January 27 - 28, 2026 | Washington DC Metro Area

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Supporting Next-Generation Capability Development and Fires Recapitalization

Name: Future Indirect Fires
Start: 2026-01-27
End: 2026-01-28

The 2026 Future Indirect Fires Summit will bring together leaders from the indirect fire community to discuss the latest innovations and modernizations in indirect fire systems, support systems, munitions, and the role of indirect fires in Europe and the Indo-Pacific. Our discussions will focus on achieving enhanced lethality, survivability, precision, and range.

Thought leaders will provide insights into modern warfare and the quest for increased firepower. Throughout the summit, we will examine current US DoD programs, including the US Army’s new Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH-M), Project LASSO, and the US Marine Corps OPF-L Program, among others. The event will serve as a platform to address the challenges of C2 advancements and survivability, including counter-UAS priorities to support indirect fire success.

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 hear from operational-level leaders on capability gaps. Discussions will also discuss the future of indirect fires and their pivotal role in military success.

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— Expert Speakers —
Early Confirmed 2026 Expert 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)

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 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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— Benefits of Attending —
Why Should You Join Us In 2026?

Explore the latest strategies and initiatives to increase support from the defense industrial base, and expand munitions production.

Gain insights from US Army leaders on recent announcements regarding the Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization

Expand your understanding of the latest technology, commercial solutions, and innovation in indirect fires and support systems, including integration

Network with leaders from across the indirect fires community including, Military, Academia, and Industry

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— Testimonials —
Hear What Our Attendees Thought

Great interactions with not only US stakeholders but with other international partners.

Excellent cross-section of government and industry leaders in an intimate, approachable forum.

Well organized and executed event. Great selection of speakers, presenters and panelists.

The wide span of the audience makes this event really work. Having the PEOs/PMs, DOT&E, and industry partners speak and hear their perspectives was valuable for me from the test perspective. I liked the mix of briefs and then discussions with multiple Senior Leaders/SMEs onstage.

Speakers were excellent and very topical and relevant. Active-duty Soldier, Marine, and foreign active duty personnel was critical to success.

It was key to have so many Army key leaders and army civilians in attendance. Made networking valuable.

Great opportunity to update on requirements, programs and people across a very large spectrum.

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2025 Attendee Snapshot

Interested in seeing who attended the IDGA 2025 Future Indirect Fires Summit? Take a look at the attendee snapshot, featuring the companies, military leaders, and government officials who joined us in 2025, many of whom are expected to return in 2026!

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