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EU expands dual-use controls on advanced chips and computing technologies • BIS eases some drone export rules while tightening strategic trade measures • China strengthens rare earth and critical mineral export enforcement • New U.S. licence requirements introduced for black mass and tungsten waste exports • Australia advances AUKUS-driven defence export control reforms • UK updates defence export licensing framework and international cooperation
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Last Updated: 12/10/2026
Sanctions
US and UK Signal Further Pressure on Russia Despite U.S. Diesel Sanctions Relief The most significant sanctions development today is the growing divergence between U.S. and European policy on Russia. Following the U.S. decision to temporarily ease certain restrictions on Russian diesel exports, the European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding sanctions against Moscow, with EU foreign ministers expected to approve a major new package targeting additional individuals and entities linked to Russia's war effort. Germany and the UK have also confirmed they will maintain existing sanctions pressure and continue coordinating further measures.
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U.S. Export Controls on Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Technologies Remain the Key Global Compliance Focus The most significant export control development continues to be heightened U.S. scrutiny of advanced computing, AI-capable semiconductors, and related manufacturing equipment. Recent guidance from the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) reinforces licensing requirements for advanced computing exports connected to entities headquartered in high-risk jurisdictions, while ongoing reviews of semiconductor controls are expected to drive further compliance obligations across global technology supply chains. Why it matters: Companies involved in electronics, software, AI, telecommunications, defence, and advanced manufacturing should review customer screening, end-use verification, and export classification processes to address increasing regulatory scrutiny and enforcement activity.
Operational Insight
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Third-Party Dependencies and Cloud Resilience Move to the Top of the Risk Agenda The most significant operational insight today is the growing focus on third-party risk and operational resilience, particularly following the UK financial sector's recent large-scale cloud outage simulation exercise (SIMEX26). Regulators and industry leaders are increasingly emphasizing the need for organizations to understand critical supplier dependencies, strengthen contingency planning, and maintain service continuity during major technology disruptions. Why it matters: Organizations that rely heavily on cloud providers, outsourced services, and complex supply chains should review dependency mapping, incident response arrangements, and business continuity plans to ensure resilience against systemic disruptions.
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