The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) is a prominent United States-based governmental intelligence and combat support agency, the DIA is dedicated to providing military intelligence to the Department of Defense and national security policymakers. Headquartered in Washington, its core activities include collecting and analysing foreign military, political, economic and technical intelligence, alongside human-source and measurement and signature intelligence. The DIA informs decision-makers on foreign military capabilities and intentions, playing a crucial role in preventing and winning wars. Notable for its contributions during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Operation Desert Storm, it is a key component of the US Intelligence Community.