Accelerate Defense Modernization through Strategic Sourcing
Discover cutting-edge solutions from leading global suppliersReturning to London from 30th November – 2nd December, 2026, the 11th annual Future Armoured Vehicles: Survivability Conference brings together global experts to tackle the future of vehicle protection and operational resilience.
The event welcomes back returning sponsors and exhibitors, including BAE Systems Hägglunds (Silver Sponsor), EuroTrophy, 3M, Leonardo, and Otokar, whose continued support reflects the conference’s standing as a key meeting point for the global armoured vehicle community. The event also welcomes Mehler Protection as a new Silver Sponsor for 2026, further strengthening its representation of organisations driving innovation in protection technologies and next-generation survivability solutions.
In January 2026, NATO allies signed a €330 million deal to equip 2A8 fleets with Trophy Active Protection Systems, reinforcing the shift toward layered defence against modern threats like drones and advanced anti-tank weapons. So how can military and industry leaders stay ahead of rapidly evolving battlefield risks?
What’s new for Future Armoured Vehicles: Survivability 2026?
- Determining Standards for Evolving Armoured Vehicle Survivability
Brigadier Paul Hughes, Head of Engineering Assurance and Certification – Land Domain, DE&S
A framework for defining survivability standards is outlined, focusing on establishing clear, threat-driven baselines that reflect changing battlefield conditions. Balancing protection, mobility, and lethality is central to effective design, while ensuring standards remain adaptable to future threat developments. - Building Armoured Survivability on NATO’s Eastern Flank
Colonel David Brassard, Commander, Multinational Brigade Latvia, NATO
Drawing on operational experience from NATO’s eastern flank, this session explores how armoured formations can sustain manoeuvre under persistent surveillance and precision-strike threats. Particular attention is given to the integration of active protection systems, counter-UAS capabilities, and signature management measures within multinational force structures. - Delivering Survivable, Networked, and Combat-Ready Manoeuvre for NATO
Colonel Ralf Linne, Chief of the Armoured Forces Branch, Bundeswehr
This presentation examines Germany’s approach to enhancing armoured force survivability through modernisation and interoperability. It highlights the development of layered protection concepts to counter drones, loitering munitions, and artillery threats, while strengthening NATO integration through shared standards, data architectures, and operational frameworks. - Modernising Portugal’s Armoured Force Survivability for NATO Operations
Colonel Luis Carlos Falcao Escorrega, Head of Land Military Planning Division, Army General Staff, Portuguese Army
Portugal’s armoured modernisation efforts are examined through the challenge of maintaining combat effectiveness against evolving threats. The session explores how legacy platforms can be upgraded through digital technologies, enhanced network integration, and targeted survivability improvements, while ensuring interoperability across NATO and expeditionary operations.
View the full FAVS 2026 agenda here >>
2026 Focus Day: Integrated Protection Systems
As drone threats, precision strikes and persistent surveillance reshape the battlefield, armoured vehicle survivability has never been more critical.
This year’s conference welcomes back Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) James St-Jean Pryce, former CO of ATDU and Director of DeFennec Solutions, to lead the dedicated Integrated Protection Systems Focus Day. Drawing on extensive operational and capability development experience, he brings valuable insight into the future of armoured survivability.
The Focus Day will examine active protection systems, electronic warfare, counter-UAS integration, resilient communications and battlefield networking. Speakers from the British Army, NATO, Dstl, Canadian Armed Forces, Armasuisse and industry will explore how to balance protection and mobility while preparing armoured forces for future threats.
Explore the full Focus Day agenda >>
Looking to engage with the international community advancing the future of armoured vehicle survivability?
Join an international audience of senior military, government, and industry leaders responsible for enhancing vehicle protection, operational resilience, and crew survivability in modern conflict environments. As the only global event dedicated exclusively to armoured vehicle survivability, the conference attracts one of the sector’s most senior and capability-focused audiences. The event brings together key stakeholders driving innovation, procurement, and the integration of next-generation survivability solutions:
- Delegations from 25+ Nations: Providing a global perspective on armoured vehicle protection, operational lessons learned, multinational interoperability, and evolving battlefield threats, including drones, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), and other emerging capabilities.
- 48% military & government participation: Ensuring discussions are shaped by frontline operational requirements, current capability gaps, survivability challenges, and future acquisition priorities across allied armed forces and defence organisations.
- Over 75% senior-level attendees: Offering direct access to programme managers, capability directors, engineering leaders, military commanders, and procurement specialists responsible for shaping the future of armoured vehicle survivability and integrated protection systems.
Previous attendees have included:
- Previous UK Industry Attendees: Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems, Cambrai Group Ltd, Horstman Defence Systems Ltd, IMP Castle Associates Limited, Kent Modular Electronics Ltd., Pearson Engineering Limited, QinetiQ, Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) & Vetronics Research Centre
- Previous International Industry Attendees: 3M Svenska AB, Aselsan, BAE Systems Hägglunds AB, Elbit Systems, EuroTrophy GmbH, FNSS Defence Systems Inc, General Dynamics Ltd, Hyundai Rotem, KME, Leonardo Defence Systems, MBDA, MOOG Space & Defence Group, OTOKAR, Plasan Sasa Ltd, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, Saab & Thales
- Previous UK Military & Government Attendees: Armoured Trials and Development Unit (ATU), British Army, DE&S, DSTL, Department for Business and Trade, Ministry of Defence, Royal Tank Regiment, The Queen’s Royal Hussars & UK Strategic Command
- Previous International Military & Government Attendees: Armasuisse, Australian Army, Brazilian Armed Forces, Bundeswehr, Czech Armed Forces, Finnish Defence Forces, FOI (Swedish Defence Research Agency), French Army, Ireland Defence Forces, Israeli Defence Forces, Italian Army, National Armed Forces of Latvia, New Zealand Army, Portuguese Army, Royal Netherlands Army, Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı (SSB), U.S Army
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Showcase Your Brand
Whether through exhibition space, branded networking opportunities, or thought leadership presentations, sponsorship at Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability provides high-profile visibility among senior military, government, and industry stakeholders responsible for enhancing armoured vehicle protection, operational resilience, and crew survivability. The conference is uniquely positioned as the only global event dedicated exclusively to armoured vehicle survivability, bringing together key decision-makers shaping future capability development and procurement.
Demand for speaking and exhibition opportunities remains consistently strong, reflecting the conference’s reputation as a leading forum for programme managers, capability directors, engineers, procurement specialists, and military leaders focused on integrated protection systems, active protection technologies, vehicle survivability, and countering emerging battlefield threats.
Register your interest in sponsorship today: Sponsorship Package Options
3M, EuroTrophy, Leonardo and Otokar are returning for Future Armoured Vehicles: Survivability 2026
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Prefer to join as a delegate? Take advantage of our early-bird discount; save £400 if you book by 4th September 2026.
International Active Military & Government Personnel can attend free of charge.
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Contact the FAVS Team
- Conference Producer: Luke Cotton, Conference Producer
- Sponsorship Enquiries: Josephine Pollock, Sponsorship Sales Manager
- Delegate Bookings: Mahima Parmar, Business Development Executive
- Marketing & Media Enquiries: Elliott Karmel, Marketing Lead
