Defense Intelligence Agency

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was established in 1961 as America's premier military intelligence organization, consolidating the various service intelligence efforts under a single agency to support the Department of Defense (DoD). During the Cold War, the DIA played a crucial role in analyzing Soviet military capabilities and intentions, providing vital intelligence to U.S. policymakers and military leaders. In the post-9/11 era, the agency expanded its focus to include global terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and emerging cyber threats. Today, the DIA continues to deliver strategic and tactical intelligence to support U.S. military operations and national security decision-making worldwide.