ECJU Transitions MOD F680 Security Approval Away from SPIRE
Summary
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has issued Notice to Exporters 2026/11 advising that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) security approval form F680 is being transitioned away from SPIRE. This transition affects exporters and manufacturers who currently use the SPIRE system for F680 submissions. The notice serves as an informational update on the administrative change to the export licensing approval process.
What changed
The ECJU has published Notice 2026/11 informing exporters that MOD Form F680 security approvals will no longer be processed through the SPIRE system. This represents an administrative transition in how MOD security approvals for exports are handled.
Exporters and manufacturers who rely on SPIRE for F680 submissions should monitor for further guidance on the replacement system and transition timeline. The notice does not specify a deadline for the transition or the new system to be used, indicating further updates will be forthcoming.
What to do next
- Monitor for further ECJU guidance on the F680 transition timeline
- Contact ECJU for specific details on when the SPIRE F680 process will cease
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Notice to exporters 2026/11: expiry date for F680s on SPIRE
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is transitioning the Ministry of Defence (MOD) security approval form 680 (F680) away from SPIRE.
From: Export Control Joint Unit, Department for Business and Trade and Ministry of Defence Published 15 April 2026 Last updated 15 April 2026
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This notice advises of the transitioning of the MOD F680 away from SPIRE.
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Published 15 April 2026 Last updated 15 April 2026 show all updates
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15 April 2026
The title was changed from expiry date for F680s on ‘LITE’ to expiry date for F680s on ‘SPIRE’.
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15 April 2026
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