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National intelligence (also referred to as intelligence related to national security) is

[a]ll intelligence, regardless of the source from which derived, and including that which is gathered within or outside of the United States, that pertains to more than one agency, and involves (1) threats to the United States, its people, property, or interests; (2) the development, proliferation, or use of weapons of mass destruction; or (3) any other matter bearing on United States national or homeland security.[1]
all intelligence, regardless of the source from which it is derived and including information gathered within or outside the United States that pertains, as determined to be consistent with any guidance issued by the President, to (1) more than one U.S. Government agency and that involves threats to the United States, its people, property, or interests; (2) the development, proliferation, or use of weapons of mass destruction; or (3) any other matter bearing on U.S. national or homeland security.[2]

References[]

  1. U.S. Department of Defense, Joint Pub. 1–02: DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (Nov. 8, 2010, as amended through May 15, 2011) (full-text); Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Protection Act.
  2. Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, §1012.