Strengthening Missile Defense with “Left of Launch” Solutions

Securing a strategic advantage in missile defense begins “Left of Launch”—the domain where early warning, preparation, and proactive measures create opportunities for deterrence and decisive response. This panel will examine the pivotal role of pre-launch capabilities within offensive and defensive Long-Range Kill Chains (LRKCs), emphasizing the importance of rigorous system testing to expose and resolve vulnerabilities, as well as the integration of information flows across intelligence and military domains. Panelists will underscore how robust “Left of Launch” solutions strengthen resilience by enabling early threat identification and mitigation, enhancing operational readiness, and fostering cross-domain collaboration. Through these efforts, stakeholders can ensure that forces remain prepared to act with speed, precision, and effectiveness against evolving missile threats.

• Moderator: Dr. Erich Hernandez-Baquero, Vice President, Space ISR, Raytheon
• Panelists:
  • Dan Chang, Area Executive, National Security, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory 
  • Matt Jenkins, Chief Space Systems Officer, Vantor
  • Dr. Gurpartap Sandhoo, Director, Space Development Agency

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