Intelligence Mission Data (IMD)

Intelligence Mission Data (IMD) falls under the Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) budget activity of the Air Force. The specific goal of this program is to enable Advanced Non-cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR) collection, Operational Reconnaissance, and traditional ELINT capabilities. It aims to advance all-source analysis and production of IMD across EWIR, C&P, M&S, and Signatures to inform acquisition efforts, enable combat ID, and ensure survivability for air superiority and global strike platforms. The program also includes the development of automated tools to process data and improve analysis, production, and dissemination tools to support centralized data warehousing and data discoverability for operational and acquisition end users.

The Intelligence Mission Data (IMD) program within the Air Force's RDT&E budget activity focuses on enhancing non-cooperative target recognition capabilities and operational reconnaissance. It aims to develop advanced analysis and production tools across various intelligence disciplines to inform acquisition efforts and ensure the survivability of air superiority and global strike platforms. Additionally, the program includes the creation of automated tools for processing data and improving analysis and dissemination tools to support centralized data warehousing. These efforts are crucial for enabling rapid reprogramming for operational and acquisition end users while streamlining processes for enhanced efficiency.