They are used in wars, scientific exploration, and other purposes. Unmanned submarines are submersible water vehicles that operate underwater without the need for direct human intervention.

Equipped with the latest technology including modern communications systems, sensors, GPS and navigation systems. The value of the global market for unmanned submarines reached approximately $3.02 billion in 2012. It is expected to grow to $8.14 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of 13.5%. Significant investments have been spent developing unmanned submarines using artificial intelligence and machine learning.