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Missile Threat brings together a wide range of information and analysis relating to the proliferation of cruise and ballistic missiles around the world and the air and missile defense systems designed to defeat them.

Events

Are We Running Out of Missile Defense Interceptors?

December 16, 2025

On December 17, 2025, the CSIS Missile Defense Project is pleased to roll out its new brief, The Depleting Missile Defense Interceptor Inventory.

Events

New START Expiration

February 3, 2026
Events

The Arsenal of Freedom Tour

January 22, 2026
Events

The New National Security Strategy: Strengths, Shortfalls, and Shockwaves

December 10, 2025
Commentary

The Depleting Missile Defense Interceptor Inventory

December 5, 2025
Commentary

Golden Dome: Loosen the gag order, and start talking

November 17, 2025
Commentary

Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Burevestnik Missile: Implications for Missile Defense

November 4, 2025
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Defense Systems

Explore the components that go into making missile defense effective, including sensors, interceptors, command and control.

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Missiles of the World

A growing collection of information on various countries’ missile systems, with illustrations and up-to-date information on their capabilities and history.

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Ongoing Projects

Missile Threat features numerous interactive projects and data sets, regularly updated by our team as events unfold. Check back for the latest.

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FY 2023 Missile Defense and Defeat Budget Tracker

Updated
June 17, 2022
North Korea's Ballistic Missiles

North Korean Missile Launches & Nuclear Tests: 1984-Present

Updated
June 1, 2023

Missile Maps and Data Visualizations

Updated
October 6, 2022

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The CSIS Missile Defense Project’s monthly newsletter has info on the project’s latest publications, events, and missile defense news.

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Events

We host a variety of events to shape the debate about policy, budgets, legislation, and both current and future programs.

Feb 3

New START Expiration

Jan 22

The Arsenal of Freedom Tour

Dec 17

Are We Running Out of Missile Defense Interceptors?

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