Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Size, Industry Growth & Forecast to 2027

Global Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Growth by Size (Small, Medium, Large, Extra-large), by Mode of Operation (Semi-Autonomous, Autonomous), by Application (Defense, Scientific Research, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Off-shore Survey, Commercial, Others), and Forecast to 2027

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The global unmanned surface vehicles market size is accounted to grow at a significant CAGR of around 12% during the forecast period 2021 to 2027. The growing demand for water quality monitoring, ocean data & mapping, and maritime security are some major factors to drive the market growth. The rapid development is not only limited to unmanned aerial vehicles and land drones, but the development of unmanned surface vehicles is also gaining pace. The increasing use of USVs in various water applications as described above is anticipated to increase the demand for USVs globally. Moreover, the increasing demand for USVs in military and defense is anticipated to boost the market growth over the forecast period.

Market Drivers:

Advancements in Autonomous Technologies: The development and advancements in autonomous technologies play a significant role in driving the unmanned surface vehicles market. USVs are equipped with sophisticated sensors, navigation systems, and artificial intelligence algorithms that enable them to operate autonomously or remotely controlled. The increasing capabilities of autonomous systems, including obstacle avoidance, route planning, and real-time data processing, enhance the efficiency and safety of USVs, driving their adoption in various applications.

Maritime Security and Surveillance: Maritime security and surveillance applications are a key driving factor for the unmanned surface vehicles market. USVs can be used for various security-related tasks, such as border surveillance, coastal monitoring, anti-piracy operations, and search and rescue missions. Their ability to operate in challenging maritime environments, cover large areas, and collect real-time data makes them valuable assets for enhancing maritime security and surveillance capabilities.

Oil and Gas Industry: The oil and gas industry is a significant driving factor for the unmanned surface vehicles market. USVs are employed for various tasks in the oil and gas sector, including offshore exploration, pipeline inspection, environmental monitoring, and offshore platform maintenance. USVs offer cost-effective and efficient alternatives to manned vessels, reducing operational risks, improving data collection, and enhancing productivity in the oil and gas industry.

Maritime Research and Oceanography: The field of maritime research and oceanography greatly benefits from unmanned surface vehicles. USVs are used for collecting data on oceanographic conditions, marine ecosystems, climate patterns, and underwater mapping. They enable researchers to gather valuable information from remote and hazardous maritime areas without risking human lives. The use of USVs in maritime research accelerates data collection, expands research capabilities, and improves the understanding of marine environments.

Commercial Shipping and Transportation: The commercial shipping and transportation industry is increasingly adopting unmanned surface vehicles to optimize operations and reduce costs. USVs can be utilized for tasks such as cargo transportation, port surveillance, and monitoring vessel emissions. Their autonomous operation, ability to navigate congested waterways, and potential for fuel efficiency make them attractive options for enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of commercial shipping operations.

Environmental Monitoring and Disaster Response: Unmanned surface vehicles play a crucial role in environmental monitoring and disaster response efforts. They can be deployed for monitoring water quality, tracking oil spills, assessing marine pollution, and conducting post-disaster assessments. USVs provide a cost-effective and efficient means of collecting real-time data in challenging environmental conditions, supporting environmental conservation efforts, and aiding in disaster response and recovery operations.

Technological Innovations and Cost Reductions: Continuous technological innovations in USV design, navigation systems, sensors, and communication technologies drive the growth of the unmanned surface vehicles market. These innovations result in more capable, reliable, and cost-effective USV solutions. As the costs associated with USV development, operation, and maintenance decrease, the adoption of unmanned surface vehicles becomes more feasible for various industries and applications.

Market Outlook:

Benchmark Year		2022
Market Size
Market Growth (CAGR)		~ 12% (2023 to 2030)
Largest Market Share		North America
Analysis Period		2020-2030
Market Players		Elbit Systems Ltd., Teledyne Technologies, Inc., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Textron, Inc., and Atlas Elektronik GmbH

Market Insights:

The global unmanned surface vehicles market is bifurcated into size, mode of operation, application, and geography. On the basis of size, the market is segmented into small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes. The large size segment dominated the global market in 2020 and is anticipated to grow at the same trend over the forecast period. The increasing use and demand for large-size USVs in military and defense to surveillance and the increasing use of these vehicles in the commercial sector are expected to boost the segment growth over the forecast period.

On the basis of operation mode, the market is bifurcated into semi-autonomous and fully autonomous USVs. The autonomous USVs segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest growth rate. The segment growth is attributed to the increasing demand for autonomous USVs in the defense and commercial sectors. The increasing expansion of GPS technologies in USVs is further expected to increase the demand for USVs in various end-use applications, which is expected to fuel the segment growth.

Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Size

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The unmanned surface vehicles comprehensive study offers an in-depth analysis of industry trends, market size, competitive analysis, and market forecast – 2021 to 2027. Research Corridor report provides detailed premium insight into the global market and reveals the potential revenue streams, commercial prospects, market drivers, challenges, opportunities, issues, and events affecting the industry. In addition, the report has a dedicated section covering market forecasts and analysis for leading geographies, profiles of major companies operating in the market and expert opinion obtained from interviews with industry executives and experts from prominent companies.

The unmanned surface vehicles market research report presents the analysis of each segment from 2018 to 2027 considering 2020 as the base year for the research. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for each respective segment is calculated for the forecast period from 2021 to 2027.

Historical & Forecast Period

2018-19 – Historical Year
2020 – Base Year
2021-2027 – Forecast Period

Market Segmentation:

By Size:

Small Size
Medium Size
Large Size
Extra-large Size

By Mode of Operation:

Semi-Autonomous
Autonomous

By Application:

Defense
Scientific Research
Oil & Gas
Renewable Energy
Off-shore Survey
Commercial
Others

By Region:

North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa

Geographic Coverage:

Geographically, North America dominated the global unmanned surface vehicles market in 2020 and is estimated to grow at the same trends over the forecast period. The high investment in the military and defense sector by the government is one of the major factor driving the market growth in the region. The increasing growth of surveillance and other military operations is anticipated to increase the demand for the product. Furthermore, the significant increase in research activities and the growing off-shore surveys are further anticipated to boost the market in North America.

Competition Assessment:

Some of the major market players operating in the global unmanned surface vehicles market are Elbit Systems Ltd., Teledyne Technologies, Inc., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Textron, Inc., and Atlas Elektronik GmbH. Companies are exploring markets through expansion, new investment, the introduction of new services, and collaboration as their preferred strategies. Players are exploring new geography through expansion and acquisition to gain a competitive advantage through joint synergy.

Key Companies:

Elbit Systems Ltd.
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
Textron, Inc.
Atlas Elektronik GmbH.
ASV Global
Eca Group, Liquid Robotics, Inc.
5G International, Inc.
Israel Aerospace Industries
Searobotics
ECA Group

Key Questions Answered by Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Report

Global unmanned surface vehicles market forecasts from 2021-2027
Regional unmanned surface vehicles market forecasts from 2021-2027 covering Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America
Country-level forecasts from 2021-2027 covering 15 major countries from the aforementioned regions
Unmanned surface vehicles submarket forecasts from 2021-2027 cover the market by size, by mode of operation, by application, and geography
Various industry models such as SWOT analysis, Value Chain Analysis pertaining to the unmanned surface vehicles market
Analysis of the key factors driving and restraining the growth of the global, regional, and country-level unmanned surface vehicles markets from 2021-2027
Competitive Landscape and market positioning of top 10 players operating in the unmanned surface vehicles market

Table of Content:

1. Preface

1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Purpose of the Report
1.1.2. Target Audience
1.1.3. USP and Key Offerings
1.2. Research Scope
1.3. Research Methodology
1.3.1. Phase I – Secondary Research
1.3.2. Phase II – Primary Research
1.3.3. Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.4. Assumptions

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Global Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Portraiture
2.2. Global Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, by Size, 2020 (USD Mn)
2.3. Global Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, by Mode Of Operation, 2020 (USD Mn)
2.4. Global Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, by Application, 2020 (USD Mn)
2.5. Global Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, by Geography, 2020 (USD Mn)

3. Global Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Analysis

3.1. Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Overview
3.2. Market Inclination Insights
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Drivers
3.3.2. Challenges
3.3.3. Opportunities
3.4. Attractive Investment Proposition
3.5. Competitive Analysis
3.6. Porter’s Five Force Analysis
3.6.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.6.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.6.3. Threat of New Entrants
3.6.4. Threat of Substitutes
3.6.5. Degree of Competition
3.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

4. Global Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market By Size, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

4.1. Overview
4.2. Small Size
4.3. Medium Size
4.4. Large Size
4.5. Extra-large Size

5. Global Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market By Mode Of Operation, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

5.1. Overview
5.2. Semi-Autonomous
5.3. Autonomous

6. Global Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market By Application, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

6.1. Overview
6.2. Defense
6.3. Scientific Research
6.4. Oil & Gas
6.5. Renewable Energy
6.6. Off-shore Survey
6.7. Commercial
6.8. Others

7. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

7.1.1. Overview
7.1.2. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
7.1.3. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
7.1.4. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
7.1.5. North America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
7.1.5.1. U.S.
7.1.5.1.1. U.S. Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
7.1.5.1.2. U.S. Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
7.1.5.1.3. U.S. Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
7.1.5.2. Canada
7.1.5.2.1. Canada Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
7.1.5.2.2. Canada Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
7.1.5.2.3. Canada Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)

8. Europe Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

8.1.1. Overview
8.1.2. Europe Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.3. Europe Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.4. Europe Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5. Europe Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.1. Germany
8.1.5.1.1. Germany Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.1.2. Germany Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.1.3. Germany Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.2. U.K.
8.1.5.2.1. U.K. Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.2.2. U.K. Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.2.3. U.K. Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.3. France
8.1.5.3.1. France Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.3.2. France Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.3.3. France Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.4. Italy
8.1.5.4.1. Italy Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.4.2. Italy Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.4.3. Italy Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.5. Rest of Europe
8.1.5.5.1. Rest of Europe Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.5.2. Rest of Europe Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.5.3. Rest of Europe Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)

9. Asia Pacific Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

9.1.1. Overview
9.1.2. Asia Pacific Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.3. Asia Pacific Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.4. Asia Pacific Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.5. Asia Pacific Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.5.1. China
9.1.5.1.1. China Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.5.1.2. China Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.5.1.3. China Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.5.2. Japan
9.1.5.2.1. Japan Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.5.2.2. Japan Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.5.2.3. Japan Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.5.3. Rest of Asia Pacific
9.1.5.3.1. Rest of Asia Pacific Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.5.3.2. Rest of Asia Pacific Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.5.3.3. Rest of Asia Pacific Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)

10. Latin America (LATAM) Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

10.1.1. Overview
10.1.2. Latin America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.3. Latin America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.4. Latin America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.5. Latin America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.5.1. Brazil
10.1.5.1.1. Brazil Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.5.1.2. Brazil Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.5.1.3. Brazil Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.5.2. Mexico
10.1.5.2.1. Mexico Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.5.2.2. Mexico Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.5.2.3. Mexico Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.5.3. Rest of Latin America
10.1.5.3.1. Rest of Latin America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.5.3.2. Rest of Latin America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.5.3.3. Rest of Latin America Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)

11. Middle East and Africa Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

11.1.1. Overview
11.1.2. MEA Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.3. MEA Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.4. MEA Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.5. Middle East and Africa Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.5.1. GCC
11.1.5.1.1. GCC Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.5.1.2. GCC Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.5.1.3. GCC Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.5.2. South Africa
11.1.5.2.1. South Africa Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.5.2.2. South Africa Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.5.2.3. South Africa Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.5.3. Rest of MEA
11.1.5.3.1. Rest of MEA Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Size (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.5.3.2. Rest of MEA Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Mode Of Operation (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.5.3.3. Rest of MEA Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)

12. Company Profiles

12.1. Elbit Systems Ltd.
12.1.1. Business Description
12.1.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
12.1.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
12.1.4. Recent Development
12.1.5. SWOT Analysis
12.2. Teledyne Technologies, Inc.
12.2.1. Business Description
12.2.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
12.2.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
12.2.4. Recent Development
12.2.5. SWOT Analysis
12.3. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
12.3.1. Business Description
12.3.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
12.3.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
12.3.4. Recent Development
12.3.5. SWOT Analysis
12.4. Textron, Inc.
12.4.1. Business Description
12.4.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
12.4.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
12.4.4. Recent Development
12.4.5. SWOT Analysis
12.5. Atlas Elektronik GmbH.
12.5.1. Business Description
12.5.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
12.5.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
12.5.4. Recent Development
12.5.5. SWOT Analysis
12.6. ASV Global
12.6.1. Business Description
12.6.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
12.6.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
12.6.4. Recent Development
12.6.5. SWOT Analysis
12.7. Eca Group, Liquid Robotics, Inc.
12.7.1. Business Description
12.7.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
12.7.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
12.7.4. Recent Development
12.7.5. SWOT Analysis
12.8. 5G International, Inc.
12.8.1. Business Description
12.8.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
12.8.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
12.8.4. Recent Development
12.8.5. SWOT Analysis
12.9. Israel Aerospace Industries
12.9.1. Business Description
12.9.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
12.9.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
12.9.4. Recent Development
12.9.5. SWOT Analysis
12.10. Searobotics
12.10.1. Business Description
12.10.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
12.10.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
12.10.4. Recent Development
12.10.5. SWOT Analysis
12.11. ECA Group
12.11.1. Business Description
12.11.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
12.11.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
12.11.4. Recent Development
12.11.5. SWOT Analysis

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