Missile Threat brings together a wide range of information and analysis relating to the proliferation of cruise and ballistic missiles around the world and the air and missile defense systems designed to defeat them.

Events

Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with General Xavier T. Brunson

October 13, 2026

On October 13, 2026, CSIS and the Association of the U.S. Army host a Strategic Landpower Dialogue with General Xavier T. Brunson, Commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea. The discussion will cover the U.S. Army’s alliance with South Korea, interoperability with the Joint Force, and landpower across the Indo-Pacific. Tom Karako, Director of the CSIS Missile Defense Project, moderates.

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Defense Systems

Explore the components that go into making missile defense effective, including sensors, interceptors, command and control.

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Missiles of the World

A growing collection of information on various countries’ missile systems, with illustrations and up-to-date information on their capabilities and history.

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Ongoing Projects

Missile Threat features numerous interactive projects and data sets, regularly updated by our team as events unfold. Check back for the latest.

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Events

We host a variety of events to shape the debate about policy, budgets, legislation, and both current and future programs.

Sep 9

Space Launch Capacity and Contenders

Aug 5

Munitions Shortages After Epic Fury

Jul 21

NATO Summit and European Strategic Forces Priorities