DDTC Chief: “D-Trade is De-Lovely”

In response to industry complaints about increased processing times for license applications at DDTC, Robert Maggi, the Managing Director of DDTC, said last week to an industry group that D-Trade would soon make everything better: Robert Maggi, DDTC chief, agreed…

Clarifying the Obvious

DDTC released today on its website a “clarification” of the off-shore procurement rules that had been requested during the April 21, 2006 meeting of DTAG. Under § 124.13 of the ITAR, DDTC can, by means of a license, authorize transfer…

Japan and Australia Sanction North Korea

Japan and Australia announced new sanctions today against North Korea. Under the new sanctions, Japan and Australia will block fund transfers to and from 11 North Korean companies deemed to be essential to the North Korea’s weapons program. These actions…