In this episode, we break down the major April 2026 Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) enforcement action against GE Aerospace. Securing a $36 million civil penalty and a 36-month Consent Agreement, this case is an essential case study for international trade compliance professionals.

We dissect the 116 ITAR violations, including the infamous "unattended laptop in China" incident, manual overrides of automated export compliance systems, and unauthorized technical data transfers to global sublicensees. Tune in as we analyze the cost of antiquated procedures and extract the key operational takeaways your compliance team needs to implement today to avoid a DDTC audit.