Defense Budget and Acquisition

The Defense Budget Analysis Program and the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy track the foremost budget issues in the defense policy sphere.

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Making the Most of the European Sky Shield Initiative

Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine has highlighted shortfalls in air and missile defense capabilities across Europe. To fill these gaps the new German-led "Sky Shield" initiative must overcome challenges of leadership, concepts, cooperation, division of labor and delivery.

Report by Sean Monaghan and John Christianson — May 19, 2023

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Missile Defense at 40

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March 24, 2023 • 9:00 am – 2:00 pm EDT
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Defense Budget Priorities for the Biden Administration

The Biden administration will shape its defense plans in the midst of the ongoing Covid-19 threat and historically large federal deficits. CSIS’s Seamus Daniels explores the budget landscape and potential priorities for the new Defense Department leadership.

Critical Questions by Seamus P. Daniels — February 2, 2021

Toward a New “Lost Decade”? Covid-19 and Defense Spending in Europe

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, European defense spending has entered uncharted waters, as public debt explodes and threat perceptions change. Lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis should help Europeans take the necessary steps to avoid the worst-case scenario.

Brief by Pierre Morcos — October 15, 2020

Secretary Esper Previews the Future Navy

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper recently proposed long-awaited changes to the Navy's force structure. CSIS’s Mark Cancian and Adam Saxton analyze the new plan, its likely costs, greater context, and potential opposition.

Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Adam Saxton — October 8, 2020

Defense 2020

An Interview with HASC Ranking Member Mac Thornberry

Kathleen Hicks hosts a conversation with Congressman Mac Thornberry, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, on the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act and his career shaping U.S. defense policy.

Podcast Episode — August 17, 2020

Podcast Defense 2020

Online Event: Challenges to the Industrial Base during Covid-19

Please join the CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group on Thursday, May 28th at 3PM for a discussion on the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the defense industrial base. 

Event by Andrew Philip Hunter , Mitch Snyder , Nazzic S. Keene , and General Hawk Carlisle USAF (Ret) — May 28, 2020