Federal Register #2026-18630

ITAR Amendment: Suspension of Defense Trade Policy Denial for Cyprus

This notice announces a regulatory amendment by the U.S. Department of State regarding defense trade policy with Cyprus. - The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is amended to suspend the policy of denial for defense trade with Cyprus. - Cyprus is no longer a proscribed destination for defense articles and services during the specified period. - The suspension is effective for one year, allowing certain exemptions to licensing requirements for exports, imports, and sales involving Cyprus. - All transactions remain subject to case-by-case review by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), vendors, products, or services are mentioned. - The rule requires Cyprus to continue anti-money laundering reforms and deny Russian military vessel access. - No procurement, purchase quantities, or part numbers are provided; this is a policy change, not a solicitation.

Description

This final rule amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to reflect current defense trade policy toward Cyprus. The amendment suspends the policy of denial and the status of Cyprus as a proscribed destination from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. This suspension allows certain exemptions to licensing requirements for exports, reexports, retransfers, and temporary imports involving the Republic of Cyprus, subject to case-by-case review. The rule is effective October 1, 2026.

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