The Defence Intelligence establishment is a fledgling vehicle in a modern age.
It’s a relatively recent addition since its capabilities have been enhanced in only the last decade or so.
This means it’s both held itself in secret and emerged into the public domain in varying ways, and to levels of acclaim.
There is doubt in some quarters over its abilities. These are based primarily on the lack of active service in such a realm in previous major conflicts.
There are service personnel that have said they operated on less intelligence than was appropriate.
It’s also believed that this part of the Armed Forces suffered deep and lasting infiltration over a long period of time. It’s not yet appreciated what harm it did.
Its platform now is much more enhanced, and it has a proper service infrastructure that matches its needs and capabilities.
The credibility is building. Dr Dan Lomas, a Security expert, is a particular fan of its modern inception, and rates its breakaway mission as vital.
The true test is time, and its ability to perceive in all sorts of ways, and by all sorts of means. Its ultimate purpose is to inform, and this also has its unique challenges.
