Technology Security & Foreign Disclosures (TSFD) with Defense Trade Solutions

Thursday 25th June, 12:00 EDT

This webinar is approved for one NCBFAA LCB/CES/MES Continuing Education Credit.

Speaker: Steven Casazza, President of Defense Trade Solutions

U.S. defense exports live at the intersection of technology protection and foreign disclosure. This fast paced webinar demystifies TSFD by putting it "in context," unpacking the famous TSFD "pipes" and the multi stakeholder decision ecosystem behind them so you can anticipate policy hurdles, design for exportability, and move programs through FMS and DCS without unnecessary delays. We'll connect the dots across national, multi service, component, and service policies; walk through the FMS/DCS process maps; and show how to apply the TSFD assessment process to your specific technology and destination country. You'll gain a practical framework to spot disclosure triggers early, align with U.S. policy, and reduce license provisos by engineering exportability from the start.

Why This Matters for Executives 

TSFD requirements apply to both FMS and DCS. If you treat them differently, you risk timeline slips and rework.

License provisos are symptoms of TSFD restrictions. Understanding the underlying policy drivers helps you preempt limiting conditions before they land on your authorization.
Early engagement unlocks momentum. Proactive TSFD assessments and access to classified export policies clarify what must be worked to enable release.

Design for Exportability (DfE) pays off. Incorporating exportability decisions at Milestone B or earlier can mitigate anticipated TSFD issues without compromising U.S. capability.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify which TSFD pipe(s) apply to a given technology/country pair and the stakeholders who must align.
  • Map a program's FMS/DCS path and anticipate disclosure and notification milestones that impact schedule.
  • Interpret common provisos as TSFD signals and plan mitigations before they hit a license or LOA.
  • Apply the TSFD assessment process to craft exportable architectures and documentation that support favorable policy decisions.