The Future of Missile Defense
In President Biden’s first speech to Congress, he named the nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran “serious threats to American security and the security of the world.” Diplomacy and deterrence are key tenets of the White House’s strategy, but to ensure readiness, the Pentagon is prioritizing a robust, layered missile defense and response program.
What areas of the U.S. threat landscape are most critical to defense leaders? What advanced technical capabilities will the Pentagon deploy to mitigate risk in the near and long terms? And what are the primary challenges in American missile defense strategy?
On June 29, The Hill convenes members of Congress, defense leaders and national security experts to discuss the future of missile defense, domestic readiness and our homeland security posture.
Tuesday, June 29
12:30 PM ET/9:30 AM PT
Speakers:
- Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN), Chair, Strategic Forces Subcommittee
- VADM Jon A. Hill, Director, Missile Defense Agency
- Gen. (ret.) Lori Robinson, Former Commander, United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command
- Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH), Ranking Member, Strategic Forces Subcommittee
Sponsor Perspective:
- Tay Fitzgerald, Vice President, Strategic Missile Defense, Raytheon Missiles & Defense
Moderator:
- Steve Clemons, Editor-at-Large, The Hill
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