Ballistic Missile Defense: Threats and Challenges

Explore the complexities and challenges of ballistic missile defense in this comprehensive panel discussion featuring experts from the APS Panel on Public Affairs. Delve into the $350 billion investment made by the US over 70 years, focusing on systems designed to intercept long-range nuclear-armed missiles from potential threats like North Korea. Examine the reliability and effectiveness of these defense systems through the findings of a technical study conducted by 13 experts. Learn about key questions surrounding US missile defense systems, including critical concerns about reliance and spending. Join study group leaders Dr. Laura Grego, Prof. Fred Lamb, and Prof. James Wells as they present main findings and engage in a Q&A session moderated by Prof. Steve Fetter. Gain insights into topics such as ICBMs, midcourse phase interception, countermeasures, boost phase intercept challenges, space-based interceptors, hypersonic missiles, and classification limitations. Enhance your understanding of the current state and future implications of ballistic missile defense through this informative and thought-provoking discussion.

Introduction
ICBMs
The Key Question
The Threat
Baseline Threat
Current Systems
Webinar Agenda
Midcourse Phase
US Midcourse Defense
Countermeasures
GroundBased Midcourse Defense
Boost Phase Intercept
Challenges
Reach vs Time
SpaceBased Interceptors
Conclusion
Questions
Hypersonic Missiles
Classification Limitations
Questions and Answers