Now is the perfect time to see who was in the room at Armored Vehicles USA 2025. Our Attendee Snapshot gives you an inside look at the key organizations and job titles that joined us in Detroit, many of whom are already confirmed to return for 2026.

From top U.S. military commands and program offices to leading industry partners and academic experts, Armored Vehicles USA 2025 brought together the key decision-makers driving the future of armored warfare.

This June 24-25, the armored vehicles community gathered in Detroit, Michigan, for the 7th iteration of IDGA’s Armored Vehicle USA Conference. The return to the Detroit area proved to be a great success due to its proximity to important Army and Marine Corps organizations such as PEO GCS, PEO CS&CSS, TACOM, GVSC, and PEO Land. This year’s conference was the largest to date with 300+ attendees representing the U.S. DoD, industry, and allied militaries.

The 2025 event provided an international focus as military leaders discussed lessons learned from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, post-election insights on funding and budget allocation, and featured panel discussions that brought DoD and private sector representatives together on the same stage.

This post show report will highlight many of the key takeaways from two days of thought leadership presentations. In addition, readers will find results from on-site polling, a list of attending organizations, and testimonials from attendees.

While a new edition is coming soon, the Armored Vehicle Defense Acquisition Report: North America 2025–2029 remains a valuable resource for those looking to stay ahead in the armored vehicles space.

Published ahead of the 2025 Armored Vehicles USA Conference in Detroit, this report offers insight into:

• General trends across the armored vehicle industry
• Updates on key U.S. armored vehicle programs
• CUAS capabilities in armored vehicles
• Developments in Canadian armored vehicle programs 

Download the report now to gain a solid understanding of the priorities and procurement plans shaping the North American armored vehicles landscape.

A year ago, IDGA published an article analyzing where the Army stood in its efforts to create a next-generation Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV). 12-months later, there have been several updates to the RCV program, and the following piece breaks them all down. By downloading "Robotic Combat Vehicle: The U.S. Army's Path to Autonomous Warfare," readers will gain the following:

• 2025 updates to the Army's RCV program
• Congressional and industry concerns with the program
• A breakdown of the three RCV variants

February 2025 marked three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, an ongoing conflict that has reshaped how the U.S. and NATO approach modern military operations. As Former Commanding General of the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine (SAGU), (Ret.) LTG Tony Aguto gained firsthand insights supporting the Ukrainian military on the ground.

At Armored Vehicles USA 2025, Aguto shared key lessons from Ukraine, covering threat evolution, emerging technologies, and the future of armored warfare.

Ahead of the event, IDGA sat down with him to discuss how these experiences are informing survivability, modernization, and capability development.

Download the full interview to explore Ukraine’s lasting impact on armored vehicle strategy.