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Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Market Size, Analysis, Forecast 2026

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The Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) market is estimated to be valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2021 and reach USD 4.3 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 23.1% between 2021 and 2026.


The The Increasing capital expenditure of companies in offshore oil & gas industry, and rising defense spending in several countries worldwide are the key factors driving the growth of the market. Likewise, Development and incorporation of advanced technologies in AUVs, and the upcoming expansion of Internet through 5G driving demand for underwater cables are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the players in the Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) market. However, high operational costs of AUVs are expected to restraint market growth.


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The Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) market, on the basis of technology, has been segmented into Collision Avoidance, Communication, Navigation, Propulsion, and Imaging. The imaging segment of the market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The imaging systems used in AUVs are capable of capturing pictures of the seabed and surrounding areas, which help researchers in oceanography or habitat research studies. Advancements in imaging technologies are expected to lead to increased use of AUVs in the oil & gas industry to carry out inspection activities. They are also used in the military & defense sector to carry out search operations.


The Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) market, on the basis of type, has been segmented into Shallow AUVs (up to 100 m), Medium AUVs (up to 1,000m), and Large AUVs (more than 1,000m). In terms of value, the large AUVs segment is expected to account for a larger share of the market by 2026. Large AUVs are used to carry out hydrographic exploration activities, deep ocean search operations, and deepwater surveys at depths of more than 1,000 m. These AUVs, designed for exploration activities in deepwater, are specifically used for deepwater mapping and surveying applications. Large AUVs have better endurance and capabilities than other types of AUVs.


The Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) market, based on shape, has been segmented into Torpedo, Laminar Flow Body, Streamlined Rectangular Style, and Multi-hull Vehicle. The Torpedo segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the ease of storage and launch of torpedo-shaped AUVs from ships, aircraft, and helicopters without significant modifications. The drag of these AUVs is the second-best after laminar flow body AUVs. But torpedo-shaped AUVs are preferred over laminar flow body AUVs as they are stable and hence, offer a good balance between speed and stability.


The Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) market, on the basis of application, has been segmented into Military & Defense, Oil & Gas, Environment Protection & Monitoring, Oceanography, Archeology & Exploration, and Search & Salvage Operations. The market for military & defense is expected to hold a major share of the market during the forecast period attributed to countries such as the US, Canada, France, and China are increasingly adopting AUVs for military & defense applications.


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Asia Pacific (APAC) is expected to hold the largest share of the global Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) market by 2026. The rising need for energy, along with the high GDP growth rate, in developing APAC countries, is creating huge opportunities for the manufacturers of AUVs in this region. Countries such as China, Japan, and India are now exploring the Indian Ocean for oceanographic research. The rising defense activities, including security and ASW, in these countries, are also contributing to the growth of the AUV market in APAC

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