Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) will see the fastest growth, while military and defense remains the leading application. Key players include Kongsberg, Saipem, BAE Systems, L3Harris, and Oceaneering. Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Market Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Market Dublin, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Market by AUV, ROV, Application, Propulsion, System, Speed, Shape, Region - Global Forecast to 2031" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offer

Demand for continuous underwater monitoring, deep-water infrastructure inspection, and reduced human involvement in hazardous subsea environments is accelerating UUV adoption. Operators increasingly require platforms with longer endurance, greater operating-depth capability, advanced autonomy, and flexible payload integration. These capabilities support naval missions, offshore asset management, hydrographic surveying, environmental assessment, pipeline inspection, and marine research.