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 …

Sep 16, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Jan 30, 2025 · 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 …

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.

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 …

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Mar 13, 2026 · This update uses the DOD-reported $11.3 billion war cost to calculate the impact on munition inventories. It also estimates the cost of combat losses and damage to bases ($1.7 billion) …

Jan 28, 2025 · The U.S. sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program also indicate that the United States needs to pay more attention to the developments occurring in the South Asia landscape which …

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 …