The International Armoured Vehicles Conference (IAV) celebrated its landmark 25th edition in 2025, welcoming our largest attendance to date with 1,300+ attendees from over 60 nations. As the definitive global forum for the armoured community, the event brought together senior military leaders, procurement officials, and industry innovators for three days of high-level discussion, collaboration, and technology showcase.

Set against the backdrop of global conflict and rapid technological evolution, this year’s conversations centred on battlefield insights from Ukraine, the accelerating demand for modernisation, and the integration of advanced technologies into future force structures.

With the move to Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, IAVC entered a new era, offering an enhanced experience through a larger, fully integrated exhibition and immersive networking environment.

Download the official 2025 Post-Show Report to uncover:

• Key themes and insights from the 2025 event's sessions
• A breakdown of attendee demographics and industry representation
• Highlighted technologies and featured vehicle displays
• How the event is setting the tone for IAVC 2026

Join us again on 20–22 January 2026, as we return to Farnborough to continue these vital conversations and shape the future of armoured vehicle operations in multi-domain environments.

The International Armoured Vehicles Conference is the world’s leading event for the armoured vehicles community, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and military decision-makers. The 2025 conference convened an unparalleled network of professionals who are actively shaping the future of armoured warfare and defence technology.

Download the 2025 Attendee List to see who attended - from Chiefs of Army Operations and Heads of Platform Development to Directors of Ground Combat Solutions. The attendee list features senior figures from across the industry – the very people driving advancements in operational effectiveness and cutting-edge technology.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next edition – download the attendee list now and see the calibre of leaders who attend the world’s premier armoured vehicles conference.

This summary of Chapter 7.3 of the UK’s Strategic Defence Review 2025 provides a high-level overview of the evolving priorities and capabilities within the British Army’s land domain. It highlights the broad direction of travel for modernisation, force readiness, and integration within NATO frameworks, offering a timely context for discussions at the International Armoured Vehicles Conference 2026. As the world’s premier forum for the armoured vehicles community, the event will bring together senior military leaders, government officials, and industry experts to explore the technologies and strategies shaping the future of land-based defence.

Discover the latest advancements in the Boxer Armoured Fighting Vehicle Programme through exclusive insights from Martyn Williams, Senior Responsible Owner of the UK Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) Programme, British Army.  

Key Highlights:

• Battlefield Trials & Production Milestones
• Modularity and Versatility
• Supporting the Land Industrial Strategy
• Future Growth & Collaboration 

Why It Matters:

The Boxer Programme represents a step-change in armoured vehicle capability, aligning with the UK’s Land Industrial Strategy and providing unmatched support for warfighters in modern and future operational environments. 

Download the full interview now and gain a comprehensive understanding of the Boxer’s progress, trials, and future vision.

All forces face the question, “How will we fight in the future?” Recent conflicts have highlighted the rapidly changing nature of warfare, from the doctrinal to the tactical, due to quickly changing and accessible technologies combined with their imaginative but practical employment. In preparation for the International Armoured Vehicles Conference 2025, we have had the privilege of having Colonel Armin Dirks, Head of Operations of the Combined Project Team of Main Ground Combat System, share his thoughts on this question. As one of the leading figures in bringing the next generation's main battle tank into a reality, few people are in a better position to determine the future of armoured warfare. To answer the question of “How will we fight in the future?”, we have asked the following subset of questions:

• What are some of the everlasting challenges versus new challenges that forces face?
• Considering the trends we have seen on recent battlefields, are there any calls to rethink aspects of modern armoured warfare rather than simply evolving the thought behind it?
• Modern thought on armoured vehicle requirements has shifted from the “Iron Triangle” (Protection, Firepower, and Mobility) to the “Steel Hexagon” (Lethality, Autonomy, Adaptability, Connectivity, Survivability, and Mobility). What are your thoughts on the implications of this for capabilities?
  

While the battlefield is becoming more automated and robotic, discounting the human factor would be a mistake. While uncrewed technology has evolved rapidly, how we think of human-machine teaming (HMT) on the battlefield needs to catch up; otherwise, the technology will not reach its realised potential. To delve into this topic, the lead engineer at the UK’s Human-Machine Teaming Future Capability Innovation group, Nicholas Valentine, shares his thoughts. This whitepaper by Nicholas Valentine covers:

• The importance of the human aspect in HMT
• The role of understanding purpose in HMT
• The role of Robot Logic on the Battlefield
  

For the 25th annual International Armoured Vehicle Conference, we are expanding to an even bigger venue, the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. This new and ample space permits us to take our vehicle exhibitions to the next level. The exhibition is, however, much more than a showing of the latest vehicles; it's an opportunity to understand how these platforms will answer the question, “How will we fight in the future?”

The importance of Active Protection Systems (APS) has only increased as threats to armour have evolved to the point where passive protection systems are not enough. New armour-penetrating technologies and techniques, which are more prevalent in near-peer conflicts, vehicle weight limitations, and the evolution of more efficient sensors and effectors have set APS systems to become mainstream. In this interview, we discuss the UK’s APS efforts with Tom Newbery CPhys from the Platform Survivability Group at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, the UK’s foremost defence research organisation. In this interview, we discuss:

• Trends in armoured vehicle survivability
• Challenges and opportunities in developing APS
• Implications for Industry and Forces
  

The UK, along with its allies, is playing an active role on the global stage and a key part in fighting and deterring current threats. Military forces worldwide are facing the same challenge of modernising or overhauling their fleets of armoured vehicles through sustainment, upgrades, or expansion whilst maintaining a balance between investment and capability. A vital aspect of this is international cooperation and partnerships with industry. The Armoured Vehicle Defence Acquisition Report 2025-2029 will look at:

• Global and regional trends in the armoured vehicle market
• Updates on the most significant armoured vehicle programmes worldwide
• Spending across the different armoured vehicle segments, including UGVs, tanks and other land vehicles
  

We are excited to introduce the Armoured Vehicle Interactive Market Report (2025-2029). This innovative tool empowers users to customise and analyse data to uncover the most critical trends in the armoured vehicle sector. Gain a distinct competitive edge by leveraging real-time insights into global and regional spending forecasts.

Key Features:

🔹Personalised forecasts on armoured vehicle budgets, including C-UAS & UGV programmes.

🔹Detailed breakdowns of spending trends across regions and globally.

🔹Access to country-specific project spending.

🔹Insights on expenditures by vehicle type and supplier.

Take control of your market intelligence and stay ahead with this first-of-its-kind interactive report!

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.

We’re proud to announce that General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) will return as the Four Star Lead Partner for the 2026 International Armoured Vehicles Conference. To mark the launch of the IAV 2026 campaign, we’re giving you an exclusive opportunity to access a featured presentation from the 2025 event, providing a first look at the calibre of content and thought leadership you can expect when you join us in January. 

Featured Presentation: “AJAX – An Enterprise Delivering the Fight in the Field and Defence Industry Strength”

Presented by:

• Scott Milne, Vice President & General Manager – UK Operations, GDLS
• Chris Bowbrick, Senior Responsible Owner, Armoured Cavalry Programme, British Army
• Simon Pearson, Head of Combat Vehicles, DE&S

This exclusive presentation explores the AJAX programme’s critical role in transforming the British Army’s reconnaissance capabilities while strengthening the UK’s defence industrial base. 

Curious to know what to expect at the International Armoured Vehicles conference? Read this exclusive presentation from Lieutenant General Sir Ralph Wooddisse KCB CBE MC -  British Army, which was delivered at the 2024 conference, on How the British Army will Fight. 

Hear updates from the British Army at the 2025 conference, including an update from Lieutenant General Mike Elviss, Commander Field Army, who will be delivering the opening keynote address on Day One: Mobilising the British Army: Delivering a more productive and lethal force.