Armored Vehicles Technology and Capability Developments

Armored Vehicles Technology and Capability Developments

As armored warfare evolves, land forces around the world are rapidly adopting new technologies to improve survivability, lethality, power management, and operational flexibility. This report examines the most significant technology and capability developments shaping modern armored vehicles—from active protection and modular design to autonomy and human‑machine teaming.

In this report, readers will gain:

  • A clear overview of the key technology trends influencing armored vehicles, including layered protection systems, hybrid power, and open architectures.
  • Insight into how emerging capabilities like AI, autonomy, and modular platforms are moving from experimentation to operational use across U.S. and allied forces.