MI6 (Secret Intelligence Service)

MI6, or the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), is the United Kingdom's foreign intelligence agency. Its primary role is to gather intelligence from outside the UK to support national security and protect British interests. MI6 operates covertly, often working undercover to collect information about potential threats, such as terrorism, espionage, and international crime. Founded in 1909, it collaborates with other intelligence agencies, both domestically and internationally, and its work is crucial for informing government decisions regarding defense and foreign policy. MI6 is distinct from MI5, which focuses on domestic security within the UK.