Decision (CFSP) 2017/2283 supports CAR in continuing and augmenting the iTrace project established by Decision 2013/698/CFSP and renewed by Decision (CFSP) 2015/1908. The projects, referred to as iTrace I, II, and III, respectively, have firmly established iTrace as a significant conflict weapon monitoring initiative worldwide and provided direct support to EU export licensing authorities and arms control policy makers.