Expertise

Defense & Law enforcement

At DefenseWise, we offer cutting-edge regulatory and consulting expertise for the defense and law enforcement industries. We assist companies in navigating the complexity of regulations related to products and services in this sector, as well as related national and international transactions :

Classification of products and services (semi-finished products, essential parts, specially designed components, software, dual-use, ML category, ITAR category, etc.)
Characterization of transactions (technology transfer, transit, general license, global license, technical assistance, intra-group transfer, exemptions regime, sanctions regime, etc.) and responsibilities (importer, manufacturer, gunsmith, exporter, broker, carrier, etc.)
Analysis of documentary requirements (certifications, approvals, support documents for licenses, security measures, internal organization, reporting, due diligence, contractual clauses, etc.)
Execution of transactions (delivery verification certificate, registers, non-re-exportation certificate (DSP-83), end-user certificate (EUC), etc.)

Civil Weapons & Ammunition

At DefenseWise, we know that the export of firearms and ammunition to civilian markets is subject to strict regulations, whether intra-community or extra-community.

DefenseWise provides specialized advice on compliance with national, European, and international legislation regarding the sale of firearms, their components, and civilian ammunition, and helps you develop strategies to meet market demands that comply with legal restrictions :

Market Issues (C.I.P. proofing, marking, packaging and product end-of-life, advertising, storage, transport, etc.)
Identification of transactions (intra-community, extra-community, simplified procedures, etc.)
Documentation (registers, gunsmith authorisation, due diligence, licenses, etc.)

Dual-Use

At DefenseWise, we are aware that the dual-use sector, where products and technologies can have both civilian and military applications, presents a major challenge for many companies.

DefenseWise assists its clients in understanding and complying with regulations governing these sensitive products and technologies, starting with helping them to properly characterize these items and understand the consequences :

Understanding definitions and interpreting technical notes
Identification and analysis of categories subject to control
Specificities of the U.S. regime (EAR), exemptions and subcategories
European and International sanctions regimes etc.

Because Every Decision Matters in These Sensitive and Highly Regulated Sectors