The U.S. Missile Defese Policy Perspectives during the J. Biden Administration

The article provides an analysis of the state affairs in field U.S. missile defense, inherited by Biden administration from previous administration. U. S. defense policy can be roughly divided into three components: homeland regional and advanced developments related to these both parts. Conclusions are made about prospects policy, taking account such factors as views experts think tanks close Democratic Party, funding programs, measures taken defense. development systems faces technological challenges which create uncertainty whole architecture. Regional going platforms for intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles hypersonic weapons. National Space Defense Architecture is planned include layers supposed part defenses. main obstacles programs position members Congress, urgent need funds recovery national economy after COVID‑19 pandemic, other priorities (e. g., nuclear modernization). In connection with findings, author presents overview options a deal between Russia United States arms control regime. Although every option has its disadvantages potential obstacles, bilateral executive agreement on transparency seems most feasible option.