Defense Exports Control Agency (DECA)

Over the last several decades, the management of defense exports has become a mission of paramount importance for many countries. Radicalization, terrorism, and extreme regimes have raised global awareness of the issues of counter-proliferation and state supervision. Threats related to the possible transfer of modern technologies in ways that may be exploited for malicious purposes alerted governments and indicated a need for national control apparatuses.

Defense Exports Control Agency (1)

The Defense Export Controls Agency (DECA) in the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) was established in July 2006 as an integral department. The Defense Export Controls Act, adopted the following year, names DECA the "authority for export control" on behalf of the Ministry of Defense's Director General.

 

Since its inception, DECA has worked to protect Israel's national security and defense interests through its licensing responsibilities in defense equipment, know-how, counter-proliferation, and preventing damage to Israel's international relations and national strategic interests. The department provides various services to defense exporters in all avenues of export controls, including outreach to ensure general awareness of issues in the field and understanding of and adherence to legal requirements.

DECA’s Primary Guidelines

·      National security

·      Foreign policy 

·      Compliance with international resolutions

·      Consideration of regional or international stability

·      Prohibited transfer to terrorist groups & organized crime elements

·      Consideration of other national interests

·      Adherence to international control regimes

·      Considerations related to possible disclosure of classified/sensitive technology

·      Human rights aspects