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.
The search and rescue equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides search and rescue equipment market statistics, including search and rescue equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a search and rescue equipment market share, detailed search and rescue equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the search and rescue equipment industry. This search and rescue equipment market research report deliver a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
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).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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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.
The search and rescue equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides search and rescue equipment market statistics, including search and rescue equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a search and rescue equipment market share, detailed search and rescue equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the search and rescue equipment industry. This search and rescue equipment market research report deliver a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
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).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market Characteristics3. Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market Trends and Strategies4. Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market34. Recent Developments in the Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
5. Global Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market Segmentation
7. Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
9. China Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
10. India Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
11. Japan Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
12. Australia Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
13. Indonesia Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
14. South Korea Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
15. Western Europe Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
16. UK Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
17. Germany Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
18. France Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
19. Italy Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
20. Spain Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
21. Eastern Europe Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
22. Russia Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
23. North America Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
24. USA Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
25. Canada Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
26. South America Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
27. Brazil Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
28. Middle East Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
29. Africa Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market
30. Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on search and rescue (sar) equipment market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for search and rescue (sar) equipment? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The search and rescue (sar) equipment market global report answers all these questions and many more.The 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) by Equipment: Rescue Equipment; Search Equipment; Communication Equipment; Technical Equipment; Planning Equipment; Other Equipment2) by Platform: Airborne; Marine; Ground-Based
3) by Application: Combat SAR; Urban SAR Industrial
Subsegments:
1) by Rescue Equipment: Stretchers and Litters; Rescue Tools; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Ropes and Harnesses2) by Search Equipment: Search Cameras; Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs); Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR); Sonar Systems
3) by Communication Equipment: Two-Way Radios; Satellite Phones; Emergency Locator Beacons; Mobile Communication Devices
4) by Technical Equipment: GPS Devices; Mapping Software; Navigation Systems; Monitoring Equipment
5) by Planning Equipment: Incident Command Software; Resource Management Tools; Training Simulators; Risk Assessment Tools
6) by Other Equipment: Medical Equipment; Lighting; Water Rescue Equipment
Key Companies Mentioned: Aeromarine Srt; Cubic Corporation; Elbit Systems Ltd; Garmin Ltd.; Honeywell International Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment market report 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
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
---|---|
No. of Pages | 200 |
Published | February 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 94.33 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 118.9 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.0% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 29 |