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Defence IQ remains at the forefront of the Artillery discussion with its Future Artillery conferences, where we invite the top experts and decision-makers in government, industry, and academia from across the globe. The conference provided speakers with the opportunity to present the latest programmes, technologies, and thoughts. It also provided...

The global artillery systems market is expected to grow by about US$2 billion in the next 4 years due to a number of security pressures. Not only are they expected to increase in platform numbers, there is a concerted effort to increase their capabilities and effectiveness through the use of...

For hundreds of years, artillery has continued to shape the landscape of the battlefield. With new technologies and concepts applied to artillery, it ensured that it remained relevant to this day. This is the reason why conferences such as Future Artillery continue to hold such incredible importance. In this Post...

Despite all the advances in technology, artillery remains a core part of any army. We were very fortunate to interview Colonel Leon L. Rogers II, Project Manager, Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS), from the JPEO Armaments & Ammunition. In this piece, Colonel Rogers dives into the latest development and challenges...

Several defence news outlets have reported with some fanfare that the future of towed artillery looks bleak. Simply put, because of faster kill chains, better ISR, precision ammunition, and the shift towards preparing for near-peer competition, the mobility of artillery assets has gained a premium status in the minds of...

During the Ukraine war, the importance of artillery has been reemphasised because of the contested air space. Defence iQ has had the privilege of interviewing Colonel Baranov who was appointed to lead the Ukrainian Artillery War. Colonel Baranov’s interview provides unique insights into the conflict.

The adoption of the HIMARS has received great fan fair in the media, giving Ukrainian forces unprecedented capabilities in theatre. Adam Schluer puts the adoption into perspective, analysing what these capabilities mean for both Ukrainian and Russian forces.

Find out who the main defence leaders and industry partners who have previously attended the event are.

View the attendee snapshot to find out which companies of senior-decision makers and thought leaders from the artillery community have confirmed their attendance at the 2024 Future Artillery conference.

Brigadier General Serhii Baranov, Chief of the Main Department of Artillery and Missile troops and Unmanned systems of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, presented an overview of the Use of Indirect Fires in the Current Operating Theatre and the Lessons Learnt at Defence iQ's 2023 Future Indirect...

Colonel Olaf Tuneke, General of the Artillery & Commandant of the German Artillery School, provided key insights into Germany’s Artillery and advancements in indirect fire. This detailed overview evaluated their current political landscape, multi-domain operations, developments in DEU Army and Artillery, key takeaways from the URK Conflict. Download this presentation...

Colonel Sergi Baronov, Chief of the Main Directorate of Artillery, Missiles, and UAVs and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, delved into: comparative capabilities of artillery assets, Ukraine’s strategic shift from Soviet-style artillery systems to NATO models and their practical experiences and benefits from this transition, and...

Major General Darren Crook, Director of Land Equipment, DE&S – UK MoD, presented an in-depth exploration of the UK’s: artillery capability, importance of deep fires, and the critical importance of maintaining a competitive edge. Download this presentation to learn more about the significance of “supporting the fight today, deterring the...

Lieutenant Colonel Jeon II Kuk, Artillery Program Officer, DAPA, Republic of Korea Armed Forces presented a comprehensive overview of the Republic of Korea’s: artillery capability, insights into security conditions on the Korean Peninsula and a detailed examination of their major artillery systems. Download this presentation to learn more about ROK's...

Per Mørkeberg, Danish Army Chief Engineer and Head of Safety and Ballistic Division shared his experience of: munition interchangeability pre and post the war in Ukraine, the challenges of interchangeability and the Danish approach. Download this presentation to learn more about NATO's initiatives and approaches and the STANAG Standardization Roadmap.

Colonel Roman Bobal, Chief of Artillery, Slovak Armed Forces provided a detailed exploration of the tracking and development of their artillery capability until 2035. This encompassed their current strategic posture, key priorities and the crucial aspect of NATO Field Artillery interoperability. Download this presentation to learn more about their aim...

Lieutenant Colonel Dana R. Lafarier, Fires Threat Integration Staff Officer (TISO), HQDA G2, Foreign Intelligence Technology (DAMI-FIT), U.S. Army, revealed the landscape of Future Fires in the U.S. Army through addressing: the implications of war, the evolving operational environment, and the pivotal role of modernization within the acquisition-intelligence process. Download...