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Defense Intelligence Digests (Defense Intelligence Agency [DIA] Publication)

The Defense Intelligence Digest is a periodic publication that contains analysis, assessments, and briefs on a wide range of defense-related topics. This can include political, economic, technological, and military developments that could impact national security and defense strategies. It is typically intended for a broad audience within the defense community, including policymakers, senior officials, and analysts.

The publisher of the Defense Intelligence Digest is typically the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), which is a United States government agency that specializes in defense and military intelligence. The DIA is responsible for providing military intelligence to warfighters, defense policymakers, and force planners in the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, in support of U.S. military planning, operations, and weapon systems acquisition.

The primary purpose of the Defense Intelligence Digest is to provide timely and relevant intelligence analysis to support decision-making processes related to national security and defense. It helps in understanding the global security environment, assessing potential threats, and making informed decisions on defense policies, strategies, and operations.

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Obtaining copies of the Defense Intelligence Digest through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) can be challenging. FOIA allows the public to request access to records from any federal agency, but there are several exemptions that agencies can use to withhold information. Given the sensitive nature of the information contained in the Defense Intelligence Digest, many parts of it may be classified or otherwise exempt from disclosure under FOIA. Agencies can withhold information on national security grounds, to protect sensitive decision-making processes, or to safeguard the privacy of individuals, among other reasons. Therefore, while it is possible to request copies of the Defense Intelligence Digest through FOIA, it is likely that significant portions of the document may be redacted or withheld entirely.

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Defense intelligence Digests for September 2012 [326 Pages, 16.5MB] – These documents were won on appeal. Originally, all September 2012 Defense Intelligence Digests were denied. However, on appeal, they were partially declassified, though still heavily redacted.

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Military Intelligence Digest (Defense Intelligence Agency [DIA] Publication)

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