Towed Array Sonar Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 2854
  • Published Date: Nov 19, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Towed Array Sonar Market Segmentation:

Type Segment Analysis

Passive towed array sonar is expected to garner the highest revenue in the forecast period. Also, the market is growing at the highest CAGR of 5% throughout the forecast period. The demand for passive towed arrays is increasing owing to their salient features such as prohibiting the emission of their own signal. Also, with the existence of a ping system, the enemies can easily detect the vessels.

Component Segment Analysis

The hydrophone segment in the towed array sonar market is estimated to hold a share of 80% by 2035. This sonar device consists of a system of hydrophones, which are tugged far beyond the submarine through cables. Such hydrophones are often kilometers from each other, thus enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio significantly. In order to detect and track faint sounds, e.g. lower noise emitting submarine threats or seismic signals, the towing array sonar shall be able to operate effectively. The salient features provided by the towed array sonar are driving the growth of the market in the military and defense industries. 

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

       Type

  • Active
  • Passive
  • Dual Towed Array Sonar

       Component

  • Hydrophone
  • Cables

       Acoustic Frequency

  • Infrasonic
  • Ultrasonic

       End-User

  • Marine
  • Oil & Gas

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of towed array sonar is estimated at USD 2.43 billion.

The global towed array sonar market size exceeded USD 2.34 billion in 2025 and is set to expand at a CAGR of over 4.4%, surpassing USD 3.6 billion revenue by 2035.

North America is projected to hold a 40% share by 2035 in the towed array sonar market, supported by strong defense modernization programs and increasing adoption of advanced naval detection systems.

Key players in the market include NORBIT ASA, Coda Octopus Products Ltd., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Neptune Sonar, Thales Group.
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