Defense Primer: Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security

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Defense Primer: Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security

Published Jan 16, 2026Updated Jan 21, 2026

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S 1790116th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Dec 20, 2019 · Became Public Law No: 116-92.

Defense Primer: Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security

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