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Intelligence Support Activity |
The Activity |
To gather actionable intelligence in support of military operations, particularly for special operations units. |
Intelligence Collection: Utilizing SIGINT, HUMINT, and technical means. Operational Support: Providing reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. Covert Operations: Conducting missions that require a high degree of secrecy. |
Highly classified, with personnel from various military branches, divided into specialized teams. |
Formed after the failed Iran hostage rescue mission (Operation Eagle Claw) in 1980, involved in numerous high-profile missions. |
Utilizes advanced technology for intelligence gathering and operational support, works closely with other intelligence agencies. |
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Central Intelligence Agency |
CIA |
To collect, analyze, evaluate, and disseminate foreign intelligence to assist the President and senior US government policymakers in making decisions relating to national security. |
Human Intelligence (HUMINT) gathering, covert operations, counterintelligence, and analysis of foreign intelligence. |
Comprises four major directorates: Directorate of Operations, Directorate of Analysis, Directorate of Support, and Directorate of Science and Technology. |
Established in 1947 by the National Security Act. Involved in numerous covert operations during the Cold War and continues to play a critical role in global intelligence. |
Advanced human intelligence capabilities, technical intelligence gathering, and extensive global network. |
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National Security Agency |
NSA |
To protect U.S. national security systems and produce foreign signals intelligence information. |
SIGINT collection, information assurance, and cyber operations. |
Structured into divisions focusing on different aspects of signals intelligence and cybersecurity. |
Founded in 1952, became public knowledge in the 1970s. Known for its extensive surveillance programs. |
Cutting-edge cryptographic capabilities, extensive cyber defense and offense operations. |
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Secret Intelligence Service |
MI6 |
To gather foreign intelligence to support the UK's national security. |
Human intelligence collection, covert operations, counterintelligence. |
Divided into geographic and functional sections. |
Formed in 1909. Played significant roles in both World Wars and the Cold War. |
Global network of operatives, advanced HUMINT capabilities. |
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Federal Security Service |
FSB |
To ensure the security of the Russian Federation. |
Counterintelligence, counterterrorism, surveillance, cyber operations. |
Structured into various directorates and regional offices. |
Reorganized from the KGB in 1995. Involved in numerous domestic and international operations. |
Extensive domestic surveillance, cyber capabilities. |
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Ministry of State Security |
MSS |
To protect China's national security and gather foreign intelligence. |
Human intelligence, counterintelligence, cyber operations, political security. |
Composed of regional offices and functional departments. |
Established in 1983. Involved in various espionage activities globally. |
Advanced cyber capabilities, extensive HUMINT operations. |
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Mossad |
Mossad |
To gather intelligence, perform covert operations, and protect Israeli national security. |
Covert operations, intelligence analysis, counterterrorism. |
Divided into departments specializing in different regions and functions. |
Formed in 1949. Known for high-profile operations like the capture of Adolf Eichmann. |
Highly skilled operatives, advanced HUMINT and technical capabilities. |
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Directorate-General for External Security |
DGSE |
To provide intelligence and conduct operations for French national security. |
Human intelligence, technical intelligence, covert operations. |
Organized into divisions focusing on intelligence, operations, and technical support. |
Founded in 1982. Played key roles in counterterrorism and counterintelligence. |
Advanced SIGINT and HUMINT capabilities. |
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Federal Intelligence Service |
BND |
To collect and analyze foreign intelligence for German national security. |
Human intelligence, signals intelligence, covert operations. |
Structured into departments focusing on different regions and intelligence types. |
Established in 1956. Involved in Cold War intelligence activities. |
Comprehensive SIGINT capabilities, global HUMINT network. |
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Research and Analysis Wing |
RAW |
To gather foreign intelligence and conduct operations for Indian national security. |
Human intelligence, covert operations, counterintelligence. |
Comprised of regional offices and specialized divisions. |
Formed in 1968. Known for its role in regional conflicts and counterterrorism. |
Strong HUMINT network, advanced technical capabilities. |
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Canadian Security Intelligence Service |
CSIS |
To collect and analyze intelligence to protect Canadian national security. |
Counterintelligence, counterterrorism, human intelligence. |
Structured into various operational and support branches. |
Established in 1984. Focuses on domestic and international security threats. |
Effective HUMINT operations, collaboration with international agencies. |
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Australian Secret Intelligence Service |
ASIS |
To gather foreign intelligence and conduct covert operations for Australian national security. |
Human intelligence, covert operations, intelligence analysis. |
Divided into operational, support, and analysis sections. |
Founded in 1952. Involved in intelligence operations in Asia-Pacific region. |
Advanced HUMINT capabilities, regional intelligence expertise. |
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Public Security Intelligence Agency |
PSIA |
To protect Japan's national security through intelligence gathering and analysis. |
Counterintelligence, counterterrorism, intelligence analysis. |
Organized into regional and functional divisions. |
Established in 1952. Focuses on domestic security and foreign intelligence. |
Strong domestic intelligence network, effective counterintelligence operations. |
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National Intelligence Service |
NIS |
To collect and analyze intelligence to support South Korea's national security. |
Human intelligence, signals intelligence, covert operations. |
Structured into various departments focusing on intelligence and operations. |
Formed in 1961. Involved in numerous operations related to North Korea. |
Extensive SIGINT and HUMINT capabilities, regional expertise. |
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Inter-Services Intelligence |
ISI |
To gather and analyze intelligence for Pakistan's national security. |
Human intelligence, covert operations, counterintelligence. |
Organized into directorates focusing on different intelligence functions. |
Founded in 1948. Known for its role in regional conflicts and counterterrorism. |
Strong HUMINT network, advanced covert operation capabilities. |
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Agency for Information and External Security |
AISE |
To gather foreign intelligence to protect Italy's national security. |
Human intelligence, technical intelligence, covert operations. |
Divided into operational and support divisions. |
Reorganized in 2007 from former SISMI. Focuses on international security threats. |
Effective HUMINT and technical intelligence operations. |
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Brazilian Intelligence Agency |
ABIN |
To collect and analyze intelligence to protect Brazil's national security. |
Human intelligence, counterintelligence, intelligence analysis. |
Organized into various departments and regional offices. |
Established in 1999. Focuses on domestic and international security issues. |
Strong domestic intelligence network, effective counterintelligence operations. |
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Center for Investigation and National Security |
CISEN |
To collect and analyze intelligence to support Mexico's national security. |
Counterintelligence, counterterrorism, intelligence analysis. |
Divided into operational and support branches. |
Founded in 1989. Involved in counter-narcotics and counterterrorism operations. |
Strong domestic intelligence capabilities, collaboration with international agencies. |
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