Discover the latest advancements in the Boxer Armoured Fighting Vehicle Programme through exclusive insights from Martyn Williams, Senior Responsible Owner of the UK Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) Programme, British Army.  

Key Highlights:

• Battlefield Trials & Production Milestones
• Modularity and Versatility
• Supporting the Land Industrial Strategy
• Future Growth & Collaboration 

Why It Matters:

The Boxer Programme represents a step-change in armoured vehicle capability, aligning with the UK’s Land Industrial Strategy and providing unmatched support for warfighters in modern and future operational environments. 

Download the full interview now and gain a comprehensive understanding of the Boxer’s progress, trials, and future vision.

While the battlefield is becoming more automated and robotic, discounting the human factor would be a mistake. While uncrewed technology has evolved rapidly, how we think of human-machine teaming (HMT) on the battlefield needs to catch up; otherwise, the technology will not reach its realised potential. To delve into this topic, the lead engineer at the UK’s Human-Machine Teaming Future Capability Innovation group, Nicholas Valentine, shares his thoughts. This whitepaper by Nicholas Valentine covers:

• The importance of the human aspect in HMT
• The role of understanding purpose in HMT
• The role of Robot Logic on the Battlefield
  

The importance of Active Protection Systems (APS) has only increased as threats to armour have evolved to the point where passive protection systems are not enough. New armour-penetrating technologies and techniques, which are more prevalent in near-peer conflicts, vehicle weight limitations, and the evolution of more efficient sensors and effectors have set APS systems to become mainstream. In this interview, we discuss the UK’s APS efforts with Tom Newbery CPhys from the Platform Survivability Group at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, the UK’s foremost defence research organisation. In this interview, we discuss:

• Trends in armoured vehicle survivability
• Challenges and opportunities in developing APS
• Implications for Industry and Forces
  

The UK, along with its allies, is playing an active role on the global stage and a key part in fighting and deterring current threats. Military forces worldwide are facing the same challenge of modernising or overhauling their fleets of armoured vehicles through sustainment, upgrades, or expansion whilst maintaining a balance between investment and capability. A vital aspect of this is international cooperation and partnerships with industry. The Armoured Vehicle Defence Acquisition Report 2025-2029 will look at:

• Global and regional trends in the armoured vehicle market
• Updates on the most significant armoured vehicle programmes worldwide
• Spending across the different armoured vehicle segments, including UGVs, tanks and other land vehicles
  

We are excited to introduce the Armoured Vehicle Interactive Market Report (2025-2029). This innovative tool empowers users to customise and analyse data to uncover the most critical trends in the armoured vehicle sector. Gain a distinct competitive edge by leveraging real-time insights into global and regional spending forecasts.

Key Features:

🔹Personalised forecasts on armoured vehicle budgets, including C-UAS & UGV programmes.

🔹Detailed breakdowns of spending trends across regions and globally.

🔹Access to country-specific project spending.

🔹Insights on expenditures by vehicle type and supplier.

Take control of your market intelligence and stay ahead with this first-of-its-kind interactive report!

With IAVC 2024 coming in fast, we were privileged to receive the latest updates on the Boxer and Challenger 3 programmes. These two programmes are expected to be one of our conference’s many hot topics on day one as they quiet literally will impact the future of British and European forces armoured vehicle capability. This bespoke piece is perfect for arming you with the latest information and views coming right out of the relevant programme teams and hopefully better prepare you for our upcoming conference which is expected to be one of our largest armoured vehicle’s forums yet.

Update from Piedrafita on their latest SRB Project, almost at design completion on an Innovative Rotary Hydropneumatic Shock Absorber for armoured vehicles.

International Armoured Vehicles has the privilege in receiving this piece from David Willey, curator of the Tank Museum in Bovington, on the history of UGVs. This fascinating piece highlights how many of the challenges in the past persist today albeit in different magnitudes. A must read for Uncrewed Ground System enthusiasts everywhere.

It has been a year since our interview with Ukrainian Tank Commander Colonel Oleg Hrudsevych, and we were privileged to interview him again this year. With Ukraine on the counter-offensive and Western Tank breaking cover in Ukraine, much can be said to have changed. The commander gives his opinion on the challenges and opportunities this new armoured environment affords him.

UGVs and Robotics continue to offer exiting potential for the future of land warfare. What was once science fiction is quickly become a battlefield reality. Propelled by advances in communication, machine learning, and artificial intelligence the battlefield will feature an increasingly rich mix of Robotic and Autonomous Systems. 

Countries featured in the report include: Australia, India, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, UK, and the U.S.

IAVC 2024 is dedicating an entire day to Uncrewed Systems, calling upon experts at the very cutting edge of the field to present and debate this rapidly upcoming future on Day Four of the programme.

IAVC continues to prove itself as the premier conference on armoured vehicles, as demonstrated by this news round-up. With representation from over forty nations and a hundred and fifty industry organisations, it comes as no surprise that it yearly creates a wealth of information for the news cycle. This document details IAVC 2023 reporting on:

• New products coming to market.
• Adoption of armoured vehicles into forces
• Future forces plans.
  

With IAV just over the horizon, Defence iQ had the privilege of interviewing tank commander and holder of the title “Hero of Ukraine”, Colonel Oleg Hrudsevych. Defence iQ had collected several questions from key speakers for the colonel, asking questions relating to:

• The current and future role of the tank
• Lessons learned during the conflict
• Insight into Russian capabilities and methods
  

The FCG plays an integral role in integrating some of the most cutting-edge technologies in the market into the defence domain. James Gavin gives insight into how the FCG operates and how start-ups can play a more significant role in defence. This interview:

• Describes the relationship between the FCG and start-ups
• Goes through some of the technologies and strategies that have caught the attention of FCG
• Emphasis on how conferences such as IAV are essential for start-ups and government organisations
  

Since the Ukrainian War, the armoured domain has faced with a number of questions relating to its role on the battlefield, with some of the most outspoken analysts declaring the end of the Main Battle Tank. This market report dispels the notion that armoured warfare will somehow take a “back seat”, as countries continue to invest billions into armour acquisition and development. If anything, the armoured domain is branching out into new direction in Robotics and C-UAS, both covered in this report.

Defence iQ’s 2023 Global Armoured Vehicles Market Report gives insight into:

• The most important and sizable armoured programmes globally
• Key areas of growth and the future of armoured vehicle spending
• Key trends and programs for Robotics, UGV and C-UAS
• Robotic and C-UAS programmes involving armoured vehicles

In this post-show report, the topics and successes are highlighted, setting the benchmark for this year. The report covers the: 

• Attendee list  
• A summary of the sessions that took place  
• Reviews by delegates
• And how to register for this years event

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World renown tank expert Christopher Foss shares his observations on two of some of the most advanced tanks to enter the domain. While many declare the age of the tank over, he argues that new capabilities and strategies have ensured they remain critical as part of a complex and more coherent force. Advancements in tank protection, mobility and firepower call for a rethinking of armour, not an obsoletion.

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