Mar 13, 2026 · 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 …

Apr 10, 2026 · 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 …

Nov 4, 2025 · Nuclear-powered cruise missiles are not a new idea—they’re just a bad idea. While Russia’s Burevestnik missile is grabbing headlines, it does not fundamentally change Russia’s ability …

The proliferation of missile threats has made air and missile defense interceptors the table stakes for entry into future conflicts, forcing the Department of Defense to either ante up and buy the necessary …

Oct 27, 2022 · The 2022 Missile Defense Review advances several new capability areas, but leaves some questions unanswered.

Aug 12, 2021 · To help navigate the wide world of missilery, the CSIS Missile Defense Project recently released a newly upgraded website to track and explain both missile threats and missile defenses alike.

Sep 28, 2022 · Key Concept: Firepower Strike Firepower strikes are an emerging concept that cuts across multiple states. They involve large, combined attacks by air/land/sea launched cruise …

Mar 25, 2026 · The released data show a pronounced decline in launches after the first few days. This drop occurred as the U.S. and Israeli strike campaign actively attacked Iran’s missile and drone …

Mar 5, 2026 · Additional damage. On the missile front, one of Iran’s key missile bases at Khorramabad, it’s a major underground missile base believed to house many missile silos. This is a before picture. …

Feb 24, 2025 · 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 …