Missile Defense As hypersonic missiles, cruise missiles, and unmanned aircraft systems become increasingly common on the battlefield, focusing on the full spectrum of missile threats is crucial, especially as the missile threat from China and Russia grows. CSIS research seeks innovative means to counter the full spectrum of global missile threats.
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 ...
Russia uses a mix of expensive, high-precision, and legacy missiles for daily pressure on Ukraine. As ballistic missiles remain the deadliest, Ukraine should bolster its high-speed defenses to protect infrastructure and shape negotiations.
Sanctions on Pakistani entities and concerns over the missile highlight a potential threat to the United States. The situation becomes particularly challenging given it is from South Asia, where the regional dynamics traditionally drive capabilities. Pakistan’s missile development and ability to target the United States indicates an emerging nuclear threat. While U.S.-India and Pakistan ...
An audio version of “Missile Technology Control Regime Reform: Key Changes and Next Steps,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sean Wilson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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.
CSIS Defense and Security Department experts discussed the Golden Dome project, its implications for U.S. allies and partners, and ingredients for success on an ambitious timeline.
About a thousand Tomahawk missiles in the U.S. stockpile today are available for transfer to Ukraine. They could have a major impact on the war, but the Pacific theater needs and Russian opposition could disrupt any deal.
