Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market
Market Size and Growth
Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.9% during the forecast period 2024-2031
Key Development:
United States: Recent Industry Developments
✅ In August 2025, DARPA christened the USX-1 Defiant, the first-of-its-kind No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) a fully autonomous surface vessel built with a simplified hull design and intended for rapid production and maintenance across non-complex shipyards.
✅ In July 2025, the U.S. Navy launched the Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) program, targeting the deployment of three distinct USV types capable of carrying containerized payloads, with the first prototype deliveries expected within 18 months.
✅ In January 2025, Navy officials announced plans to stand up Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 7 (USVRON-7) in San Diego by mid-2025, to operate the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) with a production ramp-up goal of 32 units per month.
Japan: Recent Industry Developments
✅ In September 2025, Japan announced a record $60 billion defense budget for FY 2026, with $875 million allocated specifically toward unmanned systems and long-range munitions, signaling strong institutional support for USV development.
✅ In May 2025, at DSEI Japan 2025, the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) unveiled plans to develop a multirole combat support USV up to ~50 m long, with ISR sensors (EO/IR, radar), plus lethal payloads like missiles and torpedoes. A prototype is expected to undergo at-sea testing by the end of 2027.
✅ In May 2025, Japan also introduced an AI-integrated multipurpose combat support USV for the JMSDF featuring high autonomy, modular payloads, persistent connectivity, and real-time networked operations.
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Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) are autonomous or remotely operated watercraft designed to perform missions on the surface of oceans, rivers, or lakes without onboard crew. Equipped with sensors, communication systems, and navigation technologies, USVs are used for applications such as naval surveillance, environmental monitoring, hydrographic surveys, and offshore operations. They offer cost-effective, safe, and efficient solutions for maritime tasks, reducing risks to human personnel while enhancing operational capabilities.
M&A & Strategic Deals
✅ In June 2024, Ocean Power Technologies delivered the first batch of its WAM-Vs (wave-adaptable USVs) to Sulmara under a $1.6 million contract-marking one of the company’s largest single orders for USV hardware and boosting its operational scale.
✅ In July 2024, Blue Armada Robotics (Poland) acquired a REAV-60 battery-hybrid USV from HydroSurv, expanding its marine data collection capabilities in the Baltic Sea and signaling interest in autonomous platforms for environmental monitoring.
Key Players:
-> L3Harris Technologies, Textron Inc., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., ECA Group, Teledyne Technologies, Elbit Systems, Searobotics, SAAB AB, 5G International and Liquid Robotics.
Growth Forecast Projected:
The Global Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market Market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2024 and 2031. In 2023, the market is growing at a steady rate, and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon.
Research Process:
Both primary and secondary data sources have been used in the global Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market Market research report. During the research process, a wide range of industry-affecting factors are examined, including governmental regulations, market conditions, competitive levels, historical data, market situation, technological advancements, upcoming developments, in related businesses, as well as market volatility, prospects, potential barriers, and challenges.
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Key Segments:
By Size: Small < 3 meters, Medium 3-7 meters, Large 7-14 meters, Extra Large > 14 meters
By Application: Defense, Commercial
By System: Propulsion, Component, Communication, Software, Chassis Material, Others
By Endurance: < 100 hrs*, 100-500 hrs, 500-1000 hrs, > 1000 hrs
By Hull Type: Single, Twin, Triple, Rigid Inflatable
By Modes of Operation: Autonomous Surface Vehicle, Remotely Operated Surface Vehicle
Regional Analysis for Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market Market:
⇥ North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
⇥ Europe (U.K., Italy, Germany, Russia, France, Spain, The Netherlands and Rest of Europe)
⇥ Asia-Pacific (India, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia Rest of Asia Pacific)
⇥ South America (Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America)
⇥ Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa)
Benefits of the Report:
Chapter 1: Sets the stage by outlining the report’s coverage, summarizing key market segments by region, product type, and application. Presents a snapshot of market sizes, growth potential across segments, and anticipated industry evolution both short and long term.
Chapter 2: Highlights pivotal market insights and uncovers the most significant emerging trends driving change within the industry.
Chapter 3: Offers an in-depth look at the competitive landscape among Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market producers, including revenue shares, strategic moves, and recent mergers and acquisitions.
Chapter 4: Presents comprehensive profiles of the market’s key players, delving into details such as revenue, profit margins, product portfolios, and company milestones.
Chapters 5 & 6: Analyze Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market revenue at both regional and country levels, providing quantitative breakdowns of market sizes, growth opportunities, and development prospects worldwide.
Chapter 7: Focuses on different market segments by type, examining their individual sizes and potential, guiding readers toward high-impact, untapped market areas.
Chapter 8: Explores segmentation by application, evaluating industry growth potential in various downstream markets and pinpointing promising sectors for expansion.
Chapter 9: Provides a thorough review of the industry’s supply chain mapping out both upstream and downstream activities.
Chapter 10: Concludes with a summary of the report’s key findings and highlights the most critical takeaways for industry stakeholders.
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FAQ
Q: What is the growth rate of the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market Market?
A: The market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2031.
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