Loitering Munitions and the Future of Modern Artillery
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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 an overview of what loitering munitions are, how they are being used in modern conflicts, and in which ways the US DoD is investing in loitering munitions capabilities.
To hear directly from Pentagon leadership on the future of artillery, register for IDGA's Future Indirect Fires Summit taking place January 27-28 in Austin, Texas. The 2026 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..
