NTE 2026/11: expiry date for F680s on SPIRE
Updated 15 April 2026
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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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