Key Takeaway: DDTC’s proposed rule would shift ITAR Part 130 reporting from a transaction-linked model to consolidated annual submissions. It also proposes raising monetary thresholds for the first time since 1993. By making notifications of political contributions and fees or commissions related to foreign arms sales simpler and clearer, the proposal will make reporting more
State Department Removes Cambodia from ITAR 126.1 Proscribed Countries List
The U.S. Department of State (“State”) has decided to lift the defense trade embargo against Cambodia. Accordingly, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”) will publish on November 7, 2025, a final rule amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) at § 126.1 to remove Cambodia from the proscribed countries list.
For countries included…
Department of Commerce Restores Firearms Licensing Policy of First Trump Administration, Rescinds Biden Restrictions
By Chandler Leonard & Nate Young on
Posted in Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
On September 30, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule rescinding an interim final rule (IFR) introduced by the Biden administration. This IFR had imposed new export licensing requirements on civilian firearms and related ammunition and components. In its press release, BIS stated that the previous…
Department of State Issues Final Rule, Effective Sept. 15, 2025, Updating ITAR and Targeted Revisions to the U.S. Munitions List
By Scott Wise, Chandler Leonard & Andrew J. Schlegel on
Posted in Export Controls, ITAR
On August 27, 2025, the Department of State published a final rule amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and updating the U.S. Munitions List (“USML”). The rule, effective September 15, 2025, implements changes following public comment and periodic review required under the Arms Export Control Act.
The latest ITAR amendments remove certain items…
DDTC Publishes Proposed ITAR Amendments to Enhance AUKUS Defense Trade
By Chandler Leonard on
Posted in ITAR
On May 1, 2024, the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published a proposed rule that, if implemented, would streamline defense trade between and among Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States in furtherance of the trilateral security partnership (the “AUKUS” partnership).
BIS and DDTC Amendments Add Nicaragua to EAR Country Group D and ITAR § 126.1
By Crowell & Moring on
Posted in Export Controls
On March 15, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to implement new restrictions on trade with Nicaragua.
BIS’s amendments moved Nicaragua from Country Group B to Country Group D, applying a…