Our Export Control Programme Service is designed to support the secure, lawful, and efficient transfer of advanced AI, machine learning (ML), and computer vision technologies for satellite data analytics to NATO and NATO-allied defence clients. Our service ensures full compliance with UK and US export control regimes – including the UK Export Control Act, US EAR, and ITAR – while enabling sovereign clients to acquire and operationalise high-value IP with confidence. We specialise in managing the complexities of dual-use and military-grade technology transfers, particularly where sensitive EO data analytics capabilities are involved.
Service Objectives
- Ensure Export Compliance: Navigate relevant export control regulations with precision and transparency.
- Enable Secure IP Transfer: Legally transfer proprietary AI/ML models, source code, and documentation.
- Support NATO-Aligned Missions: Facilitate technology sharing with trusted defence partners under secure frameworks.
- Protect National and Allied Interests: Prevent unauthorised access, diversion, or misuse of sensitive technologies.
Core Service Components
- Export Classification and Licensing Strategy
- Determine whether technologies are subject to export contol (E.g. UK Strategic Export Control Lists, US EAR, or ITAR)
- Classify AI/ML models, training data, and software under dual-use or military categories
- Identify applicable licence types (e.g., For UK – OGEL, SIEL, DSP-5, MLAs)
- Prepare and submit export licence applications to relevant authority (E.g. UK ECJU and/or US BIS/DDTC)
- Technology Transfer Planning
- Define scope of transfer: source code, model weights, training data, documentation
- Establish secure transfer mechanisms (e.g., encrypted cloud environments, controlled access)
- Coordinate with legal, security, and compliance teams across jurisdictions
- Manage “deemed exports” and remote access risks under UK and US law 1
- Compliance Assurance and Audit Readiness
- Maintain audit trails and export logs for all transferred assets
- Implement access controls and user vetting for foreign recipients
- Provide training for internal teams on export control obligations
- Support post-transfer compliance reviews and government audits
- NATO and Allied Engagement Support
- Align export strategies with relevant interoperability frameworks
- Facilitate technology sharing under bilateral or multilateral agreements
- Support classified programme delivery under secure, licensed conditions
- Advise on export control implications of joint R&D and co-development initiatives
Why Earth-i?
We offer deep domain expertise and understand the technical and regulatory nuances of transferring AI/ML for EO analytics. Trusted by government, we have a proven track record supporting UK and allied defence clients with sensitive technology programmes. Our support is end-to-end—from classification to licensing, transfer, and compliance, we manage the full lifecycle. We are also mission-aligned, enabling capability transfer without compromising security, sovereignty, or strategic advantage.
Use Cases
- Licensing and transferring EO data from civilian satellite operators
- Transferring AI models for object detection and change analysis
- Licensing multi-sensor fusion algorithms for sovereign GEOINT platforms
- Supporting joint UK-US technology development with secure IP sharing
Security and Legal Compliance
All services are delivered in accordance with relevant export control authority (E.g. UK Export Control Act and associated regulations, US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)), and NATO and allied security protocols for classified and dual-use technologies.
