
Collect, analyze, evaluate, disseminate foreign intelligence and conduct covert operations.
Agency fiscal year budgetsince 2004, not inflation-adjusted

+56%
Approximate percentagegrowth from 2004 to 2013

Protect the government’s information systems and intercept foreign signals intelligence information.
+53%

Design, build, and operate the nation’s signals and imagery reconnaissance satellites.
+12%

Generate and provide imagery and map-based intelligence, which is used for national security, U.S. military operations, navigation and humanitarian aid efforts.
+108%

Provide assessments of foreign military intentions and capabilities to policymakers and military commanders. Conduct human and technical intelligence collection, document and media management.
+3%