UK Missile Defence Centre

The UK Missile Defence Centre (MDC) is part of the UK Ministry of Defence and was established in 2003 as a unique Government-Industry partnership. As the centre of excellence for Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) within the UK, the UK MDC collaborates with industry partners to provide timely scientific and technical advice across government on BMD issues, sustain national BMD expertise through its underpinning science and technology activities, support capability development, and develop multinational engagement with allies.