Training, readiness and innovation remain the foundations of combat effectiveness, even as emerging technologies reshape the modern battlefield. As armoured forces integrate artificial intelligence, autonomy, robotics and advanced digital capabilities, success will depend not only on acquiring new technology, but also on developing the doctrine, leadership and operational readiness needed to employ it effectively. Ahead of International Armoured Vehicles 2027, Defence iQ spoke with General (Ret.) Gary Brito, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and Chairman of the conference, to discuss the future of armoured warfare, the role of modernisation and training, and why collaboration across the global armoured community has never been more important.