Who's "ITAR" and what does he have against foreign nationals?

[John Howling Mouse]

Who's "ITAR" and what does he have against foreign nationals?

:dum:    

[elmayerle]

Who's "ITAR" and what does he have against foreign nationals?

:dum:  

ITAR = International Traffic in Arms Regulations

A body of US law, based on international agreements, that regulates the export of any military good, service, or technology with steep penalties.  Knowing my way around this body of law, at least in the basics, is one of the requirements of my job with an annual re-certification.  A right royal pain in the arse, too.

[The Rat]

ITAR = International Traffic in Arms Regulations

A right royal pain in the arse, too.

Agreed. There's an article in the latest newsletter of the Planetary Society detailing how it affects their operations.