ITAR Compliance in 2026: Enforcement Is Rising and Visibility Is Increasing
For many defense contractors, ITAR compliance has traditionally been treated as a background requirement. It was acknowledged, but not always fully understood or enforced. That is changing quickly. With increased government scrutiny, evolving export control risks, and tighter alignment with cybersecurity frameworks like CMMC, ITAR compliance is becoming a front-line requirement, not just a legal…