Hyderabad, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a latest published report by Mordor Intelligence, the sonar systems market size is projected to rise from USD 4.89 billion in 2025 to USD 5.80 billion in 2026, eventually reaching USD 6.67 billion by 2031, reflecting a 2.84% CAGR during 2026–2031. While overall growth appears moderate, the industry is undergoing a notable transformation. Spending is gradually shifting from traditional hull-mounted systems to software-driven acoustic arrays and autonomous underwater vehicles that offer wider coverage and lower lifecycle costs. Defence agencies are prioritizing advanced onboard processing capabilities, while commercial users are adopting multi-static AUV fleets to improve inspection efficiency and reduce vessel expenses. Expanding offshore wind projects, tighter maritime noise regulations, and AI-powered target detection are further expanding opportunities, even as cybersecurity concerns and alternative sensing technologies intensify competition.
Sonar Systems Market Trends and Growth Drivers
Safeguarding Vital Underwater Energy Assets
Recent incidents targeting subsea pipelines have pushed governments and operators to strengthen underwater infrastructure protection. Countries are increasingly deploying seabed acoustic monitoring systems around critical energy assets, while desalination facilities and LNG terminals are installing rapid-response perimeter detection networks to identify potential underwater threats almost instantly. Naval forces are also exploring modular unmanned underwater vehicles capable of long-duration patrols in sensitive maritime zones. These persistent monitoring solutions significantly reduce reliance on crewed patrol vessels, making continuous surveillance more practical and cost-effective for a wider range of operators.
Rising Deployment of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)
Leading defence contractors are winning long-term programs to deliver advanced unmanned underwater vehicles, reflecting growing military interest in autonomous mine countermeasure and surveillance capabilities. Several companies have also been selected to develop large-displacement UUV prototypes designed for deployment from next-generation submarine platforms. In parallel, allied nations are accelerating investments in extra-large unmanned systems to strengthen naval readiness. On the commercial side, survey providers are shifting toward flexible rental models that bundle autonomous vehicles, sonar equipment, and analytics services, offering clients a more cost-efficient alternative to operating crewed vessels.
Phani Kumar, Senior Research Manager, Mordor Intelligence, says, “Growth in the sonar systems market reflects ongoing naval capability upgrades and the broader need for maritime domain awareness. Mordor Intelligence supports strategic planning through consistently structured research built on validated industry data and balanced market assessment.”
Sonar Systems Market Share by Region
North America remains the leading regional market, supported by strong submarine modernization programs and continued upgrades to advanced sonar processing capabilities. Large-scale defence procurement and long-term supplier contracts provide the region with a structural advantage, keeping market leadership centered in the United States.
Asia-Pacific is emerging as the fastest-growing region, driven by new submarine acquisitions, expanded hull-mounted sonar deployments, and rising investments in unmanned mine countermeasure systems. Governments across the region are prioritizing seabed monitoring to strengthen energy security and protect maritime boundaries, with growth supported by both defence expansion and offshore energy development.
Sonar Systems Market Segmentation Insights
By Application
- Defence
- Commercial
By Technology
- Active Sonar
- Passive Sonar
- Multi-static Sonar
By Installation Platform
- Ship Mounted
- Submarine Mounted
- Airborne
- Unmanned Platforms (UUV/USV)
By Mounting
- Hull-Mounted
- Towed Array
- Dipping Sonar
- Seabed Mounted
By Frequency Band
- Low Frequency
- Mid Frequency
- High Frequency
For a full breakdown of market dynamics, segmentation insights, and competitive landscape, access the details of the Mordor Intelligence report
https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/sonar-systems-market?utm_source=globenewswire
Sonar Systems Companies
- Thales Group
- RTX Corporation
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- Ultra Electronics Holdings
- TKMS GmbH
- Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
- FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
- Navico Group
- ASELSAN A.S.
- GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc.
- Western Marine Electronics, Inc.
- EdgeTech
- Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd.
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