Sonar Systems Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Hull-Mounted, Stern Mounted, Sonobuoy, and DDS), Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025

Sonar Systems Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Hull-Mounted, Stern Mounted, Sonobuoy, and DDS), Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The global sonar systems market size is expected to reach USD 8,348.24 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Sonar Systems Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Hull-Mounted, Stern Mounted, Sonobuoy, and DDS), Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Innovation in sonar technology, including the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and high-resolution imaging, is expanding the application and effectiveness of sonar systems. These advancements are enabling sonar systems to detect smaller, faster-moving objects with greater accuracy and process data in real time, enhancing the capabilities of defense and commercial users. Improvements in signal processing, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are pushing the boundaries of sonar application in complex underwater terrains, making these systems more reliable and versatile across various industries.

Sonar systems are increasingly used in commercial applications such as offshore oil and gas exploration, fisheries, and underwater mapping. In oil and gas exploration, the systems enable precise seabed mapping for resource extraction, while the fishing industry benefits from sonar systems to locate fish populations and optimize sustainable practices. Additionally, oceanographic and environmental research institutions use sonar systems to study marine ecosystems and monitor underwater habitats, spurring their demand in the commercial sector. This multi-industry reliance on sonar technology is driving market growth as commercial players seek advanced sonar solutions.

The growing deployment of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) in military and commercial sectors is driving demand for compatible sonar systems. These vehicles rely on sonar systems for navigation, object detection, and data collection in inaccessible underwater areas, such as deep-sea locations and complex seafloor topographies. The increasing use of autonomous and remotely operated vehicles in defense, oil and gas, and environmental research applications has created a need for compact, highly sensitive sonar solutions capable of operating in diverse conditions. The integration of sonar with AUVs and ROVs is facilitating expanded market adoption, making underwater exploration and monitoring more efficient and adaptable.

Sonar Systems Market Report Highlights

The hull-mounted segment, in terms of product, accounted for a major share of the sonar systems market revenue in 2024 due to its ability to detect enemy submarines and safeguard territorial waters.

The defense segment, based on application, dominated the sonar systems market share in 2024 owing to the essential need for sonar systems for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), underwater surveillance, and mine detection.

In the global sonar systems market, North America held the largest revenue share in 2024 due to its advanced technological capabilities and substantial defense investments.

The Asia Pacific sonar systems market is expected to witness a CAGR of 3.36 during the forecast period due to increasing maritime security challenges, territorial disputes in the South China Sea, and rapid naval modernization efforts.

A few of the key market players are General Dynamics Corporation; Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.; Japan Radio Co., Ltd.; Raytheon Technologies; Elbit Systems Ltd.; GeoAcoustics Ltd.; Atlas Elektronik; Tritech International Limited.; Falmouth Scientific, Inc.; Aselsan A.S.; ECA Group; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Tata Advanced Systems; Water Linked AS; Cerulean Sonar; EdgeTech Marine; R2Sonic; Thales Group; and L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the sonar systems market report on the basis of product, application, and region:

By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)

Hull-Mounted

Stern Mounted

Sonobuoy

DDS

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)

Defense

Commercial

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)

North America

• US
• Canada

Europe

• Germany
• France
• UK
• Italy
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Russia
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Malaysia
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Australia
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Israel
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

• Mexico
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America