Industry Insights

The Armoured Vehicles Global Market Report 2027–2031 provides an in-depth overview of the programmes, procurement priorities and investment trends shaping the global armoured vehicle market. Covering key regions and major platform developments, the report explores where opportunities are emerging as armed forces modernise their fleets, strengthen survivability and respond to the evolving demands of modern land warfare.

The future of British armour!

The Defence Investment Plan outlines a transformation of the British Army into a fifth-generation force designed for NATO warfighting, combining modern armoured vehicles with AI, autonomous systems, long-range fires and digital networks. Rather than replacing armoured vehicles, the Plan positions them as the protected backbone of a far more connected and lethal land force.

Find out everything you need to know regarding the future of armoured vehicles in our comprehensive infographic - download it today. 

The International Armoured Vehicles Interactive Market Report explores the key trends, priorities and investment areas shaping the global armoured vehicles market. Featuring market insights, regional developments and emerging capability requirements, the report provides a snapshot of how armed forces are adapting their armoured fleets to meet the demands of the modern battlespace. Take a look today!

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.

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.

Prefer to read the conversation? Download the full written transcript of our exclusive interview with General Sir Tim Radford KCB DSO OBE, Conference Chairman for International Armoured Vehicles 2027 and former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe. 

In the interview, General Sir Tim Radford shares his perspective on the future of armoured warfare, NATO interoperability, the evolving threat from drones and loitering munitions, and the capabilities required for the future battlefield. 

Download the transcript to explore the full conversation and General Radford's insights ahead of IAV 2027.

The summaries provided within the country-by-country procurement and programme updates report represent a snapshot of selected national programme updates shared during the International Armoured Vehicles 2026 conference, reflecting only a portion of the countries represented among a much broader group of participating nations.