The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) ensures commercial exports of defense articles and defense services advance U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives.

The regulation and oversight of commercial export licensing of U.S.-origin defense equipment and technologies is the responsibility of PM’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State implements the ITAR including the United States Munitions List (USML).

DDTC Mission Ensure commercial exports of defense articles and defense services are consistent with U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives.

The Response Team provides non-authoritative guidance on basic regulatory and process questions and assists exporters in identifying how to get answers to more complex questions through other well …

The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) oversees defense trade, ensuring compliance with the ITAR and managing the export of defense articles and services.

Welcome to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)'s platform, the Defense Export Control and Compliance System (DECCS), designed to streamline and manage the export of defense articles …

Nov 21, 2025 · News & Events Explore the latest Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) announcements, webinars, notices, and more.

Per ITAR § 126.6 (c) (5) (i), a U.S. freight forwarder making shipments in support of an FMS case must register with DDTC. The applicable foreign embassy located in the United States must designate a …

The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) DDTC ensures commercial, munitions-related defense exports enhance U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives.