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Want to learn more about what happened in 2018? Check out our Post Show Report that highlights: attendee statistics, top speaking sessions, what to expect in 2019, and more!

We created a 2019 progress update on the latest NGCV modernization and acquisition developments. As well as a breakdown of:

• The latest news in artificial intelligence, active protection systems, and robotics
• Modernization & procurement highlights from the DoD's FY19 budget
• Recently awarded & active NGCV opportunities

Here is a list of the titles, agencies and organizations already signed up to attend the event come this April. Will you be joining them?

Take a look at the military and industry experts that attended last year's Future Ground Combat Vehicles Summit to gauge who you will meet and network with this coming December.

For more information or to learn about available exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Nuria Frances at Sponsor@idga.org

The globally changing strategic context surrounding the armored vehicles and related equipment market has made it even more wide-ranging, seeing a significant increase in UGVs, artificial intelligence, virtual training and survivability equipment. This growing market is expected to reach US$31.26 Billion by 2021, driven by increasing armed conflicts like terrorism, among others.

The Global Armored Vehicles Market Report outlines key programs across the globe, future requirements and current holdings. 

Download the full report for further information.

Are your solutions conducive to the three essential components of a combat vehicles: Protection, Mobility, and Lethality? Contact us today at sponsor@idga.org to see how you can get involved. 

In October 2017, the Acting Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army established six Army modernization priorities to focus future investments. Number 2 on the list? The development of the Next Generation Combat Vehicle.

Since then, the U.S. Army has made significant strides towards achieving their goal of creating a fleet of vehicles that “deliver decisive lethality with manned and unmanned teaming as part of a combined arms team in the future operating environment.” In 2019, the U.S. Army successfully tested their initial Mission Enabling Technologies Demonstrator (MET-D) and Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) capabilities. They also began releasing the first in a series of RFPs for the development of the RCV-Light, RCV-Medium and the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV).

However, this is just the tip of the iceberg. In 2020, the army is slated to live-fire test of their RCVs next spring at Fort Carson, Colorado before conducting more extensive testing with an infantry unit in Europe. After that, the next known test will take place sometime in late 2021 wherein 6 MET-Ds and 4 M113 RCVs, along with 4 light and medium RCVs will conduct company-level maneuvers. A third phase will take place in 2023, which will involve 6 MET-Ds and 4 M113 RCVs, along with 4 medium and heavy RCVs. Ultimately, the service aims to equip the first unit with robotic combat vehicles by 2026.

As for 2020 investments, out of a total DoD budget of $191.4 billion, $14.6 billion will be devoted to the development and procurement of ground combat systems. This includes the purchase of over 6,402 new combat vehicles, a multitude of modernization efforts and the development of 4 new RCVs. DOWNLOAD this mega-infographic to learn more about:

• where specifically the money if going
• how these investments are driving the U.S. Army’s long-term combat vehicle modernization strategy
• an overview of recent RFPs, innovation updates and program developments

To successfully build the NGCV by 2035, several new and promising technologies are being applied in the combat vehicles space. Among these promising technologies, artificial intelligence, active protection systems (APS), and robotics are scheduled to be implemented in the near future. In addition to looking at the latest technologies, we also highlighted the largest procurements in the Department of Defense's FY19 budget request, as well as all of the active NGCV opportunities.

The Army expresses its vision for Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) by outlining realistic objectives in the near-term (2017-2020), feasible objectives in the mid-term (2021-2030), and visionary objectives for the far-term (2031-2040) and was taken from the “The U.S. Army Robotic and Autonomous Systems Strategy” report. To request a copy via email, contact Terence.Wu@idga.org.

Take a look at our agenda to see what you can expect at Future Ground Combat Vehicles, taking place on November 29 through December 1 to learn more about how the current vehicle programs are modernizing and evolving for the future. Download our agenda here to get the full program details.

Take a look at the participation opportunities, speakers, discussion subject and more in the 2018 Sponsor/Exhibitor Prospectus. For additional information contact Max Miller