US, UK, and Australia Ease Defense Trade Restrictions Under AUKUS

New reforms facilitate faster technology sharing to enhance joint defense capabilities against growing regional threats.

The US State Department confirms export control systems of Australia and the UK are comparable to the US, enabling new exemptions.
Starting September 1, most defense exports between the three nations will no longer require licenses.
An Excluded Technologies List will still restrict certain sensitive technologies from license-free trade.
The reforms are expected to significantly boost defense trade, innovation, and industrial collaboration.
The agreement aims to counter China's growing influence and bolster security in the Indo-Pacific region.