20 - 22 May, 2025
| Novotel London West, UK
Conference Day Three: Thursday, 22 May 2025
The final day of the 24th Future Artillery conference
Day 3 will continue with the focused streamed sessions and will close with a final plenary session. We will continue the discussions in preparation, platform advancement and power and
propulsion. Join us for an exciting and informative final day where we evolve our discussions from days 1 and 2.
8:00 - 8:45
REGISTRATION & REFRESHMENTS
SHARING UPDATES ON DOCTRINE, STANDARDISATION AND CERTIFICATION
We will discuss the evolution of doctrine to meet contemporary threats and how standardisation can enhance interoperability between allied forces. Participants will gain insights into aligning training, procedures and operational frameworks to ensure consistency and effectiveness in joint operations.
SA: Session 1
8:50 - 9:00 STREAM CHAIRMAN’S WELCOMING ADDRESS Greg Ivey [CAN] - Head of ISR Air, Land & Maritime, Defence Investment Division, NATO HQ
INCREASING OPERATIONAL SURVIVABILITY
Enhancing operational survivability is crucial and extends to reducing detection with camouflage, improving armour and integrating advanced electronic countermeasures, all of which are essential.
SB: Session 1
8:50 - 9:00 STREAM CHAIRMAN’S WELCOMING ADDRESS Osman Tasman [TUR] - Former Land Armaments Coordinator, Defence Investment Division, NATO HQ
INCREASING LETHALITY CAPABILITY
Focused on improving precision, range and impact, we will discuss the latest advancements in munition design and firepower. A key emphasis will be on collaborative programmes and international partnerships driving innovation forward.
SC: Session 1
8:50 - 9:00 STREAM CHAIRMAN’S WELCOMING ADDRESS Colonel (Ret'd) Paul Daniels - Indirect Fires Subject Matter Expert, US Army
9:00 - 9:25
MAINTAINING RIGOROUS STANDARDS IN NEWLY PROCURED LAND SYSTEMS
Brigadier Paul Hughes -
Head of Engineering Assurance and Certification – Land Domain,
UK Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
- Determining the level of compliance of land capabilities
- Understanding limitations across concept, testing, manufacturing, in-service and disposal
- An update on current projects, including the Archer
Brigadier Paul Hughes
Head of Engineering Assurance and Certification – Land DomainUK Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
9:25 - 9:50
THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE DIVISION FRAMEWORK
Lieutenant Colonel Rauno Viitmann -
Fires Lecturer, Former Future Plans Officer,
Estonian Military Academy
- Outlining Estonia’s fires support in the divisional framework
- Lessons learned from first training cycle
- Exploring innovative methods to advance artillery capabilities
Lieutenant Colonel Rauno Viitmann
Fires Lecturer, Former Future Plans OfficerEstonian Military Academy
9:50 - 10:15
AGILE ACQUISITION: ACCELERATING MODERNIZATION WITH SMART PROCUREMENT AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
Lieutenant Colonel Todd Mueller -
Product Manager Extended Range Cannon Artillery, PEO Ground Combat Systems,
US Army
- Accelerating modernization and acquisition efficiency
- Partnering with industry to accelerate
- Rightsizing intellectual property in acquisition
Lieutenant Colonel Todd Mueller
Product Manager Extended Range Cannon Artillery, PEO Ground Combat SystemsUS Army
9:00 - 9:25
CANADIAN ARTILLERY MODERNISATION UPDATE
Colonel Christopher Sines -
Director Land Requirements & Director Royal Canadian Artillery,
Canadian Armed Forces
Lieutenant Colonel John Zwicewicz - Director Land Requirements – Artillery Systems, Canadian Armed Forces
Lieutenant Colonel John Zwicewicz - Director Land Requirements – Artillery Systems, Canadian Armed Forces
- Canada’s approach to layered fires
- Understanding the scope of indirect fires modernisation
- 39 to 52 Calibre Transition – Anticipated Challenges
Colonel Christopher Sines
Director Land Requirements & Director Royal Canadian ArtilleryCanadian Armed Forces
Lieutenant Colonel John Zwicewicz
Director Land Requirements – Artillery SystemsCanadian Armed Forces
9:25 - 9:50
SAFRAN PNT SOLUTIONS FOR ARTILLERY: INCREASING SYSTEM SURVIVABILITY IN NAVWAR CONDITIONS
Christophe Sonier -
Sales Development Executive,
Safran Electronics & Defense
- Understanding the vulnerability of the GNSS signal
- Identifying GNSS threats in the battlefield
- Improved navigation and pointing solutions in GNSS degraded conditions
Sponsored by: Safran
9:50 - 10:15
ADAPTATION UNDER FIRE: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES
Colonel Andranyk Hasparian -
Chief of Missile Forces and Artillery Development Department,
Armed Forces of Ukraine
- Resilience on the battlefield
- Artillery ammunition vs “kamikaze-drones”
- Detecting and defeating dynamic high-priority targets
Colonel Andranyk Hasparian
Chief of Missile Forces and Artillery Development DepartmentArmed Forces of Ukraine
10:15 - 10:20
STREAM CHAIRMAN'S CLOSING SUMMARY
Osman Tasman [TUR] -
Former Land Armaments Coordinator,
Defence Investment Division, NATO HQ
9:00 - 9:25
CONTRIBUTING TO BOLSTERING INTEROPERABILITY AND INTERCHANGEABILITY – A NATO PERSPECTIVE FOR AMMUNITION
Frederic Peugeot -
Branch Chief Ammunition Support Partnership,
NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)
- From Vilnius to Washington, NATO’s shift to Ammunition Production Ramp Up Support
- NSPA as an enabler to NATO Nations demand for Ammunition
- Artillery Ammunition portfolio within the Ammunition Support Partnership
Frederic Peugeot
Branch Chief Ammunition Support PartnershipNATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)
9:25 - 9:50
DELIVERING LETHAL EFFECT AT RANGE
Major General (Ret'd) Simon Humphrey CBE -
Vice President,
Hanwha Aerospace
- What has changed?
- Where next for Land Fires?
- What does collaboration offer?
Sponsored by: Hanwha Aerospace
9:50 - 10:15
US ARMY INDIRECT FIRE MODERNISATION AND PRODUCTION EXPANSION
Colonel Alicia Johnson -
Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS),
US Army
- Evolution of innovating at the round
- Production capacity expansion
- Improving interoperability
10:15 - 10:45
MORNING COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK
DEVELOPMENTS IN AMMUNITION TECHNOLOGY
As demand for munitions grows, collaboration becomes essential to meet requirements. We will explore innovative manufacturing techniques, the integration of new materials, and the streamlining supply.
SA: Session 2
10:45 - 11:10 CUTTING-EDGE AMMUNITION TECHNOLOGY FOR MODERN WARFARE Jonas Granberg - Project Officer Ammunition, Moderator CapTech Missiles & Munitions, European Defence Agency- EDA - CapTech Missiles & Munition – an overview
- Development of Ammunition from a European perspective
- 155 Ammunition White Paper
Jonas Granberg
Project Officer Ammunition, Moderator CapTech Missiles & MunitionsEuropean Defence Agency
SA: Session 2
11:10 - 11:35 JUNGHANS DEFENCE – ARTILLERY FUZING IN AN INCREASINGLY DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT Benjamin Campion - CTO, Junghans Defence- The Fuze: Essential component to mission success
- The challenge of mass production – The JUNGHANS industrial perspective
- JUNGHANS solutions to answer to new artillery needs and trends
Sponsored by: JUNGHANS Defence
SA: Session 2
11:35 - 12:00 SECURING OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGE THROUGH CUTTING EDGE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (S&T) Ricky Hart - Principal Adviser – Land Systems (Fires), DSTL- UK Investment into S&T
- S&T requirements for future artillery
- Maximising effective and efficient lethality
ADVANCING NON-LETHAL EFFECTS
Nations are considering how to advance their non-lethal effects strategy. Causing communication breakdowns and movement restrictions, weaken an adversary’s effectiveness without causing casualties, allowing for strategic advantages and minimising collateral damage in conflict.
SC: Session 2
15:00 - 15:25 ANALYSING THE FUTURE OF NON-LETHAL EFFECTS WITHIN FIRES Lieutenant Colonel Nick Andrew [GBR] - Assistant Chief of Staff G35, NRDC-Türkiye- Lessons learned from recent exercises
- Joint force exploration in non-lethal effects
- Future evaluation: What could we look to develop in fires strategy
SC: Session 2
15:25 - 15:50 JOINT TARGETING WITHIN THE ALLIED REACTION FORCE (ARF) Lieutenant Colonel John Poore [USA] - SO1 Targeting, NRDC - Italy- An overview on the Allied Reaction Force: A three-star, Joint Task Force certified headquarters
- NATOs answer to problems requiring a quick solution anywhere within or without the NATO AOR
- Varied missions and locations: An adaptable model of managing joint fires and targeting
SC: Session 2
11:35 - 12:00 THE IMPACT OF THE UKRAINIAN WAR ON SUPPLY CHAINS Tim Ingersoll - Chief of Section, NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)- Supply chain management
- Integrating data into fire systems
- Commonality of procedure
12:00 - 13:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
EFFECTIVE STRATEGY FOR THE BATTLEFIELD
An effective artillery strategy for the battlefield hinges on meticulous planning and forward-thinking development. By integrating advanced technologies and methodologies, artillery forces can enhance their operational effectiveness and adaptability. Future-focused strategies must prioritise seamless integration with NATO standards and protocols to ensure cohesive multi-national operations. Emphasising innovation and strategic foresight, these approaches will not only improve current capabilities but also set the groundwork for future advancements, securing a decisive edge in complex and dynamic combat environments.
13:00 - 13:15
CHAIRMAN'S OPENING REMARKS
Colonel (Ret'd) Paul Daniels -
Indirect Fires Subject Matter Expert,
US Army
13:15 - 13:40
NATO FIRES AND TARGETING
Lieutenant General John Mead OBE [GBR] -
Deputy Commander,
NATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum
- Joint fires roadmap
- Warfare development
- Rethinking deep battle
Lieutenant General John Mead OBE [GBR]
Deputy CommanderNATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum
13:40 - 14:10
EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIPS DRIVING INNOVATION AND STRATEGIC RESILIENCE IN LONG-RANGE FIRES
Dale Butler -
International Business Development, Tactical Missiles and Maneuver Combat System,
Lockheed Martin
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) James 'JJ' Alder - Business Development Manager (Weapons), Lockheed Martin
- Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) provides modern rocket artillery with European and American commonality
- MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM), enabling capability growth and interoperability for NATO
- Examining the ways in which industry can support national resilience and value strategies
Sponsored by: Lockheed Martin
Dale Butler
International Business Development, Tactical Missiles and Maneuver Combat SystemLockheed Martin
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) James 'JJ' Alder
Business Development Manager (Weapons)Lockheed Martin
14:10 - 14:35
INNOVATING FOR TOMORROW'S BATTLESPACE: THE ROLE OF THE MARINE CORPS WARFIGHTING LABORATORY
- Culture of Innovation: MCWL fosters continuous learning, decisive action, and resilient problem-solving. Embracing failure as a learning opportunity, we champion collaboration and creative thinking to overcome dynamic challenges, preparing Marines to shape the future of warfare.
- Core Responsibility: Ensuring the Marine Corps maintains a decisive advantage and effectively executes its mission. We conduct strategic and ethical operations to secure our nation’s interests.
- Strategic Priorities: Focus areas include Long Range Precision Fires, Contested Logistics, Littoral Maneuver, and UAS/Counter UAS capabilities.
14:35 - 15:00
BRAZILIAN ARTILLERY: FUTURE REQUIREMENTS
Major General Erb Lyra Leal -
Army Artillery Commander,
Brazilian Army
- The Brazilian Army (overview)
- The Organization of Brazilian Artillery (Air Defence, Field Artillery and MLRS)
- Opportunities for the sector and the demands of Brazilian Artillery
