Future Indirect Fires
The Premier Platform for Indirect Fires Leaders
January 27 - 28, 2026 | The Westin Arlington, Arlington, VA
January 27-28, 2026
Supporting Next-Generation Capability Development and Fires Recapitalization
The 2026 Future Indirect Fires Summit puts you at the center of the conversation. Leaders from across the indirect fire community will gather to discuss the latest innovations and modernizations in indirect fires platforms, support systems, munitions, and the role of indirect fires in Europe and the Indo-Pacific. Every discussion is designed to help you achieve enhanced lethality, survivability, precision, and range.
By attending, you will have the opportunity to hear from thought leaders on modern warfare and the quest for increased firepower. Sessions will examine current US DoD programs, including the US Army’s Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH-M), Project LASSO, and the US Marine Corps OPF-L Program, giving you the insights needed to anticipate change and adapt effectively. Together, we will explore the challenges of keeping up with rapidly evolving technology and the need for common software systems. Sessions will investigate the defense industrial base’s critical role in supporting indirect fires, munitions production, and system advancements, and you'll hear from operational-level leaders on capability gaps.
These conversations will look ahead to the future of indirect fires and their pivotal role in ensuring mission success.
Meet our 2025 Speakers
Paul Daniels
President
P. Daniels Consulting
Lieutenant Colonel William Taylor
Product Manager, Soldier Precision Targeting Devices, PEO Soldier
US Army
Dave Musgrave
Chief Engineer for DEVCOM-AC’s Artillery Fire Control Systems Division
US Army
Colonel Freeman Bonnette
Project Manager, Self-Propelled Howitzer Systems, PEO Ground Combat Systems
US Army
Colonel Gregory M. Tomlin PhD
Capability Manager for Division Artillery Formations
US Army
Mr. Jon R. Milner
Director, Business Development – Weapon and Ammunition
American Rheinmetall Defense, Inc. Reston, Virginia
Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Faucett
Product Manager for Fire Support Systems
US Marine Corps
Cobb Laslie
Program Director, Howitzer Programs
Elbit Systems of America
Lieutenant General Miles Brown
Deputy Commanding General (DCG), Army Futures Command (AFC)
US Army (Pending Final Confirmation)
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Antonio Aguto
Former Commanding General, Security Assistance Group Ukraine (SAGU)
US Army
Brigadier General Alric L. Francis
Director Long Range Precision Fires Cross-Functional Team
US Army (Pending Final Confirmation)
MG Stephen J. Maranian USA (Ret.)
Former CG, 56th AC; FA Cmdt; LRPF CFT Dir.
Consultant for American Rheinmetall
Brigadier General Steven P. Carpenter
Commander, 56th Artillery Command
US Army
Colonel John Nelson
Commander, Yuma Proving Ground
US Army
Colonel Frank Maxwell
Commander, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, V Corps Grafenwoehr, Germany
US Army
Colonel James Johnson
Army Capability Manager, Field Artillery Brigade-Long Range Fires Battalion
US Army
Colonel Joseph C. Alexander
Commander, US Army Redstone Test Center (RTC), Army Test and Evaluation Command
US Army
Colonel Paul Lashley
Commander, 75th Field Artillery Brigade
US Army
Colonel Brian Schweers
Commanding Officer, Marine Corps School of Artillery, Fort Sill
US Marine Corps
Colonel Matt Johnson
Commander, White Sands Test Center, Army Test and Evaluation Command
US Army
Colonel Tyler Donnell
Army Capabilities Manager, Fires Cell, Fires Center of Excellence at Fort Sill
US Army (Pending Final Confirmation)
Joseph McPherson
Advanced Technology Integrator, PM Ground Weapon Systems, Marine Corps Systems
US Marine Corps
Lieutenant-Colonel Max Riopelle
Commandant, The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School
Canadian Armed Forces
Amit Mahajan
CEO
Phoenix Group
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From the Battlefield to the Pentagon: Leading Army Transformation
IDGA had the privilege of speaking with Colonel Gregory Tomlin, PhD, Capability Manager for Division Artillery Formations at the US Army. During the interview. he draws on his 24-year Army career to explore division deep fires, interoperability across domains, lessons from joint and coalition operations, and key priorities for Division Artillery Formation.
2026 Pre-Show Report
Download your essential guide to what’s coming, who previously attended Future Indirect Fires and is likely to return in 2026, and how to make the most of your time onsite. This 8-page preview is more than just an agenda; it’s your exclusive glimpse into the conversations, connections, and innovations that will shape the future of indirect fires.
Artillery Market Report 2025-2029: United States
The U.S. is the largest market for artillery systems and related munitions globally. Looking closely at the twenty different artillery initiatives ongoing within the U.S. Department of Defense, this report provides a clear picture of where the U.S. is prioritizing investment and how modernization efforts are evolving.
Cannon Artillery
& Mortar Modernization Presentation
Delivered by Colonel Leon Rogers II, Project Manager, Combat Ammunition Systems, JPEO Armaments & Ammunition at the US Army, this presentation highlighted efforts to boost survivability and mobility, delved into mortars modernization, and reinforced the strategic importance of tube-launched artillery in future combat.
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Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
Sponsorship is the most effective solution to share your company’s idea to senior professionals from across the indirect fires industry, who are searching for actionable indirect fires solutions to their current business challenges.
The Future Indirect Fires Summit will be attended by senior officials and decision-makers from the indirect fires industry, bringing together buyers and suppliers in one location. With tailored networking, sponsors can achieve the face-to-face contact that overcrowded trade shows cannot deliver.
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