The maritime surveillance and intervention market market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The market size of maritime surveillance and intervention has witnessed swift expansion in the preceding years. An augment from $28.48 billion in 2024 to $31.55 billion in 2025 is projected, corresponding to a substantial compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%.
Factors contributing to this historical growth include growing concerns about maritime security, illicit activities and piracy, initiatives related to national defense, search and rescue operations, and environmental surveillance.
The maritime surveillance and intervention market market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations for the maritime surveillance and intervention market indicate a swift expansion in the coming years. It is predicted to reach a market size of "$46.31 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%.
Factors contributing to this growth over the forecast period include geopolitical pressures, emerging threats, the need for humanitarian aid, the adoption of technological innovations, and global collaborations. Noted market trends for the forecast period encompass the integration of blockchain for maritime data protection, the creation of autonomous underwater vehicles, the emphasis on anti-drone technologies for seaborne safety, the unveiling of high-frequency radar systems, and increased cooperation and data exchange among maritime nations.
The expected increase in maritime surveillance and intervention market growth can be attributed to the surge in trade and freight activities by sea. Maritime trade, which is the transportation of goods via ships, is preferred by manufacturers for long-distance haulage due to cost-effectiveness and lower emissions over a lengthy journey. The ability to transport numerous products in one trip also makes it more favourable than other transport methods. The utilization of maritime surveillance and intervention is concurrently increasing owing to its imperative role in addressing urgent maritime safety or security situations. For example, in July 2024, Eurostat, based in Luxembourg, stated that the European Union recorded a rise in the gross weight of maritime goods from 851.28 million tonnes in Q2 2021 to 893.97 million tonnes in Q2 2022. As such, the maritime surveillance and intervention market will notably benefit from the escalating trade and freight activities via the sea.
The maritime surveillance and intervention market market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By System: Detectors, Combat Management System, Surveillance and Tracking, Geographic Information System (GIS)
2) By Services: Risk Assessment and Investigation, Maintenance and Support, Security Management
3) By Application: Naval, Coast Guard, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Detectors: Radar Detectors, Sonar Detectors, Optical Detectors, Other Detectors
2) By Combat Management System: Command And Control Systems, Decision Support Systems, Tactical Display Systems
3) By Surveillance And Tracking: Satellite Surveillance, Aerial Surveillance, Vessel Tracking Systems
4) By Geographic Information System (GIS): Mapping And Visualization Tools, Spatial Analysis Tools, Data Integration Tools
The maritime surveillance and intervention market is observing a surge in advancements in technology, a leading trend that's gaining traction. Initiatives are being taken by premier players in the industry to develop advanced techniques like underwater surveillance to ramp up detection capabilities, seamless monitoring, and the security of vital maritime assets. For example, Image Soft Oy, a defense and space manufacturing firm based in Finland, in May 2023 launched the 3rd Generation Underwater Surveillance System (UNWAS). This indicated a considerable leap in the capabilities of underwater monitoring. The top-notch system has been engineered to safeguard imperative underwater infrastructure that includes pipelines, subsea cables, and harbors by providing incessant automated oversight. Being operational round-the-clock, UNWAS system is not only cost-efficient but environmentally friendly, being able to function in various environments ranging from the Baltic and North Seas to tropical waters. Installed with a passive sensor network, it can detect a vast spectrum of threats both underwater and on the surface such as submarines, divers, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and underwater drones. With detection capabilities which can exceed 30 kilometers under the best conditions, this system signifies a significant breakthrough in naval capabilities and maritime safety. As countries persist in investing in cutting-edge surveillance technologies, systems like UNWAS will have an instrumental role in future maritime safety operations.
Major companies operating in the maritime surveillance and intervention market market include:
• Indra Sistemas S.A.
• Saab Aktiebolag
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation
• Elbit Systems Limited
• Furuno Electric Company Limited
• SRT Marine Systems Public Limited Company
• Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
• Neptune Maritime Security Limited
• Securewest International Limited
• Dassault Aviation S.A.
• Naval Group
• Hart Maritime Ltd.
• Seagull Maritime Security Ltd.
• Solace Global Maritime
• Maritime/Air Systems & Technologies
• Navantia S.A. Empresa Nacional Bazán de Construcción Naval Militar
• Austal Limited
• Damen Shipyards Group N.V.
• Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
• Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
• Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
• China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
• Bharat Electronics Limited
• Larsen & Toubro Limited
• Rolta India Limited
• Zen Technologies Limited
• Safran Electronics & Defense
• ThalesRaytheonSystems
North America was the largest region in the maritime surveillance and intervention market share in 2024. The regions covered in the maritime surveillance and intervention market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa