AIA Submits Comprehensive AUKUS Comments to State Department

Arlington, Va. - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today released comprehensive feedback provided by AIA's member companies to the Department of State regarding the interim final rule of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) exemption for Australia and the United Kingdom as a part of the AUKUS agreement.

"AUKUS can only succeed with the participation and feedback from industry, and AIA has been the leading voice on the policy and regulatory changes needed to realize the full potential of the historic partnership. AIA's additional recommendations will reduce barriers and streamline defense trade among and between the AUKUS nations," AIA's Vice President of International Affairs Dak Hardwick said. "AIA thanks the State Department and our counterparts in the Australian and U.K. governments for their leadership and U.S. industry looks forward to utilizing the AUKUS ITAR exemption to promote advanced capability development."

In May, AIA commented on the introduction of AUKUS ITAR exemptions and encouraged the governments of the AUKUS nations to engage with industry.

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