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Here is the updated attendee snapshot for Future Indirect Fires 2025.

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Amidst the rapidly evolving technology landscape and need for common software systems, the US Army Futures Command is leading discussions surrounding innovations in indirect fire systems, support systems, munitions, and challenges presented by the current conflict in Ukraine, Israel, and potential future Large Scale Combat Operations in a Multi-Domain environment.

COL Michael Englis is the Army Capability Manager of Fires Cells & Targeting for the Army Futures Command where he is involved in working with acquisition teams and the operational force of the US Army and assists with the integration of new technologies. COL Englis currently manages Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS, being replaced by Artillery Execution Suite (AXS), targeting system (JADOCS, being replaced by JTIC2s), and all fire support equipment. On January 14, COL Englis will present at IDGA’s Future Indirect Fires Summit, where he will discuss efforts to optimize data integration for drones and robotics across the armed forces. During his presentation, Col Englis will be joined on stage by Colonel Nick Ryan, Director of Army Capability Manager-Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Before this year’s event, IDGA sat down with COL Englis to discuss topics such as:

• The role of live data sensors in modern military operations
• The future of drone and robotic sensors in the military
• What attendees can expect to take away from the Future Indirect Fires Summit

If you are interested in hearing from more fires leaders within the DoD, be sure to register for the Future Indirect Fires Summit from January 14-15 in Austin, Texas. This two-day event will examine current US DoD programs, including the new Self-Propelled Howitzer, the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment Two, and Project LASSO among others.

Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have shown a shift in modern warfare, and one pillar that embodies these changes is military artillery. One example of the evolution of military artillery is loitering munitions, which combine the accuracy of missiles with the versatility of drones.

This report will provide key information such as:

• an overview of what loitering munitions are
• how they are being used in modern conflicts
• A look at the DoD's Project Lasso

For more on loitering munitions, be sure to register for Future Indirect Fires taking place January 14-15 at The Downright Hotel in Austin, Texas. This event will feature speakers such as the Honorable Dr. Douglas Schmidt, Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) for the DoD. Beyond loitering munitions, the event will also explore the new Self-Propelled Howitzer, and the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment Two.

IDGA’s 2025 Future Indirect Fires Summit will bring together leaders from the indirect fire community to discuss the latest innovations in indirect fire systems, support systems, munitions, and challenges presented by the current conflict in Ukraine.

To get the conversation started early, experts in the artillery and munitions field, including several conference attendees, participated in the “IDGA Future Indirect Fires Survey 2024/25.” These respondents represent US military divisions such as Army Futures Command, and the Marines, international militaries such as the French army, and defense industry leaders such as Airbus and Draper.

This report will analyze the 45+ responses to the survey, focusing on areas such as next-gen munitions capabilities, lessons learned from the conflict in Ukraine, and what attendees of the Future Indirect Fires Summit are looking forward to learning more about at the summit.

To hear directly from leaders of ongoing US military projects, including the new Self-Propelled Howitzer, Indirect Fire Support Systems and Loitering Munitions, register for the 2025 Future Indirect Fires Summit.

With over 35 military organisations and more than 55 solution providers attending Future Indirect Fires last year,  over 190 people attended the conference in 2024. Download your copy of the 2024 attendee list today to find out who you can meet at Future Indirect Fires on Jan 14-15 2025. 

Inquire about the conference by emailing the IDGA team at partner@idga.org.