Military and dual-use exports from the UK need a licence under the Export Control Order 2008 and the UK dual-use list. The lists and open general licences are updated several times a year.
- Status
- In force; lists amended regularly
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Area
- Export control
- Last reviewed at source
- 28 Oct 2026
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Official documents
- 9 Sep 2026 Open general export licences (OGELs) GOV.UK
- 23 Apr 2026 UK strategic export controls GOV.UK
- 17 Dec 2008 Export Control Order 2008 legislation.gov.uk
General information as at the review date, not legal advice. Each document links to its official source.