On August 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that it has debarred 17 individuals for violating or conspiring to violate the Arms Export Control Act. The action was published in the Federal Register and is carried out under section 127.7(b) of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). According to the Department, this step is part of its ongoing responsibility to maintain the integrity of U.S. defense trade.
The Department stated, “This notice is provided for purposes of making the public aware that these statutorily debarred persons are prohibited from participating directly or indirectly in activities regulated by the ITAR. This includes any brokering activities and any export from or temporary import into the United States of defense articles, related technical data, or defense services in any situation covered by the ITAR.”
The Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance within the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs identified those subject to statutory debarment based on their criminal convictions by a U.S. court. The effort involved collaboration with other agencies such as the Department of Justice, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
As specified by law, these individuals and entities are not allowed to participate directly or indirectly in activities governed by ITAR until they apply for and receive reinstatement approval from the Department. The Department further advised that “All persons engaged in activities subject to the ITAR should be vigilant in their compliance with all export control regulations and ensure that their activities do not involve debarred persons.”
The full list naming those who have been debarred can be found on both the Federal Register and on the website for the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) at Statutory Debarment List.
For further details, inquiries can be directed to the Office of the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security’s Outreach at t_outreach_pm@state.gov.
