Field notes on export control.
Practical guidance on classification, licensing and compliance for aerospace, defence and dual-use technology companies.
EU Regulations · July 2026EU Export Controls: What the 2024 Figures Really Reveal
The European Commission’s 2024 dual-use report shows €77.6bn in authorised trade, refusals near zero — and enforcement up 41%. A plain-language read of what the numbers mean for companies that ship beyond the EU.
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AI Compliance · June 2026AI Export-Control Readiness Checklist
A practical checklist for deep-tech, defence, aerospace and AI teams to assess whether sensitive technical data, AI tools, users, logs and access controls are ready for export-control scrutiny.
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Export Licensing · March 2026Export Licensing: The Complete Guide for Growing Companies
Your shipment is stuck at customs. A potential investor is asking questions about your compliance status. A major customer wants certification that your products meet export control requirements.
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Classification · January 2026ECCN: The Complete Guide
In the world of technology exports, one acronym appears regularly: ECCN. Behind these four letters lies the Export Control Classification Number, a code that determines whether a product is subject to specific controls and export licenses.
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Fundamentals · December 2025Understanding the Difference Between “Classified” and “Controlled” in Export Control
In the field of export control, terminology plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance. One common area of confusion arises between the English term “classified” and its French counterpart “classifié.”
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US Regulations · December 2025Master US Export Control Compliance: ITAR, EAR, ECCN and CCL
Navigating the intricate landscape of US export control compliance can be daunting, especially with the myriad of acronyms such as ITAR, EAR, ECCN, and CCL.
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