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Colonel Jan Hric, Commander of the 5th Artillery Regiment of the Slovak Armed Forces, discusses how Slovakia is reinvesting in its Artillery capabilities and enhancing its forward presence in the Baltics. With the threat of near-peer confrontation, artillery has become one of the areas most needing reform. On the modern battlefield, artillery must deliver sufficient, accurate firepower and survive counter-fire and other threats. As a result of this threat and rethinking, nations are rekindling their artillery capabilities.

The relatively flat lands of Europe’s border with Russia make it ideal for armour and artillery. Current and past conflicts serve as a testament to this. In preparation for Defence IQ’s Land Warfare Europe conference, we are releasing a market report focusing on the region's artillery and armour programmes. Read this report to:

• Keep up to date with the latest programmes
• Discover trends in the European Market
• Prepare as best you can for the Land Warfare Europe Conference
  

Many military planners are convinced that Europe needs an effective Land Force to guarantee its security now more than ever. The employment of said land forces will be according to Europe's geostrategic interests, not the least of which is the Black Sea Region. Supported by the Romanian Armed Forces, in preparation for our Land Warfare Conference, we were able to secure an exclusive interview with Lieutenant General (Ret) Corneliu Postu, former Chief of Staff of the Romanian Armed Forces, where he shares his expert views on the current situation of the Black Sea Region and the roles the Romanian Armed Forces.

>> Download the 2024 Attendee list to see who you could meet at the Land Warfare Europe conference this 19 - 20 November, 2024, National Military Circle, Bucharest, Romania

Europe's eastern flank continues to militarise. With a focus on the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict, the market for armoured land vehicles is flourishing - but how will it evolve? Learn more about the state and future of the European armoured vehicle market here.

Due to the War in Ukraine, various nations on the Eastern Flank have been looking to enhance their security by reinforcing it and adding new capabilities to their armoured fleet. Expert Christopher Foss provides a concise analysis of the developments in the region. This piece is excellent for anyone wishing to stay abreast of the situation.

The advent of the Ukrainian War has catalysed European Nations to rethink their security needs. In this interview, General Brigadier Daniel POP delves into how Romania is adapting to this new normal and what this means for the industry and the region's forces. This piece is valuable because it gives a great introduction to the efforts in the country and is a jumping-off point for military, academics, and industry interested in approaching the Romanian delegation at Armoured Vehicles Eastern Europe.

View the attendee snapshot to find out which companies of key military leaders, industry decision-makers, and distinguished guests and experts from the Baltic States, Nordic Nations, and beyond, will be in attendance for Land Warfare Europe.

In this interview, Colonel Roman Bobal, chief of artillery for Slovak armed forces, delves into the current transformation of recreating an artillery brigade. He draws upon lessons from Ukraine, logistical challenges and opportunities, geopolitical realities and how they inform the choices of the Slovakian forces. A valuable piece for understanding the inner thought processes of artillery units.

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Defence IQ has the privilege to share Colonel Sergei Baranov presentation. As Chief of the Main Directorate of Artillery, Missiles and UAVs General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, few people are more knowledgeable and can talk as freely on the topic of Artillery in Ukraine. He will be a returning speaker for Future Indirect Fires Eastern Europe 2023. This presentation delivers:

• A comparison of Ukrainian and Russian platforms,
• Evaluation of different weapon systems performance,
• The impact of enemy Electronic Warfare.

The need for modernised artillery has been augmented by the UKR/RUS conflict. The ability to find, fix, track target, engage and assess as efficiently as possible has proven to be a deciding factor for artillery success. Dr Bosbotinis shares his views on the Ukrainian artillery war, delving into battlefield observations and highlighting the various programmes in the region. This is a must read for anyone interested in artillery and the modernisation efforts led by NATO nations on the Eastern Flank.