What Happened
Defense Security Cooperation Agency Issues Policy Memorandum 26-124
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has issued a policy memorandum updating the country’s guidance on the Missile Technology Control Regime. The new guidance reflects changes in export policy concerning unmanned aerial systems, with the Department of State now reviewing UAS export requests in a similar manner to manned fighter aircraft. The updates are incorporated into the Security Assistance Management Manual, which provides guidance on the export of defense articles and services. The changes were reported by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.