SAR equipment market to hit $122.72B by 2030

The global search and rescue equipment market is projected to rise from $93.72 billion in 2025 to $122.72 billion by 2030, driven by disaster response demand, technology upgrades and emergency preparedness spending. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest through 2030.

Why it matters: - Search and rescue equipment is central to locating and saving people in disasters, fires and other emergencies. - Rising demand points to more spending on rescue readiness, field medical gear, communication tools and rapid-response logistics. - Terrorism and insurgency also add pressure on governments and emergency teams to modernize rescue capabilities.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released a market outlook on the global search and rescue equipment market on June 11, 2026. - The market is projected to grow from $93.72 billion in 2025 to $99.48 billion in 2026. - The report forecasts the market will reach $122.72 billion by 2030. - The outlook implies a 6.1% CAGR from 2025 to 2026 and a 5.4% CAGR through 2030.

The details: - The company ties near-term growth to broader use of SAR equipment in natural disasters and emergencies. - Government funding for emergency infrastructure is another driver. - Technological improvements in medical and logistics tools are supporting field rescue operations. - Portable and ruggedized gear suited for harsh terrain is seeing wider adoption. - International humanitarian missions are expanding the need for standardized SAR capabilities. - Future demand is expected to rise for devices with stronger detection and communication features. - Lightweight and ergonomic medical devices are expected to gain traction for field use. - The report points to more multi-platform deployment across air, land and sea. - Real-time communication systems and incident-planning technologies are among the key trends. - The report says market analysis now includes market attractiveness scoring, total addressable market analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based dashboards, market hotspots infographics, and updated graphics and tables. - The company also says its 2026 reports include key technology and future trend analysis.

Between the lines: - The forecast suggests SAR purchasing is shifting from basic emergency response gear toward integrated systems that improve coordination and speed. - The emphasis on multi-agency cooperation and modernization points to bigger procurement cycles for governments and aid groups. - The terrorism reference broadens the market case beyond natural disasters to security-linked response needs. - In 2023, Vision of Humanity data showed the US accounted for 76% of terrorism-related deaths among Western democracies, even as the overall incident rate hit a 15-year low.

What’s next: - North America held the largest market share in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region through the forecast period. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The Business Research Company is offering a free sample report and a full market report through the links provided in its release. - The company says its Global Market Model provides updated forecasts for decision-making.

The bottom line: - SAR equipment demand is set to keep rising as disaster response, security risks and modernization spending reshape emergency preparedness worldwide. - More information - The full report - The company’s announcement