Amendments to the Export Control Order 2008

3.—(1) Schedule 2 (military goods, software and technology) to the Export Control Order 2008(1) is amended as follows.

(2) For entry ML4.a., substitute—

“a.Bombs, torpedoes, grenades, smoke canisters, rockets, mines, missiles, depth charges, demolition-charges, demolition-devices, demolition-kits, “pyrotechnic” devices, cartridges, submunitions therefor and simulators (i.e., equipment simulating the characteristics of any of these items), specially designed for military use;
N.B.: For grenade or canister ammunition for weapons or projectors specified in ML1. or ML2. and submunitions specially designed for ammunition, see ML3.”.

(3) In entry ML4.c., for “(AMPS).” substitute “(AMPS) not specified in ML4.b.1..”.

(4) For entry ML10.f., including the Note, substitute—

“f.‘Ground equipment’ specially designed for “aircraft” specified in ML10.a. or aero-engines specified in ML10.d.;
Note 1:ML10.f. includes pressure refuelling equipment and equipment designed to facilitate operations in confined areas, including equipment located on board a ship.
Note 2:ML10.f. does not control:
1.Towbars;
2.Protective mats and covers;
3.Ladders, steps and platforms;
4.Chocks, lashings and tie-down equipment.”.

(5) After entry ML11.a., insert—

“Note:ML11.a. controls all electronic guidance and navigation equipment.”.

(6) For entry ML11.b., including the Note, substitute—

“b.Jamming equipment designed or modified to hinder the reception, operation or effectiveness of positioning, navigation or timing services provided by “satellite navigation systems”, and specially designed components therefor;”.

(7) Omit the Note after entry ML11.b..

(8) In entry ML13.d.1., for the Note, substitute—

“Note 1:For the purposes of ML13.d.1., military standards or specifications include, at a minimum, specifications for fragmentation protection.
Note 2:ML13.d.1. does not control protective eyewear.
N.B.:For “laser” protective eyewear, see ML17.o..”.

(9) In entry ML21.c., in the N.B., for “specified by ML21.c.” substitute “specified in ML21.c..”.