From the Battlefield to the Pentagon: Colonel Gregory Tomlin on Leading Army Transformation

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 originally featured during Future Indirect Fires. In this in-depth interview, Colonel Gregory Tomlin, Army Capability Manager for Division Artillery Formations, discusses the U.S. Army’s latest Transformation Initiative, which aims to modernize the force, increase lethality, and restructure formations.

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

• Modernization 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 modernization and will inform discussions at Future Artillery 2026.

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