This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export of a wide range of software and source codes for military goods.
Reporting requirements
This OGEL is subject to reporting requirements under the open licence returns transparency initiative.
Revoked licences
The most recent revoked licences are available in the documents section.
Published 30 June 2011 Last updated 2 September 2024 +show all updates
The existing OGEL has been revoked and amended to remove Israel as a permitted destination.
Licence amended to remove Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger as permissible destinations.
The open general export licence software and source code for military goods - from June 2019 has been revoked as it is no longer required.
Open general export licence (software and source code for military goods) has been revised to clarify that it is available for registration.
These licences have been amended to take into account changes to the list of defence-related products.
Clarity on who can use this licence.
Licence republished following addition of control list entry ML21.b.4.
Republished to clarify that an approved F1686 can be considered a written letter of approval from MOD.
Venezuela added to the list of non-valid destinations following EU sanctions against that country imposed on 13 November 2017.
Changes to destinations in schedule 2: Central African Republic added, Serbia and Montenegro listed as distinct countries, Mongolian People's Republic now listed as Mongolia.
Amendments to rating code PL5001. Addition of 'South Sudan' to Schedule 2 (destinations). MOD security requirements clarified. Clause added referring to pre-visit questionnaires.
Removed South Sudan from list of prohibited destinations. This change will be made formally when we update the licence with other changes later in March.
Correction: South Sudan added to Schedule 2 (destinations).
Licence amended to reflect the new Government Security Classification System.
The version of this licence published on 6 January erroneously stated that it came under the reporting requirements of the transparency initiative. This paragraph has been removed. The licence has also been updated with revised requirements relating to the Form 680 process.
Updated text in 'Conditions and requirements' to reflect new reporting process in connection with the transparency initiative.
