Heritage Foundation Leadership for America

Ballistic Missile Defense

The threat from long-range nuclear missiles is growing and endangers the lives of millions of Americans, while upsetting regional and global stability. America needs a comprehensive ballistic missile defense system that employs a multilayered defense system of sea, ground, and space-based systems.

In 33 minutes or less, life as we know it in America could change forever. That's the time it would take for a ballistic missile fired at the United States to reach its target.

"33 Minutes: Protecting America in the New Missile Age" is a high-definition documentary (premiering in February 2009) that explores the very real threat posed by hostile nations and rogue dictators.

Download our 96-page FREE report explains the danger, the role of missile defense, and the next steps for building the kinds of defenses that will keep the United States a safe, free, and prosperous nation in the face of one of the 21st century's greatest challenges: the threat of missile attack.