In Depth Analysis, Commentary, and Publications
This report explores the strategic significance of air and missile defense for the homeland and develops and costs a defense architecture.
On July 14, the CSIS Missile Defense Project hosted a full-day conference on U.S. homeland cruise missile defense.
This report provides a fresh assessment of key issues related to boost-phase defense, including the ways missile threats are evolving and broader technological trends.
On June 24, the CSIS Missile Defense Project was pleased to rollout our new report on boost-phase missile defense.
On May 27, the CSIS Missile Defense Project was pleased to welcome Australian Army Major General Simon Stuart for a conversation on the Australian Army's modernization programs as it responds to a time of accelerating and converging change.
On May 23, the CSIS Missile Defense Project was pleased to welcome back Vice Admiral Jon Hill, Director of the Missile Defense Agency, to speak on the Agency's FY 2023 programs, priorities, and budgets.
On May 4, the CSIS Missile Defense Project was pleased to host an event commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War. The anniversary provided an opportunity to reflect on the war's history and lessons for maritime strategy, as well as the evolving capability of anti-ship cruise missiles.
On February 16, the CSIS Missile Defense Project was pleased to host the U.S. Army Futures Command for a discussion on Project Convergence, the Army’s “campaign of learning” and combined efforts to provide joint all-domain command and control.
On February 7, the CSIS Missile Defense Project rolled out a new report on defense against hypersonic weapons.
Today's U.S. missile defense architecture is designed for legacy ballistic missiles, but may be adapted to counter hypersonic threats.
