Exclusive Interviews

The role of armor has experienced renewed interest due to the Ukraine conflict. While there have been many opinions on the trends we have been seeing, General David G. Perkins offers unique insight through the eyes of someone who has left his mark on armored warfare. A veteran of the Iraq War, he compares his experiences to what is happening in Ukraine and what we can expect in the future for allies and adversaries. Perhaps, most importantly, he shares his reasoning for the importance of the Armored Vehicles conference.

Despite what critics have alluded to the age of the tank is far from over. We had the privilege of interviewing tank commander Colonel Oleg Hrudsevych on his experience as a Tank Commander in Ukraine. He also holds the prestigious title of Hero of Ukraine for his actions in Mariupol. His experience and knowledge invaluable to anyone who even has a passing interest in armored warfare. In this interview he delves into:

• His combat experience
• Russian Armor
• Needs of the Ukrainian
  

Ted Maciuba, deputy director of Robotic Requirements at the US Army Futures Command, pulls back the veil on the cutting-edge world of uncrewed combat ground vehicles. He ventures into the new technologies while also explaining the challenges and trends one needs to adapt to succeed in some of the army’s most cutting-edge programs, including gaps and potential in the private sector.

This interview is a must for anyone who:

• Is interested in the latest developments related to the Next Generation fighting vehicles.
• Would like a better understanding how the army sees the crewed and uncrewed dynamic working in the field.
• Requires an insight into acquisition trends
  

At IAV 2020, Melanie Rovery interviews Major Cory Wallace, Robotic Combat Vehicle Lead who spoke exclusively to Jane’s to provide an update on the US Army Futures Command Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) program. Major Wallace briefs on the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) Bradley replacement; the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV); Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) replacement for the M113; and the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) light tank. Newly released US Army footage gives a demonstration of testing and evaluation carried out.