Missile Defense

Seeking innovative means to counter the full spectrum of global missile threats, CSIS research on this subject is led by the Missile Defense Project, which operates the CSIS Missile Threat website.

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Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Eric Parsons/released via DVIDS

Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Eric Parsons/released via DVIDS

Why Auctioning Military S-Band Spectrum Is a Bad Idea

Auctioning off the low-3 S-band spectrum for commercial use would risk jamming military radars and degrading missile defense capability.

Commentary by Tom Karako — June 9, 2025

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Photo: Army photo by Capt. Adan Cazarez

Photo: Army photo by Capt. Adan Cazarez

The Defense of Guam

July 30, 2024 • 1:45 – 2:45 pm EDT
Video On Demand
Hosted by International Security Program

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Tom Karako
Director, Missile Defense Project and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department