A sonobuoy (a portmanteau of sonar and buoy) is a relatively small buoy (typically 13 cm or 5 in, in diameter and 91 cm or 3 ft long) expendable sonar system that is dropped/ejected from aircraft or ships conducting anti-submarine warfare or underwater acoustic research. A tactical sonar system for transmitting submarine activity, the sonobuoy is a core technology for anti-submarine warfare.
The major manufacturers of sonobuoys are Sparton, Ultra Electronics, and Thales, which together account for more than 90% of the market.
North America is the largest market, accounting for about 70%.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Sonobuoy Market
In 2020, the global Sonobuoy market size was US$ 302.4 million and it is expected to reach US$ 384.8 million by the end of 2027, with a CAGR of 3.5% during 2021-2027.
Global Sonobuoy Scope and Market Size
Sonobuoy market is segmented by region, by country, company, type, application and by sales channels. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Sonobuoy market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on sales, revenue and forecast by region, by country, company, type, application and by sales channels for the period 2016-2027.

Segment by Type, the Sonobuoy market is segmented into
Active Sonobuoy
Passive Sonobuoy
Special Purpose Sonobuoy

Segment by Application, the Sonobuoy market is segmented into
Defense
Civil

Regional and Country-level Analysis:
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Southeast Asia
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA

Competitive Landscape and Sonobuoy Market Share Analysis
Sonobuoy market competitive landscape provides details and data information by companies. The report offers comprehensive analysis and accurate statistics on revenue by the player for the period 2016-2021. It also offers detailed analysis supported by reliable statistics on sale and revenue by players for the period 2016-2021. Details included are company description, major business, Sonobuoy product introduction, recent developments, Sonobuoy sales by region, type, application and by sales channel.

The major companies include:
Sparton
Ultra Electronics
Thales