UK announces new OGELs to support exports to India

Following a UK government statement on 22 April referencing greater defence and security collaboration with India, the following two new open general export licences (OGELs) were published for use from 28th June 2022.

Open General Export Licence (dual-use items: India)

Open General Export Licence (military goods and technology: India)

The OGELs aim to simplify export permissions for a range of dual-use and military equipment to India.

Each OGEL has specific permissions and restrictions that must be adhered to by the exporter, exports being subject to ECJU compliance audit.

Registration for the new licences is through the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) SPIRE system.