Colonel Jan Hric, Commander of the 5th Artillery Regiment of the Slovak Armed Forces, discusses how Slovakia is reinvesting in its Artillery capabilities and enhancing its forward presence in the Baltics. With the threat of near-peer confrontation, artillery has become one of the areas most needing reform. On the modern battlefield, artillery must deliver sufficient, accurate firepower and survive counter-fire and other threats. As a result of this threat and rethinking, nations are rekindling their artillery capabilities.

The relatively flat lands of Europe’s border with Russia make it ideal for armour and artillery. Current and past conflicts serve as a testament to this. In preparation for Defence IQ’s Land Warfare Europe conference, we are releasing a market report focusing on the region's artillery and armour programmes. Read this report to:

• Keep up to date with the latest programmes
• Discover trends in the European Market
• Prepare as best you can for the Land Warfare Europe Conference
  

Many military planners are convinced that Europe needs an effective Land Force to guarantee its security now more than ever. The employment of said land forces will be according to Europe's geostrategic interests, not the least of which is the Black Sea Region. Supported by the Romanian Armed Forces, in preparation for our Land Warfare Conference, we were able to secure an exclusive interview with Lieutenant General (Ret) Corneliu Postu, former Chief of Staff of the Romanian Armed Forces, where he shares his expert views on the current situation of the Black Sea Region and the roles the Romanian Armed Forces.

Explore the calibre of organisations that prioritised attendance at last year’s Land Warfare Europe. This snapshot offers a clear benchmark of the military commands, government departments, research bodies, and leading industry players who regularly take part.

If you’re considering attending or sponsoring in 2025, this list will help you assess the networking and engagement opportunities available. Download the attendee snapshot to see who you could meet.