On Friday, September 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of State issued two rules amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The first, an interim final rule effective October 19, narrows U.S. Munitions List (USML) Category XX(a) controls on certain uncrewed underwater vehicles. The second, a final rule effective immediately, clarifies policy-of-denial provisions, updates country
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…