Asia Pacific Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market worth $1.23 billion by 2030
The report "Asia Pacific Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market By Shape (Torpedo, Laminar Flow Body, Streamlined Rectangular Style, Multi-Hull), Type (Shallow, Medium, Large), System, Speed, Propulsion, Application, Cost, and Country – Forecast To 2030", The Asia Pacific autonomous underwater vehicle market is expected to reach USD 1.23 billion by 2030, from USD 0.80 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 9.0%. The autonomous underwater vehicle market in Asia Pacific is driven by growing initiatives to map deep-sea mineral resources and expand seabed exploration across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Increasing investments in autonomous technologies for disaster response, tsunami early-warning, and coastal resilience programs further accelerate regional adoption.
Browse 120 market data Tables and 80 Figures spread through 150 Pages and in-depth TOC on "Asia Pacific Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market By Shape (Torpedo, Laminar Flow Body, Streamlined Rectangular Style, Multi-Hull), Type (Shallow, Medium, Large), System, Speed, Propulsion, Application, Cost, and Country – Forecast To 2030"
View detailed Table of Content here - https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/asia-pacific-autonomous-underwater-vehicle-market-228204605.html
By shape, torpedo is expected to be the largest segment during the forecast period.
This growth is driven by Asia Pacific’s need for maneuverable, hydrodynamically efficient AUVs capable of operating across long distances in turbulent waters such as the South China Sea, Philippine Sea, and Bay of Bengal. Torpedo-shaped AUVs support fast transit speeds and stable deep-water performance, making them suitable for naval ISR, undersea surveillance, and large-area hydrographic mapping. Their suitability for long-endurance missions is critical for countries such as Japan and Australia, which manage vast Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) requiring persistent autonomous monitoring.
By propulsion, electric AUVs are expected to record the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Demand for electric AUVs is rising as the Asia Pacific region rapidly shifts toward low-noise, low-maintenance underwater systems for submarine tracking, mine countermeasure operations, and high-resolution seabed imaging. Breakthroughs in high-density lithium batteries, fuel-cell hybrids, and compact thruster systems, particularly from Japan, South Korea, and China, are enabling longer mission windows and greater operational depth. The growth of offshore wind in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea is also driving preference for electric AUVs, which offer better endurance and precision for turbine siting, cable inspection, and seabed characterization.
India is expected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period.
India is poised to lead growth in the Asia Pacific autonomous underwater vehicle market as the country invests heavily in strengthening undersea domain awareness across the Indian Ocean, modernizes its naval unmanned assets, and expands its seabed mapping programs under initiatives like Deep Ocean Mission. Rising offshore oil & gas exploration, subsea pipeline monitoring needs, and strategic concerns around the Andaman & Nicobar maritime corridor are accelerating AUV procurement. Partnerships between DRDO, ISRO-linked research entities, and domestic AUV startups are also boosting indigenous production, creating a long-term growth trajectory for advanced autonomous platforms.
MSubs (China), Falmouth Scientific (China), Advanced Navigation (Australia), ST Engineering (Singapore), and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan) are the major players in the Asia Pacific autonomous underwater vehicle market.
About MarketsandMarkets™
MarketsandMarkets™ has been recognized as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, as per their recent report.
MarketsandMarkets™ is a blue ocean alternative in growth consulting and program management, leveraging a man-machine offering to drive supernormal growth for progressive organizations in the B2B space. With the widest lens on emerging technologies, we are proficient in co-creating supernormal growth for clients across the globe.
Today, 80% of Fortune 2000 companies rely on MarketsandMarkets, and 90 of the top 100 companies in each sector trust us to accelerate their revenue growth. With a global clientele of over 13,000 organizations, we help businesses thrive in a disruptive ecosystem.
The B2B economy is witnessing the emergence of $25 trillion in new revenue streams that are replacing existing ones within this decade. We work with clients on growth programs, helping them monetize this $25 trillion opportunity through our service lines – TAM Expansion, Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy to Execution, Market Share Gain, Account Enablement, and Thought Leadership Marketing.
Built on the 'GIVE Growth' principle, we collaborate with several Forbes Global 2000 B2B companies to keep them future-ready. Our insights and strategies are powered by industry experts, cutting-edge AI, and our Market Intelligence Cloud, KnowledgeStore™, which integrates research and provides ecosystem-wide visibility into revenue shifts.
To find out more, visit www.MarketsandMarkets™.com or follow us on Twitter , LinkedIn and Facebook .
Contact:
Mr. Rohan Salgarkar
MarketsandMarkets™ INC.
1615 South Congress Ave.
Suite 103, Delray Beach, FL 33445
USA: +1-888-600-6441
Email: sales@marketsandmarkets.com
Visit Our Website: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/
- Triangulate with your Own Data
- Get Data as per your Format and Definition
- Gain a Deeper Dive on a Specific Application, Geography, Customer or Competitor
- Any level of Personalization
- What are the Known and Unknown Adjacencies Impacting the Asia Pacific Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Market
- What will your New Revenue Sources be?
- Who will be your Top Customer; what will make them switch?
- Defend your Market Share or Win Competitors
- Get a Scorecard for Target Partners
