Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market Report 2025

This Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The search and rescue (SAR) equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $89.7 billion in 2024 to $94.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to natural disasters and emergency response needs, defense and military applications, maritime and aviation safety, government funding for sar operations, growth in outdoor recreational activities.

The search and rescue (SAR) equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $118.9 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of ai and machine learning in sar operations, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for SAR, real-time communication and coordination, GPS and satellite-based location tracking, expansion of private sector sar services, use of robotics and drones for sar. Major trends in the forecast period include wearable sar technology for first responders, enhanced data analytics for predictive SAR, AI-powered image and speech recognition, autonomous sar systems, green and sustainable sar equipment, cross-border and international sar coordination.

The rise in terrorism and insurgency is expected to drive the growth of the search and rescue equipment market in the future. Terrorism is seen as a method for achieving political objectives, while insurgency represents a political movement with a specific goal. The increase in terrorism and insurgency leads to direct economic destruction of property and lives, as well as indirect impacts on the economy through xenophobia, decreased tourism, market uncertainty, and higher insurance claims. For example, in 2023, according to Vision of Humanity, an Australia-based non-governmental organization, the US accounted for 76% of terrorism-related fatalities among Western democracies, coinciding with a 15-year low in incident rates. Moreover, in 2022, the Islamic State (IS) and its affiliates continued to be the deadliest terrorist group globally for the eighth consecutive year, conducting attacks in 21 countries. Consequently, the rise in terrorism and insurgency is driving the growth of the search and rescue equipment market moving forward.

The increasing frequency of natural disasters is anticipated to drive the growth of the search and rescue (SAR) equipment market in the future. Natural disasters are abrupt and destructive events triggered by natural forces, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, or wildfires, leading to substantial damage and loss of life. The growing demand for effective disaster response, specialized equipment needs, technological advancements, government investments, and humanitarian efforts all play a role in expanding this market. For example, in April 2022, EOS Data Analytics Inc., a US-based non-governmental organization, reported that official accounts confirmed 321 deaths, 595 serious injuries, and over 10,000 minor injuries from the recent 2022 natural disaster. Furthermore, the government estimates that 73,874 people have been displaced, with more than 62,000 homes damaged. Thus, the rising occurrence of natural disasters is fueling the growth of the search and rescue (SAR) equipment market.

Leading companies in the search and rescue (SAR) equipment market are innovating new technologies aimed at enhancing firefighters’ safety to secure a competitive advantage. For example, in April 2022, MSA Safety Incorporated, a US-based safety equipment firm, introduced LUNAR, a search and rescue device designed to improve firefighter safety. This multifunctional device can function independently or be integrated into an MSA SCBA system. LUNAR features cutting-edge technologies, such as Firefighting Assisting Search Technology (FAST) for locating colleagues, personal thermal imaging with edge detection, direct cellular cloud connectivity, and a LUNAR-to-LUNAR network for efficient on-scene communication.

Major companies in the search and rescue equipment market involves the development of multi-functional rescue tools to sustain their market position. These tools are versatile devices equipped to assist in various emergency situations, combining functionalities such as cutting, prying, and glass-breaking capabilities. For instance, in April 2023, Holmatro introduced T1, an all-in-one forcible entry tool for rescue operations. This multi-functional and weight-optimized tool, operable by a single person, consolidates the features of an extensive breaching kit into a single, compact device. The Holmatro T1 offers cutting, spreading, lifting, wedging, ramming, and hammering capabilities, making it an efficient all-in-one solution for diverse emergency scenarios.

In January 2022, ACR Group, a US-based innovator of satellite-based tracking data communications, acquired TRX Systems, a US-based creator of the TRX dismounted assured position, navigation, and timing (PNT) system and the NEON GPS-denied location solutions (TRX DAPS). This acquisition enhances the capabilities of dismounted warfighters to conduct operations in GPS-challenged, degraded, or denied environments.

Major companies operating in the search and rescue (SAR) equipment market include Aeromarine Srt, Cubic Corporation, Elbit Systems Ltd, Garmin Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., RTX Corporation, Airborne Systems North America Inc., CMC Rescue Inc., Cascade Rescue Company, Angloco Ltd., Weber Rescue Systems, SAR Products Ltd., General Dynamics Corporation, Leonardo, Textron Systems, Thales Group, Viking Life-Saving Equipment, Mustang Survival, Survitec Group Limited, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Cobham plc, BAE Systems plc, L3Harris Technologies Inc., FLIR Systems Inc., Harken Inc., Epik Medical Group, Rock Exotica, Skylotec GmbH, Leader Electronics Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the search and rescue (SAR) equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the search and rescue (SAR) equipment market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the search and rescue (SAR) equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA.

Search and rescue (SAR) equipment is utilized to find individuals trapped during search and rescue missions for those injured in accidents, fires, and other emergency situations. This equipment is employed by rescue teams to improve the efficiency and safety of operations in difficult environments, such as during natural disasters or accidents.

The primary categories of search and rescue (SAR) equipment encompass rescue equipment, search equipment, communication equipment, technical equipment, planning equipment, and other miscellaneous equipment. Rescue equipment is specifically designed for the extraction and assistance of individuals during emergencies. The platforms for deploying this equipment include airborne, marine, and ground-based scenarios, applied across different contexts like combat SAR, urban SAR, and industrial settings.

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The search and rescue (SAR) equipment market consists of sales of medical equipment and logistics equipment. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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