Defense & Security USVs are unmanned surface vehicles designed and used for military, defense and security missions. These USVs can be equipped with stabilized weapons systems, with surveillance systems and electro optical tracking systems capable of monitoring both day and night by using infrared vision. Global total Capex (capital expenditure) of USVs for defense & security in 2025 will advance to $XXX billion. This represents a continuous 15.0% increase yearly between 2016 and 2025 and a cumulative Capex of $XXX billion during 2017-2025 driven by the increasing adoption of USVs for protection forces, anti-piracy forces, anti-terrorism forces, surveillance and reconnaissance, electronic warfare, mining, military training and for tests of defense systems.
Highlighted with 35 tables and 75 figures, this 178-page report "Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) for Defense & Security: Global Market 2017-2025 by Application, Vehicle Type, Size, Propulsion System and Region" is based on a comprehensive research of the defense & security USVs market by analyzing the entire global 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 study provides historical market data for 2014 and 2015, revenue estimates for 2016, and forecasts from 2017 till 2025.
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 global market is forecast in optimistic, conservative and balanced view. The balanced (most likely) projection is used to quantify global defense & security USVs market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of application, mode of operation, vehicle size, propulsion system and region.
Based on application, the global defense & security USVs market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual capex included for 2014-2025 (historical and forecast) for each section.
• Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
• Mine Counter Measures (MCM)
• Maritime Security
• Military Training and Tests
• Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
• Drug Interdiction & Unlawful Immigration
• Host Platform (Launch and Recovery)
• Communication Assurance
• Counter-Piracy
• Others
Based on mode of operation, the global market is divided into the following sub-markets with annual capex included for 2014-2025 (historical and forecast) for each section. Other classifications by vehicle type are also discussed.
• Remotely Operated USVs
• Autonomous USVs
Based on vehicle size, the global market is analyzed on the following segments with annual capex in 2014-2025 provided for each segment.
• Small USVs
• Medium USVs
• Large USVs
• Extra-large USVs
Based on propulsion system, the global market is segmented into the following sections and analyzed in terms of annual capex for 2014-2025.
• Mechanical Systems
• Hybrid Systems
• Electric Systems
• Others
Geographically, the following regions together with the listed national markets are fully investigated:
• APAC (China, Japan, Australia, India, and Rest of APAC)
• Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• North America (U.S. and Canada)
• Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Rest of Latin America)
• Africa
• Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE)
For each of the aforementioned regions and countries, detailed analysis and data for annual capex are available for 2014-2025. Breakdown of all regional markets and some national markets by application and vehicle size over the forecast years is included.
The report also covers current competitive scenario and the predicted manufacture trend; and profiles global USV vendors including market leaders and important emerging players.
Specifically, potential risks associated with investing in global defense & security USVs market are assayed quantitatively and qualitatively through GMD's Risk Assessment System. According to the risk analysis and evaluation, Critical Success Factors (CSFs) are generated as a guidance to help investors & stockholders manage and minimize the risks, develop appropriate business models, and make wise strategies and decisions.
Key Players:
5G International Inc.
ASV Unmanned Marine Systems
Atlas Elektronik GmbH
ECA Group
Elbit Systems Ltd.
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
Liquid Robotics
Marine Tech SAS
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
SimpleUnmanned, LLC.
Textron Inc.
Table of Contents
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 11
1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 11
1.2.2 Market Assumption 12
1.2.3 Secondary Data 12
1.2.4 Primary Data 12
1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 13
1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 14
1.2.7 Research Limitations 15
1.3 Executive Summary 16
2 Market Overview and Qualitative Analysis 18
2.1 Market Size and Forecast 18
2.2 Market Structure 20
2.3 Major Growth Drivers 21
2.4 Market Restraints and Challenges 24
2.5 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 27
2.6 Porter's Fiver Forces Analysis 30
3 Analysis of Global Market by Application 34
3.1 Market Overview by Application 34
3.2 USVs for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR): Global Market 2014-2025 37
3.3 USVs for Mine Counter Measures (MCM): Global Market 2014-2025 39
3.4 USVs for Maritime Security: Global Market 2014-2025 41
3.5 USVs for Military Training and Tests: Global Market 2014-2025 43
3.6 USVs for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW): Global Market 2014-2025 45
3.7 USVs for Drug Interdiction & Unlawful Immigration: Global Market 2014-2025 47
3.8 USVs for Launch and Recovery: Global Market 2014-2025 48
3.9 USVs for Communication Assurance: Global Market 2014-2025 49
3.10 USVs for Counter-Piracy: Global Market 2014-2025 51
3.11 USVs for Other Applications: Global Market 2014-2025 52
4 Analysis of Global Market by Vehicle Type 54
4.1 Overview of UVS Types 54
4.2 Market Overview by Mode of Operation 55
4.2.1 Remotely Operated USVs for Defense & Security 57
4.2.2 Autonomous USVs for Defense & Security 59
4.3 Defense & Security USVs by Craft Type 61
4.3.1 Semi-submersible (SS) Craft 61
4.3.2 Conventional Planing Hull Craft 62
4.3.3 Semi-Planing Hull Craft 63
4.3.4 Hydrofoil Craft 63
4.3.5 Other Craft Types 63
4.4 Defense & Security USVs by Class Type 65
5 Analysis of Global Market by Vehicle Size 67
5.1 Market Overview by Vehicle Size 67
5.2 Small Defense & Security USVs 70
5.3 Medium Defense & Security USVs 72
5.4 Large Defense & Security USVs 73
5.5 Extra-large Defense & Security USVs 74
6 Technology of Defense & Security USVs 75
6.1 Overview of Development Status of USV Technology 75
6.2 Imaging and Camera 76
6.3 Sensors and Automation 77
6.4 Steering, Positioning and Navigation 79
6.5 Weapon Release 81
6.6 Vehicle Launch and Recovery 82
7 Analysis of Global Market by Propulsion System 84
7.1 Market Overview by Propulsion System 84
7.2 Mechanical Systems 86
7.3 Hybrid Systems 87
7.4 Electric System 89
7.5 Other Systems 91
8 Analysis of Global Market by Region 92
8.1 Geographic Market Overview by Region 2016-2025 92
8.2 North America Market 2014-2025 96
8.2.1 Overview of North America Market 96
8.2.2 U.S. Market 100
8.2.3 Canadian Market 104
8.3 European Market 2014-2025 106
8.3.1 Overview of European Market 106
8.3.2 UK 110
8.3.3 Germany 112
8.3.4 France 114
8.3.5 Italy 116
8.3.6 Spain 117
8.3.7 Rest of European Market 118
8.4 Asia-Pacific Market 2014-2025 119
8.4.1 Overview of Asia-Pacific Market 119
8.4.2 China 123
8.4.3 Japan 125
8.4.4 Australia 127
8.4.5 India 129
8.4.6 Rest of APAC Region 130
8.5 Latin America Market 2014-2025 131
8.5.1 Argentina 135
8.5.2 Brazil 136
8.5.3 Mexico 137
8.5.4 Rest of Latin America Market 138
8.6 Africa Market 2014-2025 139
8.7 Middle East Market 2014-2025 141
8.7.1 Saudi Arabia 144
8.7.2 UAE 145
8.7.3 Rest of Middle East Market 146
9 Competitive Landscape 147
9.1 Overview of Global Vendors 147
9.2 Company Profiles 151
10 Investing in Global Market: Risk Assessment and Management 172
10.1 Risk Evaluation of Global Market 172
10.2 Critical Success Factors (CSFs) 175
RELATED REPORTS AND PRODUCTS 178
List of Tables:
Table 1. Snapshot of Global Defense & Security USVs Market, 2016-2025 17
Table 2. Main Product Trends and Market Opportunities in Global Defense & Security USVs Market 27
Table 3. Classifications of Defense & Security USVs by Vehicle Size 67
Table 4. Leading National Defense & Security USVs Markets, 2016 and 2025, $ mn 93
Table 5. North America Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 97
Table 6. North America Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 98
Table 7. U.S. Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 101
Table 8. U.S. Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 102
Table 9. Canada Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 105
Table 10. Canada Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 105
Table 11. Europe Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 107
Table 12. Europe Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 108
Table 13. UK Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 111
Table 14. UK Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 111
Table 15. Germany Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 113
Table 16. Germany Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 113
Table 17. France Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 115
Table 18. France Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 115
Table 19. APAC Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 120
Table 20. APAC Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 121
Table 21. China Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 124
Table 22. China Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 124
Table 23. Japan Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 126
Table 24. Japan Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 126
Table 25. Australia Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 128
Table 26. Australia Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 128
Table 27. Latin America Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 132
Table 28. Latin America Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 133
Table 29. Africa Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 140
Table 30. Africa Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 140
Table 31. Middle East Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, $ mn 142
Table 32. Middle East Defense & Security USVs Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, $ mn 142
Table 33. Product Offering of Key Defense & Security USV Vendors 150
Table 34. Risk Evaluation for Investing in Global Market, 2016-2025 173
Table 35. Critical Success Factors and Key Takeaways 176
List of Figures:
Figure 1. Research Method Flow Chart 11
Figure 2. Bottom-up Approach and Top-down Approach for Market Estimation 14
Figure 3. Global Market Forecast in Optimistic, Conservative and Balanced Perspectives, 2014-2025 16
Figure 4. Global Defense & Security USVs Market by Capex, 2014-2025, $ mn 18
Figure 5. Structure and Segments of Global Defense & Security USVs Market 20
Figure 6. Primary Drivers and Impact Factors of Global Defense & Security USVs Market 21
Figure 7. Primary Restraints and Impact Factors of Global Defense & Security USVs Market 24
Figure 8. Porter's Fiver Forces Analysis of Global Defense & Security USVs Market 30
Figure 9. Breakdown of Global Defense & Security USVs Market by Application, 2016-2025, % of Capex 35
Figure 10. 2014-2025 Capex Growth Rates of Global Sub-markets by Application 36
Figure 11. Global Market of USVs for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), 2014-2025, $ mn 38
Figure 12. Global Market of USVs for Mine Counter Measures (MCM), 2014-2025, $ mn 40
Figure 13. Global Market of USVs for Maritime Security, 2014-2025, $ mn 42
Figure 14. Global Market of USVs for Military Training and Tests, 2014-2025, $ mn 44
Figure 15. Global Market of USVs for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), 2014-2025, $ mn 46
Figure 16. Global Market of USVs for Drug Interdiction & Unlawful Immigration, 2014-2025, $ mn 47
Figure 17. Global Market of USVs for Launch and Recovery, 2014-2025, $ mn 48
Figure 18. Global Market of USVs for Communication Assurance, 2014-2025, $ mn 50
Figure 19. Global Market of USVs for Counter-Piracy, 2014-2025, $ mn 51
Figure 20. Global Market of USVs for Other Defense & Security Applications, 2014-2025, $ mn 53
Figure 21. Breakdown of Global Defense & Security USVs Market by Mode of Operation, 2016-2025, % of Capex 55
Figure 22. 2014-2025 Capex Growth Rates of Global Sub-markets by Mode of Operation 56
Figure 23. Global Remotely Operated USVs Market for Defense & Security, 2014-2025, $ mn 58
Figure 24. Global Autonomous USVs Market for Defense & Security, 2014-2025, $ mn 60
Figure 25. Breakdown of Global Defense & Security USV Market by Vehicle Size, 2016, % of Fleet 68
Figure 26. Breakdown of Global Defense & Security USV Market by Vehicle Size, 2016-2025, % of Capex 69
Figure 27. 2014-2025 Capex Growth Rates of Global Sub-markets by Vehicle Size 69
Figure 28. Global Small Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 70
Figure 29. Global Medium Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 72
Figure 30. Global Large Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 73
Figure 31. Global Extra-large Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 74
Figure 32. Breakdown of Global Defense & Security USVs Market by Propulsion System, 2016-2025, % of Capex 85
Figure 33. 2014-2025 Capex Growth Rates of Global Sub-markets by Propulsion System 85
Figure 34. Global Mechanical Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 86
Figure 35. Global Hybrid Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 88
Figure 36. Global Electric Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 90
Figure 37. Global Market of Defense & Security USVs with Other Propulsion Systems, 2014-2025, $ mn 91
Figure 38. Geographic Spread of Worldwide Defense & Security USVs Market, 2016-2025, % of Capex 94
Figure 39. 2016-2025 Capex Growth Rates of Main Regional Markets 94
Figure 40. North American Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 97
Figure 41. Breakdown of North America Defense & Security USVs Market by Country, 2016 and 2025, % of Capex 98
Figure 42. 2014-2025 Capex Growth Rates of National Markets in North America 99
Figure 43. U.S. Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 101
Figure 44. Canada Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 104
Figure 45. European Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 107
Figure 46. Breakdown of European Defense & Security USVs Market by Country, 2016 and 2025, % of Capex 108
Figure 47. 2014-2025 Capex Growth Rates of National Markets in Europe 109
Figure 48. Defense & Security USVs Market in UK, 2014-2025, $ mn 110
Figure 49. Defense & Security USVs Market in Germany, 2014-2025, $ mn 112
Figure 50. Defense & Security USVs Market in France, 2014-2025, $ mn 114
Figure 51. Defense & Security USVs Market in Italy, 2014-2025, $ mn 116
Figure 52. Defense & Security USVs Market in Spain, 2014-2025, $ mn 117
Figure 53. Defense & Security USVs Market in Rest of Europe, 2014-2025, $ mn 118
Figure 54. Asia-Pacific Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 120
Figure 55. Breakdown of APAC Defense & Security USVs Market by Country, 2016 and 2025, % of Capex 121
Figure 56. 2014-2025 Capex Growth Rates of National Markets in APAC 122
Figure 57. Defense & Security USVs Market in China, 2014-2025, $ mn 123
Figure 58. Defense & Security USVs Market in Japan, 2014-2025, $ mn 125
Figure 59. Defense & Security USVs Market in Australia, 2014-2025, $ mn 127
Figure 60. Defense & Security USVs Market in India, 2014-2025, $ mn 129
Figure 61. Defense & Security USVs Market in Rest APAC, 2014-2025, $ mn 130
Figure 62. Latin America Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 132
Figure 63. Breakdown of Latin America Defense & Security USVs Market by Country, 2016 and 2025, % of Capex 133
Figure 64. 2014-2025 Capex Growth Rates of National Markets in Latin America 134
Figure 65. Defense & Security USVs Market in Argentina, 2014-2025, $ mn 135
Figure 66. Defense & Security USVs Market in Brazil, 2014-2025, $ mn 136
Figure 67. Defense & Security USVs Market in Mexico, 2014-2025, $ mn 137
Figure 68. Defense & Security USVs Market in Rest of Latin America, 2014-2025, $ mn 138
Figure 69. Africa Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 139
Figure 70. Middle East Defense & Security USVs Market, 2014-2025, $ mn 141
Figure 71. Breakdown of Middle East Defense & Security USVs Market by Country, 2016 and 2025, % of Capex 143
Figure 72. 2014-2025 Capex Growth Rates of National Markets in Middle East 143
Figure 73. Defense & Security USVs Market in Saudi Arabia, 2014-2025, $ mn 144
Figure 74. Defense & Security USVs Market in UAE, 2014-2025, $ mn 145
Figure 75. Growth Stage of Global Defense & Security USVs Industry over the Forecast Period 147
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