International Traffic in Arms Regulations
US State Department regulations controlling the export of defence articles and services.
As of 14 September, International Traffic in Arms Regulations governed US approval for exports of defence articles and services.
Last refreshed: 1 October 2026
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International Traffic in Arms Regulations are US State Department rules that control exports of defence articles and defence services. They implement the Arms Export Control Act through Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Subchapter M, Parts 120 to 130.
The rules require US approval before covered parts, designs or services pass to foreign buyers. Their reach makes non-ITAR production commercially relevant for defence suppliers serving European customers.
On 14 September, Ondas described Bron Technologies' Polish plant as non-ITAR production when it bought GATE Technologies. That description showed why suppliers may market production outside the regime to buyers seeking fewer US export-licensing constraints.