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ITAR Enforcement: Breaking Down the $36M BAE Systems Consent Agreement
In this episode of the podcast, we dissect the landmark ITAR Consent Agreement between BAE Systems, Inc. and the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
What happens when one of the world's largest defense contractors faces massive export control violations? We break down the $36 million civil penalty and explore the DDTC's strategy of suspending half of that fine to force $18 million in mandatory remedial compliance investments. We also analyze the structural mandates placed on the company, including the appointment of a Special Compliance Officer (SCO)…
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