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International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of U.S. Munitions List Category XX(a)

18 September 2026

In plain English

State Department amends the ITAR to remove certain uncrewed underwater vehicles from USML Category XX(a), makes related conforming changes, and seeks public comment on further refining UUV controls.

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Topic
Export controls
Regulator
State DDTC
Published
18 September 2026
For
Exports
Where it applies
United States
Source
State Department DDTC (ITAR)

From the notice

The Department of State (the Department) amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove from the U.S. Munitions List (USML) certain uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) and make conforming changes to related controls. The Department also requests comments to assist in further refining ITAR controls on UUVs and to identify possible enhancements to the license exemption for certain UUV-related activities.

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