Intelligence
- "A Report from the Front Lines," by George Tenet Washington File 23 Dec 2002-- When the fighting started last fall in Afghanistan, Al Qaeda's leaders
genuinely expected to mire our coalition down in a reprise of the
Soviet experience. They were just as genuinely surprised. And then
sorely disappointed.
- RUSSIA/SPIES VOA 21 Dec 2002 -- Russia's top intelligence chief says that, despite new and improved relations with Western nations, there are still many spies who help Russia gain valuable information. The comments come in a rare interview carried on Russia's Interfax news service
- CIA Chief Urges Broader Engagement with Muslim World Washington File 13 Dec 2002-- Director of Central Intelligence George Tenet says "we need to engage
more fully in the Muslim world" as a strategic component of the war
against terrorism.
- U-2 mishap report released Air Combat Command News 12 Dec 2002-- A report released by Air Combat Command today stated that installation of an incorrect part was the primary cause of an Aug. 15 mishap that damaged a U-2 aircraft at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.
- UAV provide warfighters a view AFPN 10 Dec 2002-- For most of the past year, the Air Force's Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle has supported Operation Enduring Freedom by giving warfighters a precise view of the battle space.
- U-S INTELLIGENCE VOA 08 Dec 2002-- The leaders of a congressional inquiry into the September 11th terrorist attacks last year on the United States are reviewing their findings, and preparing a list of recommendations
- Officials release Global Hawk accident report AFPN 06 Dec 2002-- Air Force investigators have determined mechanical failure caused an Air Force RQ-4A Global Hawk aircraft to crash July 10 during a surveillance mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Global Hawk readied for '03 demonstration AFPN 04 Dec 2002-- Since Oct. 19, 2001, after cooperative discussions, an international team of Air Force, German ministry of defense and aerospace industry officials has been working toward a demonstration of the interoperability of U.S.-German unmanned aerial vehicle systems using the Global Hawk UAV.
- RUSSIA / SWEDEN / ESPIONAGE VOA 02 Dec 2002-- Russia says it is expelling two Swedish diplomats for activities against the security interests of the Russian state
- Electrical failure challenges U-2 pilots' skills AFPN 29 Nov 2002-- Flying above 70,000 feet in a two-seat U-2 Dragon Lady, the crew had less than 10 minutes to respond to an impending electrical systems failure, an emergency never before encountered in the aircraft.
- Bush Signs Intelligence Authorization, Creates September 11 Commission Washington File 27 Nov 2002 -- President Bush November 27 signed legislation that authorizes intelligence activities for the 2003 budget year and establishes an independent commission to investigate the September 11th terrorist
attacks on the United States
- CIA YEMEN OPERATION: MANY SEE 'ASSASSINATION WITHOUT JURY, JUDGE Foreign Media Reaction 18 Nov 2002-- Euros, others challenge legality of the U.S. Predator attack in Yemen. ** Many fear this "first practical application of Bush's pre-emptive doctrine" signals U.S. willingness to engage in "deplorable violations of human rights." ** Use of this "new and deadly stage in the technology of warfare" poses "great political risk." ** Several note "imitation" of Israel's "targeted assassinations" policy.
- SWEDEN/RUSSIA/ESPIONAGE VOA 11 Nov 2002-- The Russian Foreign Ministry says it may retaliate for Sweden's decision to expel two Russian diplomats
- New aircraft will maintain command, control advantage on future battlefields AFPN 05 Nov 2002-- The Air Force currently enjoys a command and control advantage on the battlefield thanks to its E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft and E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft
- PENTAGON / INTELLIGENCE VOA 25 Oct 2002-- Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has confirmed the existence of a small, high-level team inside the Pentagon that is evaluating intelligence information on Iraq and its links to terrorist groups like al-Qaida
- Rumsfeld Explains Role of Defense Group Analyzing Intel AFPS 24 Oct 2002-- Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld clarified today the role of a small group that's "poring over" intelligence reports in DoD's policy wing.
- CONGRESS/INTELLIGENCE VOA 17 Oct 2002-- The heads of U-S intelligence and law enforcement agencies have told lawmakers there are no sure ways to prevent future acts of terror. However, the directors of the C-I-A, F-B-I and National Security Agency say important lessons have been learned from the September 11th (2001) terrorist attacks
- KH-7 and KH-9 factoids
- KH-7 and KH-9 mapping imagery declassification FAQ NIMA FAQ on the declassification of KH-7 and KH-9 mapping imagery
- INTELLIGENCE LAPSE VOA 30 Sept 2002-- The nation heard testimony before a joint House-Senate intelligence committee last week on how the U-S was unable to detect last September's terrorist attacks. Both the F-B-I and the Central Intelligence Agency received criticism for failing to correctly piece together information before the attack. Now the nation's press is weighing in on the issue.
- Airborne surveillance system keeps security forces safe Washington File 30 Sept 2002-- Deployed security forces supporting Operation Enduring Freedom can now see beyond base perimeters and visually assess detected threats quicker thanks to the latest in unmanned aerial vehicle technology.
- Joint STARS testing takes off from Edwards AFPN 27 Sept 2002-- The Air Force's Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft, known as Joint STARS, is becoming a familiar site on the runway here.
- Army Exhibits Shadow Unmanned Aerial Vehicle AFPS 24 Sept 2002-- The war in Afghanistan has proven the abilities of military unmanned aerial vehicles. The Army showed off its newest UAV at a static display at the Pentagon Sept. 24.
- Armitage Points to Dramatic Bilateral Intelligence Improvements Washington File 19 Sept 2002-- Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage told members of Congress
September 19 that there have been dramatic improvements in bilateral
intelligence collection and sharing since last September's terrorist
attacks on the United States.
- DARPA Combating Information Overload AFPS 09 Sep 2002-- In the civilian world, it's called "information overload."
- NSC Official Calls Intelligence Sharing "Crucial" to Anti-Terror Fight Washington File 15 Aug 2002-- The United States greatly appreciates the cooperation it
is receiving from countries around the world in its war against
terrorism, says National Security Council spokesman Sean McCormack.
- CONGRESS INTELLIGENCE VOA 20 Jun 2002-- The chairmen of a joint congressional committee probing the September 11th attacks on the United States have asked the Justice Department to investigate possible leaks of classified information by the panel
- Rivet Joint begins three-phase upgrade AFPN 14 Jun 2002-- One of the first upgraded RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft in the Air Force inventory is now here at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.
- PENTAGON/BALKAN SPY VIDEO VOA 13 Jun 2002-- The Pentagon is disputing suggestions NATO security has been compromised by the transmission on commercial satellites of pictures taken by spy planes operating over the Balkans
- Army Prophet debuts on Capitol Hill Army News Service 13 Jun 2002-- The Army has a new prophet to assist in collecting battlefield intelligence.
- Army transforming Intel, IO amid war Army News Service 11 Apr 2002-- Despite the demands of the war on terrorism, the Army's senior intelligence and information officers agreed April 9 at a symposium here that the Army is on track with transforming intelligence and information operations to meet the nation's new needs.
- RUSSIA-US-SPIES VOA 10 Apr 2002-- The Russian intelligence agency, F-S-B, says it has foiled an attempt by American C-I-A agents to steal Russian military secrets
- BRITAIN / SPY VOA 25 Mar 2002-- A British defense worker has been charged with nine counts of spying
