The Artillery Programmes Shaping the Future of Indirect Fires

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.