Guidance

Open general export licence (military goods, software and technology: government or NATO end-use)

Licence for the export of military goods to a government or a NATO organisation in any of the destinations or countries listed in the OGEL.

• From: Export Control Joint Unit, Department for International Trade and Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 1 July 2013
• Last updated: 7 June 2021 — See all updates

Documents

Open general export licence (military goods, software and technology: government or NATO end use)

PDF, 258 KB, 15 pages

Revoked: Open general export licence (military goods, software and technology: government or NATO end use)

PDF, 808 KB, 15 pages

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Details

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export of military goods, software or technology, to a government or a NATO organisation in any of the destinations or countries listed in the licence.

You will need to download the military goods, software and technology undertaking template to use this OGEL.

If you do not meet the conditions of this licence, you may be able to use the OGEL (military goods, software and technology). This allows, subject to certain conditions, the export of a wide range of military equipment to any person or entity in the listed destinations.

Reporting requirements

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

Classified goods

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

Revoked licences

The most recent revoked licence is available in the documents section.

You can find older revoked versions of the OGEL (military goods, software and technology: government or NATO end use) on the National Archives website.

Published 1 July 2013
Last updated 7 June 2021 + show all updates

1. 7 June 2021

   These licences have been amended to take into account changes to the list of defence-related products.

2. 31 December 2020

   This Open General Export Licence has been revised to take into account changes in legislation following the end of the transition period.

3. 17 December 2020

   This OGEL has been revised to take into account changes in legislation following the end of the transition period.

4. 18 February 2019

   Licence republished following addition of control list entry ML21.b.4.

5. 24 July 2018

   Republished to clarify that an approved F1686 can be considered a written letter of approval from MOD.

6. 6 April 2018

   Licence updated and amended to reflect new contact details for the Export Control Joint Unit.

7. 1 March 2017

   This licence has been republished to reflect amendments to the Export Control Order 2008.

8. 6 October 2015

   Ministry of Defence (MOD) security requirements have been clarified.

9. 13 June 2014

   Licence amended to reflect the new Government Security Classification System.

10. 1 January 2014

    Updated to reflect new reporting process in connection with the transparency initiative.

11. 1 July 2013

    First published.

12. 18 January 2013

    New licence came into force on 11 January 2013 and replaces OGEL (military goods: government or NATO end-use) dated 8 August 2012.