Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Global Markets to 2030 Featuring Major Players – L3Harris, Kongsberg Maritime, Teledyne Marine Technologies, SAAB, and Exail – ResearchAndMarkets.com

July 30, 2025

The “Autonomous Underwater Vehicles: Global Markets to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The global market for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) was valued at $2.4 billion in 2024 and is estimated to increase from $2.7 billion in 2025 to reach $5.9 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.7% from 2025 through 2030.

The report provides a comprehensive regional analysis covering North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World (RoW), including Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. It evaluates the market dynamics, including drivers, challenges and emerging trends, while highlighting innovations in material design and performance enhancement. The study concludes with an analysis of major market players and their offerings. The base year for the study is 2024, with projections for the years 2025 through 2030, including compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the forecast period.

AUVs are unmanned, self-guided submersibles used for underwater applications across multiple sectors. These vehicles enable precise data collection, exploration and monitoring in environments that are otherwise difficult or dangerous for human access. AUVs improve the efficiency, safety and depth of underwater operations by offering high-resolution imaging, real-time data transmission and autonomous navigation capabilities.

The AUV market is witnessing strong growth, fueled by increasing demands in defense, oil and gas, environmental observation, and oceanographic research markets. Seabed mapping, pipeline inspection, underwater surveillance and marine habitat analysis are some applications reflecting the benefits of AUVs compared with conventional manned or tethered solutions. Offshore energy development expansion, rising maritime security issues, and the requirement for high-quality underwater information are also fueling adoption.

Report Includes

38 data tables and 39 additional tables
An analysis of the global market and technologies for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs)
Analyses of global market trends, with revenue data from 2024, estimates for 2025, forecast for 2027 and projected CAGRs through 2030
Estimates of the market’s size and revenue prospects, accompanied by a market share analysis by product type, payload type, application and region
Facts and figures pertaining to market dynamics, technological advancements, regulations, industry structure, and the impacts of macroeconomic variables
Insights derived from Porter’s Five Forces model, global supply chain and trade analyses (export/import scenario)
Patent analysis, and emerging trends and developments in patent activity
Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and the ESG scores and practices of leading companies
Analysis of the industry structure, including companies’ market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
Company profiles of major players within the industry, including L3Harris Technologies Inc., Kongsberg Maritime, Teledyne Marine Technologies Inc., SAAB AB, and Exail.

Key Attributes:

Report Attribute	Details
No. of Pages	120
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025	$2.7 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030	$5.9 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate	16.7%
Regions Covered	Global