The Modernisation of Future Mortar Systems

We are excited to announce the return of the 12th annual Future Mortar Systems conference. The world’s only event of its kind, exploring developments of mortar technology that align with military demand.

The mortar systems market size is expected to hit USD 3.5 billion by 2030. This statistic is directly correlated to demand for mortar system modernisation of technology, improvements in manufacturing and enhanced deployment scope of military units.

The war in Ukraine and rising geopolitical tensions in other regions, are driving the demand for mortar systems. It is vital that modernisation efforts by NATO nations are strategically aligned in the transformation towards lightweight manoeuvrability, in today's dispersed battlefield.

New for 2024:

Exclusive industry announcement by Patria on innovation in traditional mortar technology
Latest requirements update on UK BOXER programme
Insights into Canada’s Indirect Fires Modernization Project
More NATO and allied nations in attendance than previously before, including UK, US, Canada, Netherlands, Italy, Lithuania, Finland, Turkey, Switzerland, France, and Norway

The Future Mortar Systems conference serves as an excellent platform for the exchange of knowledge, collaboration, and the exploration of groundbreaking developments in the field of mortar systems. This two-day event will bring together leading experts, innovators, and industry professionals from around the world.

Join us as we address the themes of ‘technology’, ‘survivability’, and ‘manoeuvrability’ in the modernisation of future mortar systems.

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2024 Speakers

Colonel Ari Lehmuslehti

Inspector of Infantry

Finnish Defence Forces

Colonel Harm van der Have

Commander, Manoeuvre Education and Training Center

Royal Netherlands Army

Colonel Stefan Sjöberg

Chief of Artillery

Swedish Armed Forces

Lieutenant Colonel Ian Welch

Product Manager, Precision Fires and Mortars

US Army

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Topics discussed include:

Bolstering the Manoeuvrability of Mortar Systems:
Integrating mortar systems onto mounted platforms

Technological Advancements:
Increasing the accuracy of indirect fires through technology

Survivability in Denied Environments:
Improving survivability for platforms and operators

Range and Precision:
Building lethality and tactical dominance

Mortar System Capability Gaps:
Insights into the procurement strategies of key nations

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Testimonials from the Fires Community

“A remarkable event that provides actionable information to drive change in any armed force looking to modernize mortar fires”

“FMS is the best place to be to capture the end-user requirements and interactive industrial offers to meet operational challenges about indirect Fire support in modern warfare”

“Infantry indirect fire support is a hot topic and we are hearing how recent mortar system developments have led to the development of new mortar systems which will enable the infantry to regain the advantage with quicker fire response and greater survivability.”

“Very positive, we will choose to participate in this event rather than the classical defense exhibitions.”