We are HMGCC, His Majesty’s Government Communications Centre, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK's national security.
We work with the national security community, UK government, academia, private sector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation.
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Latest news from HMGCC
Pledge signed to support engineers of tomorrow
HMGCC is proud to announce that we have signed up to the Tomorrow’s Engineers Code, showing our commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion in engineering and technology.
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Inspiring engineers of the future during National Apprenticeships Week
At age 15, few teenagers may say that their future careers are all mapped out.
But this week HMGCC hosted a special event inviting more than 100 pupils to explore where science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) could take them.
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New challenge set to explore drone detection technology - in miniature
Drone detectors, small enough to fit inside a pocket or a hand, are sought in a new challenge launched by HMGCC Co-Creation.
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If you're passionate about creativity and problem solving, if you're a free thinker who wants to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Creating hidden advantage
The tools and technologies we design and deliver solve uniquely difficult problems in novel and bespoke ways to create hidden advantage.
Life at HMGCC
We’re a community of people from different backgrounds, with different mindsets and different perspectives.
We’re brought together and united by a shared belief in free thinking, a dedication to our mission and a commitment to each other.
Co-Creation
HMGCC Co-Creation is a partnership with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), created to deliver a new, bold and innovative way of working collaboratively with the wider UK science and technology community.
Your career in national security
National security engineering is a mix of talents, skills and experience. From systems thinking to software specialism. From hardware and manufacturing to hands-on craft.
From scientific rigour and data analytics to lateral thought and creative intuition. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or just starting out, there's a place for you at HMGCC.