International Armoured Vehicles Post Show Report 2026

The IAV 2026 Post Show Report not only captures the key discussions and insights from the world's premier armoured vehicles conference, but also reflects the scale and success of this year's event. Bringing together 1,600+ attendees from 55+ nations, alongside senior military leaders, procurement authorities, and industry experts, the conference reinforced its position as a leading forum for collaboration across the global armoured vehicles community. Inside the report, readers will find summaries of major keynote briefings, country-by-country programme updates, and analysis of the trends shaping modern land warfare - from AI and digitisation to counter-UAS, survivability, interoperability, and industrial resilience. For defence professionals and industry stakeholders alike, it provides a concise but valuable overview of the conversations, technologies, and strategic priorities defining the future of armoured capability.