Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) §127.10, the Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs is empowered to impose civil penalties for violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the ITAR. Such penalties typically involve monetary fines paid to the U.S. Treasury and the conclusion of a Consent Agreement. Through this agreement, the company commits to implementing strengthened compliance measures, with specific requirements set out to ensure improvements in its compliance program.
