Great Reporter:

Today, the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance (MDAA) released its first capstone effort to reform U.S. missile defense roles and responsibilities for the rapidly evolving era of great power competition. To meet the missile defense threats of both today and tomorrow, MDAA’s proposal outlines how and why the roles and responsibilities of the Services, Combatant Commands, and the Missile Defense Agency must change, and change soon.

“Over the last two decades, I have fought for a robust, integrated, and layered missile defense for our country,” said Riki Ellison, Founder and Chairman of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance and three-time Superbowl Champion. “I know firsthand that in football, defense wins. In the real world though, this principle is even more important because our country’s defense cannot fail, ever. Unfortunately, today’s missile defense is ill-prepared to defend against the emerging threats from China and Russia. MDAA’s recommendations on roles and responsibilities are a foundational step to ensure a highly capable and well-resourced missile defense…”

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