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Geopolitical1 July 20265 min read

Gulf Cooperation Council States Accelerate Domestic Defence Procurement Frameworks

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar have each published updated national offset and technology transfer requirements for foreign defence suppliers in Q2 2026. Saudi Vision 2030 now mandates a minimum 50% in-kingdom value for all major platform contracts. UAE's EDGE Group has expanded its approved broker registry, and Qatar's Ministry of Defence has issued revised pre-qualification criteria for international parts suppliers ahead of its 2027 procurement cycle.

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Export Control20 June 20266 min read

UK Export Control Joint Unit Issues Revised Open Licence Conditions for Military Goods

The UK Export Control Joint Unit has amended the conditions attached to Open General Export Licences (OGELs) covering military goods to NATO and allied nations. Changes include enhanced end-user undertaking requirements, mandatory post-shipment reporting for items valued above £500,000, and new restrictions on re-export to third countries without prior ECJU approval. Exporters must review existing OGEL usage and update internal compliance procedures by 1 October 2026.

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Export Control15 June 20264 min read

DDTC Proposes Amendments to ITAR Part 129 Brokering Rules

The US Directorate of Defense Trade Controls has published a proposed rule amending the brokering provisions of 22 CFR Part 129, clarifying registration requirements for foreign persons and expanding the definition of brokering activities to include certain advisory services. Comments closed 14 July 2026.

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Sanctions5 June 20264 min read

OFSI Expands UK Financial Sanctions Designations Affecting Defence Supply Chains

The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has added 23 entities to the UK Consolidated List, including several intermediary trading companies operating in the Gulf and South Asian defence supply corridors. Defence brokers and parts suppliers are advised to re-screen all active counterparties against the updated list and document screening outcomes. OFSI has confirmed it will pursue strict liability enforcement for breaches occurring after the designation date.

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Sanctions28 May 20265 min read

OFAC Issues Updated Guidance on SDN Screening for Defence Transactions

OFAC has released updated compliance guidance addressing beneficial ownership screening obligations for defence contractors and brokers. The guidance clarifies that screening must extend to entities owning 50% or more of a counterparty, including indirect ownership chains, and recommends enhanced due diligence for transactions in high-risk jurisdictions.

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Procurement18 May 20264 min read

Jordan Armed Forces Issues RFI for Armoured Vehicle Spare Parts Sustainment

The Jordan Armed Forces Directorate of Procurement has issued a Request for Information covering depot-level spare parts sustainment for its fleet of M60A3 and Khalid main battle tanks. The RFI seeks qualified international brokers and OEM representatives capable of sourcing NSN-coded components, track assemblies, and fire control system LRUs. Responses were due 30 June 2026, with a formal RFP anticipated in Q4 2026.

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NATO Supply Chain10 May 20263 min read

NSPA Expands Approved Supplier Programme for NSN Parts

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has announced an expansion of its Qualified Suppliers List (QSL) programme, introducing new AS9120B certification requirements for all distributors supplying aviation-category NSN parts. The changes take effect 1 January 2027, giving current suppliers an 18-month transition window.

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Regulatory30 April 20267 min read

Wassenaar Arrangement Plenary Adopts New Controls on Autonomous Systems and AI-Enabled Targeting

The 2026 Wassenaar Arrangement Plenary has agreed additions to the Munitions List and Dual-Use List covering autonomous unmanned systems with AI-enabled target recognition capabilities. The new controls, effective from participating states' national implementation dates, will require export licences for a range of previously uncontrolled sensor fusion and machine learning components when integrated into defence platforms. UK, EU, and US implementing regulations are expected by Q1 2027.

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Procurement22 April 20264 min read

Pakistan Air Force Announces Multi-Year Sustainment Programme for F-7PG Fleet

The Pakistan Air Force has issued a broad agency announcement for a multi-year parts sustainment and depot-level maintenance programme covering the F-7PG fleet. The programme encompasses NSN-coded airframe components, avionics line-replaceable units, and ground support equipment. Qualified brokers and OEM representatives are invited to register interest.

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Regulatory8 April 20266 min read

EU Dual-Use Regulation: Commission Publishes Implementing Guidance on Catch-All Controls

The European Commission has published implementing guidance on the application of catch-all controls under Article 4 of EU Regulation 2021/821. The guidance addresses how member states should assess WMD end-use risk for unlisted items, and clarifies the information-sharing obligations between national competent authorities when a catch-all licence is denied.

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NATO Supply Chain31 March 20265 min read

STANAG 4107 Mutual Acceptance of Government Quality Assurance — 2026 Amendment

NATO has published an amendment to STANAG 4107, the mutual acceptance framework for government quality assurance on defence contracts. The amendment introduces updated First Article Inspection requirements for broker-sourced components and clarifies the responsibilities of National Quality Assurance Representatives (NQARs) when conducting source inspections at non-OEM facilities. Allied nations are required to incorporate the amendment into national procurement regulations within 24 months.

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Technology14 February 20265 min read

Blockchain-Based Provenance Tracking Gains Traction in NATO Parts Supply Chains

Several NATO member nations are piloting distributed ledger technology for NSN parts provenance tracking, aiming to reduce counterfeit component risk and streamline government quality assurance. The UK MoD and German Bundeswehr are co-sponsoring a proof-of-concept covering aviation LRUs, with results expected mid-2027. Brokers and distributors participating in the pilot must integrate with the shared ledger API and provide digitally signed certificates of conformance at point of shipment.

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Geopolitical10 December 20256 min read

Pakistan Diversifies Defence Procurement: Increased Engagement with Western Suppliers

Pakistan's Ministry of Defence Production has signalled a strategic shift toward greater engagement with Western and NATO-aligned defence suppliers following a review of platform sustainment vulnerabilities. The policy change opens new opportunities for qualified brokers in avionics, communications systems, and precision munitions components. Suppliers must demonstrate ITAR/EAR compliance capability and provide end-use certificates acceptable to US and UK export licensing authorities.

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