Sonobuoy Market

Market Overview:

The global sonobuoy market size reached US$ 468.2 Million in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 641.1 Million by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.26% during 2023-2028.

A sonobuoy refers to a portable sonar system that is used for tracking underwater objects and conducting research. It consists of a radio transmitter and hydrophones for transmitting ultra-high frequency (UHF). The sonobuoys are launched into the ocean by aircraft and ships for marine patrol and anti-submarine warfare applications. Some of the common types of sonobuoys include passive, active, multi-static, bathythermograph and Differential Acoustic Frequency Analysis and Reading (DIFAR) buoys. They transmit sound waves to the seabed, which gets reflected to the buoy, and assist in detecting the presence of other submarines within the range to prevent potential attacks.

Significant growth in the maritime industry across the globe is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook of the market. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of sonobuoys to detect the presence of other submarines and monitor underwater seismic waves is also driving the market growth. Sonobuoys also find extensive applications across the oil and gas industry wherein they are used for mapping the composition of the seabed layers to identify salt domes and oil deposits. This, along with various technological advancements, such as the utilization of advanced sensing, range and direction capabilities, is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Active sonobuoys are incorporated with advanced radio transducers, receivers and acoustic sensing systems to enhance operational efficiency. Other factors, including increasing defense expenditure and the growing adoption of unmanned underwater vehicles, are expected to drive the market further.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global sonobuoy market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2023-2028. Our report has categorized the market based on function, technology, installation, size, range and application.

Breakup by Function:

• Active
• Passive
• Special Purpose
   

Breakup by Technology:

• Bathythermo Buoy
• Directional Command Activated
• Data Link Communications
• Directional Frequency Analysis and Recording
• Low Frequency Analysis and Recording
• Others
   

Breakup by Installation:

• Spring
• Pneumatic
• Free-Fall
• Cartridge
   

Breakup by Size:

• Size A
• Size B
• Size C
• Others
   

Breakup by Range:

• Short Range
• Long Range
   

Breakup by Application:

• Defense
• Commercial
• Others
   

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being General Dynamics Mission Systems, Radixon Group Pty Ltd (Robotron PTY Ltd.), Sealandaire Technologies Inc., Sparton Corporation, Tata Advanced Systems, Thales Group and Ultra Group.

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