水中通信の世界市場：2025年～2035年

世界の水中通信の市場規模は、2025年に49億5,000万米ドルと推定され、2035年までに107億5,000万米ドルに成長すると予測されており、予測期間の2025年～2035年の年間平均成長率（CAGR）は8.06%と見込まれています。

水中通信市場のイントロダクション：

水中通信は、潜水艦、無人水中ビークル、水上艦艇などの水中プラットフォーム間で安全かつ信頼性の高い情報交換を可能にする、海軍作戦の重要な要素です。地上や空中ネットワークとは異なり、水中通信は水の物理的特性により、従来の電波の有効性が制限されるという独自の課題に直面しています。その結果、防衛軍は水中環境での通信を維持するために、音響信号、光通信、磁気誘導などの特殊な技術に頼っています。これらの方法は、秘密作戦の調整、偵察の実施、平時のパトロールや危険度の高い任務における水中資産の安全な移動の確保に不可欠です。水中通信ネットワークはまた、水中センサー、早期警戒システム、指揮系統を結ぶことで、より広範な海上の状況認識を支えています。海軍の教義が水中での優位性とステルス性をますます強調するようになったため、その戦略的重要性は近年高まっています。効果的な通信がなければ、水中プラットフォームの作戦上の価値は著しく低下します。したがって、水中通信システムは、指揮統制を可能にするだけでなく、海中ユニットが広大で争いの絶えない海域で正確、安全、自律的に活動できるようにする戦力増強装置でもあります。

水中通信市場における技術の影響：

技術の進歩は水中通信の新時代を推進し、水中防衛システムの相互作用と運用方法を変革しています。最も重要なブレークスルーの1つは音響波形の設計で、よりクリアで高速かつ安全な信号の長距離伝送を可能にしています。適応変調技術により、通信システムは塩分、温度、海流などの環境条件に基づいて自動的に調整できるようになっています。ブルーグリーンレーザーシステムの開発により、水中航行体と水上ユニット間の短距離、広帯域通信の新たな可能性が開かれました。これらの光学的方法は、特に浅い海域やノイズの多い海域において、従来の音響に代わる低遅延の通信手段を提供します。また、部品の小型化により、よりコンパクトな通信モジュールを無人水中プラットフォームに搭載できるようになり、運用の柔軟性が拡大した。機械学習は、信号処理の最適化や干渉対策の強化に一役買い始めており、水中通信の信頼性をさらに高めています。暗号化技術は、海軍運用の厳しいセキュリティ要求に応えるべく進化し、動的な環境下でも機密データを確実に保護できるようになっています。このような技術革新により、水中通信はより堅牢で迅速かつ適応性の高いものとなり、水中艦隊が連携してネットワーク化された陣形で活動し、複数の領域にわたるリアルタイムの意思決定をサポートできるようになっています。

水中通信市場の主な促進要因：

防衛における水中通信の重要性の高まりは、進化する海洋の脅威、自律システムの利用拡大、海底領域の戦略的価値の高まりに起因します。潜水艦や無人水中ビークルの急増により、さまざまな深度や距離で機能する信頼性の高いコマンド・コントロール・リンクが緊急に必要とされています。水中任務ではステルス性と耐久性が要求されることが多く、リアルタイムまたはそれに近い通信が作戦成功の重要な要素となっています。海兵隊は現在、海中、水上、空中の各アセット間の同期が不可欠な、複雑な複数水域環境での活動を期待されています。また、海域の認識能力を高めたいという願望から、水中通信を利用して管制センターにデータを伝送するセンサー・アレイや海底監視システムの配備も進められています。パイプラインや光ファイバーケーブルのような海底インフラが潜在的な標的となる中、通信能力は監視と迅速な対応の両方に不可欠です。さらに、重要な水路の覇権をめぐる戦略的競合が、抑止と早期警戒のための高度な水中ネットワークの開発を各国に促しています。このような需要から、水中通信は海上防衛計画の中核的要素として位置付けられ、任務の成功だけでなく、海面下の国益を守るためにも不可欠なものとなっています。

水中通信市場の地域動向：

地域の優先事項と海軍戦略は、水中通信システムの開発と配備に大きな影響を与えます。インド太平洋地域では、海軍のプレゼンスが拡大し、シーレーンの戦略的重要性が高まっているため、海底通信ネットワークに多額の投資が行われています。この地域の国々は、深海や沿岸海域での連携や状況認識を強化するため、潜水艦や無人ビークルに高度な音響システムや光学システムを組み込むことに注力しています。欧州では、多国間の枠組みにおける相互運用性に重点が置かれ、共同での海上防衛作戦を支援する凝集性の高い水中通信プロトコルの構築を目指した共同努力が行われています。複雑な水中地形と過酷な条件を持つ大西洋と北極圏では、長距離音響信号と弾力性のあるセンサー接続の技術革新が進められています。中東では、海上インフラの保護と水中脅威の検知を目的とした広範な沿岸監視システムの一環として、水中通信が検討されています。北米の防衛戦略は技術的優位性を重視しており、統合された水中艦隊のための安全で高速な通信をサポートする最先端のソリューションの採用につながっています。その他の地域では、新興の海軍がパートナーシップや地域連合を通じて徐々に能力を高めています。これらの地域では、水中通信システムが特定の作戦ニーズ、地理的条件、安全保障上の課題を反映して調整されています。

主要水中通信プログラム：

米国Defense Innovation Unit（DIU）、豪州のAdvanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator（ASCA）、英国のDefence and Security Accelerator（DASA）の3者による2回目の共同イニシアティブを示すAUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025は、海中の指揮・統制・通信を強化する技術を提案する民間企業を募集しています。その目標は、最も過酷な水中環境においても、海上のプラットフォームの安全で弾力性のある通信を確保しながら、戦術的・作戦的能力を向上させることです。技術的優位性が世界の海洋安全保障を守る上で極めて重要な時代において、AUKUSのパートナーであるオーストラリア、英国、米国は、水中戦技術革新の限界に挑んでいます。AUKUS Pillar IIの一環として、DIUは米国国防総省の戦闘能力を強化するための先進的な商用ソリューションを求めており、その一環として、乗員を伴わない海上作戦の殺傷能力を強化し、海中の戦闘空間でリアルタイムに情報に基づいた意思決定を可能にするシステムを開発しています。

当レポートでは、世界の水中通信市場について調査し、10年間のセグメント別市場予測、技術動向、機会分析、企業プロファイル、国別データなどをまとめています。

目次

水中通信市場レポートの定義

水中通信市場セグメンテーション

プラットフォーム別

タイプ別

地域別

今後10年間の水中通信市場分析

この章では、10年間の水中通信市場分析によって、水中通信市場の成長、変化する動向、技術採用の概要、および市場の魅力について詳細な概要が示されます。

水中通信市場の市場技術

このセグメントでは、この市場に影響を与えると予想される上位10の技術と、これらの技術が市場全体に与える可能性のある影響について説明します。

世界の水中通信市場予測

この市場の10年間の水中通信市場予測は、上記のセグメント全体で詳細に説明されています。

地域別水中通信市場の動向と予測

このセグメントでは、地域別の水中通信市場の動向、促進要因、抑制要因、課題、そして政治、経済、社会、技術といった側面を網羅しています。また、地域別の市場予測とシナリオ分析も詳細に取り上げています。地域分析の最後には、主要企業のプロファイリング、サプライヤーの情勢、企業ベンチマークが含まれています。現在の市場規模は、通常のシナリオに基づいて推定されています。

北米

促進要因、抑制要因、課題

PEST

市場予測とシナリオ分析

主要企業

サプライヤー階層の情勢

企業ベンチマーク

欧州

中東

アジア太平洋

南米

水中通信市場の国別分析

この章では、この市場における主要な防衛プログラムを取り上げ、この市場で申請された最新のニュースや特許についても解説します。また、国レベルの10年間の市場予測とシナリオ分析についても解説します。

米国

防衛プログラム

最新ニュース

特許

この市場における現在の技術成熟度

市場予測とシナリオ分析

カナダ

イタリア

フランス

ドイツ

オランダ

ベルギー

スペイン

スウェーデン

ギリシャ

オーストラリア

南アフリカ

インド

中国

ロシア

韓国

日本

マレーシア

シンガポール

ブラジル

水中通信市場の機会マトリックス

水中通信市場レポートに関する専門家の意見

結論

航空・防衛市場レポートについて

List of Tables

• Table 1: 10 Year Market Outlook, 2025-2035
• Table 2: Drivers, Impact Analysis, North America
• Table 3: Restraints, Impact Analysis, North America
• Table 4: Challenges, Impact Analysis, North America
• Table 5: Drivers, Impact Analysis, Europe
• Table 6: Restraints, Impact Analysis, Europe
• Table 7: Challenges, Impact Analysis, Europe
• Table 8: Drivers, Impact Analysis, Middle East
• Table 9: Restraints, Impact Analysis, Middle East
• Table 10: Challenges, Impact Analysis, Middle East
• Table 11: Drivers, Impact Analysis, APAC
• Table 12: Restraints, Impact Analysis, APAC
• Table 13: Challenges, Impact Analysis, APAC
• Table 14: Drivers, Impact Analysis, South America
• Table 15: Restraints, Impact Analysis, South America
• Table 16: Challenges, Impact Analysis, South America
• Table 17: Scenario Analysis, Scenario 1, By Region, 2025-2035
• Table 18: Scenario Analysis, Scenario 1, By Platform, 2025-2035
• Table 19: Scenario Analysis, Scenario 1, By Type, 2025-2035
• Table 20: Scenario Analysis, Scenario 2, By Region, 2025-2035
• Table 21: Scenario Analysis, Scenario 2, By Platform, 2025-2035
• Table 22: Scenario Analysis, Scenario 2, By Type, 2025-2035

List of Figures

• Figure 1: Global Underwater Communication Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 2: Global Underwater Communication Market Forecast, By Region, 2025-2035
• Figure 3: Global Underwater Communication Market Forecast, By Platform, 2025-2035
• Figure 4: Global Underwater Communication Market Forecast, By Type, 2025-2035
• Figure 5: North America, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 6: Europe, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 7: Middle East, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 8: APAC, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 9: South America, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 10: United States, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 11: United States, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 12: Canada, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 13: Canada, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 14: Italy, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 15: Italy, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 16: France, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 17: France, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 18: Germany, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 19: Germany, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 20: Netherlands, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 21: Netherlands, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 22: Belgium, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 23: Belgium, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 24: Spain, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 25: Spain, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 26: Sweden, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 27: Sweden, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 28: Brazil, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 29: Brazil, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 30: Australia, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 31: Australia, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 32: India, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 33: India, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 34: China, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 35: China, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 36: Saudi Arabia, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 37: Saudi Arabia, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 38: South Korea, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 39: South Korea, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 40: Japan, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 41: Japan, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 42: Malaysia, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 43: Malaysia, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 44: Singapore, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 45: Singapore, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 46: United Kingdom, Underwater Communication Market, Technology Maturation, 2025-2035
• Figure 47: United Kingdom, Underwater Communication Market, Market Forecast, 2025-2035
• Figure 48: Opportunity Analysis, Underwater Communication Market, By Region (Cumulative Market), 2025-2035
• Figure 49: Opportunity Analysis, Underwater Communication Market, By Region (CAGR), 2025-2035
• Figure 50: Opportunity Analysis, Underwater Communication Market, By Platform (Cumulative Market), 2025-2035
• Figure 51: Opportunity Analysis, Underwater Communication Market, By Platform (CAGR), 2025-2035
• Figure 52: Opportunity Analysis, Underwater Communication Market, By Type (Cumulative Market), 2025-2035
• Figure 53: Opportunity Analysis, Underwater Communication Market, By Type (CAGR), 2025-2035
• Figure 54: Scenario Analysis, Underwater Communication Market, Cumulative Market, 2025-2035
• Figure 55: Scenario Analysis, Underwater Communication Market, Global Market, 2025-2035
• Figure 56: Scenario 1, Underwater Communication Market, Total Market, 2025-2035
• Figure 57: Scenario 1, Underwater Communication Market, By Region, 2025-2035
• Figure 58: Scenario 1, Underwater Communication Market, By Platform, 2025-2035
• Figure 59: Scenario 1, Underwater Communication Market, By Type, 2025-2035
• Figure 60: Scenario 2, Underwater Communication Market, Total Market, 2025-2035
• Figure 61: Scenario 2, Underwater Communication Market, By Region, 2025-2035
• Figure 62: Scenario 2, Underwater Communication Market, By Platform, 2025-2035
• Figure 63: Scenario 2, Underwater Communication Market, By Type, 2025-2035
• Figure 64: Company Benchmark, Underwater Communication Market, 2025-2035

The Global Underwater Communication market is estimated at USD 4.95 billion in 2025, projected to grow to USD 10.75 billion by 2035 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.06% over the forecast period 2025-2035.

Introduction to Underwater Communication Market:

Underwater communication is a critical component of naval operations, enabling secure and reliable information exchange between submerged platforms such as submarines, unmanned underwater vehicles, and surface vessels. Unlike terrestrial or airborne networks, underwater communication faces unique challenges due to the physical properties of water, which limit the effectiveness of conventional radio waves. As a result, defense forces rely on specialized techniques such as acoustic signaling, optical transmission, and magnetic induction to maintain communication in submerged environments. These methods are essential for coordinating covert operations, conducting reconnaissance, and ensuring the safe movement of underwater assets during both peacetime patrols and high-risk missions. Subsurface communication networks also support broader maritime situational awareness by linking underwater sensors, early-warning systems, and command structures. Their strategic importance has grown in recent years as naval doctrines increasingly emphasize underwater dominance and stealth. Without effective communication, the operational value of submersible platforms is significantly diminished. Therefore, underwater communication systems are not only enablers of command and control but also force multipliers that allow undersea units to operate with precision, safety, and autonomy across vast and contested maritime domains.

Technology Impact in Underwater Communication Market:

Technological advancements are driving a new era in underwater communication, transforming how submerged defense systems interact and operate. One of the most significant breakthroughs has been in acoustic waveform design, allowing for clearer, faster, and more secure signal transmission over greater distances. Adaptive modulation techniques now enable communication systems to adjust automatically based on environmental conditions such as salinity, temperature, and ocean currents. The development of blue-green laser systems has opened new possibilities for short-range, high-bandwidth communication between underwater vehicles and surface units. These optical methods offer low-latency alternatives to traditional acoustics, particularly in shallow or noisy waters. Miniaturization of components has also allowed more compact communication modules to be installed in unmanned underwater platforms, expanding operational flexibility. Machine learning is beginning to play a role in optimizing signal processing and enhancing anti-interference measures, further increasing the reliability of submerged communication. Encryption technologies have evolved to meet the stringent security demands of naval operations, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected even in dynamic environments. These innovations have made underwater communication more robust, faster, and adaptable, enabling underwater fleets to operate in coordinated, networked formations and support real-time decision-making across multiple domains.

Key Drivers in Underwater Communication Market:

The increasing importance of underwater communication in defense stems from evolving maritime threats, expanded use of autonomous systems, and the growing strategic value of the undersea domain. The proliferation of submarines and unmanned underwater vehicles has created an urgent need for reliable command and control links that work across varying depths and distances. Underwater missions often involve stealth and endurance, making real-time or near-real-time communication a critical enabler of operational success. Naval forces are now expected to perform in complex, multi-theater environments where synchronization between undersea, surface, and aerial assets is essential. The desire to extend maritime domain awareness has also driven the deployment of sensor arrays and seabed monitoring systems that rely on underwater communication to transmit data back to control centers. As undersea infrastructure such as pipelines and fiber-optic cables become potential targets, communication capabilities are vital for both surveillance and rapid response. Additionally, the strategic competition for dominance in key waterways has pushed nations to develop sophisticated underwater networks for deterrence and early warning. These demands have positioned underwater communication as a core component of maritime defense planning, essential not only for mission success but also for safeguarding national interests below the ocean's surface.

Regional Trends in Underwater Communication Market:

Regional priorities and naval strategies heavily influence the development and deployment of underwater communication systems. In the Indo-Pacific, expanding naval presence and the strategic importance of contested sea lanes have led to substantial investments in undersea communication networks. Nations in this region are focusing on integrating advanced acoustic and optical systems into their submarines and unmanned vehicles to enhance coordination and situational awareness in deep and littoral waters. In Europe, emphasis is placed on interoperability within multinational frameworks, with joint efforts aimed at creating cohesive underwater communication protocols that support collaborative maritime defense operations. The Atlantic and Arctic regions, with their complex underwater topography and harsh conditions, are driving innovations in long-range acoustic signaling and resilient sensor connectivity. In the Middle East, underwater communication is being explored as part of broader coastal surveillance systems designed to protect maritime infrastructure and detect underwater threats. North American defense strategies emphasize technological superiority, leading to the adoption of cutting-edge solutions that support secure, high-speed communication for integrated underwater fleets. Elsewhere, emerging navies are gradually building capacity through partnerships and regional alliances. Across these regions, underwater communication systems are being tailored to reflect specific operational needs, geographic conditions, and security challenges.

Key Underwater Communication Program:

Marking the second joint initiative between the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Australia's Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), and the UK's Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), the tri-national AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025 is inviting commercial firms to propose technologies that enhance undersea command, control, and communications. The goal is to improve tactical and operational capabilities while ensuring secure and resilient communication for sea-based platforms-even in the most demanding underwater environments. In an age where technological superiority is crucial to safeguarding global maritime security, AUKUS partners-Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States-are pushing the boundaries of underwater warfare innovation. As part of AUKUS Pillar II, DIU is seeking advanced commercial solutions to bolster the U.S. Department of Defense's warfighting capabilities by developing systems that enhance the lethality of uncrewed maritime operations and enable real-time, informed decision-making across the undersea battlespace.

Table of Contents

Underwater Communication Market Report Definition

Underwater Communication Market Segmentation

By Platform

By Type

By Region

Underwater Communication Market Analysis for next 10 Years

The 10-year underwater communication market analysis would give a detailed overview of underwater communication market growth, changing dynamics, technology adoption overviews and the overall market attractiveness is covered in this chapter.

Market Technologies of Underwater Communication Market

This segment covers the top 10 technologies that is expected to impact this market and the possible implications these technologies would have on the overall market.

Global Underwater Communication Market Forecast

The 10-year underwater communication market forecast of this market is covered in detailed across the segments which are mentioned above.

Regional Underwater Communication Market Trends & Forecast

The regional underwater communication market trends, drivers, restraints and Challenges of this market, the Political, Economic, Social and Technology aspects are covered in this segment. The market forecast and scenario analysis across regions are also covered in detailed in this segment. The last part of the regional analysis includes profiling of the key companies, supplier landscape and company benchmarking. The current market size is estimated based on the normal scenario.

North America

Drivers, Restraints and Challenges

PEST

Market Forecast & Scenario Analysis

Key Companies

Supplier Tier Landscape

Company Benchmarking

Europe

Middle East

APAC

South America

Country Analysis of Underwater Communication Market

This chapter deals with the key defense programs in this market, it also covers the latest news and patents which have been filed in this market. Country level 10 year market forecast and scenario analysis are also covered in this chapter.

US

Defense Programs

Latest News

Patents

Current levels of technology maturation in this market

Market Forecast & Scenario Analysis

Canada

Italy

France

Germany

Netherlands

Belgium

Spain

Sweden

Greece

Australia

South Africa

India

China

Russia

South Korea

Japan

Malaysia

Singapore

Brazil

Opportunity Matrix for Underwater Communication Market

The opportunity matrix helps the readers understand the high opportunity segments in this market.

Expert Opinions on Underwater Communication Market Report

Hear from our experts their opinion of the possible analysis for this market.

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