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In this interview, Colonel Roman Bobal, chief of artillery for Slovak armed forces, delves into the current transformation of recreating an artillery brigade. He draws upon lessons from Ukraine, logistical challenges and opportunities, geopolitical realities and how they inform the choices of the Slovakian forces. A valuable piece for understanding...

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Defence IQ has the privilege to share Colonel Sergei Baranov presentation. As Chief of the Main Directorate of Artillery, Missiles and UAVs General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, few people are more knowledgeable and can talk as freely on the topic of Artillery in Ukraine. He will be...

The need for modernised artillery has been augmented by the UKR/RUS conflict. The ability to find, fix, track target, engage and assess as efficiently as possible has proven to be a deciding factor for artillery success. Dr Bosbotinis shares his views on the Ukrainian artillery war, delving into battlefield observations...

In light of the uncertain security context of the region, the push for Eastern European countries to replace their ageing artillery capabilities and modernise current fleets is highlighted by a lot of acquisition activity. The focus is primarily on procuring systems compatible with NATO standards, and ones that enable a...

Estonia’s massive military modernisation on its indirect fires capability is putting the spotlight on the nation’s willingness to improve its interoperability with allied countries, highlighted by the recent purchase of Korean-built K9 Thunder self-propelled 155-millimeter howitzers with ammunition compatible with NATO standards.Defence IQ gained exclusive insight from Major General Indrek...