Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Global Market Report 2025

The mine countermeasures (MCM) market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.97 billion in 2024 to $3.17 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period was driven by increasing naval modernization, rising maritime security threats, growing international conflicts, expansion of naval budgets, and greater demand for unmanned vessels.

The mine countermeasures (MCM) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.05 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period is driven by rising investment in defense infrastructure, expansion of allied naval collaborations, growing focus on mine detection and clearance, increasing procurement of advanced sonar systems, and heightened strategic maritime surveillance. Key trends in the forecast period include innovations in autonomous mine detection, development of AI-powered navigation systems, investment in research and development for MCM solutions, integration of multi-sensor platforms, and advancements in modular and scalable MCM technologies.

The rising maritime security threats and naval modernization are expected to drive the growth of the mine countermeasures (MCM) market. Maritime security threats and naval modernization refer to the growing risks to trade routes, territorial waters, and offshore infrastructure, along with the strategic strengthening of naval forces through advanced platforms, technologies, and doctrines to address these challenges. The primary driver of these trends is the increasing complexity of hostile activities in critical maritime zones, prompting nations to enhance their capabilities to protect economic interests, ensure freedom of navigation, and maintain stability. Mine countermeasures (MCM) are essential in helping navies detect, neutralize, and prevent the deployment of naval mines, thereby enhancing maritime security and supporting broader naval modernization objectives. For example, in March 2023, the Department of the Navy (DON), a US-based naval department, requested a budget of $255.8 billion for the fiscal year (FY) 2024, an increase of $11.1 billion (4.5%) from the FY 2023 budget. Therefore, the rise in maritime security threats and naval modernization is expected to drive the growth of the mine countermeasures (MCM) market.

Companies in the mine countermeasures (MCM) market are focusing on technological advancements, such as AI-powered autonomous systems, to enhance mine detection, clearance, and naval operational efficiency. AI-powered autonomous systems combine artificial intelligence (AI) technologies with the capability to operate independently, without continuous human intervention. For instance, in March 2025, Thales S.A., a France-based aerospace and defense technology company, introduced the Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) system to the Royal Navy. The system uses an AI-driven drone boat equipped with advanced sonar to map and locate mines, which are then neutralized by a remotely operated vehicle from a portable operations center. This MMCM system improves operational efficiency by automating mine detection and clearance, reducing the need for crewed ships in hazardous areas.

In August 2022, Bollinger Shipyards LLC, a US-based shipbuilding company, partnered with HII Unmanned Systems and Raytheon Technologies to develop the mine countermeasures unmanned surface vessel (MCM USV) program for the U.S. Navy. This collaboration aims to replace the retiring MCM-1 class ships and MH-53E helicopters, enhancing naval mine detection and neutralization capabilities through autonomous surface vessels equipped with advanced algorithms for complex missions. HII Unmanned Systems, a US-based developer of advanced underwater unmanned vehicles (UUVs), and Raytheon Technologies, a US-based aerospace and defense company, provide advanced sensors, guidance systems, and defense technologies to support military operations.

Major players in the mine countermeasures (MCM) market are RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., BAE Systems plc, Thales S.A., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Textron Inc., Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., ST Engineering Ltd., Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd., Teledyne Marine, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI), Saab AB, Naval Group S.A., Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, QinetiQ Group plc, Atlas Elektronik GmbH, Sonardyne International Ltd., and Kraken Robotics Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the mine countermeasures (MCM) market in 2024, and it is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in mine countermeasures (MCM) report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

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Mine countermeasures (MCM) are defensive systems and techniques designed to detect, classify, and neutralize naval mines using specialized vessels, aircraft, unmanned systems, and divers. They combine proactive approaches such as sweeping and hunting with protective strategies to mitigate risk, ensuring maritime security and freedom of navigation.

The primary types of mine countermeasures (MCM) are surface mine countermeasures, deep-sea mine countermeasures, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for mine detection, and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for mine clearance. Surface mine countermeasures are conducted from surface vessels, manned or unmanned, to detect, classify, neutralize, or remove naval mines and maintain safe maritime navigation. The main operation types within MCM are sweeping and hunting, carried out on both manned and unmanned platforms, employing technologies such as sonar systems, magnetic detection systems, laser detection, and electronic countermeasures. End-users include government agencies, military forces, private security firms, marine operators, and research institutions.

The countries covered in the mine countermeasures (MCM) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The mine countermeasures (MCM) market consists of sales of rapid environmental assessment tools, acoustic communication devices, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) equipment, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for mine disposal, and magnetic anomaly detectors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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