Underwater Drone Market Size and Forecast, 2025 - 2032

The Global Underwater Drone Market is estimated to be valued at USD 4.43 Billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 12.75 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3% from 2025 to 2032.

Key Takeaways of the Global Underwater Drone Market:

The remotely-operated segment is expected to lead the market, holding an estimated share of 61.2% in 2025.
Among application, the defense and security segment is projected to dominate with a share of 35.5% in 2025.
North America is expected to be the largest regional market, accounting for 45.80% of the market share in 2025.
The Asia Pacific region, holding a share of 28.7% in 2025, is projected to be the fastest-growing region.

Market Overview:

The underwater drone market is witnessing significant growth driven by increasing areas of applications such as defense, security, and monitoring. Rising security concerns due to geopolitical tensions among countries have led to increased defense spending on maritime security. Underwater drones help in border monitoring, improving maritime domain awareness and countering small vessel threats. Moreover, increasing use of these drones in commercial applications, such as oil & gas exploration, environmental monitoring and ship hull inspections, are supporting the market growth. Advancements in battery technologies, imaging solutions, and artificial intelligence are further enhancing the capabilities of these drones. Integration of 5G connectivity and development of low-cost solutions will continue to introduce new growth opportunities during the forecast period.