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The 2027 International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) Conference returns to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre from 19–21 January 2027, bringing together the global armoured vehicle community for three days of insight, collaboration and capability development.
Now in its 27th edition, IAV has established itself as a leading international forum for senior military leaders, acquisition authorities, programme managers and industry decision-makers shaping the future of land warfare.
As armed forces continue to adapt to lessons from current conflicts and increasingly contested operating environments, IAV 2027 will explore how armoured forces are evolving across mobility, firepower, protection, logistics and emerging technologies. The programme will bring together operational insight, major modernisation programmes and the latest developments from across the industry.
New for IAV 2027: Expanded Content
For 2027, IAV has expanded its programme with new content tracks focused on the key capability areas shaping modern armoured forces, including:
- Firepower
- Protection & Survivability
- Emerging Technologies
- Endurance, Repair & Battlefield Logistics
Across these tracks, delegates will examine the lessons emerging from current conflicts, changing operational requirements and the technologies being developed to deliver more capable, survivable and adaptable armoured formations.
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New Ways to Experience IAV
Alongside the expanded conference programme, IAV 2027 introduces new opportunities for delegates to engage with the community, technology and ideas shaping the land domain.
- Interactive Exhibition Hall: Explore the latest vehicles, systems and technologies, with opportunities to speak directly with technical experts and gain a closer understanding of the capabilities on display.
- Structured Networking Groups: Connect with peers through dedicated networking groups tailored to different professional communities, alongside initiatives supporting women in defence and future leaders.
- Brand-New Informal Experiences: Take part in a new programme of informal learning and networking, including historical lectures, book clubs and social events.
- Expanded International Networking: Build new connections across an increasingly global community, with opportunities to engage with more nations and organisations than ever before.
Why Attend IAV 2027?
- Hear from Senior Leaders: Gain insight from senior military commanders, acquisition leaders, programme officials and defence industry experts.
- Explore Modernisation Programmes: Understand the programmes and priorities driving the development, procurement and sustainment of future armoured capabilities.
- Learn from Modern Conflict: Examine how recent and ongoing conflicts are influencing requirements for mobility, survivability, lethality and logistics.
- Discover New Technologies: Explore developments across autonomous and uncrewed systems, protection, C4ISR, electronic warfare, sensors and vehicle technologies.
- Build International Connections: Engage with the military, government and industry organisations shaping the future of land warfare.
Bringing the Armoured Vehicles Community Together
From established platform manufacturers and defence primes to specialist technology providers and emerging innovators, IAV 2027 will bring the wider land warfare ecosystem together to examine the challenges and opportunities facing armoured forces.
With an expanded programme, new content tracks, an interactive exhibition and a broader range of networking and informal experiences, the 2027 edition offers the community new ways to connect, learn and engage with the future of armoured warfare.
