and various warhead types. These torpedoes can be deployed from multiple platforms such as surface ships, submarines, aircraft, and land-based systems. Their applications cover naval vessels, submarines, and other uses, with primary users including military forces and defense contractors.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on specialized electronics, propulsion materials, and naval-grade components have increased production costs across the self-guided torpedo market, particularly affecting heavyweight and technologically advanced torpedo systems manufactured in regions reliant on imported sensors and alloys such as Europe and Asia-Pacific. These tariffs disrupt supply chains for guidance systems, propulsion units, and sonar modules, delaying deliveries for naval procurement programs. However, they have also encouraged domestic sourcing, strengthened local defense manufacturing ecosystems, and accelerated innovation in cost-efficient propulsion and autonomous targeting technologies.

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The self-guided torpedo market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.5 billion in 2025 to $1.58 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing naval modernization programs driving adoption of autonomous underwater weapons, development of acoustic homing technologies enabling precise target tracking, early deployment of electrically propelled torpedoes improving stealth and endurance, advancements in thermal propulsion systems enhancing speed and strike capability, rising demand for wake-homing torpedoes to counter high-speed surface vessels.

The self-guided torpedo market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing investment in autonomous underwater vehicles expanding multi-mission torpedo capabilities, innovation in advanced sonar and sensor fusion improving target discrimination accuracy, rising geopolitical tensions driving procurement of next-generation self-guided torpedoes, advancements in battery and energy storage technologies enhancing electric torpedo range, increasing integration of ai-driven navigation algorithms improving autonomous target pursuit and adaptability. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced sonar signal processing improvements, growth in thermal propulsion efficiency, enhanced underwater countermeasure resistance, expansion of lightweight torpedo modernization, increased demand for autonomous navigation modules.

The rise in naval modernization is expected to drive growth in the self-guided torpedo market. Naval modernization involves upgrading a country's naval forces by acquiring advanced ships, submarines, weapons systems, technologies, and infrastructure to improve maritime security, operational capabilities, and strategic deterrence. This increase is largely driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, with nations aiming to control key maritime regions, protect trade routes, deter rivals, and maintain regional power balance amid heightened competition. Self-guided torpedoes contribute to naval modernization by offering precise, autonomous targeting, adapting to underwater environments, and integrating with advanced combat systems to enhance maritime operations. For example, in August 2024, the Congressional Research Service, a U.S. federal agency, reported that China's navy has expanded to over 370 ships and is projected to reach approximately 395 by 2025. Consequently, naval modernization is fueling growth in the self-guided torpedo market.

Leading companies in the self-guided torpedo market are focusing on innovative technologies such as advanced propulsion and guidance systems to improve targeting precision, extend operational range, and enhance maneuverability in challenging underwater conditions. Advanced propulsion and guidance systems incorporate cutting-edge technologies that allow torpedoes to move faster, more quietly, and efficiently through water while precisely navigating and tracking targets using sensors, algorithms, and real-time data processing. For instance, in November 2024, Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS), a Pakistan-based defense company, introduced the Eghraaq, an ultra-lightweight anti-submarine torpedo (ULWT). This next-generation torpedo features a compact, streamlined design suited for deployment from aerial platforms, small naval vessels, and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). It offers advanced guidance for improved target acquisition, high-speed propulsion for rapid engagement, and a reduced acoustic signature to boost stealth. The Eghraaq also supports modular payload configurations, allowing flexibility across various missions, and incorporates locally developed technologies, highlighting Pakistan's focus on defense self-reliance.

In January 2025, Fincantieri, an Italy-based shipbuilding company, acquired Leonardo's Underwater Armaments & Systems (UAS) business for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Fincantieri aimed to strengthen its technological capabilities in the underwater domain and expand its presence in the defense sector by integrating advanced acoustic and weapons systems. Leonardo's UAS business is an Italy-based provider of underwater defense solutions, including torpedoes, sonar systems, and anti-torpedo countermeasures.

Major companies operating in the self-guided torpedo market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Naval Group, Saab AB, ASELSAN A.S., LIG Nex1 Co. Ltd., Roketsan Roket Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S., Anduril Industries Inc., ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH, Bharat Dynamics Limited, Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, Tactical Missiles Corporation JSC, Rosoboronexport JSC, Vatn Systems Inc.

North America was the largest region in the self-guided torpedo market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the self-guided torpedo market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the self-guided torpedo market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The self-guided torpedo market consists of sales of electrically propelled torpedoes, thermal propulsion torpedoes, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), wake-homing torpedoes, and acoustic homing torpedoes. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Heavyweight Torpedo; Lightweight Torpedo
• 2) By Technology: Guidance System; Propulsion System; Warhead Type
• 3) By Launch Platform: Surface Ships; Submarines; Aircraft; Land-Based Platforms
• 4) By Application: Naval Vessels; Submarines; Other Applications
• 5) By End User: Military; Defense Contractors
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Heavyweight Torpedo: Electric Heavyweight Torpedo; Thermal Propulsion Heavyweight Torpedo; Wire-Guided Heavyweight Torpedo; Acoustic Homing Heavyweight Torpedo; Submarine-Launched Heavyweight Torpedo; Ship-Launched Heavyweight Torpedo
• 2) By Lightweight Torpedo: Aerial-Launched Lightweight Torpedo; Ship-Launched Lightweight Torpedo; Autonomous Lightweight Torpedo; Electric-Powered Lightweight Torpedo; Air-Drop Compatible Lightweight Torpedo; Sonar-Guided Lightweight Torpedo
• Companies Mentioned: Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.; BAE Systems plc; Thales Group; L3Harris Technologies Inc.; Leonardo S.p.A.; Naval Group; Saab AB; ASELSAN A.S.; LIG Nex1 Co. Ltd.; Roketsan Roket Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S.; Anduril Industries Inc.; ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH; Bharat Dynamics Limited; Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group; Tactical Missiles Corporation JSC; Rosoboronexport JSC; Vatn Systems Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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