State Department · Rule · September 18, 2026
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.
Action: Interim final rule.
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