Counterparty Policy
Defence Trading does not engage with private individuals, unlicensed intermediaries, or entities operating outside applicable defence trade regulations. Every counterparty — without exception — must meet our mandatory qualification criteria before any engagement proceeds.
No exceptions. No discretionary waivers.
Category 01
We supply governments, national armed forces, and state security agencies operating with full legal mandate and verified procurement authority. All government counterparties must provide official procurement documentation and verified end-user details.
We work with sovereign states, allied commands, and state security agencies across every continent. Each government counterparty is verified against national defence procurement mandates and international sanctions frameworks before any engagement proceeds.
Ministries of Defence, state procurement agencies, and central government bodies with mandated authority to acquire military and defence equipment.
Army, Navy, Air Force, and Joint Forces commands operating under national defence authority with verified procurement mandates.
State and federal law enforcement bodies authorised to procure defence-grade equipment under applicable national law.
Government intelligence and internal security agencies operating under statutory authority with verified end-user documentation.
Centralised acquisition agencies and defence procurement directorates acting on behalf of sovereign governments.
NATO member state commands, UN-mandated forces, and multilateral coalition procurement offices with verified authorisation.
Category 02
Corporate counterparties must hold all applicable licences and authorisations without exception. The following requirements are mandatory — not advisory — for all defence enterprise engagements.
Every corporate counterparty undergoes mandatory due diligence — licence verification, sanctions screening, ownership disclosure, and anti-corruption compliance — before Defence Trading will proceed with any transaction.
A current, valid licence issued by the relevant national authority to trade in controlled military goods. Expired, suspended or revoked licences are not accepted under any circumstances.
Full compliance with applicable export control regulations including ITAR, EAR, EU Dual-Use Regulation, and equivalent national frameworks. Exporters must hold all required export authorisations.
Provision of a signed End-User Certificate (EUC) for all transactions, confirming the identity of the ultimate end-user and the intended final destination and use of all equipment.
Verified corporate registration in a jurisdiction with recognised defence trade regulations. Beneficial ownership structures must be disclosed and must not include sanctioned individuals or entities.
All counterparties are screened against OFAC, UN, EU, and UK HM Treasury consolidated sanctions lists prior to engagement. Sanctions exposure results in immediate disqualification.
Adherence to anti-bribery and corruption standards consistent with the UK Bribery Act, FCPA, or equivalent. Counterparties must maintain documented compliance programmes.
Any misrepresentation of licensing status, end-use, or corporate identity will result in permanent disqualification and may be referred to the relevant national authorities. Defence Trading reserves the right to terminate any engagement at any stage upon discovery of non-compliance.
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