Missile Defense Project

Authoritative analysis on missile defense and related issues

The Missile Defense Project at CSIS looks at a wide range of policy, program, and strategic issues related to missile defense. Technological and geopolitical factors have driven increased global supply and demand for high-velocity, unmanned, missile-based weapons and their corresponding counters. Besides more recognized cruise and ballistic missile threats, global missile proliferation now consists of a spectrum including precision-guided rockets, anti-ship missiles, air defenses, hypersonic delivery systems, and counterspace weapons.

About the Missile Defense Project

Learn more about the Missile Defense Project and the network of experts, staff, and non-resident affiliates who contribute to our analysis.

Contact Information

Patrycja Bazylczyk
Program Manager and Research Associate, Missile Defense Project
PBazylczyk@csis.org

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H. Andrew Schwartz
Chief Communications Officer
202.775.3242
aschwartz@csis.org

Samuel Cestari
Media Relations Coordinator, External Relations
202.775.7317
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Featured Analysis

Getting on Track: Space and Airborne Sensors for Hypersonic Missile Defense

The Department of Defense is racing to build a constellation of satellites for tracking elusive hypersonic missiles. As these first satellites enter orbit, how should policymakers measure success? In a new report, CSIS unpacks the tradeoffs involved and pitfalls to avoid.

Report by Masao Dahlgren — December 18, 2023

Getting on Track: Space and Airborne Sensors for Hypersonic Missile Defense

Past Events

AI Diffusion and Defense Production

April 2, 2025 • 2:30 – 3:30 pm EDT

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Threat Outlook and Implications for U.S. Strategic Forces

April 1, 2025 • 2:00 – 2:45 pm EDT

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Strategic Landpower Dialogue: The Army's Transformation Priorities

March 26, 2025 • 5:00 – 6:15 pm EDT

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Europe's Nuclear Future

March 11, 2025 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT

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What is the "Iron Dome for America"?

February 11, 2025 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST

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The Defense of Guam

July 30, 2024 • 1:45 – 2:45 pm EDT

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Israel’s Missile Defense Engagements Since October 7th

July 12, 2024 • 9:00 – 10:00 am EDT

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Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph P. LeVeille

Air and Missile Defense in the High North

July 11, 2024 • 12:00 – 2:00 pm EDT

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Missile Threat

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.

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