Established in 1961 under President John F. Kennedy by Defense Secretary Robert McNamara , DIA was involved in U.S. intelligence efforts throughout the Cold War and rapidly expanded , both in size and scope , after the September 11 attacks . Because of the sensitive nature of its work , the spy organization has been embroiled in numerous controversies , including those related to its intelligence-gathering activities , to its role in torture , as well as to attempts to expand its activities on U.S. soil
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Defense Intelligence Agency