In today’s fiscal environment, every dollar matters to both the U.S. Government and the contractors who support it. Yet, one of the simplest ways to reduce program costs and increase competitiveness in government contracting often goes unnoticed: Duty-Free Entry (DFE) for imported materials used in performance of federal contracts. DFE is not a loophole, it […]

Overview On September 15, 2025 the Department of State amended the U.S. Munitions List to add a new Category XX (Submersible Vessels and Related Articles). The rule specifically brings a class of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) onto the USML, establishes size/autonomy thresholds that trigger ITAR control, and creates a targeted license exemption for certain civil […]

Defense Trade Solutions helps defense companies move faster, stay compliant, and confidently expand into global markets.

Defense Trade Solutions (DTS), a U.S.-based leader in defense trade advisory and managed services and SAHR, a veteran-owned, Australian defense consultancy specialized in global trade compliance and commercial advisory, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing support for defense companies across Australia and the United States. This […]

Defense Trade Solutions LLC is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious contract for Global Trade Advisory Services Support by Ultra Maritime (https://umaritime.com/). This achievement underscores DTS’ unwavering commitment to protecting the technical predominance of the US military & global allies, coaching a holistic approach to international defense business, and ensuring responsible […]

Defense Trade Solutions LLC is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious contract for Global Trade Managed Services Support by Mach Industries (https://www.machindustries.com/). This achievement underscores DTS’ unwavering commitment to protecting the technical predominance of the US military & global allies, coaching a holistic approach to international defense business, and ensuring responsible […]

Defense Trade Solutions LLC is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious contract for Global Trade Managed Services Support by Metrea Aerospace (https://www.metrea.aero/). This achievement underscores DTS’ unwavering commitment to protecting the technical predominance of the US military & global allies, coaching a holistic approach to international defense business, and ensuring responsible […]

Defense Trade Solutions LLC is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious contract for Global Trade Advisory Services Support by T2S Solutions (https://www.t2s-solutions.com/). This achievement underscores DTS’ unwavering commitment to protecting the technical predominance of the US military & global allies, coaching a holistic approach to international defense business, and ensuring responsible […]

Defense Trade Solutions LLC is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious contract for Global Trade Managed Services Support by CoAspire (https://www.coaspire.com/). This achievement underscores DTS’ unwavering commitment to protecting the technical predominance of the US military & global allies, coaching a holistic approach to international defense business, and ensuring responsible and […]

Defense Trade Solutions LLC is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious contract for Jurisdiction & Classification Support by Xiphos Partners (https://xiphos.partners/). This achievement underscores DTS’ unwavering commitment to protecting the technical predominance of the US military & global allies, coaching a holistic approach to international defense business, and ensuring responsible and […]