Latest "Defense Intelligence Agency" stories

Vincent Stewart, first Black director of the DIA, dies at 64

Retired Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart was the first Black director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and the first Marine to lead it.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

4 weeks ago

Afghan-based terror groups still a year away from ability to strike US, intel leaders say

Earlier assessments had estimated an attack could be possible as early as this summer.

By Leo Shane III

13 months ago

DIA says ISIS took advantage of Turkish invasion of northern Syria, Baghdadi death did not degrade jihadi group

“This suggests ISIS continues to view the security environment in northeast Syria as more conducive to its operations.”

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Defense intel report says Iran will seek new fighter jets, tanks as 2020 embargo lifts

Iran will likely buy new advanced fighter jets and tanks next year when a U.N. Security Council arms embargo is scheduled to be lifted, a senior U.S. intelligence official said Tuesday as the Defense Intelligence Agency released a new assessment of Iran’s military capabilities.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 years ago

Defense intel official charged with leaking secrets to journalists

A Defense Intelligence Agency official was arrested Wednesday and charged with leaking classified intelligence information to two journalists, including a reporter he was dating, the Justice Department said.

4 years ago

Ex-intelligence officer gets 10 years in espionage case

A former U.S. intelligence officer convicted of trying to pass defense information to China was solemn as he was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison and said he "would give anything" to change his actions.

4 years ago