Defense Intelligence Agency contracts SAIC

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- The Defense Intelligence Agency has contracted Science Applications International Corp. to support the National Media Exploitation Center.

San Diego-based SAIC was awarded a deal worth more than $254 million, if all options are exercised, to provide translation, transcription and other document support for the National Media Exploitation Center.

Officials say the Defense Department and intelligence community, along with law enforcement agencies, are all supported by the strategic document exploitation work provided by the National Media Exploitation Center.

"We look forward to helping this important customer provide timely, objective, all-source military intelligence to policymakers, war fighters and force planners to meet current and future challenges," John Hynes, SAIC senior vice president, said in a statement.