Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for Defense & Security: Europe Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (ROVs, AUVs), Component (Hardware, Software, Operation and Service), Propulsion (Electric System, Mechanical System, Others), Application (MCM, ASW, ISR, Security, Transportation), and Country
Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for Defense & Security: Europe Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (ROVs, AUVs), Component (Hardware, Software, Operation and Service), Propulsion (Electric System, Mechanical System, Others), Application (MCM, ASW, ISR, Security, Transportation), and Country
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Europe unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) for defense & security market was valued at $142.8 million in 2022 and will grow by 9.5% annually over 2022-2032, driven by the rising regional conflicts, expanding need of UUVs for MCM and ISR, improved military operations by using UUVs, and the growing defense expenditure.
Highlighted with 34 tables and 51 figures, this 117-page report “Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for Defense & Security: Europe Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (ROVs, AUVs), Component (Hardware, Software, Operation and Service), Propulsion (Electric System, Mechanical System, Others), Application (MCM, ASW, ISR, Security, Transportation), and Country” is based on a comprehensive research of the entire Europe unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) for defense & security market and all its sub-segments through extensively detailed classifications. Profound analysis and assessment are generated from premium primary and secondary information sources with inputs derived from industry professionals across the value chain. The report is based on studies on 2020-2022 and provides forecast from 2023 till 2032 with 2022 as the base year. (Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)
In-depth qualitative analyses include identification and investigation of the following aspects:
• Market Structure
• Growth Drivers
• Restraints and Challenges
• Emerging Product Trends & Market Opportunities
• Porter’s Fiver Forces
The trend and outlook of Europe market is forecast in optimistic, balanced, and conservative view by taking into account of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine conflict. The balanced (most likely) projection is used to quantify Europe unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) for defense & security market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Vehicle Type, Component, Propulsion, Application, and Country.
Based on Vehicle Type, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• ROVs
• AUVs
Based on Component, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Hardware
o Imaging
o Sensors and Automation
o Steering and Positioning
o Navigation
o Energy and Propulsion
o Communication
o Other Hardware
• Software
• Operation and Service
By Propulsion, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Electric System
• Mechanical System
• Other Propulsion Systems
By Application, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Mine Counter Measures (MCM)
• Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
• Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
• Security
• Transportation
• Search and Rescue
• Other Applications
Geographically, the following national/local markets are fully investigated:
• Germany
• UK
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Russia
• Rest of Europe (further segmented into Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, and Finland)
For each key country, detailed analysis and data for annual revenue ($ mn) are available for 2022-2032. The breakdown of national markets by Vehicle Type, Component, and Application over the forecast years are also included.
The report also covers the current competitive scenario and the predicted trend; and profiles key vendors including market leaders and important emerging players.
Selected Key Players:
Atlas Elektronik Gmbh
Boston Engineering
ECA Group
General Dynamics Mission Systems
International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd.
iXblue
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
L3 Technologies
Leonardo
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Oceanserver Technology, Inc.
SAAB SEAEYE LTD.
Schilling Robotics, LLC
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd. (SMD)
Teledyne Technologies Inc.
(Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)
1 Introduction 7
1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 7
1.1.1 Industry Definition 7
1.1.2 Research Scope 9
1.2 Research Methodology 12
1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 12
1.2.2 Market Assumption 13
1.2.3 Secondary Data 13
1.2.4 Primary Data 13
1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 14
1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 15
1.2.7 Research Limitations 16
1.3 Executive Summary 17
2 Market Overview and Dynamics 20
2.1 Market Size and Forecast 20
2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 21
2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 24
2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: War Slows Economic Recovery 26
2.2 Major Growth Drivers 30
2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 37
2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 40
2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 44
3 Segmentation of Europe Market by Vehicle Type 48
3.1 Market Overview by Vehicle Type 48
3.2 ROVs 50
3.3 AUVs 52
4 Segmentation of Europe Market by Component 53
4.1 Market Overview by Component 53
4.2 Hardware 55
4.2.1 Imaging 57
4.2.2 Sensors and Automation 58
4.2.3 Steering and Positioning 59
4.2.4 Navigation 60
4.2.5 Energy and Propulsion 61
4.2.6 Communication 62
4.2.7 Other Hardware 63
4.3 Software 64
4.4 Operation and Service 65
5 Segmentation of Europe Market by Propulsion 66
5.1 Market Overview by Propulsion 66
5.2 Electric System 68
5.3 Mechanical System 69
5.4 Other Propulsion Systems 70
6 Segmentation of Europe Market by Application 71
6.1 Market Overview by Application 71
6.2 Mine Counter Measures (MCM) 73
6.3 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) 74
6.4 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) 75
6.5 Security 76
6.6 Transportation 77
6.7 Search and Rescue 78
6.8 Other Applications 79
7 European Market 2022-2032 by Country 80
7.1 Overview of European Market 80
7.2 Germany 83
7.3 U.K. 85
7.4 France 87
7.5 Spain 89
7.6 Italy 91
7.7 Russia 93
7.8 Rest of European Market 95
8 Competitive Landscape 97
8.1 Overview of Key Vendors 97
8.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 100
8.3 Company Profiles 101
Atlas Elektronik Gmbh 101
Boston Engineering 103
ECA Group 104
General Dynamics Mission Systems 105
International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd. 106
iXblue 107
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA 108
L3 Technologies 109
Leonardo 110
Lockheed Martin Corporation 111
Oceanserver Technology, Inc. 112
SAAB SEAEYE LTD. 113
Schilling Robotics, LLC 114
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd. (SMD) 115
Teledyne Technologies Inc. 116
RELATED REPORTS 117
Tables & Figures:
List of Tables:
Table 1. Snapshot of Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market in Balanced Perspective, 2022-2032 18
Table 2. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2031 22
Table 3. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2023 23
Table 4. Scenarios for Economic Impact of Ukraine Crisis 27
Table 5. Main Product Trends and Market Opportunities in Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market 40
Table 6. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 48
Table 7. Classifications of ROVs by Type 51
Table 8. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Component, 2022-2032, $ mn 53
Table 9. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market: Hardware by Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 56
Table 10. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Propulsion, 2022-2032, $ mn 66
Table 11. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 71
Table 12. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Country, 2022-2032, $ mn 82
Table 13. Germany Defense & Security UUVs Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 84
Table 14. Germany Defense & Security UUVs Market by Component, 2022-2032, $ mn 84
Table 15. Germany Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 84
Table 16. U.K. Defense & Security UUVs Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 86
Table 17. U.K. Defense & Security UUVs Market by Component, 2022-2032, $ mn 86
Table 18. U.K. Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 86
Table 19. France Defense & Security UUVs Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 88
Table 20. France Defense & Security UUVs Market by Component, 2022-2032, $ mn 88
Table 21. France Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 88
Table 22. Spain Defense & Security UUVs Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 90
Table 23. Spain Defense & Security UUVs Market by Component, 2022-2032, $ mn 90
Table 24. Spain Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 90
Table 25. Italy Defense & Security UUVs Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 92
Table 26. Italy Defense & Security UUVs Market by Component, 2022-2032, $ mn 92
Table 27. Italy Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 92
Table 28. Russia Defense & Security UUVs Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 94
Table 29. Russia Defense & Security UUVs Market by Component, 2022-2032, $ mn 94
Table 30. Russia Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 94
Table 31. Defense & Security UUVs Market in Rest of Europe by Country, 2022-2032, $ mn 96
Table 32. Atlas Elektronik Gmbh: Company Snapshot 101
Table 33. Atlas Elektronik Gmbh: Business Segmentation 102
Table 34. Atlas Elektronik Gmbh: Product Portfolio 102
List of Figures:
Figure 1. Research Method Flow Chart 12
Figure 2. Bottom-up Approach and Top-down Approach for Market Estimation 15
Figure 3. Europe Market Forecast in Optimistic, Conservative and Balanced Perspectives, 2022-2032 17
Figure 4. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market, 2022-2032, $ mn 20
Figure 5. Impact of COVID-19 on Business 24
Figure 6. Primary Drivers and Impact Factors of Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market 30
Figure 7. World Military Expenditure by Region, 1988–2022, $ billion 34
Figure 8. The Share of World Military Expenditure of the 15 Countries with the Highest Spending in 2022 36
Figure 9. Primary Restraints and Impact Factors of Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market 37
Figure 10. Investment Opportunity Analysis 41
Figure 11. Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis of Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market 44
Figure 12. Breakdown of Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Vehicle Type, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 49
Figure 13. Europe Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Vehicle Type, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 49
Figure 14. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Vehicle Type: ROVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 50
Figure 15. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Vehicle Type: AUVs, 2022-2032, $ mn 52
Figure 16. Breakdown of Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Component, 2022-2032, % of Sales Revenue 54
Figure 17. Europe Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Component, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 54
Figure 18. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Component: Hardware, 2022-2032, $ mn 55
Figure 19. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Hardware: Imaging, 2022-2032, $ mn 57
Figure 20. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Hardware: Sensors and Automation, 2022-2032, $ mn 58
Figure 21. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Hardware: Steering and Positioning, 2022-2032, $ mn 59
Figure 22. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Hardware: Navigation, 2022-2032, $ mn 60
Figure 23. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Hardware: Energy and Propulsion, 2022-2032, $ mn 61
Figure 24. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Hardware: Communication, 2022-2032, $ mn 62
Figure 25. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Hardware: Other Hardware, 2022-2032, $ mn 63
Figure 26. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Component: Software, 2022-2032, $ mn 64
Figure 27. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Component: Operation and Service, 2022-2032, $ mn 65
Figure 28. Breakdown of Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Propulsion, 2022-2032, % of Sales Revenue 67
Figure 29. Europe Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Propulsion, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 67
Figure 30. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Propulsion: Electric System, 2022-2032, $ mn 68
Figure 31. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Propulsion: Mechanical System, 2022-2032, $ mn 69
Figure 32. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Propulsion: Other Propulsion Systems, 2022-2032, $ mn 70
Figure 33. Breakdown of Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 72
Figure 34. Europe Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Application, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 72
Figure 35. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application: Mine Counter Measures (MCM), 2022-2032, $ mn 73
Figure 36. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application: Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), 2022-2032, $ mn 74
Figure 37. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), 2022-2032, $ mn 75
Figure 38. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application: Security, 2022-2032, $ mn 76
Figure 39. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application: Transportation, 2022-2032, $ mn 77
Figure 40. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application: Search and Rescue, 2022-2032, $ mn 78
Figure 41. Europe Defense & Security UUVs Market by Application: Other Applications, 2022-2032, $ mn 79
Figure 42. Breakdown of European Defense & Security UUVs Market by Country, 2022 and 2032, % of Revenue 81
Figure 43. Contribution to Europe 2023-2032 Cumulative Market by Country, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 82
Figure 44. Defense & Security UUVs Market in Germany, 2022-2032, $ mn 83
Figure 45. Defense & Security UUVs Market in U.K., 2022-2032, $ mn 85
Figure 46. Defense & Security UUVs Market in France, 2022-2032, $ mn 87
Figure 47. Defense & Security UUVs Market in Spain, 2022-2032, $ mn 89
Figure 48. Defense & Security UUVs Market in Italy, 2022-2032, $ mn 91
Figure 49. Defense & Security UUVs Market in Russia, 2022-2032, $ mn 93
Figure 50. Defense & Security UUVs Market in Rest of Europe, 2022-2032, $ mn 95
Figure 51. Growth Stage of Europe Defense & Security UUVs Industry over the Forecast Period 97
Research Methodology:
Europe Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for Defense & Security Market Size Estimation
To estimate market size and trends, we use a combination of top-down and bottom-up methods. This allows us to evaluate the market from various perspectives—by company, region, product type, and end users.
Our estimates are based on actual sales data, excluding any discounts. Segment breakdowns and market shares are calculated using weighted averages based on usage rates and average prices. Regional insights are determined by how widely a product or service is adopted in each area.
Key companies are identified through secondary sources like industry reports and company filings. We then verify revenue estimates and other key data points through primary research, including interviews with industry experts, company executives, and decision-makers.
We take into account all relevant factors that could influence the market and validate our findings with real-world input. Our final insights combine both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a well-rounded view. Please note, these estimates do not account for unexpected changes such as inflation, economic downturns, or policy shifts.
Data Source
Secondary Sources
This study draws on a wide range of secondary sources, including press releases, annual reports, non-profit organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and customs data. We also referred to reputable databases and directories such as Bloomberg, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva, Trading Economics, Statista, and others. Additional references include investor presentations, company filings (e.g., SEC), economic data, and documents from regulatory and industry bodies.
These sources were used to gather technical and market-focused insights, identify key players, analyze market segmentation and classification, and track major trends and developments across industries.
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As part of our primary research, we interviewed a variety of stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides to gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights.
On the supply side, we spoke with product manufacturers, competitors, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, traders, and raw material suppliers. On the demand side, we engaged with business leaders, marketing and sales heads, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executives, and end users across key organizations.
These conversations helped us better understand market segmentation, pricing, applications, leading players, supply chains, demand trends, industry outlook, and key market dynamics—including risks, opportunities, barriers, and strategic developments.
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