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Maya Lester KC

BIS eases US export controls on drones

17/08/2026 — The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has eased export controls on drones and related parts, software and technology under the Export Administration...
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Michael O'Kane

UN updated 4 entries on ISIL/Al-Qaeda sanctions list

17/08/2026 — The UN Security Council Committee for the ISIL/Al-Qaeda sanctions regime has updated 4 entries to include additional aliases, addresses and reasons for listing. The...
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Maya Lester KC

BAE Systems’ US subsidiary agrees $36 million ITAR settlement

17/08/2026 — BAE Systems, Inc., the US subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, has agreed to pay a $36 million civil penalty to settle 104 charged breaches...
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Michael O'Kane

US imposes s232 tariffs on drone imports

17/08/2026 — The US has imposed tariffs on drone imports under s232 of the Trade Expansion Act 1962 – White House fact sheet. Section 232 allows...
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In focusRussia sanctions

Sanctions are imposed on Russia by the EU, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand and others, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Maya Lester KC

New UK form for inviting OFSI to participate in events

14/08/2026 — The UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has published a new form for organisations wishing to invite OFSI to speak at, attend, or participate...
Michael O'Kane

Iceland amends Iran sanctions regulations to align with EU sanctions

14/08/2026 — Iceland has issued 2 regulations to transpose new diplomatic exemptions in 2 EU Iran sanctions regimes into Icelandic domestic law. Iceland is not an...
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Maya Lester KC

Australian sanctions office publishes 2025 annual report

14/08/2026 — The Australian sanctions office has published its 2025 annual report covering 1 January – 31 December 2025. See our Australia pages for more information...
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Michael O'Kane

Rice Lake Weighing Systems reaches OFAC settlement for Italian subsidiary’s Iran sanctions breaches

14/08/2026 — A US company has agreed to pay $60,764 to settle its and its Italian subsidiary’s potential liability for breaching US sanctions on Iran. OFAC’s...

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