UK to Review Backlog of Restricted Export License Applications for Military Shipments to Saudis
The United Kingdom will begin processing export license applications for military exports to Saudi Arabia about one year after halting those licenses (see 1907180047), a July 7 notice said. The U.K., which had restricted licenses for exports of defense or…
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military goods to Saudi Arabia that could be used for the conflict in Yemen, will now begin clearing that backlog of license applications and issuing decisions. The country’s Export Control Joint Unit said each application will be “carefully assessed” and could “take some months to clear this backlog.” It also said industry would expect delays in processing new applications until the backlog is cleared.