F680 Expiry Date on SPIRE - Transition to Apply to Export Controlled Goods
Summary
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is transitioning MOD security approval form 680 (F680) processing from the SPIRE system to the 'Apply to Export Controlled Goods' service. From 31 July 2026, F680 applications will no longer be processed on SPIRE. Exporters must set up an account on the new service and transition their F680 applications by the deadline. US UNCLASSIFIED ITAR applications remain an exception and must continue using SPIRE.
What changed
The ECJU has announced that MOD security approval form 680 (F680) applications will no longer be processed on the SPIRE system after 31 July 2026. Exporters must migrate to the 'Apply to Export Controlled Goods' service and ensure they have an active account before the deadline. US UNCLASSIFIED ITAR applications are excepted from this transition and must continue being submitted through SPIRE.\n\nExporters currently using SPIRE for F680 applications should verify their account status on the new service and complete any necessary transitions before 31 July 2026 to avoid disruption to their export licensing activities. Those handling US UNCLASSIFIED ITAR applications should note this exception and continue using SPIRE for these specific submissions.
What to do next
- Set up an account on the 'Apply to Export Controlled Goods' service if you have not already
- Transition F680 applications to the new service before 31 July 2026
- Continue using SPIRE for US UNCLASSIFIED ITAR applications
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Introduction
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is transitioning the MOD security approval form 680 (F680) away from SPIRE. From Friday 31 July 2026, you will no longer be able to process these applications on SPIRE.
We ask that you transition to using the ‘Apply to Export Controlled Goods’ service for your F680 applications.
Note that US UNCLASSIFIED ITAR applications are an exception to this transition and cannot be processed on the ‘Apply to Export Controlled Goods’ service at this time. If you submit US UNCLASSIFIED ITAR applications, you must continue to use SPIRE for these specific applications.
To prepare for the change, you must ensure you have an account with the new service. If you do not yet have an account, set up an account to export controlled goods.
Help and support
For further guidance, you can watch the ‘ Apply for an F680 ’ video.
If you have any queries regarding your F680 application, contact spoecju-mod-lite-f680@mod.gov.uk.
If you need help with your account, contact the helpdesk via lite.support@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
Contact ECJU
General queries about strategic export licensing
Export Control Joint Unit
Department for Business and Trade
Old Admiralty Building
Admiralty Place
London
SW1A 2DY
Email exportcontrol.help@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Telephone 020 7215 4594
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