NTE 2026/05: update to open general export licence

Published 11 March 2026

Introduction

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the open general export licence (OGEL) military goods: collaborative project Typhoon has been updated to include Turkey as a permitted destination.

An additional condition has been added to this OGEL requiring the licence reference in the form ‘GBOGE 20XX/XXXXX’ to be entered onto the UK’s customs declarations system.

Registration requirements

Exporters must ensure they are registered on SPIRE, ECJU’s export licensing system, for the updated OGELs. Existing registrations will carry over, but exporters should review conditions carefully.

Contact ECJU

General queries about strategic export licensing

Export Control Joint Unit
Department for Business and Trade
Old Admiralty Building
Admiralty Place
London
SW1A 2DY

Email exportcontrol.help@businessandtrade.gov.uk

Telephone 020 7215 4594