Accelerate Defense Modernization through Strategic Sourcing
Discover cutting-edge solutions from leading global suppliersSAE Media Group will present the 10th Annual Future Armoured Vehicles: Survivability Conference, in London, 17-19 November, 2025.
This event will bring together over 150 senior military officials, programme managers, engineers, and technical experts to explore the latest survivability technologies, strategic integration efforts, and multinational collaboration shaping the future of armoured warfare.
The conference comes as the global armoured vehicles market is projected to reach $24.13 billion by 2030, driven by an increasing demand for protection against evolving threats, including advanced anti-tank guided missiles and drone swarms.
The Agenda
This year’s programme features high-level briefings and technical sessions, including:
Ensuring Armoured Vehicle Survivability Suites of the Future Are Capable of Meeting Emerging Threats, Mr Tom Newbery, Lead, Platform Survivability Group, DSTL, examines the integration, cost–benefit balance, and capability needs of modern armoured vehicle survivability systems.
Integrating Systems onto Armoured Vehicles to Increase Survivability, Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Foulerton, SO1 Capability Integration, British Army Land Warfare Centre, provides an overview of British Army armoured vehicle programmes including Challenger 3, AJAX, and Boxer. Discusses lessons learned from recent conflicts and evaluates doctrinal changes to support alternative protection systems.
Overview of Canadian Armoured Vehicles Programs, Colonel Daniel Fontaine, Director Armoured Vehicle Program Management (DAVPM), Canadian Armed Forces, outlines current priorities for Canada’s Armoured Vehicle Program Management, focusing on enhancing land force capabilities through modernised vehicle systems. Explores current challenges, opportunities, and the strategic path forward.
Survivability Considerations from Armoured Vehicles in the Australian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Rooney, SO1 Armoured Infantry, Land Combat Vehicle Program, AHQ, Australian Army, examines the Australian Army’s AFV capabilities, current survivability challenges, and future development plans aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness.
Focus Day: Integrated Protection Systems
The Integrated Protection Systems Focus Day will convene experts from DSTL, Armasuisse, the British Army, the German MoD, and Latvia’s Armed Forces to address the growing need for layered defence against emerging threats such as ATGMs and UAS.
This dedicated day will explore how overlapping protection capabilities are being developed and deployed to safeguard armoured platforms in increasingly contested environments.
Network with the Survivability Community
Connect with a global audience of military and industry leaders, including:
- Military Attendees: British Army, US Army, German MoD, Australian Army, Canadian Armed Forces, Brazilian Army, Latvian Armed Forces, Finnish Defence Forces, Ukraine Institute of Innovative Governance, among many others.
- Returning Sponsors & Exhibitors: EuroTrophy GmbH, OTOKAR, BAE Systems, Leonardo, Pearson Engineering
- New Exhibitor: 3M joins the exhibitor line-up for the first time, bringing fresh innovation to the survivability conversation.
- Key Industry & Research Bodies in Attendance: Aselsan, European Defence Fund, MBDA, Pearson Engineering Ltd, Thales.
Among many others…
This year’s event will bring together over 100 participants from across the armoured vehicles survivability ecosystem; don’t miss your chance to be part of it! Click here to see who you can network with.
Meet the Conference Chair: Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) James de St John-Pryce
With a distinguished career in reconnaissance, armoured capability development, and global crisis response, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) James de St John-Pryce (Former CO ATDU and Director, DeFennec Solutions), brings unparalleled insight to this year’s discussions. His leadership ensures a dynamic and focused forum for advancing survivability across the AFV domain.
In a welcome address, Lt Col (Ret.) James de St John-Pryce, notes, ”This conference is the perfect forum for these important topics, promoting dedicated discussions and networking opportunities to enhance the approaches, analyses, and solutions to address operator requirements with the very latest developments in armoured vehicle power system capabilities.”
Read the chairman’s full letter > >
Secure Your Place
With 82% of tickets sold, remaining places are limited. Military and government delegates can attend for £1597. Free guest passes available for active UK military and government personnel (excluding contractors). If you would like to claim your complimentary pass, contact Victoria Ayuso at [email protected].
