Impact of Offsets in Defense Trade
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) prepares an annual report to Congress on the impact of offsets in defense trade pursuant to Section 723 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended.
Offsets in defense trade encompass a range of industrial compensation arrangements required by foreign governments as a condition of the purchase of defense articles and services from a non-domestic source.
BIS collects data annually from U.S. firms involved in defense exports with associated offset agreements in order to assess the impact of offsets in defense trade. BIS updated the Reporting of Offsets Agreements in Sales of Weapon Systems or Defense-Related Items to Foreign Countries or Foreign Firms regulation (15 CFR Part 701) in 2009.
BIS also participates in an interagency team established to consult with foreign nations on limiting the adverse effects of offsets in defense procurement.
This Web site includes a wide range of offsets in defense trade resources, including the Offset Reporting regulations, recommended format for reporting offset activities, frequently asked questions on offsets, and copies of recent reports to Congress and the Presidential Policy on Offsets.
For other resources, see below:
Final Rule on Reporting Offset Agreements, 12/09
Offsets Reporting Requirement for Calendar Year 2011
Recommended Format for Reporting Offset Activities
Guidance for Reporting on Offset Agreements
Offsets in Defense Trade: FAQs
Changes in Offset Reporting Regulations -- Feb. 3rd Presentation
Sixteenth Report to Congress, 1/12
Fifteenth Report to Congress, 1/11
Fourteenth Report to Congress, 1/10
Thirteenth Report to Congress, 12/08
Twelfth Report to Congress, 12/07
Eleventh Report to Congress, 2/07
Tenth Report to Congress, 1/06 | Appendices
Ninth Report to Congress, 3/05 | Appendices
Offsets in Defense Trade and The U.S. Subcontractor Base Report, 8/04 | Appendices
Eighth Report to Congress, 7/04 | Appendices | Appendix E
Seventh Report to Congress, 7/03 | Appendices
Sixth Report to Congress, 2/03 | Appendices | Appendix D
Fifth Report to Congress, 5/01
Fourth Report to Congress, 12/99
Third Report to Congress, 8/98
Second Report to Congress, 8/97