The surging defense expenditure of countries and burgeoning demand for seafloor mapping data will drive the unmanned underwater vehicles market growth during the forecast period (2021–2030). According to P&S Intelligence, the market generated a revenue of $4,104.2 million in 2020. Moreover, the rising advancements in underwater inspection techniques and soaring demand for maritime security will facilitate the market growth in the foreseeable future. Currently, the market players are undertaking several creative approaches to augment the effectiveness of UUVs.
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| Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market Outlook |
The mounting defense expenditure is one of the primary growth drivers for the market. UUVs play an important role in naval warfare as they provide significant clandestine and standoff capabilities and can intelligently adapt to the changes in tactical situations. The onboard systems of UUVs can adapt to the mission plan and identify changes without requiring human assistance. Owing to the benefits offered by UUVs, the navy and other departments of defense of various countries are partnering with private companies to conduct research and development (R&D) for developing next-generation UUVs.
