Modernizing the US Armored Force for 2030 and Beyond
Recent conflicts have demonstrated the continued tactical and operational importance of armored capabilities in the modern battlespace. Along with growth and delivery of key armored vehicle programs, it is imperative that the US and allied nations continue to modernize their armored vehicle forces to prepare for future engagements.
Numerous US and allied armored vehicle programs are also reaching maturity, providing opportunities for the ongoing innovation in weaponry, automative, electronics and material science that will continue to boost market growth throughout platform life cycles. Annually, the US military spends roughly $5 Billion on the acquisition of new Armored Vehicles.
The new location in Detroit will position the 2025 summit as a unique opportunity to gain insights and participate in discussions with key stakeholders from PEO GCS, DEVCOM, PEO Land Systems, Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate, Yuma Proving Ground, and Army Applications Lab, among many others. With a long history of armored vehicles research, development, engineering and production, the Detroit location will serve as a central forum for everything armored vehicles related.
Topics will include:
Strategic Issues
Threat Environment
Sustainment
Lifecycle Challenges
Next Generation Vehicles
Preparations for the Challenges of the Army of 2030 and Beyond.
NEW FOR 2025: Don't Miss the Most Innovative, Content-Packed Event Yet!
Strategic Location – Detroit: At the center of US Army ground combat vehicle development, Detroit is home to major Army and USMC groups like PEO GCS, PEO CS&CSS, TACOM, GVSC and PEO Land.
Global Focus:
Lessons from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East - How battlefield realities are shaping US programs.
Spotlight on the INDOPACOM Region – The latest strategies and priorities for ground combat in this important theater.
Post-Election Insights:
How defense priorities and budget allocations are shaping up under the new administration.
Updates on RCV-L, JLTV, XM-30 and M1E3 programs - what’s next for US Army modernization?
Interactive Content & Collaboration:
More expert-led panel discussions than ever before.
Enhanced networking and collaboration opportunities with military, government, and industry leaders.
What You Can Expect
Providing a vehicle-centric lens to examine The Army Modernization Strategy (AMS) and how the Army is transforming into a multi-domain force by 2030
Delivering updates on the Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) program; OMFV, RCV & AMPV
Supporting the outreach objectives of the U.S. military commands
Hosting international leaders to share case-studies with US counterparts and providing opportunities for productive sidebar discussions with allies and partners
Facilitating discussion on warfighting concepts and the role of armor in multi-domain high-intensity conflict
A good amount of new and updated information to maintain my market awareness.
Intimate environment with some of the major decision makers within US Army is extremely valuable.
A great event to touch all current developments and thoughts of Armor capability development. Good learning opportunity concerning tasks & purposes SFAC.
It was very valuable because it provided me the opportunity to apply ideas and efforts to the Combat System I am in charge of for the Army.
2025 Chairman
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins, Former Commanding General, US Army Training and Doctrine Command
2025 Speakers
Lieutenant General Miles Brown, Deputy Commanding General (DCG), Army Futures Command (AFC), US Army
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Antonio Aguto, Former Commanding General, Security Assistance Group Ukraine (SAGU), US European Command
Major General Glenn A. Dean, Program Executive Offcer, Ground Combat Systems, US Army
Brigadier General Chad C. Chalfont, Chief of Armor and Commandant, United States Army Armor School, US Army
Brigadier General Zachary Miller, Commander, Joint Modernization Command, US Army
Colonel John Nelson, Commander, Yuma Proving Ground, US Army
Colonel Kevin Bradley, Director, Next Generation Combat Vehicles Cross-Functional Team, Army Futures Command, US Army
Colonel Alexis Perez-Cruz, Commander, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team 3rd Infantry Division, US Army
Colonel Jussi Toivanen, former Armoured Battalion Commander, Finland Armed Forces
Colonel Charles L. Montgomery, Commander First Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, US Army
Lieutenant Colonel David W. Griffith, Commander 3-67 Armor, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, US Army
Mr. Stephen Bowdren, Program Executive Officer, Land Systems, USMC
Mr. Garry Bishop SES, Deputy Director, Operational Test & Evaluation, Land and Expeditionary Warfare, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Dr. Michael Santaspirt PhD, Deputy Chief of Staff, G2, and the Chief Futures Officer, DEVCOM Armaments Center, US Army
Dwayne D. Hynes, Chief of Foreign Intelligence Technology, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2, US Army
Duane Stefaniak, Deputy Chief of Foreign Intelligence Technology, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2, US Army
Mr. Thomas M. Mead, Project Manager, Army Application Lab, US Army
Sandra Long, Senior Advisor for Defense Exports, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation
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Venue
MGM Grand Detroit 1777 3rd Ave, 48226 Detroit, MI, USA
T: +1 877-888-2121
Group Rate: $199.00 per night, excluding applicable taxes and a Resort fee of $24.00 per night.
Reservation Method: Reserve your room by clicking on the reservation link below. We have reserved a selection of rooms at a discounted group rate, subject to availability; BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE
Cut-off date: Monday, June 02nd, 2025 (After that time, the group rate will be offered based on hotel availability only.)
