# Federal Register #2026-19161

Department of State Amends ITAR: Policy Clarifications, Country Updates, and Regulatory Corrections

**Buyer:** Department of State
**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-19161

This notice announces a final rule from the Department of State amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR):
- Clarifies policy-of-denial provisions for defense articles and services
- Updates country policies for Ethiopia and Somalia
- Adds Saudi Arabia and Peru to the list of major non-NATO allies
- Revises the scope of prohibitions on exports, reexports, retransfers, and temporary imports of defense articles and services
- Updates related exemptions and makes miscellaneous corrections for clarity and organization
- No specific OEMs, vendors, or product/service part numbers are mentioned
- Notable requirements include changes to the U.S. Munitions List and adjustments to licensing and exemption procedures for certain countries and activities

### Description

The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to clarify certain policy-of-denial provisions, update country policies for Ethiopia and Somalia, add Saudi Arabia and Peru to the list of major non-NATO allies, and make other miscellaneous corrections. The rule specifies the scope of prohibitions on exports, reexports, retransfers, and temporary imports of defense articles and services. It also revises exemptions and updates the list of major non-NATO allies. The rule is effective September 18, 2026, and is issued as a final rule by the Department of State.

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