What is ITAR?
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a strict U.S. regulatory framework that controls the manufacture, sale, and export of defense-related articles, services, and technical data. Governed by the Department of State, ITAR protects national security by ensuring military and aerospace technologies—including custom CNC-machined components—stay out of foreign hands. For aerospace and defense buyers, partnering with an ITAR-registered machine shop is essential to legally share blueprints, manufacture parts, and secure sensitive government supply chains.
Resources:
- Learn more about regulations and controls on the State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) landing page.
- Review guidelines and penalty information via the DDTC Public Portal Compliance Page.
- Browse the live, updated regulatory text at the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) for ITAR.
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