ITAR Compliance Notice
U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
WaveAperture LLC is a U.S. company specializing in Electronic Systems Warfare (ESW) and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) consulting, integration, and training services. All WaveAperture systems, components, and technical data are subject to the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774.
ITAR controls the export of defense-related articles and services defined on the United States Munitions List (USML). Wave Aperture products and technical assistance may fall under USML Category XI (Military Electronics) and related categories. As such, we are prohibited from exporting or transferring controlled technical data to foreign persons or entities without the proper authorization from the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
Restricted Countries & End-Users (22 CFR 126.1)
Under ITAR §126.1, the export of defense articles and defense services to the following countries, and their nationals, is generally prohibited without a specific license or other approval:
- • Cuba
- • Iran
- • North Korea
- • Syria
- • Russia
- • Belarus
- • Afghanistan
- • Myanmar (Burma)
- • China (PRC)
- • Hong Kong
- • Venezuela
- • Iraq
- • Libya
- • Sudan / South Sudan
- • Yemen
- • Somalia
- • Lebanon
- • Ukraine (Crimea region)
- • Nicaragua
- • Mali
- • Burkina Faso
- • Niger
This list is not exhaustive. Additional restrictions may apply to specific entities, individuals, or regions under EAR, OFAC Sanctions, or other U.S. export control programs. Wave Aperture screens all inquiries against current USG prohibited parties lists including, but not limited to, the DPL, SDN List, and Entity List.
Top-Level Domain (TLD) Export Ban
In accordance with U.S. State Department export control directives under 22 CFR § 126.1, Wave Aperture enforces an automated server-side and client-side top-level domain (TLD) ban. Requests, network origin headers, client emails, and web crawler targets matching proscribed country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) are strictly blocked and forbidden:
Submissions or API requests originating from these top-level domain extensions will be immediately rejected with an HTTP 403 Forbidden ITAR compliance exception error.
End-User Certificate & Delivery Requirements
For permitted exports, Wave Aperture may require an End-User Certificate / Letter of Assurance confirming:
- The equipment will not be transferred to third parties without DDTC authorization.
- The equipment will be used solely for the stated end-use and end-user.
- The end-user is not a prohibited party under U.S. export control laws.
- The equipment will not be used for chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons purposes.
U.S. Person Restrictions
ITAR also restricts "U.S. persons" (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, entities organized under U.S. law, or persons located within the U.S.) from facilitating or supporting ITAR-controlled exports to prohibited destinations or end-users. Wave Aperture personnel and partners must comply with these restrictions.
Compliance Contact
For questions regarding export licensing, ITAR classification, or end-user screening:
Export Compliance Officer
Wave Aperture LLC
Email: info@waveaperture.com
Subject: "ITAR / Export Compliance Inquiry"
Acknowledgment
By engaging Wave Aperture for EMSO/EW products or services, all parties acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to comply with U.S. export control laws. Submission of an inquiry through this website does not constitute an export transaction. All exports are subject to DDTC or BIS authorization as required.
Legal References
- • 22 CFR § 126.1 — Prohibited exports and reexports to certain countries
- • 22 CFR § 120.1 — United States Munitions List (USML)
- • 15 CFR Parts 730-774 — Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- • 50 U.S.C. § 4813 — Designation of Munitions List
- • OFAC Sanctions Programs and Country Information