European export control and ITAR risk

As defence tech companies increasingly operate on a decentralised and internationalised model, they face increased complexity in navigating export and import controls, sanctions regimes, and dual-use technologies. 

Managing multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance obligations can be particularly challenging when these requirements are unfamiliar to the business. However, meeting these obligations is critical to achieving commercial success. 

We will cover: 

• export and import controls, sanctions regimes, dual-use technologies 
• managing multi-jurisdictional compliance in defence tech 
• US regulations, including ITAR, TAINT, EAR – practical implications for European firms 
• EU issues: Transfers Directive and cross-border movement of military equipment navigating the relationships between technology businesses and large primes.   

This session will be beneficial for COOs, CTOs, supply chain leaders, general counsel/in-house legal teams, export control officers and global trade compliance professionals seeking clarity on regulatory risks within Europe’s defence tech sector.