⚔️ITAR Amendments
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. Munitions List Targeted Revisions
Summary
The Department of State (the Department) amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove from the U.S. Munitions List (USML) items that no longer warrant inclusion, add to the USML items that warrant inclusion, and clarify certain entries. With these amendments, the Department also updates the interim final rule it published on January 17, 2025. In addition, the Department is adding a new license exemption for certain activities related to unmanned underwater vehicles described in the exemption.
Agencies
- State Department
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The amendments to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) involve significant changes to the U.S. Munitions List (USML), impacting compliance requirements for businesses engaged in defense-related exports. The introduction of new license exemptions for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) facilitates commercial activities, thereby enhancing business opportunities in that sector.