BAE Systems Develops Digital Indirect Fires Capability for British Army
BAE Systems has announced it is developing a new digital indirect fires capability for the UK military, aimed at improving fire coordination, command-and-control integration, and sensor-to-shooter response times across artillery, mortar, and rocket systems on the modern battlefield.
Highlights
- BAE Systems is developing a new digital indirect fires C2 capability tailored specifically for the British Army.
- The system is designed to reduce sensor-to-shooter response times by digitising fire mission workflows across artillery, mortar, and rocket platforms.
- The programme aligns with the UK Ministry of Defence's military digital modernisation agenda and NATO joint fires interoperability objectives.
- BAE Systems has not disclosed technical specifications or a planned delivery schedule, as the project remains in active development.
- BAE Systems is one of the UK's leading defence technology suppliers and has a long history of involvement in British Army ground combat system development.
BAE Systems has announced it is continuing development of a new digital indirect fires capability specifically designed for the UK armed forces, aimed at enhancing fire coordination and command-and-control (C2) effectiveness on the modern battlefield.
Digital Transformation Targets Indirect Fires Domain
Indirect fires refer to long-range weapon systems — including artillery, mortars, and rockets — that engage targets without requiring direct line-of-sight aiming. As modern battlefields increasingly demand real-time intelligence, precision strike, and cross-platform integration, digital C2 capabilities have become a critical enabler of fire mission effectiveness.
The new digital capability being developed by BAE Systems is expected to integrate with existing British Army indirect fires systems. By digitising C2 workflows, the solution aims to significantly reduce sensor-to-shooter response times while enhancing information sharing and cooperative engagement across multiple platforms.
Aligned with British Army Modernisation Goals
The programme aligns with the UK Ministry of Defence's broader push for military digital modernisation, and reflects shared NATO objectives around improving artillery integration and joint fires interoperability. BAE Systems, one of the UK's most significant defence technology suppliers, has a long track record of deep involvement in the development and upgrading of British Army ground combat systems.
The project remains in active development. BAE Systems has not yet disclosed full technical specifications or a planned delivery schedule.
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