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 Saildrone Voyager Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market
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</div>Dublin, Sept. 03, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- The <a href="https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/6264011/saildrone-voyager-unmanned-surface-vehicle-usv?utm_source=GNE&amp;utm_medium=PressRelease&amp;utm_code=47mgh4&amp;utm_campaign=2344671+-+Saildrone+Voyager+Unmanned+Surface+Vehicle+(USV)+Market+Strategies+and+Growth+Outlook+2026-2030+Featuring+Profiles+of+Saildrone%2c+Kongsberg+Maritime%2c+and+Ocean+Infinity&amp;utm_exec=jocamsai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Saildrone Voyager Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market Global Report 2026">"Saildrone Voyager Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Market Global Report 2026"</a> has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global Saildrone Voyager unmanned surface vehicle (USV) market is experiencing rapid growth as governments, research organizations and maritime operators increase their investments in autonomous ocean monitoring and surveillance technologies. The market is projected to expand from $0.95 billion in 2025 to $1.08 billion in 2026, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. <img alt="" height="400" src="//www.researchandmarkets.com/content-images/2529/2529621/1/saildrone-voyager-unmanned-surface-vehicle-usv.png" width="600" /> Historical market growth has been supported by rising demand for oceanographic research data, stronger maritime surveillance requirements and expanding coastal monitoring programs. Continued advances in autonomous marine vehicle systems, combined with increased funding for marine environmental research, have also accelerated the deployment of Saildrone Voyager USVs across commercial, scientific and government applications. The Saildrone Voyager USV market is forecast to reach $1.81 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 13.9% during the forecast period. Key growth drivers include rising demand for climate observation and meteorological monitoring systems, wider use of autonomous maritime intelligence platforms and greater government funding for ocean research initiatives. Offshore infrastructure monitoring and the integration of multi-mission unmanned marine systems are also expected to create significant market opportunities. Prominent Saildrone Voyager USV market trends include longer-duration autonomous ocean missions, high-resolution marine data acquisition and broader deployment for coastal and offshore environmental surveillance. Advances in hybrid wind, solar and electric propulsion technologies are improving operational endurance, while the adoption of crewless ocean monitoring platforms is helping organizations collect critical data across remote and challenging maritime environments. Maritime security remains a major factor driving market expansion. Rising piracy, smuggling, unauthorized fishing and other maritime crimes are increasing the need for persistent monitoring of trade routes, coastal waters and offshore infrastructure. Saildrone Voyager unmanned surface vehicles can patrol extensive ocean areas, collect real-time intelligence on vessel movements and support the detection of suspicious activity without requiring onboard crews. According to the International Chamber of Commerce, 120 incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery against ships were recorded in 2023, compared with 115 incidents in 2022. The reported cases included 105 vessels boarded, nine attempted attacks, four hijackings and two incidents in which vessels were fired upon. These security risks are encouraging authorities to invest in advanced maritime domain awareness, autonomous surveillance and naval defense capabilities. Innovation in persistent maritime surveillance is strengthening the role of Saildrone Voyager USVs in vessel tracking, anomaly detection, border protection and coastal security. In May 2026, Saildrone Inc. secured a $15.5 million contract with the U.S. Coast Guard to expand maritime surveillance through the deployment of Voyager unmanned surface vessels. The program supports long-duration, crewless monitoring across strategically important operational areas, including the Great Lakes and the U.S. Northeast coast. The initiative is expected to improve the detection of illegal fishing, smuggling and other illicit maritime activities while reducing reliance on conventional crewed patrol assets. Autonomous surface systems can remain at sea for extended periods, helping maritime agencies maintain continuous situational awareness and allocate personnel and vessels more efficiently. Strategic technology partnerships are also advancing AI-enabled maritime intelligence. In March 2025, Saildrone Inc. partnered with Palantir Technologies Inc. to integrate data generated by autonomous unmanned surface vessels with advanced analytical systems. The collaboration is designed to enhance threat detection, accelerate maritime data analysis and enable continuous ocean surveillance. Combining autonomous vehicle capabilities with artificial intelligence and data analytics is expected to improve operational decision-making across defense, security and environmental monitoring missions. North America was the leading region in the Saildrone Voyager unmanned surface vehicle market in 2025, supported by government contracts, maritime security investment and the adoption of autonomous monitoring technologies. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. The market analysis covers Asia-Pacific, Southeast Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa, including Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Italy and Spain. Markets Covered: 1) By Type: Survey Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Surveillance Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Research Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Other Types 2) By Deployment Mode: Autonomous; Remotely Operated; Hybrid 3) By Application: Oceanography; Defense And Security; Environmental Monitoring; Oil And Gas; Maritime Surveillance; Other Applications 4) By End User: Government; Commercial; Research Institutes; Other End Users Subsegments: 1) By Survey Unmanned Surface Vehicles: Hydrographic Survey Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Seabed Mapping Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Environmental Monitoring Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Offshore Inspection Unmanned Surface Vehicles 2) By Surveillance Unmanned Surface Vehicles: Maritime Security Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Border Patrol Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Intelligence Gathering Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Coastal Monitoring Unmanned Surface Vehicles 3) By Research Unmanned Surface Vehicles: Oceanographic Research Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Climate Research Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Marine Biology Research Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Autonomous Exploration Unmanned Surface Vehicles 4) By Other Types: Communication Relay Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Search And Rescue Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Defense Support Unmanned Surface Vehicles; Multi Mission Unmanned Surface Vehicles Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast. Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita. Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments. Key Attributes <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;"><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">Report Attribute</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; ">Details</td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">No. of Pages</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; ">250</td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">Forecast Period</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; ">2026-2030</td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2026</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; ">$1.08 Billion</td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; ">$1.81 Billion</td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">Compound Annual Growth Rate</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; ">13.9%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">Regions Covered</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; ">Global</td></tr></table> Companies Featured <ul><li>Thales Group</li><li>Teledyne Technologies Incorporated</li><li>Kongsberg Gruppen ASA</li><li>Furuno Electric Co. Ltd.</li><li>Saildrone Inc.</li><li>Norbit ASA</li></ul> For more information about this report visit <a href="https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/6264011/saildrone-voyager-unmanned-surface-vehicle-usv?utm_source=GNE&amp;utm_medium=PressRelease&amp;utm_code=47mgh4&amp;utm_campaign=2344671+-+Saildrone+Voyager+Unmanned+Surface+Vehicle+(USV)+Market+Strategies+and+Growth+Outlook+2026-2030+Featuring+Profiles+of+Saildrone%2c+Kongsberg+Maritime%2c+and+Ocean+Infinity&amp;utm_exec=jocamsai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/oly1a0</a> About ResearchAndMarkets.com ResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. 
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