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.
Contact Information
- Patrycja Bazylczyk
- Program Manager and Research Associate, Missile Defense Project
- PBazylczyk@csis.org
Media Queries
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Samuel Cestari
- Media Relations Coordinator, External Relations
- 202.775.7317
- scestari@csis.org
Featured Analysis
Getting on Track: Space and Airborne Sensors for Hypersonic Missile Defense
Report by Masao Dahlgren — December 18, 2023
Past Events
The Defense of Guam
Israel’s Missile Defense Engagements Since October 7th
Air and Missile Defense in the High North
MDA and the 2025 Budget
Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with GEN James Rainey
Operations in the Red Sea: Lessons for Surface Warfare
The Arms of the Future: A Book Talk with Jack Watling
Getting on Track: Space and Airborne Sensors for Hypersonic Missile Defense
In the News
Oreshnik missile strike on Ukraine was Putin "saber rattling," experts say
Tom Karako in Axios — November 27, 2024
What Is Russia’s Oreshnik Ballistic Missile?
Tom Karako in The New York Times — November 27, 2024
Russia Says Ukraine Struck Inside its Territory with U.S.-Made Missiles, Again
Tom Karako in The New York Times — November 26, 2024
‘Everybody’s going to have to figure this out’: Army, Air Force debate base defense amid new threats
Tom Karako in Breaking Defense — November 25, 2024
Putin says Russia launched a new missile in Ukraine. Here’s what we know
Tom Karako in CNN — November 22, 2024
Putin, in Threat to West, Says Russia Struck Ukraine With New Missile
Tom Karako in The New York Times — November 21, 2024
What does Russia’s launch of an ‘experimental’ weapon at Ukraine mean for allies?
Tom Karako in Defense One — November 21, 2024
Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that he claims the West can’t stop
Tom Karako in WTOP — November 21, 2024
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Missile Defense at 40
Event — March 24, 2023
Book Event - The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, and the World on the Brink
Event — February 24, 2023
Patriot to Ukraine: What Does It Mean?
Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Tom Karako — December 16, 2022
The 2022 Missile Defense Review
Transcript — November 14, 2022
The 2022 Missile Defense Review
Event — November 4, 2022
Homeland Missile Defense: Staying the Course
Commentary — October 27, 2022
Homeland Missile Defense: Staying the Course
Commentary by Peppi DeBiaso — October 27, 2022
The 2022 Missile Defense Review: Still Seeking Alignment
Commentary by Tom Karako — October 27, 2022
Russia’s Missile Plan
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Tom Karako — October 21, 2022
Russia Doubles Down on Its Failed Air Campaign
Commentary — October 13, 2022