Search And Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market Report 2026

Search And Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market Overview

• Search And Rescue (SAR) Equipment market size has reached to $93.72 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $122.72 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% • Growth Driver: Rising Terrorism And Insurgency Fuel Growth In Search And Rescue Equipment Market • Market Trend: Muti-Functional Rescue Tools Transforming The Search And Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market • North America was the largest region in 2025 and Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region.

What Is Covered Under Search And Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market?

The search and rescue (SAR) equipment is used to locate trapped people during search and rescue operations for those hurt in accidents, fires, and other urgent circumstances. It is used by rescue teams to enhance the effectiveness and safety of operations in challenging environments, such as during natural disasters or accidents. The main types of search and rescue (SAR) equipment are rescue equipment, search equipment, communication equipment, technical equipment, planning equipment, and other equipment. Rescue equipment refers to equipment used to rescue passengers in case of an emergency. The platforms include airborne, marine, and ground-based. These are used in combat SAR, urban SAR, and industrial.

What Is The Search And Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market Growth Forecast?

The search and rescue (sar) equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $122.72 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for technologically advanced SAR equipment with enhanced detection and communication functions, increasing investment in rapid-response logistics systems to improve rescue efficiency, development of lightweight and ergonomic medical equipment for field operations, rising emphasis on multi-agency interoperability in disaster-response planning, expansion of training and modernization programs to upgrade national SAR inventories. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of advanced life-saving medical equipment, development of portable and lightweight rescue tools, use of multi-platform deployment (air, land, marine), enhanced real-time communication for coordination, advanced risk assessment and incident planning systems.

Global Search And Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market Segmentation

1) By Equipment: Rescue Equipment, Search Equipment, Communication Equipment, Technical Equipment, Planning Equipment, Other Equipment 2) 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 Harnesses 2) 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

What Is Driver Of The Search And Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market?

The increasing terrorism and insurgency are expected to propel the growth of search and rescue equipment going forward. Terrorism is viewed as a means of achieving a political goal, whereas insurgency is a political movement with a clear political objective. Increasing terrorism and insurgency directly cause economic destruction of property and lives and indirectly affect the economy through xenophobia, loss of tourism, creating market uncertainty, and increased insurance claims. For instance, in 2023, according to the Vision of Humanity, an Australia-based non-government organization, in 2023 the US accounted for 76% of terrorism-related deaths among Western democracies, coinciding with a 15-year low in incident rates. Therefore, increasing terrorism and insurgency are driving the growth of the search and rescue equipment market going forward.

Key Players In The Global Search And Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market

Major companies operating in the search and rescue (sar) equipment market are 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

Global Search And Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market Trends and Insights

Major companies operating in the search and rescue (SAR) equipment market are developing new muti-functional rescue tools to sustain their position in the market. Multi-functional rescue tools are versatile devices designed to assist in various emergency situations, combining features such as cutting, prying, and glass-breaking capabilities. For instance, in April 2023, Holmatro, a Netherlands-based industrial machinery manufacturing company launched T1, an all-in-one forcible entry tool for rescue operations. This weight-optimized and multi-functional tool is operable by a single person and combines the features of an extensive breaching kit into a single, compact device. The Holmatro T1 empowers rescue teams with cutting, spreading, lifting, wedging, ramming, and hammering capabilities, making it the ultimate all-in-one solution for various emergency scenarios. With its detachable wedge, the T1 eliminates the need for a second person or tool when creating the initial gap, saving precious time and resources. Furthermore, the 2-stage pump system ensures high power transmission, reducing the energy or breathing air required compared to traditional tools. The T1's optimized cutting blades and jaw design enable it to easily cut through materials like rebar, chain, and padlocks, and its load-holding function makes it suitable for controlled lifting and progressive lifting.

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Search And Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market? Signia Aerospace Acquires Goodrich Hoist & Winch To Strengthen SAR Equipment Capabilities

In November 2024, Signia Aerospace, a US-based portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, acquired Goodrich Hoist & Winch for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Signia Aerospace aims to strengthen its SAR and human-external-cargo (HEC) mission offerings by integrating Goodrich’s globally used helicopter rescue hoists and aircraft cargo winches into its Mission Systems business unit, thereby expanding its portfolio of safety-critical, mission-specific aerospace equipment. Goodrich Hoist & Winch is a US-based manufacturer of helicopter rescue hoists and aircraft cargo winches.

Regional Insights

North America was the largest region in the search and rescue (SAR) equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in this market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

What Defines the Search And Rescue (SAR) Equipment Market?

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.

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

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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