National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center

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The National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center is a U.S. intelligence organization responsible for coordinating efforts to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction and enhance national biosecurity.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States government agency
intelligence organization
abbreviation NCBC
aimsTo detect emerging WMD threats early
prevent hostile states from acquiring WMD
prevent terrorist groups from acquiring WMD
strengthen U.S. resilience to biological incidents
collaboratesWith Central Intelligence Agency
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Department of Energy
Department of Homeland Security
Department of State
Federal Bureau of Investigation
National Security Agency
coordinates analysis of foreign WMD capabilities
biosecurity-related intelligence activities
intelligence collection on WMD programs
country United States
establishedBy Office of the Director of National Intelligence
focusesOn biological weapons
biosecurity threats
chemical weapons
nuclear weapons
radiological weapons
weapons of mass destruction
formerName National Counterproliferation Center
hasComponent biosecurity mission
counterproliferation mission
hasScope strategic-level coordination rather than operational enforcement
jurisdiction United States Intelligence Community
locatedIn United States
mission coordinate intelligence community activities related to WMD
enhance U.S. national biosecurity
identify and close gaps in U.S. counterproliferation capabilities
improve information sharing on WMD and biosecurity threats
prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
overseenBy Director of National Intelligence
partOf Office of the Director of National Intelligence
responsibleFor coordinating U.S. intelligence efforts against weapons of mass destruction
counterproliferation of weapons of mass destruction
integration of intelligence on weapons of mass destruction
national biosecurity coordination
supporting U.S. policymakers on WMD issues
supporting U.S. policymakers on biosecurity issues
sector intelligence
national security

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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