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 the inner thought processes of artillery units.

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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 returned as speaker for Future Indirect Fires Eastern Europe 2023. This presentation delivers:

• A comparison of Ukrainian and Russian platforms,
• Evaluation of different weapon systems performance,
• The impact of enemy Electronic Warfare.

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 and highlighting the various programmes in the region. This is a must read for anyone interested in artillery and the modernisation efforts led by NATO nations on the Eastern Flank.