domestic intelligence


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domestic intelligence

Intelligence relating to activities or conditions within the United States that threaten internal security and that might require the employment of troops; and intelligence relating to activities of individuals or agencies potentially or actually dangerous to the security of the Department of Defense.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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ISTANBUL: Turkey is planning to split its spy service into separate units for foreign and domestic intelligence after the organization was vehemently criticized for shortcomings over the failed coup, a report said Tuesday.
The head of the German domestic intelligence agency has urged refugees to help identify terrorist suspects and risks.

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