This unit provides a comprehensive analysis of missile systems, encompassing technical specifications, strategic implications, and political ramifications. It examines proliferation dynamics, including dual-use technologies and the evolving landscape of missile development.

This learning unit introduces technical, strategic and political aspects of missiles. It covers:

• a comprehensive technical overview of different missile types, particularly ballistic missiles, boost-glide vehicles, rocket artillery, cruise missiles and long-range one-way attack drones
• strategic issues, including missile procurement, missile proliferation and missile defence
• political concerns, focusing on efforts to restrict both vertical and horizontal proliferation of missiles
• the future of missile proliferation, highlighting the role of dual-use goods and novel industrial actors in missile technology space