Market Highlights

The anticipated value of the global unmanned sea system market was US$ 10.9 billion in 2021, and it is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4% from 2022 to 2028, reaching US$ ~15.5 billion.

Unmanned marine systems are critical to maritime surveillance and help naval forces combat concerns related to fisheries protection, EEZ patrol, national security, and the prevention of piracy, illegal immigration, and smuggling. Unmanned sea systems can function in challenging conditions for prolonged periods of time with minimal or no support from humans and the ability to remotely recharge. The main purpose of unmanned marine systems is to provide maritime surveillance. Additionally, operating unmanned marine systems is less expensive than traditional ones.

The severe lockdown implemented globally due to the COVID-19 outbreak negatively affected the revenue of service providers to the unmanned marine system industry. Payload providers and distributors in the unmanned marine system business experienced delays in their planned delivery as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic's reduced personnel and limited manufacturing. The pandemic-induced decline in the need for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions resulted in negative economic growth for the unmanned marine systems business. Governments around the world have reduced their defense budgets to prioritize healthcare systems, which affects the possibilities for the development of the unmanned sea system market.

Technological progress has made it possible to meet the complex requirements of unmanned maritime systems. Furthermore, the autonomous features that UUVs and USVs provide, including wireless charging underwater, are driving the unmanned sea system market growth. For example, WiBotic provides intelligent battery solutions and wireless underwater power. Kongsberg Maritime's EELUME AUV may be permanently deployed and utilized on the seafloor because of its underwater charging capacity. The unmanned sea system market is therefore expected to be fueled by continuing advancements in autonomous technologies that increase the productivity of unmanned vehicles.

Defence organisations can deploy stealth platforms to track and retaliate against enemy forces without being detected. The ability of stealth systems to operate covertly has allowed defense organizations to increase their capability for monitoring in remote locations. For example, in December 2020, the U.S. Navy and L3Harris Technologies reached an agreement on a $34 million deal for the procurement of medium unmanned surface boats (MUSV). The military requests that 40 MUSVs with a displacement capacity of 500 tonnes and lengths varying from 45 to 190 feet be constructed. The growing need for stealth platforms is expected to propel the unmanned marine systems industry.

Recent years have seen a number of directives and investments in the sector that should expand the unmanned sea system market as a whole. Among them are: 
• The unmanned sea system market is highly fragmented, with a large number of start-ups and small enterprises satisfying the needs of unmanned surface and underwater systems for both military and commercial clients. Thyssenkrupp AG, BAE Systems PLC, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, and General Dynamics Corporation are a few of the industry's top rivals. Many companies have been collaborating to develop sophisticated autonomous features and acoustic and visual sensors (such as GPS, radar, sonar, and cameras) that will lessen the need for a pilot to control the systems in difficult, erratic, and communication-limited situations. Prominent global shipbuilding and technology companies have been investing in purchasing interests in UUV/USV manufacturers in order to gain access to the market being studied. 2020 saw investments from Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) in two companies that are creating unmanned marine systems: Hydroid Inc. and Sea Machines Robotics Inc. The company made these investments as part of its plan to gain market share in the unmanned and autonomous maritime technology sector. It is anticipated that these developments would encourage the growth of USV/UUV manufacturers in the next years.

Market Segment Analysis

Based on type, capabilities, system, applications, and geography, this study divides the global unmanned sea system market into segments. Based on type, the unmanned sea system market is divided into two segments: unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) and unmanned surface vehicles (USV).

Based on capability, the industry is further divided into remotely controlled vehicles and autonomous cars. The unmanned sea system market can be classified into a number of application areas, including commercial, scientific research, defense, and others. 
The study covers the following regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. Furthermore, over the course of the forecast period, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate, primarily as a result of huge investments made in unmanned systems by countries like China, India, and Japan. The navies in the region are investing in the development and procurement of state-of-the-art unmanned maritime systems for the purposes of anti-submarine warfare and defensive surveillance. For example, in compliance with the most recent National Defense Program Guidelines, the Japanese Ministry of Defense sought the construction of a 10-meter-long unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to conduct surveillance missions at the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, which China is illegitimately claiming.

Unmanned Sea System Market Key Players

In the unmanned sea system market, there is fierce competition. The state of the sector and government assistance have a direct impact on the companies' growth. Based on their quality and level of penetration in both target and emerging markets, these companies set themselves apart with their unmanned maritime systems. Additionally, a few recent large mergers and acquisitions in the sector have had a big impact on the competitive dynamics. 
As an illustration:
• In September 2021, Elbit Systems Ltd. disclosed that it had been awarded contracts worth more than USD 56 million to supply the Navy of a country in the Asia-Pacific area with Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities. Elbit Systems will supply the Seagull USVs (Unmanned Surface Vessels) equipped for ASW operations as well as the Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar (TRAPS) systems in compliance with the contracts. The contracts were supposed to be completed in a year.
• In July 2021, the US Navy granted Teledyne Technologies Incorporated's subsidiary, Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc., an indefinite-quantity/indefinite-delivery contract with a maximum base value of USD 27.4 million for the Littoral Battlespace Sensing-Glider (LBS-G) program. The deal states that Teledyne would supply its Slocum gliders, long-range autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that are buoyancy-driven and provide a very persistent method of sampling and characterizing the characteristics of the ocean water column.
• In May 2021, Maritime Robotics (AHEC) announced that Otter, outfitted with a NORBIT iWBMS multibeam echosounder, was delivered to Alpha Hydraulic Engineering Consultants Co. Ltd. of Japan. Project management skills inside the organization are expected to be enhanced by the USV, ranging from site exploration, analysis, design, and execution to the Global Information System (GIS) of engineering structures and coastal areas.

The H800 Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) (Termap) was given to Terminales Maritimas Patagonicas by ECA Group, according to an announcement made in April 2021. Termap will facilitate underwater inspections (UWILD) in place of dry-docking.

These mergers and acquisitions have had an impact on the competitive landscape as a whole. The leading companies in the unmanned sea system market are as follows:
The following companies are listed: BAE Systems (United Kingdom) General Dynamics (United States) Balt Robotics (Poland) Bluefin Robotics (Massachusetts) Kongsberg (Norway) Atlas Elektronik (Germany) Boston Engineering Corporation (Massachusetts) Gate Elektronik (Yenimahalle) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan) and Raytheon (United States) Thyssenkrupp AG Lockheed Martin Corporation Teledyne Technologies Incorporated Saab AB L3Harris Technologies Inc. Maritime Robotics AS The Boeing Company Groupe Gorge SA.

Unmanned Sea System Market Scope:

Report Data	Unmanned Sea System Market
Unmanned Sea System Market Forecast Value 2028	15.5Billion
Unmanned Sea System Market CAGR 2022 - 2028	10.4%
Unmanned Sea System Market Forecast Period	2022 - 2028
Unmanned Sea System Market Base Year	2021
Regional Scope	North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa
Key Companies Profiled	BAE Systems (United Kingdom), General Dynamics (United States), Balt Robotics (Poland), Bluefin Robotics (Massachusetts), Kongsberg (Norway), Atlas Elektronik (Germany), Boston Engineering Corporation (Massachusetts), Gate Elektronik (Yenimahalle), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan), and Raytheon (United States).
Key Segments	By Type Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) By Capability Autonomous Vehicle Remotely Operated Vehicle By System Navigation System Collision Avoidance System Communication System Propulsion System Chassis Sensors Payloads By Application Defense Scientific Research Commercial Others By Region North America Europe Asia-Pacific South America Middle-East & Africa
Report Coverage	Market Sizing, Market Forecasting, Market Dynamics, Market Trends, Market Development Analysis, Market Share Analysis, Regional Analysis, Competitive Positioning, Competitive Benchmarking, Competitive Landscape, Company Profiling, Regulation Analysis, etc.