Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)
The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls administers the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and oversees licensing for defense articles, services and technical data. DDTC rulemakings and compliance actions shape exporter obligations for sensitive defense technologies. This section covers policy updates, licensing guidance and enforcement developments that influence ITAR compliance expectations. Coverage also highlights congressional and interagency actions affecting the defense export control regime.
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