U.S. Customs and Border Protection is modernizing the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) over multiple phases in 2022. The modernization effort will entail the transition of existing functionality to an upgraded platform, offering easier use and better performance. The ACE Portal offers users real-time access to trade data through features such as ACE Reports,… Read More

Convergent Science, Inc. (CSI) selects Defense Trade Solutions (DTS) to provide International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) support. Specifically, CSI will utilize DTS to provide advisory services and strategic guidance in developing an ITAR compliance program right-sized for CSI’s business. CSI (https://convergecfd.com/) based in Madison, WI, is an innovative, rapidly expanding computational fluid dynamics (CFD) company. CSI’s flagship… Read More

  Not one, but three of our amazing employees were promoted to Solutions Managers! Congratulations to Audrey Sutton, Jessica Burke, and Chanel Gargula! Your DTS family is so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish in your new roles.

Meet our new Specialist, Deanna Schlieve! Deanna has experience navigating U.S. Regulations and deriving creative solutions to complex problems by leveraging a diverse background and open mind to identify and execute strategies. She has supported international logistics and trade compliance for multinational organizations of various sizes and industries. Her passion for global business and her… Read More

Meet Lauren Saxinger! Lauren joins the team to create and accelerate DTS’ marketing strategy and brand visibility within the defense industry. She is focused on driving DTS’ vision of being a leader in defense trade by building marketing programs and thought leadership to promote their strategic objectives. Click here to read her full bio.

Shield AI (SAI) selects Defense Trade Solutions (DTS) to provide advisory services in defense exports strategy to assist in increasing revenue from international business. Specifically, DTS will assist SAI in developing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) strategies and engaging the security cooperation community.    Shield AI, based in San Diego, CA, leverages decades worth of research and… Read More

Meet Nick Thorne, PhD! Nick has joined the DTS team as an export authorization subject matter expert.  He specializes in facilitating export authorization approvals and associated lifecycle management requirements for Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) licensing. His success is grounded in his interest in every aspect… Read More

Led by aeronautical veterans who invented and developed the Flexrotor Long-Range Robotic Aircraft, Aerovel selects Defense Trade Solutions (DTS) to provide advisory services in export compliance. DTS will be assisting in acquiring export approvals and mitigating regulatory compliance risk from international business. Aerovel, based in White Salmon, WA,  invented and developed the Group 2 small… Read More

Profense, LLC (Profense) selects Defense Trade Solutions (DTS) to provide advisory services in defense exports strategy to assist in increasing revenue from international business. Specifically, DTS will assist Profense in developing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) strategies, and engaging the security cooperation community.    Profense, based in Phoenix, AZ, is an aviation and defense company that equips, trains, and sustains global elite defense forces with people… Read More

Meet Anna Yap! Anna is an operations and project management subject matter expert. She leads strategic and operations planning and execution at DTS with a focus on delivering high quality services, improving efficiency, and increasing customer satisfaction. Anna’s experience comes from years of leading cross-functional teams, developing and improving processes, and managing diverse projects and… Read More