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New UK License Authorizes Exports for Aircraft Program With Japan, Italy

A new general license that was published last week by the U.K. authorizes certain exports of dual-use or military items for use in the Global Combat Air Program, a project among the U.K., Japan and Italy to develop an advanced…

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stealth aircraft. The license can be used by exporters who are contracted to work on GCAP and “permits certain exports and transfers from the United Kingdom only.” It also allows Italian and Japanese GCAP authorized contractors operating in the U.K. -- but “ordinarily domiciled outside” of the U.K. -- to use the license for intangible technology transfers only. The license took effect Aug. 14.