The
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM) is an agency within the United States Department of State that bridges the Department of State with the Department of Defense. It provides policy in the areas of international security, security assist ...
' Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) is the organization within the
U.S. Department of State responsible for enforcing the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In accordance with 22. U.S.C. 2778-2780 of the
Arms Export Control Act (AECA), DDTC is charged with controlling the export and temporary import of
defense articles and
defense services covered by the
United States Munitions List (USML). DDTC ensures that U.S. defense trade supports the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States,
seeking to deny adversaries of the
United States
The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 U.S. state, states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 ...
access to U.S. defense technology while ensuring interoperability among allies and coalition forces.
DDTC consists of the Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy (DTCP), the Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing (DTCL), and the Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (DTCC).
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United States Department of State agencies
Weapons trade
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