U.S. eases export rules to strengthen AUKUS alliance with Australia and UK

A historic shift in U.S. export laws deepens the AUKUS bond. How will this reshape global defense and innovation collaboration?

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2025 November 11 . 11:15 AM

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U.S. eases export rules to strengthen AUKUS alliance with Australia and UK

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to strengthen the AUKUS trilateral security partnership. The interim final rule, effective April 19, 2024, grants Australia and the UK nearly the same licensing treatment as Canada.

The changes aim to streamline trade and facilitate cooperation among the three nations. Key revisions include:

The removal of military end-use and end-user-based license requirements for certain items, making it easier for Australia and the UK to access U.S. technology.
License requirements for national security, regional stability, and missile technology reasons for control have been lifted, allowing for smoother exports in these areas.
The rules for transferring significant items controlled under ECCN 9E003 have been revised, and license requirements for 0A919 items have been removed, further simplifying the export process for Australia and the UK.

These amendments to the EAR reflect the U.S.'s commitment to enhancing its partnership with Australia and the UK. The changes are expected to boost trade, foster innovation, and strengthen regional security through closer collaboration among the three nations.