Search And Rescue Vehicle Market Size, Share and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Application (Commercial & Civil, Military, Medical, and Others), By Operation Type (Ground SAR, Mountain, Cave & Mine SAR, Urban SAR, and Combat SAR), By Technology (Manned and Unmanned), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

The search and rescue vehicle plays a significant role in rescuing, searching and transporting people and components in a search and rescue operation.  Search, and rescue vehicles also cater to the demand for secure and quick transportation and assistance for human organs for medical purposes. In addition, search and rescue vehicles are deployed to assist in mass evacuations during natural disasters.

The hardware and software advancements in SAR vehicles will drive the demand. The advanced technology integrated with military search and rescue vehicles differs from regular search and rescue helicopters, as military SAR operations are conducted in combat zones. The latest military SAR vehicles are equipped with cutting-edge technologies, such as a satellite flight following & communication, a night vision capable cockpit, enhanced ground proximity sensors, and more in search and rescue vehicles.

The search and rescue vehicle is used to carry out search and rescue (SAR) operations of different types, such as ground SAR and mountain or cave SAR, to name a few, on land, water and in the air. An Increase in demand for advanced search and rescue vehicles by countries for law enforcement, public safety, military, and other search and rescue applications is anticipated to drive the market's growth in the forecast period.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Search and rescue vehicle Market

The COVID-19 pandemic positively impacted the search and rescue vehicle market. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand and use case for SAR vehicles grew significantly for essential and medical purposes. Furthermore, the pandemic led authorities worldwide to recognize the need to consider medical infrastructure developments.

However, as the pandemic has evolved and operations have become more accessible, the demand for SAR vehicles will continue to grow, considering the uncertainties of natural calamities and medical emergencies worldwide. An increase in the number of rescue operations due to unprecedented adversities, such as natural calamities, has resulted in governments undertaking the upgradation of search & rescue equipment across the globe to be prepared in case of any unforeseen calamity. This is expected to drive the market's growth in the forecast period.

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Key Industry Developments – Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships.
• Porter's Five Forces Analysis.
• PEST Analysis.
• Technological Developments.
• Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Search & Rescue Vehicle Market.

Segmentation

Regional Analysis

The North America region is expected to lead the search and rescue vehicle market over the forecast period. The presence of major market players and related technological advancements mainly drives the development of the market in North America. Asia Pacific region is anticipated to emerge as a significant market in the forecast period owing to the application of helicopters for SAR operations to provide vital products and services during natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions in under-developed and developing countries in the region. The region is with developing countries also looking to add to their SAR fleets, driving its growth.

Key Players Covered

The report includes the profiles of key players such as General Dynamics Corporation, SVITRUCKS, E-ONE, First Priority Group, American LaFrance, Braun Industries Inc., Oshkosh, Horton Emergency Vehicles, Life Line Emergency Vehicles, Warner Bodies, and others.

Key Industry Developments

February 2023: The local team from Taiwan supplied earthquake struck Turkey with about 4 tonnes of equipment for search and rescue operations. This supply has been provided with 490 Million NT$ as a collection fund aid for people affected by the earthquake.