نقلاً عن Waffenindustrie: Deutschland erleichtert Rüstungsexporte an Golfstaaten und Ukraine

News Brief: The German government has streamlined the export of certain defense goods to Gulf states and Ukraine, facilitating quicker deliveries amid rising security concerns.

Berlin has announced a new six-month general export license that simplifies the export of air and naval defense equipment to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Ukraine. This decision, communicated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, aims to address urgent defense needs in response to Iran’s indiscriminate attacks on Gulf states and the ongoing military support required by Ukraine. The new regulation allows exporters to bypass individual applications to the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA), ensuring swift and bureaucratic-free exports. The license is valid until September 15, 2026, and mandates registration and monthly reporting for companies involved.

Original Source: www.handelsblatt.com