Radar Intelligence
Intelligence derived from radar systems tracking objects in air, sea and space.
Used in air-defense and maritime surveillance.
NORAD's radar network tracked the Chinese surveillance balloon across North America in February 2023 before it was shot down off South Carolina.
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RoadmapIntelligence gathered through interpersonal contact with human sources: interviews, debriefings, informants and elicitation.
Intelligence derived from the interception of electronic signals and communications between people, machines or systems.
Intelligence concerning foreign technological developments, weapons and equipment capabilities.
A subset of SIGINT obtained by intercepting communications between people: voice, text and data exchanges.
Intelligence collected from non-communications electronic emissions such as radar, beacons and weapons systems.
Unverified information circulating informally — rumors, gossip and unofficial chatter.