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The World's Largest Fires Forum

18 - 20 May 2027 | London, UK

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18-20 May, 2027 

Adapting Fires For The Fight Ahead 

As artillery continues to evolve in response to an increasingly complex battlespace, Future Artillery 2027 will bring together military leaders, industry innovators, and technology providers to explore the capabilities, technologies, and operational priorities shaping the future of indirect fires.

From precision strike and force modernisation to autonomous systems and resilient logistics, the event will examine the trends influencing future artillery capability while providing a platform for high-level discussion, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.

Interested in being part of Future Artillery 2027? Get in touch and learn about attendance, speaking, and partnership opportunities for the next edition.

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What's New for 2027

A Strategic Focus on Fires Integration Across Multi-Domain Operations

This year’s agenda explores how indirect fires are being integrated across land, air, and cyber domains - supporting joint manoeuvre, ISR fusion, and strategic deterrence in contested environments.

Refocused Stream Structure for Sharper, More Actionable Conversations 

Designed to help attendees dive deeper into the specific challenges and innovations shaping each area of indirect fires, the programme now features three clearly defined streams. 

New Industry-Led Case Studies on Ammunition Resilience and Sovereign Production 

With Europe investing heavily in domestic shell manufacturing, hear directly from OEMs and government partners about new production lines, technology transfer, and industrial readiness. 

Enhanced Networking with Programme Stakeholders and OEMs 

Meet the teams behind Europe’s biggest artillery investments including: Lockheed Martin, KNDS, BAE Systems, and Nammo, in curated networking sessions designed to foster collaboration and early engagement. 


Our Impact

Bringing Together the Global Fires Community

785+

Attendees

50+

Speakers

25+

Sponsors

45+

Nations

WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT

Key Themes and Why You Should Attend

Gain Strategic Insight into NATO’s Leading Artillery Programmes

Learn directly from programme leads in Poland, Germany, France, Spain, and the UK as they share updates on procurement, trials, and future capability planning - giving you actionable intelligence to shape your own roadmap.

Hear First-Hand Lessons from In-Conflict Nations

Understand how operational feedback from Ukraine and other active theatres is influencing doctrine, training, and lethality - providing a rare opportunity to apply real-world lessons to capability development.

Explore the Future of Precision and Autonomous Fires

Discover how AI, automation, and advanced targeting systems are transforming indirect fires into a smarter, faster, and more survivable capability - through sessions led by military innovators and industry R&D leaders.

Engage with Key Stakeholders Driving Ammunition Resilience

Join discussions on scaling production, securing supply chains, and standardising munitions across NATO - critical for ensuring readiness and interoperability in high-intensity conflict. 

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Partnership and Exhibition Opportunities

Future Artillery stands as the premier global forum where artillery programme managers, military strategists, and industry pioneers converge to shape the future of artillery. The conference continues to drive forward-thinking dialogue on advanced munitions, operational readiness, and next-gen firepower technologies.

Whether you're looking to elevate your brand, engage with key decision-makers, or unveil breakthrough solutions in artillery and logistics, Future Artillery offers a uniquely focused environment for strategic networking, impactful showcases, and meaningful collaboration beyond the conventional expo floor.