Compliance with the ITAR is essential for the businesses that are involved in the manufacturing and exporting of the defense articles, related technical information and providing defense services. Defense articles contain items used predominantly in the military applications, items that are listed on the United States Munitions List, and other items that are used in the intelligence and aerospace applications and determined to be controlled by the U.S. Department of State – DDTC. It is very necessary for the companies who are exporting the defense items across the borders to comply with the ITAR. Failing to comply with the regulations can result in fines, imprisonment, revocation of the manufacturing and export rights of the companies, and there can be loss of brand reputation.