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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Seeking Alignment: Missile Defense and Defeat in the 2022 Budget
Commentary — December 10, 2021
Seeking Alignment: Missile Defense and Defeat in the 2022 Budget
Brief by Wes Rumbaugh and Tom Karako — December 10, 2021
Eyes Everywhere: Intelligence and Strategic Decisionmaking in the Gray Zone
Commentary by Ian Williams — November 23, 2021
Extending the Horizon: Elevated Sensors for Targeting and Missile Defense
Commentary — September 27, 2021
Extending the Horizon: Elevated Sensors for Targeting and Missile Defense
Brief by Wes Rumbaugh and Tom Karako — September 27, 2021
The Missile Defense Agency must be free to move quickly and with limited restrictions
Commentary — September 16, 2021
A Bipartisan Call To Stay The Course On US Homeland Missile Defense
Commentary — September 10, 2021
Rethinking Homeland Defense: Global Integration, Domain Awareness, Information Dominance and Decision Superiority
Event — August 17, 2021
Tracking Missile Threats
Commentary by Ian Williams — August 12, 2021
Rethinking Homeland Defense
Commentary — August 6, 2021