SONAR System Market to Grow at a CAGR of 4.25% Over 2025-2032; Growing Advancements in Driver Detection Systems and Related Technologies to Propel Market Expansion

The global SONAR system market size was valued at USD 2.55 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 2.76 billion in 2025 to USD 3.69 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.25% during the forecast period.

Fortune Business Insights™ presents this information in its report titled, “SONAR System Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Product Type (Hull-Mounted, Stern-Mounted, Sonobuoy, and DDS), By Application (Commercial and Defense), By Platform (Ship Type and Airborne), By Solution (Hardware (Transmitter, Receiver, Control Units, Displays, Sensors (Ultrasonic Diffuse Proximity Sensors, Ultrasonic Retro-Reflective Sensors, Ultrasonic Through-Beam Sensors, VME-ADC, and Others), and Others) and Software), By End-User (Line Fit and Retrofit), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032”.

Sound Navigation and Ranging (SONAR) is an advanced technique that aids in navigation and communication with objects inside water, with the help of sound propagation. Various factors, including growth in up-gradation activities, naval ship procurement, and rising commercial ship deliveries globally, are predicted to drive the market growth. Additionally, advancements in twin inverted pulse SONAR, synthetic aperture SONAR, surveillance network SONAR, and driver detection systems are a few emerging trends propelling the market development.

Geo-Political Tensions and Ongoing War Conditions Influence the Market

Current war situations have highly influenced the development and demand of SONAR, stimulating technological advancements and growing importance as a crucial naval defense strategy. Significant geopolitical tensions, fueled by the East European issues and Indo-Pacific maritime tension, allowed the countries to emphasize underwater reconnaissance.

Atlas Elektronik and CFF Partnered for Indian Navy’s Indigenous SONAR Project

In June 2024, Atlas Elektronik and CFF collaborated by signing a partnership agreement for the Indian Navy’s Indigenous SONAR project. These unique towed SONARS are planned to be integrated into the Indian Navy Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) ships through shipbuilders, namely Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. This is to be placed in Kolkata and Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Kochi.

Growing Expenditure on Defense and Maritime Security Concerns to Augment Market Growth

Increasing defense spending and maritime security across the globe drive the SONAR system market growth. With expanding geopolitical tensions and conflicts at the border, countries, especially in Asia Pacific, are seeking to upgrade their naval system to secure the seabed assets, national interests, and sea lanes. Japan, China, and India are mobilizing their warships, with advanced and next-generation SONAR that aids in improving underwater surveillance, detection, and maritime domain awareness. Additionally, advancements in technologies, including artificial intelligence-based signal processing, network SONAR for reconnaissance, and synthetic aperture SONAR, are also improving the functionality of these SONAR systems.

Conversely, the substantial cost of R&D and complexity due to restricted accessibility are hindering market growth.

Top Players Emphasize Implementing Advanced Technologies to Strengthen Their Market Presence

The global market for sonar systems is characterized by high competition with the presence of old and new-tech defense companies. Various companies are investing in next-generation technologies, including sensor fusion, 3D imaging, AI-based signal processing, and others, to sustain the competition and gain an advantage.

Notable Industry Development

• In June 2024, Aselsan, a Turkish defense industry giant, signed an international sales agreement worth USD 79.2 million in the Middle East and Asia. This agreement includes exports of defense systems, such as radar and sonar systems for anti-submarine warfare, and guidance kits.

List of Key Companies Profiled in the Report

• Aselsan A.Ş. (Turkey)
• Atlas Elektronik India Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• DSIT Solutions Ltd. (Israel)
• EdgeTech (U.S.)
• Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Japan Radio Co. (Japan)
• Kongsberg (Norway)
• Lockheed Martin Corporation (U.S.)
• L3Harris Technologies Inc. (U.S.)
• NAVICO (Norway)
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation (U.S.)
• SONARDYNE (U.K.)
• Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. (U.S.)
• Thales Group (France)
• Ultra (U.K.)

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Further Report Findings

• North America held the highest SONAR system market share, attributed to the growing investment in defense, ongoing naval modernization, and countries focusing on maritime security.
• Market growth in Europe is driven by the continuous modernization of naval forces and the generation of autonomous ship technology by big economies such as France, the U.K., and Germany.
• Market expansion in the Asia Pacific is propelled by an increased expenditure in the naval sector and growth in domestic ship manufacturing across China and South Korea.
• In terms of application, the defense segment led the market in 2024, owing to growing demand for mine location, high technology underwater monitoring, and seaport defense.

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