The technology that drives intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance powers minute-by-minute decision-making, from the Pentagon to the tactical edge.
The service did away with the pursuit of a new manned armed scout helicopter and is grappling with how to fill the gap using a network of smart drones.
Section 702 allows the government to collect and review communications like emails and text messages of foreigners abroad. Critics say it's ripe for abuse.
North Korea failed in its first two attempts to put a military spy satellite into orbit this year and hasn’t followed through on vow to make a third try.
The video-based intelligence provided by ISR platforms is critical to the situational awareness and effective decision-making needed for mission success.