Defence, Security & Space
Defence contractors, security services, aerospace and space technology.
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regulators
Key regulators
These regulatory bodies oversee compliance in this sector:
- ECJU Administers the UK export licensing system for military and dual-use goods, software, and technology. Part of the Department for Business …
- Home Office Government department responsible for immigration, security, and law and order. Administers UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), issues sponsor licences for …
- SIA Regulates the private security industry in the UK. Issues licences for security guards, door supervisors, CCTV operators, close protection operatives, …
Guided journeys
Step-by-step guides for businesses in this sector:
Export controlled goods and dual-use items
Compliance-critical guidance for exporting military items, dual-use technology, or goods subject to sanctions - with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment
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Sector-Specific
- UK Export Controls for Defence Products — Navigate UK Strategic Export Control requirements for military and dual-use goods.
- Defence Security Clearances — Understand SC and DV security clearance requirements for defence contractors.
- Become a MOD Supplier — How to register on MOD procurement portals, meet security and quality requirements, and bid for …
- ITAR Compliance for UK Companies — Comply with US ITAR regulations when handling US defence articles.
- UK Space Industry Licensing — Obtain licences for satellite operations, launches, and space activities.