ITAR / EAR Compliance Policy

1. What Are ITAR & EAR?

• ITAR: Regulates defense-related articles and services listed on the U.S. Munitions List (USML).
• EAR: Governs the export of dual-use items—civilian items with potential military applications—under the Commerce Control List (CCL).

2. Why It Matters to an Indian Company

As an Indian aerospace and defense startup:

• We collaborate with international companies that may share ITAR/EAR-controlled components, designs, or software.
• We may develop indigenous systems that fall under similar control regimes for import/export compliance.
• We seek to build trust with U.S. and allied nation partners by demonstrating full policy alignment.

3. Compliance Measures in Place

• Classify all parts, software, and technical data to determine ITAR/EAR relevance.
• Implement technology control plans (TCPs) to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
• Restrict access to controlled technical information to authorized personnel only.
• Partner only with vendors and contractors who agree to uphold ITAR/EAR obligations.
• Train staff regularly in export control awareness and regulatory updates.
• Maintain detailed records of all exports, imports, and technical exchanges.

4. Handling Violations

Any known or suspected violation must be reported immediately to our Compliance Officer at compliance@gatkul.com. Gatkul Aerospace will investigate all concerns confidentially and take corrective action as required under Indian and U.S. law.

5. Commitment to Ethical Global Engagement

As we design advanced aerospace systems—from reusable launch vehicles to propulsion and embedded technologies—we do so with full respect for international regulatory frameworks. Our objective is to foster strategic partnerships responsibly while protecting national and allied interests.

“Secure technology transfer begins with responsible engineering.”