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The 2026 International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) Conference is just around the corner, taking place from 20–22 January 2026 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre.
The event will once again bring together the UK and global armoured vehicle community, uniting senior military leaders, acquisition authorities, and industry decision-makers at the UK’s most important annual meeting for armoured warfare.
With more than 500 British Army and Ministry of Defence personnel already registered, IAV 2026 is firmly established as the primary UK forum for armoured vehicle capability development, procurement and sustainment. The event is officially supported by the British Army and the National Armaments Group, both Three Star Partners of the conference, underlining its strategic importance to UK defence and international collaboration.
As land forces adapt to increasingly complex and contested operational environments, IAV 2026 will provide a unique platform to examine how armoured formations are evolving through platform upgrades, advanced protection systems, digitalisation, C4ISR integration and next-generation mobility and power solutions.
Why Attend IAVs 2026?
- Unmissable Speaker Lineup: Hear from senior military leaders and industry experts representing more than 40 nations. Hear from senior British Army leaders, MoD officials and allied nations, addressing the future of armoured manoeuvre, force structure, and modernisation priorities.
- Critical Programme & Capability Insight: Gain first-hand updates on vehicle modernisation, protection, lethality, electronic warfare, C4ISR, sustainment and mobility, as the UK and its partners prepare for high-intensity operations.
- Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Join over 1500 qualified, armour-relevant stakeholders, including Chiefs of Army, Platform Program Managers, and leading defence contractors. Build meaningful partnerships that will shape your strategies for 2026 and beyond.
- Industry & Acquisition Engagement: Meet the organisations delivering the next generation of platforms, electronics, survivability systems, powertrain solutions and sustainment technologies supporting armoured forces.
- A Focus on the Realities of Modern Warfare: From multi-domain integration and digitisation to fleet readiness, upgrades and supply chain resilience, IAV 2026 tackles the operational and acquisition challenges shaping land combat.
The UK’s Most Important Armoured Vehicle Event of the Year
As the longest-running and most influential forum of its kind, IAVs 2026 is the ultimate platform for the armoured vehicle community to share insights, collaborate, and set the agenda for the future. Whether you are a military decision-maker, an OEM, or a technology disruptor, this is your opportunity to be at the heart of the conversation.
