20 - 22 January 2026 | Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, UK

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The World’s Premier Conference for the Armoured Vehicles Community

Name: International Armoured Vehicles
Start: 2026-01-20
End: 2026-01-22

The International Armoured Vehicles Conference annually attracts 1,500 qualified, armour-relevant stakeholders from over 60 nations, with conference attendance spanning the full armoured vehicles ecosystem. Representatives from military and government leadership join senior industry solution providers from both the major vehicle OEMs and the supply chain involved in producing the state-of-the-art technologies for the vehicles of the future, in order to address the key question: “how will we fight in the future?”

The 2025 attendee snapshot can be viewed here.

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2026 Speakers Include

Major General Jonny Lindfors

Commander

Swedish Army

Major General Curtis Taylor

Commanding General

1st Armored Division & Fort Bliss

Brigadier Matthew Wilkinson

Assistant Chief of Staff Equipment

Field Army HQ

Major General Andis Dilāns

National Armaments Director

Latvian Ministry of Defence

Lieutenant General Bruno Hofbauer

Deputy Chief of Defence

Austrian Armed Forces

Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki

Commander

Finnish Army

Brigadier General Stéphane Masson

Chief of Staff, Army Strategy

Canadian Forces

Lieutenant General Carmine Masiello

Chief of Staff

Italian Army

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100

Speakers

NATO and
Partner Nations

300

Unique Industry Organisations

1500

Qualified,
Armour-relevant Stakeholders

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What Our Attendees Thought of IAVs!

“This conference with over 1000 visitors 47 nation attending is the world’s leading conference on armoured vehicles, I cannot think of a more relevant location or more important event to come to”

“The International Armoured Vehicles Conference was a superb opportunity to engage with our international and industry partners and have open and honest discussions about the future.”

“The International Armoured Vehicles Conference is an excellent opportunity to talk openly, intimately and frankly with our valued industry partners.”

“IAVC 24 represented the perfect opportunity to share thoughts, exchange ideas, develop relationships and explore new collaborations.  It was a great opportunity to meet industry leaders to explore new valuable solutions as technology is becoming increasingly important”.

“This year's International Armoured Vehicle Conference has been of increased importance. Our support to Ukraine and our friends in NATO can only be realised through the sharing of ideas and collaboration with industry and allies, and made possible through the meaningful and far-reaching forum of the IAV Conference.”

New Report: Operational Environment and Tactical Shifts

Discover how Drones, Electronic Warfare, and Interoperability are Transforming Armoured Operations

As the nature of warfare evolves, so too must the platforms and doctrines that define ground combat. Our latest report, Operational Environment and Tactical Shifts, examines how modern conflict is reshaping armoured warfare and what this means for future capability development.

Drawing lessons from Ukraine and Gaza, the report explores:
> The growing threat of drones, electronic warfare, and deep minefields
> The rise of multi-layered survivability systems and counter-UAS technologies
> How interoperability and digital integration are driving multinational operations through programmes such as NATO’s NGVA, ESSOR, SCORPION, and CAVS

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The Future of Armoured Warfare: Interview with Brigadier General Miguel Freire

In an exclusive interview with Defence iQ, Brigadier General Miguel Freire, Commander of the Intervention Brigade, Portuguese Army, offers an unfiltered look at the strategic priorities guiding Portugal’s approach to air and missile defence, as well as broader NATO considerations.

Key Insights Include:
> How Portugal is responding to an increasingly complex threat environment
> The critical role of interoperability across NATO forces
> Lessons learned from recent conflicts shaping future planning
> The enduring relevance of armoured forces in a multi-domain context

Read the Interview Here

Global Defence Report: Armoured Vehicles 2026-2030

A clear, comparative view of the global armoured vehicles landscape, with the depth needed for planning, partnering, and procurement decisions.

Key Highlights:

> Global market trends – including the growing role of robotics, UGVs, and next-generation capabilities.

> Regional deep dives – Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, with country-level insights.

> Procurement & modernisation priorities – outlining ongoing programmes and future requirements.

> Technology shifts & industry collaboration – exploring the pace of innovation and cross-border partnerships.

> Forecast data & visuals – with tables, figures, and long-term comparative analysis to guide strategic planning.

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Reasons to Attend IAVs 2026

To develop and share your organisation's capability, knowledge and project management expertise at the world’s largest annual international gathering of armoured mobility experts

To engage with your customers, targeted prospective partners, and supply chains
to solve common challenges and
accelerate modernisation and
development agendas

To explore the future threat environment and participate in unbiased debate and discussion with the armour community's thought leaders, policy makers and innovators

It is the world’s largest armoured vehicles gathering, annually attracting over 1,500 attendees, 70+ expert speakers, 60+ industry partners, and representatives
from 60 nations

Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

Take part in the world’s premier international meeting ground for all elements of the armoured community, established among the world’s Armies, Marine Corps, and armoured vehicles procurement officials as the unbiased quality forum focused solely on land vehicles and protected mobility. Meet with entire decision-making and procurement units.

Whether your objective is to break into new markets, cement your reputation as a leading defence hardware/tech provider, or make sure that you are front of mind with your target customers, International Armoured Vehicles offers you the ideal platform to get your message across. With tailored networking, sponsors can achieve the face-to-face contact that overcrowded trade shows cannot deliver.

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