Future Artillery 2027 will bring together military leaders, industry innovators, and technology providers to examine the future of indirect fires.
Taking place in London, May 18-20 2027, the event will focus on how artillery is evolving in response to an increasingly complex battlespace. Discussions will cover the capabilities, technologies, and operational priorities shaping future artillery systems and wider fires capability.
Further details will be released soon. In the meantime, please refer to the previous event information below.
When is Future Artillery 2026?
Future Artillery 2026 will take place from May 19 to May 21.
Future Artillery 2026 Themes
The agenda emphasizes integration of indirect fires across land, air, and cyber domains. It includes exploration of joint maneuver, ISR fusion, and strategic deterrence. Key topics also address ammunition resilience, sovereign production, precision targeting, and platform survivability.
What’s On at Future Artillery 2026?
This year’s program is structured around three focused streams, Preparation, Platform Advancements, and Power & Propulsion, to deliver targeted discussions on emerging challenges and technological developments.
Attendees will hear directly from NATO and European artillery program leaders, gain insights from operational feedback in current conflict zones, and engage in detailed sessions on automation, AI, and logistics.
New industry-led case studies will provide updates on domestic production lines and technology transfer, particularly in response to increased European investment in sovereign shell manufacturing.
Networking and Industry Engagement
Curated networking sessions will allow attendees to connect with procurement officials and OEMs behind Europe’s leading artillery initiatives. Participants include Lockheed Martin, KNDS, BAE Systems, and Nammo.
Future Artillery 2026 Speakers
Confirmed speakers include:
- Lieutenant General Jez Bennett CBE, Deputy Commander, NATO Allied Land Command.
- Brigadier Paul Hughes, Head of Engineering Assurance – Land Domain, Defence Equipment & Support.
- Brigadier Robert Alston, Chief Joint Fires and Influence Branch, ARRC NATO.
- Colonel Roman Bobal, Commander, Fires Centre of Excellence, Slovak Armed Forces.
- Colonel Stephan Sjöberg, Chief of Artillery, Swedish Armed Forces.
Where is Future Artillery Being Held?
Novotel London West
London, United Kingdom
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