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

Media Queries

Sofia Chavez
Media Relations Manager, External Relations
202.775.7317
SChavez@csis.org

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

Army Air Defense in Action

July 8, 2025 • 10:00 – 10:30 am EDT

Hosted by Missile Defense Project

Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with VCSA General James Mingus

July 2, 2025 • 8:45 – 10:00 am EDT

Hosted by Defense and Security

U.S. Bombs Iran: What Comes Next?

June 27, 2025 • 1:30 – 2:00 pm EDT

Hosted by Project on Nuclear Issues

Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with General Ronald Clark

June 27, 2025 • 11:00 am – 12:15 pm EDT

Hosted by Defense and Security

Protecting America's Spectrum: A Fireside Chat with Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA)

June 12, 2025 • 8:30 – 9:15 am EDT

Hosted by Missile Defense Project

Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with General Andrew Poppas

June 5, 2025 • 2:00 – 3:15 pm EDT

Hosted by Defense and Security

America's 'Golden Dome' Explained

June 4, 2025 • 10:00 – 10:45 am EDT

Hosted by Missile Defense Project

The Cost of Deterrence

May 6, 2025 • 4:30 – 5:00 pm EDT

Hosted by Defense and Security

Featured Microsite

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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