Guidance: Open general export licence technology for military goods

Export Control Organisation

January 19

09:30 2024

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This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, export of technology for military goods.

For example, the information needed for the development and production of goods such as:

If your items are classified, you are likely to require Form 680 clearance if you are planning to use this OGEL.

This OGEL is subject to reporting requirements under the open licence returns transparency initiative.

The most recent revoked licences are available in the documents section.

Published 30 June 2011
Last updated 19 January 2024 +show all updates

19 January 2024
The Ogel has been amended to remove Burkina Faso, Haiti, Mali, and Niger as permissible destinations. The current one is revoked.
1 March 2023
This open general export licence has been updated to take into account changes to the military list and to correct typographical errors.
30 December 2022
The open general export licence technology for military goods - from June 2019 has been revoked as it is no longer required.
30 September 2022
Open general export licence (technology for military goods) has been revised to clarify that it is available for registration.
7 June 2021
These licences have been amended to take into account changes to the list of defence-related products.
12 January 2021
These OGELs have been revised to take into account changes in legislation following the end of the transition period.
18 December 2020
These OGELs have been revised to take into account changes in legislation following the end of the transition period.
14 January 2020
Clarity on who can use this licence.
24 July 2018
Republished to clarify that an approved F1686 can be considered a written letter of approval from MOD.
5 March 2018
Two entries: ML8.a.41 (explosive) and ML8.h (reactive materials) have been added to the list of non-permitted entries on this licence.
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