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The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) administers the UK’s system of export controls and licensing for military and dual-use items. ECJU is part of the Department for Business and Trade .

• Updated: 10 May 2023

We provide the foundation and supporting framework for successful operations by ensuring joint capabilities like medical services, training, intelligence, information systems and cyber operations, are developed and managed. We also provide the command and control for overseas defence operations.

• Updated: 15 April 2021

Metal on metal hip replacements.

• Updated: 13 March 2012

This series brings together all documents relating to Allied Joint Publications.

• Updated: 8 January 2026

This series brings together all documents relating to Joint Doctrine Notes.

• Updated: 17 September 2025

This series brings together all documents relating to Strategic and Joint Capability Concepts.

• Updated: 22 September 2025

Notices of publication and a consolidated list of references of pre-Exit European Assessment Documents for construction products.

• Updated: 21 May 2025

This series brings together all documents relating to Joint Doctrine Publications.

• Updated: 5 September 2022

False reports of possible Asian Tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) have been received by MEZE. This page outlines differences between this species and similar native species.

• Updated: 6 March 2025

Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on how to apply for and maintain a shared-label for use on veterinary medicines placed on the market in the UK and Ireland.

• Updated: 2 February 2026