Topic: UUV

Undersea defense market to grow 6.8% yearly through 2036, study predicts

February 18, 2026

LONDON. The global undersea defense infrastructure and security market, valued at $29.47 billion in 2026, is predicted to grow at a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% through 2036, according to a new study from Visiongain, "Undersea Defense Infrastructure & Security Market Report 2026-2036."

Topic: UUV

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