January 27 - 28 2026 | Austin, TX
Supporting Next-Generation Capability Development and Fires Recapitalization
The 2026 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. 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 new Self-Propelled Howitzer, the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment Two, and Project LASSO among others. The event will serve as a platform to address the challenges of counter UAS and C4ISR to support indirect fire success.
We will explore the challenges of keeping up with rapidly evolving technology and the need for common software systems. Additionally, we will investigate the defense industrial base’s critical role in supporting indirect fires, hear from operational-level leaders on capability gaps, and discuss the future of indirect fires and their pivotal role in military success.
— Expert Speakers —
Meet Our Highly Esteemed Speakers
Paul Daniels
President
P. Daniels Consulting
Colonel Nick Ryan
Director, Army Capability Manager-Unmanned Aircraft Systems
US Army
Colonel Leon L. Rogers
Project Manager, Combat Ammunition Systems, JPEO A&A
US Army
Lieutenant Colonel William Taylor
Product Manager, Soldier Precision Targeting Devices, PEO Soldier
US Army
Major General Glenn A. Dean
Program Executive Officer Ground Combat Systems
US Army
Mr. Gary Bishop
Deputy Director, Operational Test & Evaluation, Land and Expeditionary Warfare
US Department of Defense
Brigadier General Rory Crooks
Director Long Range Precision Fires Cross Functional Team, Army Futures Command
US Army
Brigadier General Viktor Kalnitski
Commandant, Estonian Defence Forces Military Academy
Estonian Defence Forces
Mr. Nathan E. Hawley
Director for the Munitions & Logistics Readiness Center, Joint Munitions Command
US Army
Dave Musgrave
Chief Technology Officer for DEVCOM-AC’s Artillery Fire Control Systems Division
US Army
James J. Sawyer
Division Chief, Stryker & Artillery Product Support Integration Directorate
US Army
Colonel Freeman Bonnette
Project Manager, Self-Propelled Howitzer Systems, PEO Ground Combat Systems
US Army
Colonel Michael Englis
Army Capabilities Manager, Fires Center of Excellence at Fort Sill
US Army
Colonel Jarrod W. Stoutenborough
Commanding Officer, Fort Sill Marine School of Fires and Home of Marine Artiller
US Marine Corps
Colonel Guy Yelverton III
Deputy for Acquisition and System Management, PEO Missiles and Space (PEO M&S)
US Army
Colonel Pat Farrell
Project Manager, Mid-Range Capability Army Rapid Capability & Task Force STRIKE
US Army
Colonel Tony Perez
Director, Fire Support Test Directorate at Fort Sill, Oklahoma
US Army
Colonel Gregory M. Tomlin PhD
Capability Manager for Division Artillery Formations
US Army
Lieutenant Colonel Dana R. Lafarier
Fires Threat Integration Staff Officer (TISO)
US Army
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Clifton
Commander, 4-133D Field Artillery Regiment (HIMARS)
US Army
Lieutenant Colonel Dejan Sibilja
Artillery Capabilities Development Officer / General Staff SVN-A
Slovenian Armed Forces
Lieutenant Colonel Y.J.G-E.N Leclerc-Desjardins
Commandant, The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School (RCAS)
Canadian Armed Forces
Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Faucett
Product Manager for Fire Support Systems
US Marine Corps
Mr. Jon R. Milner
Director, Business Development – Weapon and Ammunition
American Rheinmetall Defense, Inc. Reston, Virginia
Eric Axelson
NG Fellow - Missile Products
Northrop Grumman
Mr. Carl A. Poppe
Director, Business Development (Artillery)
Hanwha Defense USA
Mr. Bryan Cleve
Deputy Program Manager, TF STRIKE, PEO Missiles & Space
US Army
Luke Savoie
President and Chief Executive Officer
Elbit Systems of America
Colonel Stephen C. Walker
Commander, 75th Field Artillery Brigade
US Army
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Godwin
Product Manager, Fire Support Command Control PEO C3T
US Army
Colonel Tobias Bennett
Commander, 101st Airborne Division (DIVARTY)
US Army
Cobb Laslie
Program Director, Howitzer Programs
Elbit Systems of America
Amit Mahajan
Chief Executive Officer
The Phoenix Group
— Benefits of Attending —
Why Should You Join Us In 2026?
Explore the latest strategies and initiatives of the US Army to increase support from the defense industrial base, and expand munitions production.
Gain insights from US Army leaders on recent announcements regarding the new Self-Propelled Howitzer
Expand your understanding of the latest technology and innovation in indirect fires and support systems, including integration
Network with leaders from across the indirect fires community including, Military, Academia, and Industry
— Testimonials —
Hear What Our Attendees Thought
Optimizing Data Integration for Drones and Robotics
IDGA sat down with Colonel Michael Englis to discuss the role of live data sensors in modern military operations, and the future of drone and robotic sensors in the military.
The Future of Military Artillery: Loitering Munitions
This report provides key information including; an overview of what loitering munitions are, how they are being used in modern conflicts, and a look at the DoD's Project Lasso.
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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