The Umbrella Corporation (also known as Umbrella, Inc.) (傘株式会社) is a fictional biotech megacorp company set in the Resident Evil (Biohazard in Japan) videogame series. It operates ruthlessly as a major international player in a number of markets including pharmaceuticals, medical hardware, defense, and computers along with more clandestine operations utilizing genetic engineering and bioweaponry.


A subsidiary of Umbrella operates as a private military company. This division of the corporation maintains a highly trained security force capable of rescue, reconnaissance, and para-military operations. They use a variety of vehicles like HUMVEEs, Complementing this security force is an air wing, which maintains a fleet of AV-8B Harrier VTOL jump jets, C-130 water-landing capable cargo planes, CH-53 Sea Stallion cargo helicopters, Hughes H-6 "Little Bird" attack helicopters, and other military-grade craft. The corporation utilizes these resources in order to secure and protect its assets, as well as its high profile employees.