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Armored Vehicles 2024 Event Guide

Download a copy of the previous event guide for all the information relating to the event or email idga@idga.org for more information. 2024 SPEAKER FACULTY INCLUDED:Lieutenant ...

Spotlight Content

The New Normal: Active Protection Systems for Armored Vehicles

The proliferation of anti-tank missiles has changed the armored domain. Armor is expected to operate in ever more threatening and complex environments, and due to this there has been a renewed interest in Active Protection Systems (APS). C.M Jacobs explores how the US has answered the call for better protection systems in this article delving into the thoughts and philosophies of the major APS systems in the market today. Furthermore, he argues that the introduction of APS has caused a shift in the conception of armored protection and that military planners will have to accept the system as the “New Normal”. This article covers:

  • The history of APS
  • Analysis of current APS Systems
  • What the development of APS systems mean for procurement and planning as a whole

The rise of robotics in the U.S. Army: An insight from the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence

The Maneuver Center of Excellence of the U.S. Army is at the heart of the Pentagon’s plans to invest US$1 billion over the next few years for the development of robotics systems, having held their first-ever Robotics Industry Day this summer. “In conventional operations, as well as in the urban and asymmetric environment, robotics present many obvious benefits for combat troops” declares Ted Maciuba, Deputy Director of the Robotics Requirements at the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence and speaker at IAVs 2019 during his interview with Defence IQ. 

Download the full interview below to learn more about the place and opportunity of robotics for land forces on situational awareness, manoeuvre and connectivity. 

Land 400: Insights from Lt Col Chris Mckendry

LAND 400 is the biggest and most expensive acquisition project in the Australian Army’s history, the programme will transform the Army’s Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, providing support for decades into the future. Defence IQ sat down with Lt Col Chris Mckendry, Land 400 Project ManagerTest & Evaluation to discuss his thoughts on the driving forces behind the programme.

Event Information

2024 Attendee List - Armored Vehicles USA Conference

Armored Vehicles USA is the premier US centered event for comprehensive discussion from across the Armored Vehicles space bringing together 250+ senior executives and attendees from military, industry and academia.

Check out the current 2024 Attendee Snapshot to see the companies, militaries, and government leaders who have confirmed their attendance!

Exclusive Interviews

FUTURE OF ARMOR: FROM LESSONS LEARNT TO TRENDS, INTERVIEW WITH GEN (RET.) DAVID G. PERKINS

The role of armor has experienced renewed interest due to the Ukraine conflict. While there have been many opinions on the trends we have been seeing, General David G. Perkins offers unique insight through the eyes of someone who has left his mark on armored warfare. A veteran of the Iraq War, he compares his experiences to what is happening in Ukraine and what we can expect in the future for allies and adversaries. Perhaps, most importantly, he shares his reasoning for the importance of the Armored Vehicles conference.

Armoured Warfare in Ukraine: Interview with Tank Commander Oleg Hrudsevych

Despite what critics have alluded to the age of the tank is far from over. We had the privilege of interviewing tank commander Colonel Oleg Hrudsevych on his experience as a Tank Commander in Ukraine. He also holds the prestigious title of Hero of Ukraine for his actions in Mariupol. His experience and knowledge invaluable to anyone who even has a passing interest in armored warfare. In this interview he delves into:

  • His combat experience
  • Russian Armor
  • Needs of the Ukrainian

Interview with Ted Maciuba, Deputy Director of Robotic Requirements at the US Army Futures Command

Ted Maciuba, deputy director of Robotic Requirements at the US Army Futures Command, pulls back the veil on the cutting-edge world of uncrewed combat ground vehicles. He ventures into the new technologies while also explaining the challenges and trends one needs to adapt to succeed in some of the army’s most cutting-edge programs, including gaps and potential in the private sector.

This interview is a must for anyone who:

  • Is interested in the latest developments related to the Next Generation fighting vehicles.
  • Would like a better understanding how the army sees the crewed and uncrewed dynamic working in the field.
  • Requires an insight into acquisition trends

Reports

2023 Presidential Budget Request for Armoured Vehicles

Armoured vehicles continue to be central to any modern fighting force. Recent events have only reinforced the importance of the technology employed, from lethality and protection to situational awareness, but also of doctrine and tactics. From their performance on the battlefield to the development of new near-peer platforms and threats, one thing is clear; they will continue to evolve. The US continues to take the lead on armoured thought with its NGCV program, with the program hopefully opening the door for the replacement of several critical platforms from the Bradley to the Abrams. It is difficult to fully predict the future of armoured vehicle development with critical decisions hanging in the balance. The US Budget request denotes the priorities and goals of the US Forces by the Executive Office for the coming year, allowing a possible window for things to come. DefenceIQ provides an analytical summary of the document, highlighting its findings and relevancy to the International Armoured Vehicle conference.

2024 Featured Content

The Evolving Nature of Modern Warfare and Its Impact on Armored Vehicles

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the tactical and operational importance of armored vehicles, and it has forced the US and allied nations to continue modernizing their own armored vehicles. In order to maintain growth the US invests $5 billion annually on the acquisition of new armored vehicles. With a market that large, IDGA has developed the Armored Vehicle USA conference, a US centered platform for the comprehensive discussion of everything armored vehicle related, covering strategic issues to the threat environment, to the challenges of MRO and lifecycle management, all the way through to the next generation of ‘optionally manned’ combat vehicles.

Colonel Armin Dirks is the Head of Operations for the CPT Main Ground Combat Systems at the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment and has decades of experience in the world of armored vehicles. On June 26 Colonel Dirks will be a featured speaker at the second day of IDGA’s Armored Vehicle USA event in Austin, Texas. During the Colonel’s presentation, he will discuss future land combat systems and focus on factors such as precision, effectiveness and speed of weapon employment. Before Colonel Dirks joins us in Austin, he sat down with IDGA to discuss the future of armored vehicles. If you are interested in learning more about the Colonel’s session, and other scheduled speakers, download the entire agenda for Armored Vehicle USA today.

Armored Vehicle Market Report 2024: North America

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the tactical and operational importance of armored vehicles, and it has forced the US and allied nations to continue modernizing their own armored vehicles. In order to maintain growth the US invests $5 billion annually on the acquisition of new armored vehicles. With a market that large, IDGA has developed the Armored Vehicle USA conference, a US centered platform for the comprehensive discussion of everything armored vehicle related, covering strategic issues to the threat environment, to the challenges of MRO and lifecycle management, all the way through to the next generation of ‘optionally manned’ combat vehicles. Before the conference begins this June, IDGA has created the following market report, intended to take a look at the following trends in the North American armored vehicles sector:

  • General trends
  • Robotics
  • CUAS
  • Major armored vehicle programs

Adapting to the Evolution: Interview with General (R) David Perkins

As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza demonstrate the continued tactical and operational importance of armored capabilities in the modern battlespace, it is imperative that the US and allied nations continue to modernize their armored vehicle forces.

From June 25-26, leaders in the armored vehicles space will gather in Austin, Texas, for the Armored Vehicles USA Conference to discuss numerous US and allied armored vehicle programs, strategic issues to the threat environment, and the challenges of MRO. Over the course of our conference, military practitioners, research and development colleagues, acquisition managers and partners from industry will share thoughts on emerging technologies, changing CONOPS, and preparations for the challenges of the Army of 2030 and beyond.

Before the conference, IDGA sat down with General (R) David Perkins, the conference’s chairman, to discuss what he is looking forward to in this year’s event. General (R) Perkins last served as the 15th Commander of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) which is responsible for designing, acquiring, building and constantly improving the US Army which is one of the largest and most complex organizations in the world. Previously, General (R) Perkins also commanded at all levels in the US Army, from CPT to Major Army Command at the four-star level. He has multiple combat tours to include commanding a Brigade and later an Infantry Division in Iraq.

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