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Surface Warships - Market and Technology Forecast to 2032

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  • 186 Pages
  • December 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Market Forecast
  • ID: 6041154
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The surface warship industry is at a pivotal juncture, driven by fleet replacement/modernization needs, emerging maritime threats, and technological advancements. The advancements in surface ship technology can be broadly categorized into two key areas: Operational Design and Material Innovations and Software-Driven Enhancements. Together, these developments are transforming the capabilities, efficiency, and adaptability of modern naval and commercial fleets.

Nations are emphasizing cost-effective solutions, modularity, and advanced capabilities like stealth, AI, and multi-role adaptability. While economic constraints and budgetary delays pose challenges, international collaboration and private-sector involvement are unlocking new opportunities. This report serves as a vital tool for defence stakeholders, providing actionable insights to navigate and capitalize on the evolving landscape of naval warfare.

The surge in surface warship acquisitions across developed and developing nations reflects a growing emphasis on maritime security and modernization. Advanced economies like the United States, Japan, and NATO members continue to enhance their fleets to maintain strategic dominance while emerging powers like India, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia are scaling up their naval capabilities. Territorial disputes, regional security challenges, and the pivot towards maritime-focused defence strategies are propelling this demand. These procurements ensure technological advancements, addressing evolving threats with next-generation platforms.

Covered in this study

  • Overview: Snapshot of the Surface Warships technology in the market during 2024-2032, including highlights of the demand drivers, trends, and challenges. It also provides a snapshot of the spending with respect to regions as well as segments and sheds light on the emergence of new technologies.
  • Market Dynamics: Insights into the technological developments in the Surface Warships market and a detailed analysis of the changing preferences of governments around the world. It also analyses changing industry structure trends and the challenges faced by the industry participants.
  • Segment Analysis: Insights into the various systems market from a segmental perspective and a detailed analysis of factors influencing the market for each segment.
  • Regional Review: Insights into modernisation patterns and budgetary allocation for top countries within a region.
  • Regional Analysis: Insights into the systems market from a regional perspective and a detailed analysis of factors influencing the market for each region.
  • Impact Analysis: Analysis of how certain events will impact the Surface Warships market. This will give you an indication of which factors are important for the forecast.
  • Key Programme Analysis: Details of the top programmes in each segment expected to be executed during the forecast period.
  • Competitive landscape Analysis: Analysis of the competitive landscape of this industry. It provides an overview of key companies, together with insights such as key alliances, strategic initiatives, and a SWOT analysis.

Segmentation

The market is segmented by Region, Ship Type, and Operational Area.

Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Latin America

Ship Type

  • Aircraft Carrier
  • Destroyer
  • Frigate
  • Cruiser
  • Corvette
  • Amphibious
  • Patrol Vessel
  • Other

Operational Area

  • ASUW
  • AAW
  • ASW
  • Multirole

Reasons to buy

  • To address the procurement and market needs for surface warships over the next eight years.
  • Gain insights into the factors driving demand for different surface warships in leading countries and emerging markets. Identify opportunities presented by each market segment based on defence spending, technological advancements, and geopolitical factors. Analyze market potential in terms of ship type and operational role.
  • Strengthen understanding of market demand drivers, industry trends, regulatory landscapes, and technological developments influencing the adoption of surface warships.
  • Identify key channels driving the global surface warships market. Evaluate opportunities in government procurement programs, defence contracts, research collaborations, and commercial partnerships. Explore avenues for revenue expansion through market penetration and diversification.
  • Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the surface warships market. Profile leading providers of surface warships including their product offerings, market presence, research capabilities, and strategic initiatives. Assess competitive positioning to make informed business decisions and identify potential partnership opportunities.

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary
1.1 Trends and Insights
1.2 Main Findings
1.2.1 Surface Warships market summary by Region
1.2.2 Surface Warships market summary by Type
1.2.3 Surface Warships market summary by Operational area
1.3 Key Conclusions

2 Introduction
2.1 Scope
2.2 Methodology
2.3 Who will benefit from this study?

3 Technologies, ConOps and Developments
3.1 Technology Overview
3.2 Relevant Technology Developments
3.2.1 Stealth Designs
3.2.2 New Propulsion Designs
3.2.3 Integrated Electric Propulsion (IEP)
3.2.4 Configurable Multi-role Mission Modules
3.2.5 Containerized Weapons and Systems
3.2.6 New Ship Navigation and Communication Technologies

4 Market Overview
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Competitive landscape
4.2.1 Main Market Players Overview
4.2.2 Leading Products
4.2.3 Critical Raw Materials
4.3 Main customers overview

5 Market Dynamics and Forecast Factors
5.1 Market Segmentation
5.1.1 Segmentation by Region
5.1.2 Segmentation by Ship Type
5.1.3 Segmentation by Operational Role
5.2 Drivers
5.3 Trends
5.4 Opportunities
5.5 Challenges

6 Country Analysis
6.1 Overview
6.2 The US
6.2.1 Relevant Programmes
6.2.2 Relevant contracts
6.2.3 Key players
6.2.4 Current Inventory
6.3 Canada
6.3.1 Relevant Programmes
6.3.2 Key Inventory
6.3.3 Key Industry Players in Canada's Navy Programmes
6.4 United Kingdom
6.4.1 Relevant Programmes
6.4.2 Current Inventory
6.4.3 Key Industry Players in the UK's Navy Programmes
6.5 France
6.5.1 Relevant Programmes
6.5.2 Current Inventory
6.6 Norway
6.6.1 Relevant Programmes
6.6.2 Current Inventory
6.7 The Netherlands
6.7.1 Current Inventory
6.8 Germany
6.8.1 Relevant Programmemes
6.8.2 Current Inventory
6.9 Italy
6.9.1 Relevant Programmes
6.9.2 Current Inventory
6.10 Spain
6.10.1 Relevant Programmes
6.10.2 Current Inventory
6.11 Greece
6.11.1 Current Inventory
6.12 Russia
6.12.1 Current Inventory
6.13 China
6.13.1 Relevant Programmes
6.13.2 Current Inventory
6.14 Japan
6.14.1 Relevant Programmes
6.14.2 Current Inventory
6.15 India
6.15.1 Current Inventory
6.16 Australia
6.16.1 Current Inventory
6.17 Philippines
6.17.1 Relevant Programmes
6.17.2 Current Inventory

7 Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
7.1 Surface Warships Market by Region overview
7.2 Surface Warships market Region by Type overview
7.2.1 North America market by Type overview
7.2.2 Europe market by Type overview
7.2.3 Asia-Pacific market by Type overview
7.2.4 Middle-East & Africa market by Type overview
7.2.5 Latin America market by Type overview
7.3 Surface Warships market Region by Operational area overview
7.3.1 North America market by Operational area overview
7.3.2 Europe market by Operational area overview
7.3.3 Asia-Pacific market by Operational area overview
7.3.4 Middle-East & Africa market by Operational area overview
7.3.5 Latin America market by Operational area overview

8 Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
8.1 Surface Warships Market by Type overview
8.2 Surface Warships market Type by Region overview
8.2.1 Aircraft Carrier market by Region overview
8.2.2 Destroyer market by Region overview
8.2.3 Frigate market by Region overview
8.2.4 Corvette market by Region overview
8.2.5 Amphibious market by Region overview
8.2.6 Patrol Vessel market by Region overview
8.3 Surface Warships market Type by Operational area overview
8.3.1 Aircraft Carrier market by Operational area overview
8.3.2 Destroyer market by Operational area overview
8.3.3 Frigate market by Operational area overview
8.3.4 Corvette market by Operational area overview
8.3.5 Amphibious market by Operational area overview
8.3.6 Patrol Vessel market by Operational area overview

9 Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
9.1 Surface Warships Market by Operational area overview
9.2 Surface Warships market Operational area by Region overview
9.2.1 Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) market by Region overview
9.2.2 Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) market by Region overview
9.2.3 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) market by Region overview
9.2.4 Multi-role market by Region overview
9.3 Surface Warships market Operational area by Type overview
9.3.1 Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) market by Type overview
9.3.2 Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) market by Type overview
9.3.3 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) market by Type overview
9.3.4 Multi-role market by Type overview

10 Leading Companies
10.1 BAE Systems
10.1.1 Introduction
10.1.2 Products and Services
10.1.3 Recent Developments and Contracts
10.1.4 SWOT Analysis
10.2 Lockheed Martin
10.2.1 Introduction
10.2.2 Products and Services
10.2.3 Recent Developments and Contracts
10.2.4 SWOT Analysis
10.3 General Dynamics
10.3.1 Introduction
10.3.2 Products and Services
10.3.3 Recent Developments and Contracts
10.3.4 SWOT Analysis
10.4 Naval Group
10.4.1 Introduction
10.4.2 Products and Services
10.4.3 Recent Developments and Contracts
10.4.4 SWOT Analysis
10.5 Huntington Ingalls Industries
10.5.1 Introduction
10.5.2 Products and Services
10.5.3 Recent Developments and Contracts
10.5.4 SWOT Analysis
10.6 Fincantieri S.p.A.
10.6.1 Introduction
10.6.2 Products and Services
10.6.3 Recent Developments and Contracts
10.6.4 SWOT Analysis
10.7 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)
10.7.1 Introduction
10.7.2 Products and Services
10.7.3 Recent Developments and Contracts
10.7.4 SWOT Analysis
10.8 Damen Shipyards Group
10.8.1 Introduction
10.8.2 Products and Services
10.8.3 Recent Developments and Contracts
10.8.4 SWOT Analysis
10.9 Hyundai Heavy Industries
10.9.1 Introduction
10.9.2 Products and Services
10.9.3 Recent Developments and Contracts
10.9.4 SWOT Analysis
10.10 China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)
10.10.1 Introduction
10.10.2 Products and Services
10.10.3 Recent Developments and Contracts
10.10.4 SWOT Analysis
10.11 United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC)
10.11.1 Introduction
10.11.2 Products and Services
10.11.3 Recent Developments and Contracts
10.11.4 SWOT Analysis
10.12 Babcock International Group PLC
10.12.1 Introduction
10.12.2 Products and Services
10.12.3 Recent Developments and Contracts
10.12.4 SWOT Analysis

11 Results and Conclusions
12 About the Publisher
12.1 General
12.2 Contact us
12.3 Disclaimer
12.4 License

Appendix
Appendix A: Companies Mentioned
Appendix B: Abbreviations

List of Figures
Figure 1: Surface Warships Market summary by Region
Figure 2: Surface Warships Size by Region
Figure 3: Surface Warships CAGR by Region in US$ millions
Figure 4: Surface Warships Market summary by Type
Figure 5: Surface Warships Size by Type
Figure 6: Surface Warships CAGR by Type in US$ millions
Figure 7: Surface Warships Market summary by Operational area
Figure 8: Surface Warships Size by Operational area
Figure 9: Surface Warships CAGR by Operational area in US$ millions
Figure 10: Market volumes over the forecast period per region
Figure 11: Market Segmentation Surface Warships
Figure 12: Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region [US$ millions]
Figure 13: Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region %
Figure 14: North America Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 15: North America - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 16: Europe Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 17: Europe - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 18: Asia-Pacific Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 19: Asia-Pacific - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 20: Middle-East & Africa Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 22: Latin America Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 24: North America Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 25: North America - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 26: Europe Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 27: Europe - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 28: Asia-Pacific Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 29: Asia-Pacific - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 30: Middle-East & Africa Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 32: Latin America Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 34: Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type [US$ millions]
Figure 35: Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type %
Figure 36: Aircraft Carrier Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 38: Destroyer Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 39: Destroyer - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 40: Frigate Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 41: Frigate - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 44: Corvette Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 46: Amphibious Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 47: Amphibious - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 48: Patrol Vessel Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 49: Patrol Vessel - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 52: Aircraft Carrier Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 54: Destroyer Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 55: Destroyer - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 56: Frigate Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 57: Frigate - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 60: Corvette Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 62: Amphibious Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 63: Amphibious - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 64: Patrol Vessel Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 65: Patrol Vessel - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 68: Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area [US$ millions]
Figure 69: Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area %
Figure 70: Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 71: Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 72: Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 74: Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 76: Multi-role Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 77: Multi-role - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 78: Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 79: Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 80: Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 82: Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 84: Multi-role Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 85: Multi-role - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
List of Tables
Figure 1: Surface Warships Market summary by Region
Figure 2: Surface Warships Size by Region
Figure 3: Surface Warships CAGR by Region in US$ millions
Figure 4: Surface Warships Market summary by Type
Figure 5: Surface Warships Size by Type
Figure 6: Surface Warships CAGR by Type in US$ millions
Figure 7: Surface Warships Market summary by Operational area
Figure 8: Surface Warships Size by Operational area
Figure 9: Surface Warships CAGR by Operational area in US$ millions
Figure 10: Market volumes over the forecast period per region
Figure 11: Market Segmentation Surface Warships
Figure 12: Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region [US$ millions]
Figure 13: Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region %
Figure 14: North America Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 15: North America - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 16: Europe Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 17: Europe - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 18: Asia-Pacific Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 19: Asia-Pacific - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 20: Middle-East & Africa Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 22: Latin America Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 24: North America Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 25: North America - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 26: Europe Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 27: Europe - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 28: Asia-Pacific Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 29: Asia-Pacific - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 30: Middle-East & Africa Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 32: Latin America Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 34: Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type [US$ millions]
Figure 35: Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type %
Figure 36: Aircraft Carrier Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 38: Destroyer Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 39: Destroyer - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 40: Frigate Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 41: Frigate - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 44: Corvette Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 46: Amphibious Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 47: Amphibious - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 48: Patrol Vessel Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 49: Patrol Vessel - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 52: Aircraft Carrier Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 54: Destroyer Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 55: Destroyer - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 56: Frigate Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 57: Frigate - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 60: Corvette Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 62: Amphibious Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 63: Amphibious - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 64: Patrol Vessel Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 65: Patrol Vessel - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area
Figure 68: Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area [US$ millions]
Figure 69: Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Operational area %
Figure 70: Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 71: Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 72: Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 74: Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 76: Multi-role Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 77: Multi-role - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Region
Figure 78: Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 79: Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 80: Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 82: Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 84: Multi-role Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type
Figure 85: Multi-role - Surface Warships Market Forecast to 2032 by Type

Companies Mentioned

  • Almaz-Antey
  • ASC (Australian Submarine Corporation)
  • Babcock International
  • BAE Systems
  • Boeing
  • China Aerospace Corporation (CASC)
  • China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO)
  • China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)
  • Diehl Defence
  • DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
  • Embraer
  • General Dynamics
  • Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
  • Kiev Shipyard
  • Kongsberg
  • Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
  • Lockheed Martin
  • MBDA
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)
  • Naval Group
  • Navantia
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Raytheon
  • Rheinmetall
  • Saab
  • ST Engineering
  • Thales Group
  • TsNIIMash (Central Research Institute of Machine Building)
  • Ulstein
  • United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC)

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