The Directorate of Defence Intelligence and Security (DDIS), formerly the Directorate of Defence Intelligence is an
intelligence
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agency of the
New Zealand Defence Force.
Overview
The DDIS is responsible for
military intelligence
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, which includes both specific intelligence for use at the operational level and broad assessments of the military capabilities and intentions of other countries. It is also responsible for administering security clearances within the military, and for supervising the security of sensitive military property.
It is one of four specialised intelligence agencies in New Zealand, alongside the
Government Communications Security Bureau
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, the
Security Intelligence Service, and the
National Assessments Bureau.
History
The DDIS was formed in 1967 as the "Directorate of Defence Intelligence". In 1998, it was renamed the "Directorate of Defence Intelligence and Security". As of 2014, the DDIS had an annual budget of $1.8 million.
References
External links
Homepage
{{Five Eyes
New Zealand intelligence agencies
Military of New Zealand
Military intelligence agencies