ITAR Manufacturing
The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), under authority established by the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), administers ITAR. ITAR regulates the manufacture, export and transfer of defense articles, information and services. ITAR registration recognizes Fathom as a manufacturer fully capable of supporting all military and homeland security projects in the U.S. In accordance with ITAR requirements, we are entirely owned and operated by U.S. citizens. We recognize the critical importance of securing proprietary, classified and confidential information from foreign interests.
Fathom is ITAR Registered.
What Does That Mean?
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controls the manufacture, sale and distribution of defense and space-related articles and services contained in the U.S. Munitions List (USML). Any company that handles, manufactures, designs, sells or distributes items on the USML must be ITAR compliant.
The goal of ITAR is to track military and defense sensitive material and to keep that material out of the hands of U.S. enemies. Noncompliance can result in heavy fines along with significant damage to your company’s brand and reputation.
To be ITAR compliant, a company must be registered with the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) agency. The registered company is responsible for operating in accordance with ITAR requirements.
Industries That Use ITAR-Registered Manufacturers
As an ITAR-registered manufacturer, we are proud to serve many of the following industries and more:
- Defense
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Medical Devices
- Electronics
- Robotics
- Telecommunications
Examples of ITAR-Registered Defense Articles
There are 21 specific categories of defense articles within the USML. These include:
- Firearms, Close Assault Weapons & Combat Shotguns
- Guns & Armament
- Ammunition/Ordinance
- Launch Vehicles, Guided Missiles, Ballistic Missiles, Rockets, Torpedoes, Bombs & Mines
- Explosives & Energetic Materials, Propellants, Incendiary Agents & Their Constituents
- Surface Vessels of War & Special Naval Equipment
- Ground Vehicles
- Aircraft & Related Articles
- Military Training Equipment & Training
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Military Electronics
- Fire Control, Laser, Imaging & Guidance Equipment
- Materials & Miscellaneous Articles
- Toxicological Agents, Including Chemical Agents, Biological Agents & Associated Equipment
- Spacecraft & Related Articles
- Nuclear Weapons Related Articles
- Classified Articles, Technical Data & Defense Services Not Otherwise Enumerated
- Directed Energy Weapons
- Gas Turbine Engines & Associated Equipment
- Submersible Vessels & Related Articles
- Articles, Technical Data & Defense Services Not Otherwise Enumerated
What Steps Does Fathom Take to be ITAR Registered?
Building Security // Badges are required for entrance into Fathom’s ITAR registered facilities. Visitors are asked if they are U.S. citizens. Non-U.S. citizens receive guest badges of a different color. They are prohibited from ITAR-controlled areas and information.
Cybersecurity // ITAR-registered Fathom facilities meet or exceed ITAR cybersecurity requirements for network security and recordkeeping.
Documentation // ITAR-registered Fathom facilities follow strict processes for control of project documentation. ITAR project documents are stored in red folders, for example, to differentiate them from non-ITAR projects.
Certified QMS // As part of our commitment to ISO 9001:2015, AS 9100 and other standards, our Quality Management System ensures that our procedures, instructions and records meet specific, rigorous standards.
Which Fathom Facilities Are ITAR-Registered?
Visit Our Certifications page to learn which Fathom facilities are ITAR-registered.
Start an ITAR Project
To maintain high levels of security, do not use our SmartQuote service for any export controlled or ITAR files. Instead, please submit your ITAR projects here.
Questions? Talk to an Expert
