NTE 2026/07: Submitting Export Licence Applications Under the Agreement on Defence Export Controls

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Niamh O'Connor
25 March 2026

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Further to the notice to exporters 2025/32 ECJU has published guidance on how to submit export licence applications for consideration under articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Agreement on Defence Export Controls.

Applications submitted for consideration under Article 3 must be supported by an integration certificate. This records information on the goods and parties involved, end user details, and whether it falls below the minimum threshold.


A template integration certificate and guidance to help complete it have also been published.


Guidance on submitting licence applications for consideration against the Agreement on Defence Export Controls is available on GOV.UK.


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