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Future Artillery Conference 2026 | 19–21 May | London, UK

The 25th annual Future Artillery Conference 2026 takes place on 19–21 May 2026 at Novotel London West, bringing together senior artillery commanders, NATO and allied forces, and industry to address how fires must adapt for high‑intensity, peer conflict.

This three‑day conference examines the future of artillery in an ISR‑saturated, contested battlespace – from long‑range precision fires, counter‑reconnaissance and survivability, to integrated fires, ammunition sustainment and multinational interoperability. Featuring operational lessons from Ukraine and beyond, Future Artillery Conference 2026 provides a critical forum to align doctrine, technology and industrial capacity for the fight ahead.

The full conference agenda and speaker line-up is coming soon. In the meantime, you can download the concept agenda to learn more about the key themes and discussions taking place in May this year. 

A premier global forum bringing together defence leaders, military strategists and industry innovators to shape the future of artillery. Now in its 25th year, the conference drives high-level discussion on advanced munitions, operational readiness, manoeuvre warfare and next-generation firepower. It offers partners a focused environment to elevate their brand, engage directly with key decision-makers and showcase cutting-edge artillery and logistics solutions through meaningful networking and collaboration beyond the traditional expo floor.

Future Artillery 2025 brought together over 600 senior delegates, 75+ speakers, and 27 sponsors from 55+ nations to address the evolving challenges of modern warfare. From NATO’s Joint Fires Roadmap to battlefield innovation in Ukraine, this year’s conference delivered unmatched insight, collaboration, and momentum.

Now, you can access the official Post Show Report, a comprehensive summary of the key themes, speaker highlights, procurement updates, and strategic takeaways that defined the event.

🔍 What’s Inside the Report?

• Speaker Highlights from NATO HQ, US Army, UK MOD, and more
• Country-by-Country Procurement Plans and artillery modernisation strategies
• Breakout Session Summaries on ISR, platform technologies, and future mortar systems
• Sponsor Impact & Engagement Metrics Military vs. Industry Demographics
• Testimonials from global defence leaders

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Future Artillery 2025 is bringing together the world’s leading military commanders, procurement specialists, and industry pioneers to shape the future of artillery, firepower, and forward-deployment strategies. With an expanded expert speaker faculty and the most diverse attendee lineup yet, this is the must-attend event for those driving next-generation capabilities.

Find out which senior military decision-makers and top-tier industry leaders are joining this year’s premier artillery event.

The global artillery systems market (selected countries ) is expected to increase from US$14.2 billion in 2026 to US$16.1 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 3.1%. This growth is mainly driven by the U.S., Poland, Germany, India, the UK, France, Finland, and South Korea, which are the leading spenders in the domain.

Download our Future Artillery 2026 Market Report to explore what’s driving this growth in detail. Including a wealth of information such as key national procurement programmes and capability priorities, to emerging trends in self-propelled artillery, long-range fires, and advanced munitions. The report provides clear insight into where investment is accelerating, which systems are gaining traction, and what this means for industry and defence stakeholders out to 2030.

The Future Artillery Interactive Market Report is designed to give defence stakeholders a clear, evidence-based view of how the global artillery landscape is evolving. It brings together market data, capability trends, procurement activity, and regional analysis into a single, interactive format that allows users to explore the market at both a strategic and programme-specific level. Users can interrogate data by geography, platform type, calibre, and end user, enabling more informed decision-making for capability development, investment planning, and competitive positioning. For military planners, industry leaders, and analysts, it provides a practical tool to understand where demand is emerging, how requirements are shifting, and which technologies and suppliers are shaping the future of artillery capability.

Artillery has re-emerged as one of the most decisive capabilities in modern land warfare. High-intensity conflict in Ukraine, the return of large-scale manoeuvre warfare, and the realities of persistent surveillance and counter-battery threats have forced militaries to reassess the role, scale, and survivability of their fires capabilities. As a result, artillery modernisation is both strategic and central to national deterrence and warfighting doctrine.

This list highlights some of the most significant artillery programmes currently shaping the global market - offering a focused snapshot of where investment is concentrated, which capabilities are being prioritised, and how leading militaries are responding to operational lessons from recent conflicts. With Future Artillery 2026 approaching this May, this overview provides a useful reference point for understanding the strategic context behind current procurement decisions, setting the scene for deeper discussions around capability development, interoperability, industrial capacity, and the future of fires in multi-domain operations.

As modern conflicts evolve, so do the challenges of achieving rapid, effective fire solutions. This exclusive whitepaper explores the latest advancements in artillery, C5ISTAR integration, and battlefield survivability - offering critical insights into the technologies shaping the future of firepower.

Unlock Exclusive Insights into NATO's Joint Fires Strategy

How is NATO adapting its artillery strategies for the future battlefield? In this exclusive interview, Brigadier Rob Alston, Chief of Joint Fires and Influence at NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC), shares his insights on the evolving role of joint fires, the integration of lethal and non-lethal effects, and how modern warfare is reshaping command and targeting strategies.

With advancements in long-range precision munitions, data-driven targeting, and multi-domain coordination, NATO is redefining its approach to massed fires and strategic deployment. But what challenges remain? And how is NATO ensuring its forces are combat-ready at all times?

Download the full interview now to explore how NATO’s firepower is evolving for the conflicts of tomorrow.

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Validated across USAF and Navy testing programs, EPVD® enables advanced munitions while minimizing heat damage and erosion, allowing warfighters to stay in the fight longer, with fewer barrel changes and lower sustainment burdens. The Department of Defense and allied nations are actively seeking alternatives to hexavalent chrome, and EPVD® is already proving it can fill that critical capability gap.

For programs seeking to increase readiness, lower cost-per-shot, and meet environmental compliance without compromising performance, Paradigm Shift’s EPVD® is the next logical step in modernizing your barrel fleet.

At a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.2%, combined with an increasingly complex battlefield, demands for artillery platforms are not only increasing in quantity but changing in nature. As forces shift to near-peer deterrence, new mobility, targeting, range, networking, and lethality capabilities are required. This report covers the artillery sector's most critical programmes, spending, and forecasts. This report covers programmes related to:

• Gun/Tube artillery
• Rocket Artillery
• Precision Ammunition
• Loitering Munitions
• Target Acquisition Technologies such as AI
• Coastal Artillery
  

Despite all the advances in technology, artillery remains a core part of any army. We were very fortunate to interview Colonel Leon L. Rogers II, Project Manager, Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS), from the JPEO Armaments & Ammunition. In this piece, Colonel Rogers dives into the latest development and challenges faced by the JPEO Armaments & Ammunition. An essential piece of reading for anyone interested in the JPEO’s wishes from industry.

As we prepare for Future Artillery 2026, returning to London for its 25th anniversary from 19–21 May 2026, we’re sharing a key piece of thought leadership from Colonel Gregory Tomlin, Army Capability Manager for Division Artillery Formations.

In this in-depth interview, Colonel Tomlin discusses the U.S. Army’s latest Transformation Initiative, which aims to modernise the force, increase lethality, and restructure formations.

Drawing on his 24-year career as a Field Artillery officer, Colonel Tomlin offers unique insights into:

• Modernisation priorities shaping artillery capabilities The importance of international collaboration in future force design
• Lessons learned from operational deployments and strategic roles
• This perspective is essential for anyone involved in artillery modernisation and will inform discussions at Future Artillery 2026.

Read the full interview now and gain actionable insights ahead of the event

Welcome to the 24th Annual Future Artillery Conference – the world’s premier event dedicated to the advancement of artillery systems, technology, and strategy. This globally renowned gathering brings together 500+ senior leaders, military experts, and industry innovators from over 30 nations to address critical challenges and drive forward-deployed artillery solutions.

Download our Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus to explore the full range of opportunities available to position your brand as a leader in artillery advancements.

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