DETROIT, Mich. — The 17th annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium (GVSETS), hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Michigan Chapter, is set to take place August 12–14, 2025, in Michigan. Recognized as America’s premier event for military ground vehicle innovation, GVSETS will bring together over 3,000 Army leaders, defense suppliers, engineers, and researchers to accelerate modernization efforts for future combat and support vehicles.
A Hub for Defense Modernization
The event comes as defense modernization takes center stage in U.S. military strategy, with new legislation prioritizing readiness against peer and near-peer adversaries. Attendees will receive exclusive updates from top military leaders, including officials from U.S. Army TACOM, PEO GCS, PEO CS&CSS, NGCV CTF, DEVCOM GVSC, and ACC-Detroit Arsenal.
“If you want to understand where the Army is headed—and where opportunity is being created nationwide—GVSETS is the event. It’s the intersection of military needs, advanced tech, and the people building the future.”
— Valde Garcia, President, NDIA Michigan
Key Highlights
- Exclusive Army Modernization Insights – Keynotes from Army Futures Command and Congressional defense leaders.
- White Paper Submissions & Research Presentations – Addressing capability gaps in AI, autonomy, digital engineering, power systems, additive manufacturing, human performance, and predictive logistics.
- Strategic Networking – Direct interaction between technology developers, defense contractors, and military procurement leaders.
- Michigan as the Defense Mobility Hub – The state is home to TACOM and the country’s largest defense mobility corridor.
Driving Future Defense Capabilities
GVSETS provides a rare opportunity for innovators to align with billion-dollar defense programs and secure partnerships critical to the next generation of combat vehicle mobility, protection, and survivability systems.
The symposium reinforces Michigan’s position as the epicenter of U.S. ground combat innovation, connecting military needs with advanced engineering and academic research.
For more details or media inquiries, contact Axel Cooley at axel.cooley@metallonmetal.com or visit the NDIA Michigan Chapter website.
