F680 Expiry Date Transition from SPIRE to LITE
Summary
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has issued Notice to Exporters 2026/11 advising that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Form 680 (F680) security approval is transitioning away from the SPIRE system to LITE. This administrative change affects exporters requiring MOD security approvals for defence-related exports. The notice confirms the transition timeline and provides guidance on the new process.
What changed
The ECJU has published Notice 2026/11 announcing the transition of MOD Form 680 (F680) security approvals from the SPIRE system to the LITE platform. This is an administrative process change affecting exporters who hold or apply for defence security approvals. The notice provides formal notification of the upcoming change but does not specify an immediate compliance deadline.
Exporters currently using SPIRE for F680 approvals should monitor for further guidance on the transition timeline and requirements for moving existing approvals to LITE. Defence contractors and traders handling sensitive exports should ensure their export control compliance teams are aware of this upcoming system change to avoid processing delays.
What to do next
- Verify current F680 approval status in SPIRE system
- Monitor ECJU communications for transition deadline
- Update internal export control processes for LITE system requirements
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Notice to exporters 2026/11: expiry date for F680s on LITE
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 Get emails about this page
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Published 15 April 2026
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