CSIS Defense and Security Department

WATCH: @CSISAerospace expert Kari Bingen testified before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe regarding growing threats to U.S. space security and what it means for foreign policy. See the full testimony: csis.org/analysis/orbit…

TOMORROW: @CSISDefense and @AUSAorg will host a Strategic Landpower Dialogue event featuring Major General Lars S. Lervik, Chief of the Norwegian Army, for a discussion on Norwegian defense priorities and more. Register to watch: csis.org/events/strateg…

In a new report, @csisfutures experts analyze how algorithmic systems can be used to support conflict negotiation without undermining trust, confidentiality, or human judgment in a time where wars are becoming more frequent & harder to resolve. Read here: csis.org/analysis/ai-an…

"The U.S. government has the tools to harness technology and compete in the information space, and, if necessary, to outcompete China economically," writes @EmilyHardingDC. Read more on the takeaways from a series of CSIS discussions on U.S. Strategy: csis.org/analysis/how-o…

WATCH | @SethGJones joins @OutFrontCNN to discuss the latest in the conflict with Iran amid concerns about U.S. weapon stockpiles. Read more on the status of U.S. munitions inventories from @CSISDefense: bit.ly/42aBKkt

NEW: In the 39-day campaign before the Iran ceasefire, U.S. forces heavily used the 7 munitions below. For 4 of them, the U.S. may have expended over 50% of its prewar inventory. Rebuilding to prewar levels will take up to 4 years. More from @CSISDefense: csis.org/analysis/last-…

STARTING NOW | @CSISAerospace welcomes General Stephen N. Whiting, Commander of United States Space Command, for a conversation on the evolving role of space effects in modern warfare, key trends in the space security landscape, and more. Watch: csis.org/events/space-s…

ICYMI | @SenatorFischer joined @CSISDefense's HTK Series to examine the future of U.S. strategic forces and discuss her legislative priorities as Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee’s Strategic Forces subcommittee. Watch: csis.org/events/strateg…

The standoff in the Strait of Hormuz between the United States and Iran reignited over the weekend. What happened, and what is the latest? What can we expect from negotiations happening in Pakistan later this week? We turned to @CSIS_Threats expert @dbyman for answers.

LIVE NOW | @CSISDefense welcomes @repdarrellissa to discuss the urgency of strengthening the U.S.’s defense strategy, revitalizing the industrial base, and accelerating U.S. technological competitiveness. Watch here: csis.org/events/maintai…

Join us at 2 pm for a virtual event w/ @repdarrellissa on the urgency of strengthening the U.S.’s defense strategy, revitalizing the industrial base, and accelerating U.S. technological competitiveness here. Watch: csis.org/events/maintai… Ask a question: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

NEW: CSIS is launching a study to examine the future role of U.S. land forces and their mission, structure, and resourcing within the joint force. Learn more from @CSISDefense on the future of land power: csis.org/analysis/role-…

For decades, GEO has operated under a simple assumption: satellites stay put. That assumption no longer holds. New analysis by @CSIS finds a subset of Chinese satellites making “norm-shattering” movements: csis.org/analysis/new-r…

Last night, @CSISDefense president @SethGJones joined @OutfrontCNN to discuss the significant missile launching capability that Iran maintains as the war continues.

Navy ships and submarines have fired more than 850 Tomahawk missiles in the first four weeks of Operation Epic Fury, the most in any campaign by the United States. More from @CSISDefense: csis.org/analysis/850-t…

Some Gulf states have reported interception rates of 80 to 90 percent against Iranian munitions. These numbers align with the best rates that Ukraine has achieved, notes @CSISDefense. More numbers on the war in Iran: csis.org/analysis/asses…

TUESDAY | Join @CSISDefense and @NavalInstitute for a Maritime Security Dialogue event featuring Admiral Daryl Caudle, 34th Chief of Naval Operations, and Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spicer, USN (Ret.). Register: csis.org/events/us-navy…

TUESDAY | Join @CSISDefense and the U.S. Naval Institute for a Maritime Security Dialogue event featuring Admiral Daryl Caudle, 34th Chief of Naval Operations, and Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spicer, USN (Ret.). Register: csis.org/events/us-navy…

Last night, @CSISDefense expert @SethGJones joined @ErinBurnett on @OutFrontCNN to discuss a potential U.S. invasion of Kharg Island or other islands in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's ability to respond with a degraded navy. Watch:

In a new report, @csisfutures explores trade-offs the U.S. Navy will face in allocating resources among 6 competing investment paths: ships, munitions, force generation/sustainment, hedge forces, deterrence, and shipyard modernization. Read more:csis.org/analysis/what-…