Report

Missile technology: accelerating challenges

Think tank: IISS

Author(s): Various Authors

December 20, 2022

This report from UK think tank IISS looks at the drivers, scope and consequences of the continuing development of ballistic and cruise missiles.

The IISS Strategic Dossier Missile Technology: Accelerating Challenges examines the drivers, scope and consequences of the continuing development of ballistic and cruise missiles by the world’s most prominent users and producers. It reviews historical, current and future development and procurement programmes and their impact on regional and strategic stability, as well as bilateral and multilateral arms-control processes that are designed to restrain proliferation. It also considers the trajectory of future technological developments, particularly Mach 5+ systems.