Defense Articles and Services

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)

The sale, export, and re-transfer of defense articles and defense services are regulated by the ITAR. DDTC is responsible for controlling the export and temporary import of defense articles and defense services covered by the United States Munitions List (USML).

• Getting Started – includes checklist to determine if defense export controls apply, monitoring tips and other compliance mechanisms
• Arms Export Control Act
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations

• U.S. Munitions List – articles, services and related technical data designated as defense articles and services in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act
• Militailry Critical Technologies List– existing technologies which would permit significant advances in the development, production and use of military capabilities of potential U.S. adversaries
• Developing Science and Technologies List – scientific and technological capabilities with the potential to significantly enhance or degrade U.S. military capabilities — including basic and applied research and advanced technology development