State Dept Proposes ITAR/USML Reform, Decontrol, Definitions, and New License Exemption

The Department of State published a proposed rule on October 1, 2026 to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Munitions List (USML). The proposal would remove certain items from ITAR controls, update and standardize definitions, and introduce a new license exemption, with the stated goals of focusing controls on the most sensitive technologies and reducing regulatory burdens. Public...