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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.

The German-led multi-national effort to train Ukrainian troops has supported Ukraine’s war effort and provided critical operational feedback for the German Army. We were privileged to interview Lieutenant General Andreas Marlow, Vice Chief of the German Army and Commander of Basic Military Organisation. Training Ukrainian forces has allowed the German Army to reflect on its own doctrine with valuable feedback from battle-hardened Ukrainian troops. LTG Marlow will brief IAVC 2024 in more detail in January 2024, this exclusive content provides a fascinating early insight into multi-national efforts to halt Russian aggression.

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 edition, we have included information on how these developments relate to the IAV24 conference, highlighting relevant speakers, past delegations, and workshops which IAV24 will offer.

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.
  

Ahead of the launch of IAV 2024, we invite you to read the Post Show Report from 2023. You will gain insight into key takeaways and themes, through a summary of presentations and discussion points, as well as a breakdown of who attended. It will help you understand what to expect from IAV 2024!

IAVC continues to evolve, bringing the latest ideas and discussions to the forefront: from integrating the latest technologies to delivering combat mass. IAV continues to be at the forefront of the armoured community.

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

To register for your complimentary pass to the event, please fill out the form below and one of the team will process it for you.

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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