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The Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) is a component of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Information Analysis Center (IAC) enterprise.

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As a DoDIAC, we provide several resources and services to help you in your research and provide you with focused expert assistance and unbiased scientific and technical information.

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What are the possibilities and security risks with 3-D printed ammunition?

What are the possibilities and security risks with 3-D printed ammunition?

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What is the near-term state of the art in research or testing for space-based power beaming?

What is the near-term state of the art in research or testing for space-based power beaming?

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Can a chronological list be provided on what chemical exposure events (on and off the battlefield) involving chemical warfare agents have occurred in the last 50 years, along with major events that involve toxic industrial chemicals or pesticides?

Can a chronological list be provided on what chemical exposure events (on and off the battlefield) involving chemical warfare agents have occurred in the last 50 years, along with major events that involve toxic industrial chemicals or pesticides?

Articles

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In-Flight UV-C Disinfection After COVID-19

Although rare, aircraft cabins have been associated with disease transmission, including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza A.

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EMP Hardening of Critical Infrastructure

An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) can have devastating consequences for electronic components, electrical systems, and the nation’s critical infrastructure.

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Breaking Through Intelligence Silos for Domestic Emergency Management

While there are gaps in the United States between law enforcement and emergency management on intelligence and information sharing, those gaps also extend to other members of the intelligence community (IC).

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