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SONAR System Market Size & Share, by Type (Active, Passive, Dual); Acoustic Frequency (Infrasonic SONAR, Ultrasonic SONAR); Installation (Hull Mounted SONAR, Stern Mounted SONAR, Airborne SONAR, Dipping SONAR); Component (Receiver, Transmitter, Hydrophone, Beamforming Processor, Transducer, Synchronizers, Cables); Application (Defense, Commercial, Scientific) - Global Supply & Demand Analysis, Growth Forecasts, Statistics Report 2025-2037

  • Report ID: 2794
  • Published Date: Dec 23, 2024
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Global Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2025-2037

SONAR System Market size was valued at USD 2.52 billion in 2024 and is set to exceed USD 6.53 billion by 2037, expanding at over 7.6% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of SONAR system is evaluated at USD 2.68 billion.

SONAR system is a device which uses technique of sound navigation ranging for visualization of underwater object. There are various applications of SONAR that can be used in defense, commercial and scientific research sectors. Manufacturers have developed SONAR systems which operate at lower frequencies (below 5 kHz) that provides comparatively greater area coverage and improved performance. Factors such as enhancements in the anti-submarine warfare techniques, advancements in digital signal processing which has enhanced the underwater SONAR signal processing and communication, and rising demand for sonobuoy in tactical defense operations are anticipated to drive the market growth of market in the coming years.

Growth Indicators

  • Growing Defense Operation Across the World: The demand for SONAR systems is increasing on account of growing advancements in defense operations across the world. Nowadays, most of the submarines are designed based on the Ohio-Class, reducing their vulnerability to passive SONARs. Furthermore, new anti-submarine technologies are increasing, which will reduce their reliance on noise generated by a target submarine.
  • Developments in Offshore Energy Sector and Fisheries: The global offshore energy sector is growing at a robust pace and is anticipated to rise even more over the forecast period. The industry aims to provide an affordable and dependable source of energy across the world. Also, the quantity of fish produced at the global level is projected to grow as it is predominantly consumed as food worldwide. SONAR systems are one of the acoustic technologies that help researchers study the habitat of fishes.

Challenges

  • Impact of SONAR on Marine Life: The increase in underwater surveillance systems such as submarines, SONARs, seismic air gun blasts, and others which are used for offshore energy exploration and underwater warfare is disrupting the life of marine creatures. These underwater warfare systems are negatively impacting marine life, and the whole aquatic life is attributed to vanish in the future.

SONAR System Market: Key Insights

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2024

Forecast Year

2025-2037

CAGR

7.6%

Base Year Market Size (2024)

USD 2.52 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2037)

USD 6.53 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S., and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
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SONAR System Segmentation

The global SONAR system market is segmented by type into active SONAR system, passive SONAR system, and dual SONAR system, out of which, passive SONAR system accounted for the largest market share of 55.75% in 2037. Passive SONAR system performs detection and estimation of target/object based on the controlled object's noise. Its main advantage is that it doesn't emit any echo, which helps it to remain in stealth mode in the defense sector. Active SONAR system uses a pulse of acoustic energy, which is launched in water for echo generation. A well-defined signal called a “ping” is transmitted in an active SONAR system, which illuminates a target, and the reflected signal or “echo” is sensed, processed, and displayed by a receiver. Dual SONAR systems are the systems that use both active acoustic techniques in combination with passive acoustic systems. Dual SONARs are used mostly in commercial and scientific research operations, including hydrography, fisheries, and object detection.

By Acoustic Frequency

The global SONAR system market is segmented by acoustic frequency into infrasonic SONAR and ultrasonic SONAR. Infrasonic SONAR touched a market value of USD 1131.99 million in 2020. An infrasonic SONAR system can also be used in shallow water for hydrography, which helps the scientific research segment. The main advantage of ultrasonic SONAR is the presence of low frequency owing to which the sound waves travel to a greater distance, which helps in easy detection of objects in the sea. Ultrasonic SONAR has a complete application in defense, commercial, and scientific segments.

By Installation

The global SONAR system market is segmented by installation into hull mounted SONAR, stern mounted SONAR, airborne SONAR, dipping SONAR, and others. Hull mounted SONAR accounted for the largest market share of 46.64% in 2019 and is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period. These SONARs are used in various naval missions, including submarine detection, mine detection, and diver detection. Stern mounted SONAR is installed at the back of the ship. The placement of the system is essential so that maximum information can be obtained. Airborne SONAR is gaining popularity across the defense sector owing to the quick drop & pick-up of the SONAR system from the air and more accurate & reliable data collection.

By Component

The global market is segmented by component into receiver, transmitter, hydrophone, beamforming processor, transducer, synchronizers, cables, and others. The synchronizers segment accounted for the largest market share of 26.70% in 2019 and is expected to grow at a significant rate in the coming years. The role of synchronizer is to give the overall coordinates and timing of the system. The application of synchronizers in SONAR system is to help pinpoint the location of ships and submarines. The receiver segment is designed to intercept and amplify the sound signals produced by the identified target object.

By Application

The global SONAR system market is segmented by application into defense, commercial, and scientific, out of which, defense segment accounted for the largest market share in 2019. Growing expenditure in the military is expected to boost the market during the forecast period. U.S., China, India, Russia, and Korea are the top five countries that spend a massive amount of resources in their defense sector. The commercial application of SONAR system includes fisheries, object detection, and offshore activities by the oil & gas sector. Scientific application of SONAR system includes hydrography and object detection for research purposes. A large amount of research operation is performed by an unmanned underwater vehicle that uses SONAR system to get a clear underwater structure.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments

Type
  • Active
  • Passive
  • Dual

Acoustic Frequency
  • Infrasonic SONAR
  • Ultrasonic SONAR

Installation
  • Hull Mounted SONAR
  • Stern Mounted SONAR
  • Airborne SONAR
  • Dipping SONAR

End Component
  • Receiver
  • Transmitter
  • Hydrophone
  • Beamforming Processor
  • Transducer
  • Synchronizers
  • Cables

Application
  • Defense
  • Commercial
  • Scientific
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SONAR System Industry - Regional Synopsis

North America industry is anticipated to hold largest revenue share by 2037, as the region is nvolved in massive number of exports and imports of SONAR systems worldwide. The Europe market is anticipated to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period on account of the shipbuilding industry, which is currently going through a slump across the region. The increasing demand for autonomous ships and cruise ships is anticipated to fuel the market's growth across the European market. Asia Pacific market growth is attributed to the rise in maritime trade and increasing oil and gas exploration. Technological advancements have resulted in the procurement of advanced SONAR systems for the naval fleet and are expected to propel the growth of the SONAR system market across the region.

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Companies Dominating the SONAR System Landscape

    • Ultra (Ultra Electronics)
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    • Thales Group
    • Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    • Neptune Sonar Ltd.
    • Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
    • L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
    • Mind Technology, Inc.
    • General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
    • Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
    • Nisshinbo Holdings Inc.
    • Lockheed Martin Corporation
    • SONARDYNE
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  • Published Date: Dec 23, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of SONAR system is evaluated at USD 2.68 billion.

SONAR System Market size was valued at USD 2.52 billion in 2024 and is set to exceed USD 6.53 billion by 2037, expanding at over 7.6% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037.

North America industry is anticipated to hold largest revenue share by 2037, as the region is nvolved in massive number of exports and imports of SONAR systems worldwide

The major players in the market are Ultra (Ultra Electronics), Thales Group, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Neptune Sonar Ltd., Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Mind Technology, Inc., General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Nisshinbo Holdings Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, SONARDYNE, and others.

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