Actually No. The ITAR sets the threshold for who may receive ITAR controlled technical information or defense articles to a lower threshold. The ITAR allows U.S. persons, which includes U.S. Citizens and persons granted permanent resident status or refugee/asylum status. All of these categories of persons may receive export controlled ITAR technical data[1] without an export license. U.S. Person status is required when a company decides to engages in ITAR regulated activities, which trigger a requirement to register with the Department of State, i.e. manufacturing defense articles in the U.S. or exporting ITAR technical data, defense articles or performing defense services. The ITAR only permits U.S. persons, individuals or entities, to become registered with the Department of State as a manufacturer or exporter. U.S. Companies with foreign ownership may register with the Department of State provided a U.S. person in management/leadership is responsible for the day to day operations and export control processes. Foreign persons including companies and governments may receive ITAR controlled equipment or technical information pursuant to an ITAR license.Other USG regulations may impose different requirements.