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The literature survey on underwater unmanned vehicles (UUVs) reveals a diverse array of applications stretching across underwater exploration, defense, and various commercial implementations. The technological landscape encompasses sonar-based navigation systems, acoustic communications, and adaptive control algorithms, which propel UUVs to undertake complex missions such as seabed mapping, oceanographic research, mine countermeasures, and offshore infrastructure inspection. Defense applications include mine warfare, autonomous surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Moreover, commercial applications comprise underwater inspection, maintenance of subsea installations, and environmental monitoring. Advanced technologies are employed in UUVs, such as autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designs, sensor fusion, underwater acoustic communication systems, and high-precision navigation algorithms, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature and extensive potential of UUVs in addressing a wide spectrum of underwater challenges and opportunities. This paper compares the evolution of underwater vehicle with technology and advancement for the purpose of underwater communication.