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.

Did the U.S. Defense of Israel from Missile Attacks Meaningfully Deplete Its Interceptor Inventory?

Recent concerns about the use of a dozen Standard Missile-3 interceptors and its effect on inventories are somewhat overblown in light of broader trends in procurement and delivery rates over multiple years.

Critical Questions by Wes Rumbaugh — December 4, 2024

A Military Strategy for Negotiations in Ukraine

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — November 19, 2024

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Assessing Russian Firepower Strikes in Ukraine

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Commentary by Benjamin Jensen and Yasir Atalan — October 23, 2024

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Canada-U.S. Defence Relations in a Turbulent Time

Report by Vincent Rigby — October 17, 2024

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The Impossible State Live: Recent Developments in North Korea

August 14, 2024 • 11:00 – 11:45 am EDT

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Hosted by Korea Chair

The Defense of Guam

July 30, 2024 • 1:45 – 2:45 pm EDT

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Hosted by International Security Program

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Israel’s Missile Defense Engagements Since October 7th

July 12, 2024 • 9:00 – 10:00 am EDT

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Hosted by Missile Defense Project

Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph P. LeVeille

Air and Missile Defense in the High North

July 11, 2024 • 12:00 – 2:00 pm EDT

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Hosted by Missile Defense Project

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MDA and the 2025 Budget

June 6, 2024 • 10:00 – 11:15 am EDT

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Operations in the Red Sea: Lessons for Surface Warfare

May 14, 2024 • 2:00 – 3:15 pm EDT

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The Impossible State Live Podcast: Is North Korea Really Ready for War?

February 13, 2024 • 11:00 – 11:45 am EST

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Getting on Track: Space and Airborne Sensors for Hypersonic Missile Defense

December 18, 2023 • 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST

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CSIS Commission Report on North Korea Policy & Extended Deterrence

A bipartisan, 14-member Commission on the Korean Peninsula has looked at recommendations for strengthening extended deterrence and reexamining North Korea policy. Join us as members of the Commission discuss recommendations from our report.

Transcript — January 26, 2023

CSIS Commission Report on North Korea Policy & Extended Deterrence

Event — January 19, 2023

Patriot to Ukraine: What Does It Mean?

The United States' plans to send Patriot air and missile defenses to Ukraine demonstrates a strong political commitment to defend Ukraine and modestly improves Ukrainian air defense, but incurs costs on U.S. air defense capacity and readiness.

Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Tom Karako — December 16, 2022

Strengthening U.S. extended deterrence

At the 12th Joongang Ilbo-CSIS Forum on December 1, 2022, Dr. Victor Cha moderated a keynote conversation with Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, in which the two discussed U.S. policy on extended deterrence as it relates to Korea.

Newsletter by Victor Cha — December 14, 2022

The 2022 Missile Defense Review

The CSIS Missile Defense Project hosted a conversation on the newly released Missile Defense Review with Dr. John F. Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for space policy.

Transcript — November 14, 2022

The 2022 Missile Defense Review

CSIS Missile Defense Project conversation on the newly released Missile Defense Review with Dr. John F. Plumb, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy.

Event — November 4, 2022