Search and Rescue (SAR) is a specialized operation aimed at locating and rescuing individuals in danger or distress. SAR is a systematic and collaborative mission that requires highly trained personnel operating with utmost coordination. SAR missions are carried out by the defense as well as homeland security forces; these missions are of paramount importance during natural disasters and emergencies. In the defense sector, SAR is carried out at all three levels, that is, army, navy, and air force. SAR operations involving unmanned vehicles have witnessed major traction in recent years.

The Search and Rescue (SAR) Equipment vendors are placed into 4 categories based on their performance and reviews in each criterion: “visionary leaders,” “innovators,” “dynamic differentiators,” and “emerging companies".

The companies that fall under this category generally receive high scores for most of the evaluation criteria. They have a well-established product portfolio and a very strong market presence. They offer mature and reputable products and services and have strong business strategies.

Dynamic differentiators are the established vendors of radar simulators with strong business strategies. However, they have weaker product portfolios as compared to their competitors. They generally focus on a specific type of technology related to a particular product.

Innovators are the vendors that have demonstrated substantial product innovations as compared to their competitors. They have an extensive product portfolio. However, they do not have very strong growth strategies for their overall business.

Vendors with niche product offerings, who have started to gain their foothold in the radar simulator market, fall under this category. They do not have strong business strategies as compared to other established vendors. They might be new entrants in the market and require some time before gaining significant traction in the market. The combat SAR segment is one of the most important application segments of the SAR equipment market. Combat search and rescue operations are carried out during combat missions that take place within or near the combat zone. Combat SAR equipment includes components with assault and combat capabilities. Technological advancements in combat SAR equipment have contributed to the growth of the combat SAR segment of the SAR equipment market. The urban SAR segment is another key application segment of the SAR equipment market. In urban areas, SAR equipment is used to locate and provide initial medical aid to victims who have been trapped under structural collapses that occur as a result of natural calamities.