The 25th annual International Armoured Vehicles Conference (21-23 January 2025, Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, UK) has gained a reputation as the world’s premier international meeting ground for all elements of the armoured community.Attend IAVC 2025 at this ...
The International Armoured Vehicles Conference is the world’s leading event for the armoured vehicles community, gathering industry leaders, government officials, and military decision-makers. The 2025 conference promises to bring together an unparalleled network of professionals who are actively shaping the future of armoured warfare and defense technology. Download the current...
The International Armoured Vehicle Conference 2024 was arguably Defence IQ’s most ambitious to date. Over 100 speakers, 40 nations, 150 companies, and 1000 attendees gathered under one roof to discuss within the scope of armoured warfare: how will we fight in the future? Top-level programmes and military leaders worldwide presented...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
All forces face the question, “How will we fight in the future?” Recent conflicts have highlighted the rapidly changing nature of warfare, from the doctrinal to the tactical, due to quickly changing and accessible technologies combined with their imaginative but practical employment. In preparation for the International Armoured Vehicles Conference...
'Digital Transformation' is currently thriving within civilian, commercial and public sectors - signalling a new era of data and information technology-centric thinking and practice. The armed forces have also felt the effects, both organizationally and on the battlefield.The manoeuvre force is one such force embracing the concept, adopting technologies which...
This article sets the scene for the International Armoured Vehicles conference, and will help to stimulate thought and debate. It aims to strike a balance between examining some elements of history and design parameters, future prospects and ongoing development.Â
The global armoured vehicles market will continue to grow due to a number of rising tensions worldwide. This report is ideal to keep up to date with the latest on all the armoured vehicle expenditure from all four corners of the globe and the associated programmes. Furthermore, unique to this...
Curious to know what to expect at the International Armoured Vehicles conference? Read this exclusive presentation from Lieutenant General Sir Ralph Wooddisse KCB CBE MC - British Army, which was delivered at the 2024 conference, on How the British Army will Fight. Hear updates from the British Army at the 2025 conference,...