Armored vehicles remain the backbone of ground combat, but new threats — from loitering munitions to precision anti-armor weapons — demand innovation at every level. Survivability, mobility, and lethality must evolve in tandem, backed by testing cycles that are faster and supply chains that are resilient. Industry and the Army alike are racing to ensure armored platforms remain relevant against peer adversaries. In this panel event, Defense News explored the challenges facing armored systems and the innovations that will define their future effectiveness.

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Carpenter Technology details how advanced alloys enhance combat vehicle performance, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
Brig Gen Beth Behn outlines factory modernization, additive manufacturing, data-driven sustainment, and partnerships accelerating armored readiness.

Guest Speakers:

  • Brig Gen Beth Behn, Commander, TACOM, Army Materiel Command
  • Humberto Raposo, Application Engineer-Defense, Carpenter Technology