Intelligence Advanced Development

The Intelligence Advanced Development (IAD) program is dedicated to enhancing defense intelligence capabilities by developing technologies that ensure the timely delivery of all-source intelligence information to warfighters. This initiative aims to improve global awareness, battlespace knowledge, and precision information for executing time-critical missions. The program focuses on exploring innovative tools such as data analytics, machine learning, and software automation. These advancements are intended to streamline data analysis, reduce operational footprints, and enhance performance by providing timely information using both new and existing data sources.

Within the IAD program, the Intelligence Exploitation Tools (IET) project concentrates on developing prototypes to advance intelligence exploitation capabilities. Its goal is to enhance situational awareness for the Air Force, Department of Defense (DoD), and Coalition groups by correlating various sources of intelligence information promptly. This includes Communications Intelligence (COMINT), Electronics Intelligence (ELINT), Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Publicly Available Information (PAI). IET aims to improve the accuracy and timeliness of intelligence interpretation through advanced data analytics, machine learning, and software automation.

The Intelligence Analysis Capabilities (IAC) project is focused on developing tools and algorithms that enable intelligence analysts to produce accurate, predictive, relevant, and timely intelligence. This effort supports client processes, operational planning, and mission execution. The IAC project emphasizes creating new and upgraded analysis tools that enhance the Air Force's operational and developmental all-source analysis functions. By employing data analytics techniques, machine learning, and software automation, IAC seeks to accelerate threat estimates' accuracy for deployed operational forces.

Both the IET and IAC projects are managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory's Rome Research Site. They prioritize requirements identified by the Air Combat Command (ACC) to address specific warfighter needs. These projects transition technologies from development to operational use through incremental releases of upgraded versions over time. The strategy involves full and open competition for major contracts within these projects to ensure effective development and deployment of advanced intelligence capabilities.