A Brief Overview of Military Intelligence

Introduction “Intelligence is crucial to the development of understanding” (MOD, 2011, p1-1). Military intelligence, also known as Defence intelligence, is a military discipline that uses information collection and analysis approaches to provide guidance and direction to commanders in support of their decisions. Military intelligence includes information on other countries’ military forces, plans, and operations gained… Read More

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What is the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US)?

Introduction The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is a combat support agency within the United States Department of Defence whose primary mission is collecting, analysing, and distributing geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) in support of national security. Initially known as the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) from 1996 to 2003, it is a member of the United… Read More