As strategic competition accelerates and emerging threats grow more complex, this debrief from the annual Space & Missile Defense Symposium will examine how the defense enterprise is adapting to secure air, missile, and space domains. This year’s discussion will focus on countering hypersonic and advanced missile threats, strengthening resilient space architectures, integrating AI-enabled systems, and reinforcing the industrial base to meet urgent operational demands. Join Defense News as we unpack the key takeaways from SMD and outline what’s next for integrated deterrence.





