Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Amends International Traffic in Arms Regulations

Summary

The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs has updated the International Traffic in Arms Regulations to reflect changes in the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, where two individuals will now oversee defense trade controls, including the import and export of defense articles and services.

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