Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market Opportunities, Forecast, Size, and Analysis by 2031

Historic Data: 2021-2023   |   Base Year: 2024   |   Forecast Period: 2025-2031

Coverage: Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market covers analysis By Type (Surface, Sub-Surface); Mode of Operation (Autonomous Surface Vehicle, Remotely Operated Surface Vehicle); End User (Commercial, Defense) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Date : Nov 2025
  • Report Code : TIPRE00007462
  • Category : Aerospace and Defense
  • Status : Upcoming
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 150
Page Updated: Jan 2025

The Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market is expected to register a CAGR of 10.3% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.

The market is segmented into by Type, Mode Of Operation, and End User. The Type segment is divided into Surface, Sub-Surface. Based on Mode of Operation, the global Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market market is segmented into Autonomous Surface Vehicle, Remotely Operated Surface Vehicle. Based on End User, the global Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market market is segmented into Commercial, Defense.

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The report Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:

  • Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
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  • Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.

Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market Segmentation

Type

  • Surface
  • Sub-Surface

Mode of Operation

  • Autonomous Surface Vehicle
  • Remotely Operated Surface Vehicle

End User

  • Commercial
  • Defense

Geography

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • South and Central America
  • Middle East and Africa

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Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market Growth Drivers

  • Growing demand for autonomous maritime operations: This demand mainly comes from increased need for autonomy solutions to maritime operations. Shipping, oil and gas, among others, are moving towards USVs for tasks such as surveillance, data collection, or logistics in dangerous environments where human intervention might be minimal

Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market Future Trends

  • Focus on Environmental Monitoring: In an increasingly comprehensive manner, USVs are being used toward environmental monitoring and research. They are on the rise in activities like water quality monitoring, tracking marine life, and so on accounting for the growing trend of interest in environmental sustainability.
  • Greater collaboration between manufacturers and defense agencies: the USV market is becoming one of those areas where manufacturers and defense agencies collaborate. Advances in national security efforts by advanced surveillance and reconnaissance are developing specialized USVs toward military applications

Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market Opportunities

  • Increased Autonomy and AI Integration: There is a growing trend toward increased autonomy in USVs, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning. These technologies enable USVs to perform complex tasks independently, enhancing their capabilities for navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mission execution in dynamic environments.
  • Focus on Modular Designs: The trend towards modular designs in USVs is gaining traction, allowing for easy customization and adaptability. Modular systems enable users to configure USVs for different missions, such as surveillance, data collection, or transport, maximizing their utility and operational flexibility across various applications.

Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at The Insight Partners. This section also discusses Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2024 US$ XX million
Market Size by 2031 US$ XX Million
Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) 10.3%
Historical Data 2021-2023
Forecast period 2025-2031
Segments Covered By Type
  • Surface
  • Sub-Surface
By Mode of Operation
  • Autonomous Surface Vehicle
  • Remotely Operated Surface Vehicle
By End User
  • Commercial
  • Defense
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • 5G International Inc.
  • ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH
  • ECA GROUP
  • Elbit Systems Ltd.
  • L3 ASV
  • MARITIME TACTICAL SYSTEMS, Inc. (MARTAC)
  • Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
  • SeaRobotics Corporation
  • Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

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    What is the expected CAGR of the Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage:By Type (Surface, Sub-Surface); Mode of Operation (Autonomous Surface Vehicle, Remotely Operated Surface Vehicle); End User (Commercial, Defense) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)?

    The Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage:By Type (Surface, Sub-Surface); Mode of Operation (Autonomous Surface Vehicle, Remotely Operated Surface Vehicle); End User (Commercial, Defense) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America) is estimated to witness a CAGR of 10.3% from 2023 to 2031
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    What are the driving factors impacting the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market market?

    The major factors driving the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Marketmarket are: Growing demand for autonomous maritime operations
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    Which are the leading players operating in the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market market

    ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH,ECA GROUP,Elbit Systems Ltd.,L3 ASV,MARITIME TACTICAL SYSTEMS, Inc. (MARTAC),Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.,SeaRobotics Corporation,Teledyne Technologies Incorporated,Textron Systems.Saab AB,Thales Group
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