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
National security challenges under the spotlight at pioneering tech events
HMGCC recently hosted two showcase events, bringing the tech triumphs of industry closer to national security’s toughest challenges.
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New challenge launched to detect hidden devices
Detectors to spot hidden phones, smart watches or other electronic devices are sought in the latest challenge launched by HMGCC Co-Creation.
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New challenge explores alternative tracking technology
A new tech challenge has been launched by our Co-Creation team, looking for tracking solutions to use when satellite systems aren’t available.
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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.