Common Military List of the EU

Also called: EU military list · ML categories

The list of military equipment adopted by the Council of the EU and covered by the common rules on arms exports, used by member states as the reference for national military export licensing. Items are grouped in ML categories, from small arms to related technology.

In practice

Products designed or modified for military use often fall under the military list even if they look like civilian goods.

Applies to: EU

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