Missile Technology Control Regime

Objectives of the MTCR:

The aim of the MTCR is to restrict the proliferation of missiles, complete rocket systems, unmanned air vehicles, and related technology for those systems capable of carrying a 500 kilogram payload at least 300 kilometres, as well as systems intended for the delivery of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).


The Regime’s controls are applicable to certain complete rocket systems (to include ballistic missiles, space launch vehicles (SLVs), and sounding rockets) and unmanned air vehicle (UAV) systems (to include cruise missiles, drones, UAVs, and remotely piloted vehicles (RPVs)). Partners also recognize the importance of controlling the transfer of missile-related technology without disrupting legitimate trade and acknowledge the need to strengthen the objectives of the Regime through cooperation with countries outside the Regime.

How the MTCR Achieves its Objectives
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An unarmed Trident II (D5LE) missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (PACOM)

This website is a co-operative project undertaken by the partners of the Missile Technology Control Regime. It is funded and maintained on behalf of participants by Switzerland.