This bill modifies how the United States collaborates with Australia and the United Kingdom on defense trade and export processes.
1. This bill expands the process for quickly reviewing export licenses for defense items between the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. 2. The President must report annually for 15 years on the use of the expedited review process, including the number of licenses issued. 3. The bill clarifies that certain congressional notification requirements do not apply to specific defense exports and transfers among the three countries. 4. The Secretary of State will review the Excluded Technologies List every year for five years to ensure only necessary items require licensing. 5. This bill aims to improve defense repair and maintenance cooperation among the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Defense contractors and military personnel involved in international defense trade.