Chairman's Interview: General Sir Tim Radford on the Future of Armoured Warfare

Ahead of IAV 2027, we sat down with Conference Chairman General Sir Tim Radford KCB DSO OBE, former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, for an exclusive conversation on the future of armoured warfare. 

Drawing on decades of senior operational and NATO experience, General Radford explores how the threat environment is evolving, from the growing impact of drones and loitering munitions to the challenges of strengthening allied interoperability and readiness. 

He also shares his perspective on the capabilities that will define the future battlefield, the priorities NATO and its partners must address, and why bringing the international armoured community together at IAV 2027 remains so important. 

Watch the full interview to hear General Radford's insights on the forces shaping the next era of armoured warfare.