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Updated 05.11.12

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 Web Notice: U.S. - UK Defense Trade Control Treaty Entry into Force (04.13.12)
Today, April 13, 2012, the United States and the United Kingdom exchanged diplomatic notes bringing the Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation (Treaty Doc. 110-7) into force.

The rule published on March 21, 2012 (77 FR 16592) implementing the Treaty and making other updates to the ITAR is now effective. A rule document will also be published in the Federal Register announcing April 13, 2012 as the effective date of this rule.

The Treaties tab on DDTC's website (http://pmddtc.state.gov/treaties/index.html) also has been updated with information and guidance for using the ITAR exemption established by the Treaty.
important notice Web Notice: Updates to ITAR Section 126.5 Canadian Exemption (04.13.12)
Section 126.5 (Canadian Exemption) has been updated to reference the new Supplement No. 1 to part 126. It is important to note that no substantive changes were made to the controls imposed under Section 126.5; the changes made to this section are in format only.

For the defense articles previously controlled under paragraph (b)(1) through (21), please see Supplement No. 1 to part 126.

For the items previously controlled under paragraph (c), which is now reserved, please see Supplement No. 1 to part 126 and Notes 12 and 14 therein.
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 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: One (1) new Name/Address change announcements has been posted. (05.11.12)
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  • Web Notice: One (1) new Name/Address change announcements has been posted. (05.07.12)
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  • Treaties: The list of UK Intermediate Consignees has been updated. (05.02.12)
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  • Registration: Additional guidelines for 5 day and 60 day notifications regarding changes to registration have been posted. (05.02.12)
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  • Web Notice: One (1) new Name/Address change announcements has been posted. (04.27.12)
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  • Web Notice: Three (3) new Name/Address change announcements have been posted. (04.25.12)
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  • Federal Register Notice: Announcement of Entry Into Force of the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty Between the United States and the United Kingdom. (04.20.12)
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  • Web Notice: One (1) new Name/Address change announcements has been posted. (04.19.12)
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  • Web Notice: Three (3) new Name/Address change announcements have been posted. (04.17.12)
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  • Treaties: STATEMENT BY SECRETARY CLINTON - U.S. Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty with the United Kingdom (04.16.12)
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