Underwater Drone Industry Outlook 2025-2033 | Putin's Nuclear-Drone Test Underscores Military & Commercial Demand | Oceaneering, Kongsberg, Lockheed Martin, Teledyne Marine

Market Size & Growth

2024 Market Size: US$3.94 Billion

2033 Projected Market Size: US$16.06 Billion

CAGR (2025-2033): 16/9%

North America: Largest market in 2024

Asia-Pacific: Fastest-growing market

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Latest M&A Activity

Germany's defense startup Helsing announced its acquisition of Australian underwater drone maker Blue Ocean in October 2025, aiming to expand AI-powered autonomous maritime systems for naval defense.​

SYOS Aerospace acquired Bay Dynamics, a specialist in underwater drone technologies, to increase capabilities and production, especially for defense and industrial sectors.​

These acquisitions reflect increased investment in autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) technology amid rising geopolitical tensions and maritime security demands

Key Players:

Oceaneering, Kongsberg, Lockheed Martin, Teledyne Marine, and Saab Seaeye.

Vladimir Putin's Statement on Underwater Drone (Poseidon)

On October 29, 2025, President Vladimir Putin announced the successful test of Russia's nuclear-armed underwater drone, Poseidon, powered by a compact nuclear reactor and capable of high speed and deep underwater travel that he described as impossible to intercept.​

Putin described the drone as equipped with a nuclear warhead far more powerful than Russia's latest ICBMs and stated that it detonates near coastlines causing radioactive tsunamis, branding it a "doomsday machine".​

The announcement underscores a strategic signal amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, emphasizing Russia's advancement in underwater autonomous weapons technology.

Growth Forecast Projected:

The Global Underwater Drone Market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2025 and 2032. In 2024, 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 Underwater Drone 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 Type Of Drone: (ROVs, AUVs, Hybrid) by Size(Small/Mini Drones, Medium Drones, Large Drones)

by Propulsion: (Electric, Mechanical, Hybrid)

by Application: (Oil & Gas / Offshore Energy, Defense & Security, Marine Science & Research, Aquaculture & Fisheries Search & Rescue / Forensics, Recreational & Photography)

Regional Analysis for 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 Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone 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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Recent Product Launches and Innovations

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri launched its first integrated underwater drone system in October 2025, designed to protect critical underwater infrastructure like pipelines and cables, supporting military and civilian needs.​

Anduril unveiled the "Copperhead" underwater drone, a torpedo-capable unmanned underwater vehicle designed for rapid response and tactical maritime operations, with size variants Copperhead-100 and Copperhead-500.​

Innovations also include AI-driven autonomous gliders, embedded acoustic detection systems, and networked underwater sensor platforms.​

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