Learn English – Technical term for Internet-like network

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There is a computer network, similar to Internet in architecture but not connected to actual Internet, that is used by the military. What is the term to describe such network?

Best Answer

A private network that is accessible only to the employees of an organisation is called an intranet.

Definition: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/intranet

a computer network with restricted access, as within a company, that uses software and protocols developed for the Internet.

The same definition would apply in the military context. The difference might be that an elevated level of security precautions is imposed on such a network.