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Updated 01.27.12

Mission:

The U.S. Government views the sale, export, and re-transfer of defense articles and defense services as an integral part of safeguarding U.S. national security and furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2778-2780 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130), is charged with controlling the export and temporary import of defense articles and defense services covered by the United States Munitions List (USML).

New Items and Announcements
important notice Reminder: Annual Brokering reports to DDTC are required for all companies and individuals registered as a broker at any time during the previous year. The due date is January 31, 2012. (01.12.12)
important notice Reminder: An electronic copy of the Annual Sales Reports to DDTC for Manufacturing License Agreements and Distribution Agreements should be uploaded to the respective approved license for the base agreement; if you do calendar year reporting, this information should be gathered and submitted now. (01.12.12)
important notice Federal Register Notice: A proposed rule to revise Category VI, Surface Vessels of War and Special Naval Equipment, has been published in the Federal Register. (12.27.11)
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important notice Federal Register Notice: A proposed rule to revise Category XX, Submersible Vessels and Related Articles, has been published in the Federal Register. (12.27.11)
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important notice Federal Register Notice: A proposed rule to revise Part 129, Brokering, has been published in the Federal Register. (12.19.11)
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important notice Industry Notice: DDTC is in the process of renewing DTRADE forms with the expiration date of November 30, 2011. The forms currently in use will remain valid until we receive notification from OMB of the revised expiration date. (11.29.11)
  • Web Notice: Two (2) new Name/Address change announcements have been posted. (01.27.12)
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  • Web Notice: Section 126.6 and FMS Shipments: Error in DSP-94 Instructions. (01.27.12)
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  • Regulations and Laws: Public comments received in response to the Proposed Rule to Revise Category VII, military ground vehicles are now available. (01.26.12)
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  • Regulations and Laws: Public comments received in response to the Proposed Rule to Revise Category XIX, for Gas Turbine Engines are now available. (01.26.12)
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  • Web Notice: Two (2) new Name/Address change announcements have been posted. (01.25.12)
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  • Web Notice: Two (2) new Name/Address change announcements have been posted. (01.20.12)
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  • Regulations and Laws: Public comments received in response to the Proposed Rule about the Implementation of Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties are now available. (01.13.12)
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  • Web Notice: Five (5) new Name/Address change announcements have been posted. (01.13.12)
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  • Web Notice: Six (6) new Name/Address change announcements have been posted. (01.10.12)
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  • DTAG: Minutes from the November 9, 2011 Plenary have been posted. (01.06.12)
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  • Reports: The End-Use Monitoring Report for FY 2010 is now available. (12.29.11)
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  • Regulations and Laws: Public comments received in response to the Proposed Rule to Revise Category VIII, Aircraft and Related Articles are now available. (12.28.11)
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