System Requirements

The DefenseImagery.mil website was designed to be compatible with as many modern browsers as possible. However, browsers may vary in the way they render the site. This page outlines the recommended configuration for viewing the site as intended.

Requirement Version/Value Rationale
Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer, 6.0 or higher DefenseImagery.mil is designed to employ CSS 2.1 and XHTML. For this reason, standards-compliant browsers are strongly recommended.
Mozilla Firefox, 2.0 or higher
Apple Safari, 2.0 or higher
JavaScript enabled DefenseImagery.mil uses Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) technology to enhance the user experience of the site. DoD imagery in Featured Content, Find Imagery, and Search Results is loaded dynamically using AJAX. Additionally, the Popular Searches and Dynamic Update Alerts features are powered by JavaScript. For this reason, it is important that JavaScript is enabled in your browser.
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