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The Export Control Joint Unit has issued a Notice to Exporter 2024/27 advising an update to two open general export licences (OGELs).
The two OGELs are:
- OGEL in Support of Joint Strike Fighter (F-35 Lightning II) and
- OGEL Exports or Transfers in support of UK Government Defence Contracts, following a change to MOD’s contact details.
Published Changes:
OGEL Exports in Support of Joint Strike Fighter (F-35 Lightening II)
The update:
- Removes Turkey from the list of Partner Nations
- Adds Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Singapore, and Switzerland as Export Customers
- Adds Luxembourg, New Zealand, Spain, and Sweden as Countries which may develop, produce, trial, test or use items
- Provides revised contact details for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Equipment and Support Principal Security Adviser (DES PSyA)
OGEL Exports or transfers in support of UK Government Defence Contracts
The update:
- Provides amended wording on the interpretation of “eligible” in section 5(7) of the OGEL
- Provides revised contact details for the ECJU MOD and MOD Defence Equipment and Support Principal Security Adviser (DES PSyA).
The ECJU has undertaken to contact businesses with licences within scope to confirm licence decisions and advise of any actions that may need to be taken. However, it is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that exports comply with the conditions of the licence.
Top Tip
When exporting, always refer to the most up-to-date licence for which your business is registered. Download the licence version and save it to the export file for audit.
Historical versions of revoked licences are available from the National Archive.
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Contact ECJU
General queries about strategic export licensing
Export Control Joint Unit
Department for Business and Trade
Old Admiralty Building
Admiralty Place
London
SW1A 2DY
Email exportcontrol.help@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Telephone 020 7215 4594
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