Underwater Acoustic Communication (UAC) Market Size, Share And COVID Impact Analysis, By UAC Platform (Sensor Interface, Acoustic Modem, Buoys), By Modulation (Amplitude Modulation, Continuous Phase Frequency Shift Keying, Linear Frequency Modulations), By UAC Range (Shallow Water Range, Medium, Long Water Range, & Full Ocean Range), By Application (Mine Reconnaissance, Environmental Research & Monitoring, Pollution Monitoring, Climate Research & Recording, Fisheries, Aquaculture), By End User (Military & Defense, Marine, Scientific Research & Development) & Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The global underwater acoustic communication market is seeing remarkable growth, with a significant CAGR forecasted throughout the period up to 2032. Underwater Acoustic Communication (UAC) sends and receives messages under shallow, deep water. Underwater acoustic modems transmit data wirelessly under the water or marine surrounding. With underwater modems, the navy can communicate, monitor, and navigate under deep water. Growing demand for monitoring pollution undersea, ocean currents and winds, environmental monitoring, detecting climate change, and other activities are boosting the market demand. Additionally, the increasing use of remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, military and navigation applications, underwater sensor networks, and diving purposes creates lucrative opportunities in the forecast.

Unlike terrestrial communication, underwater acoustic communication is characterized by low data transfer rates and acoustic waves rather than electromagnetic waves. Underwater acoustic communication uses underwater propagation of mechanical and sound wave interactions for creating sound with water. In addition, the frequency range for underwater acoustics communication is from 10Hz to 1MHz.

Key Insights:

The report will cover the following key insights:

• The report analyzes a detailed overview of the industry, including qualitative and quantitative information.


• It analyzes an overview and forecast of the global market based on various segments.


• It also analyzes market size estimates and forecasts from the year 2021 to 2029, covering five major regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), Rest of the World. The Airborne countermeasures system market by region will subsequently be divided into respective countries and segments.

Underwater Acoustic Communication Market Regional Analysis:

The Underwater Acoustic Communication (UAC) market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World. With big corporations and a robust infrastructure to strengthen the naval fleet, North America has been a prominent region in this market. Furthermore, several large countries, such as the U.S and Canada, have become worldwide exporters of defense technologies as a result of established research and development institutions and other factors. In addition, some of the most prominent key market players' presence in North America boosts the region's growth.

The countries such as the U.K., France, Russia, and Spain are increasing their defense budgets, and focusing on strengthening the naval defense is boosting the market in the European region. Moreover, UAN is developing and testing the innovative wireless network at sea integrating submerged, terrestrial and aerial sensors for the safety of offshore and coastline critical infrastructures. Additionally, the major key players increasing research and development programs in the Europe region are driving the market growth.

Significant economic countries such as China, India, Australia, and South Korea, the Asia Pacific region, are expected to have the fastest growth in the underwater acoustic communication (UAC) market. These countries have seen significant government spending on defense infrastructure and encouraging the adoption of emerging technologies for underwater activities in this region, showing significant market growth during the forecast period.

The market in the Rest of the World is estimated to be potential growth in the region for the underwater acoustic communications market in the defense sector.

Key Players Covered:

• EvoLogics GmbH (Germany)


• Mistral Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Bengaluru)


• Teledyne Technologies Inc. (U.S.)


• Thales Group (France)


• DSPComm (Australia)


• Gavial Holdings (U.S.)


• Hydroacoustics Inc. (U.S.)


• Kongsberg Gruppen (Norway)


• Ultra Electronics (The U.K.)


• Sonardyne International Ltd  (The U.K.)


• Others

The Underwater Acoustic Communication (UAC) market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World. With big corporations and a robust infrastructure to strengthen the naval fleet, North America has been a prominent region in this market. Furthermore, several large countries, such as the U.S and Canada, have become worldwide exporters of defense technologies as a result of established research and development institutions and other factors. In addition, some of the most prominent key market players' presence in North America boosts the region's growth.

The countries such as the U.K., France, Russia, and Spain are increasing their defense budgets, and focusing on strengthening the naval defense is boosting the market in the European region. Moreover, UAN is developing and testing the innovative wireless network at sea integrating submerged, terrestrial and aerial sensors for the safety of offshore and coastline critical infrastructures. Additionally, the major key players increasing research and development programs in the Europe region are driving the market growth.

Significant economic countries such as China, India, Australia, and South Korea, the Asia Pacific region, are expected to have the fastest growth in the underwater acoustic communication (UAC) industry. These countries have seen significant government spending on defense infrastructure and encouraging the adoption of emerging technologies for underwater activities in this region, showing significant market growth during the forecast period.

The market in the Rest of the World is estimated to be potential growth in the region for the underwater acoustic communications market in the defense sector.

Underwater Acoustic Communication Market Segmentation:

Key Industry Developments:

• In June 2020, GeoSpectrum Technologies announced that they had been selected to supply Long-Range Acoustic Messaging (LRAM) system. The undisclosed Western customer gave this contract. The LARM is used for robust operations through-water acoustic communications system, specially designed for sending acoustic encoded tactical messages to a submerged submarine or another underwater asset.


• In August 2018,  QinetiQ North America announced a sole-source contract from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, to demonstrate advanced, low-power, side-scan sonar technology. QinetiQ North America will leverage its patented DOLPHIN underwater acoustic technology to show full swath coverage in eliminating the Nadir that exists with current side-scan sonar systems.