What Is ITAR?

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), a U.S. law that controls the export and import of defense-related articles and services by listing them on the United States Munitions List (USML). 

Companies involved with these items must comply with ITAR by registering with the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)), protecting sensitive technical data, and following strict rules for exports to ensure U.S. national security. 

Purpose & Scope of ITAR

Purpose: 
To safeguard U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by controlling the export of defense-related goods and information. 

Regulator:
 The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). 

Covered Items:
 Defense articles, services, and technical data listed on the U.S. Munitions List (USML). 

Scope: 
Applies to any entity that manufactures, stores, or handles defense-related information in connection with a State Department contract. 

Who Should Implement ITAR?

Companies involved in defense or space-related industries. 

Any company that manufactures, exports, or brokers U.S. Munitions List (USML) defense articles or services or technical data, including manufacturers, exporters, brokers, distributors, and subcontractors in the supply chain. 

This extends to U.S. companies with overseas operations and U.S. entities working with non-U.S. subcontractors, as the regulations apply to all activities involving defense-related items and information.

What Does ITAR Cover?

Defense articles: 
Physical items specifically designed for military applications, including everything from firearms and ammunition to military aircraft, satellites, and protective equipment.

Defense services: 
Assistance, such as training, offered to foreign persons related to the design, development, maintenance, or use of defense articles. This also covers military training for foreign forces.

Technical data:
 Information needed for the design, development, production, manufacturing, operation, or modification of defense articles. This can include blueprints, diagrams, and software.

Summary

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