dual-use technology

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technology
noun[C or U]
uk
/tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/us
/tekˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/
(the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of ...
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(Definition oftechnologyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We favour the development ofdual-usetechnologywherever practicable.
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That can be achieved in a number of ways—for example, by examining controls ofdual-usetechnology.
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The control ofdual-usetechnologyis an important and difficult issue, but although national controls are important, we can do better.
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We favour the development ofdual-usetechnologywherever practicable.
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In 2000, we introduced controls on the electronic transfer ofdual-usetechnologyand are extending those powers to cover all electronic transfers of controlled items.
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We have also requested thatdual-usetechnologywith a potential military application be excluded from this agreement.
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It is a missed opportunity not only for international co-operation but in the development ofdual-usetechnology.
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Here we have a classic example of what is known asdual-usetechnology.
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The measure will allow for the establishment of controls on military technology exports, in line with those that already exist fordual-usetechnology.
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More often,dual-usetechnologyis designed for use in both civilian and military spheres.
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They could play a more active role in terms ofdual-usetechnologyand looking for ways in which the process of change could be helped.
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The report highlights huge discrepancies between controls imposed on sensitive ordual-usetechnology.
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Products, including software and technologies, that can be used for both civil and military purposes are considereddual-usetechnologyproducts.
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The recentdual-usetechnologycentres will bring a new and refreshing atmosphere to structural material centres, super-computing, thermal imaging, maritime technology, software engineering, information technology and robotics.
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This is especially true of companies that deal in high technology ordual-usetechnology, as there are significant export controls placed on such technology.
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It also participates in programs focused on technology transfer,dual-usetechnologyand small business development.
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But our whole business is about winning business from the government and then taking thatdual-usetechnologyinto the commercial market.
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We need to strengthen export controls on dual-use technologies as well as nuclear ones.
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Some of the technologies in question are dual-use technologies, advanced technologies which can have both civilian and military applications.
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