never say never, the fat lady hasn't sung
DJT or the power behind him, has approved the transfer of tech to the UK and AU, also the sale of the Virginia Nov 2025
The U.S. cleared up doubts about AUKUS by confirming the sale of Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines to the Australian Navy
Amid speculation over the continuity of the AUKUS security agreement, U.S. President Donald Trump dispelled doubts by confirming that his administration will sell Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines to the Australian Navy. The announcement, made after a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House, marks a turning point in strategic cooperation between the two nations and reinforces Washington’s commitment to strengthening allied deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.
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Key Technology Transfer Approvals & Mechanisms- ITAR Exemptions (License-Free Environment): In 2024, the US initiated changes to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) that allow for the transfer of many defense technologies and services to Australia and the UK without needing an export license, creating a "licence-free environment".
- Submarine Technology Transfer: The 2024 NDAA authorized the sale of three Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines to Australia and approved the transfer of related naval nuclear propulsion technology.
- Expedited Defense Trade: The US State Department and Department of Commerce have implemented measures to speed up approvals for technology transfers not covered by the automatic exemptions, targeting a maximum of 45 days for decisions.
- Industry Collaboration: The US added Australia and the UK to Title III of the Defense Production Act, allowing for shared investment in industrial base capabilities, such as submarine production, supply chains, and advanced technology.
- Pillar II Technologies: In August 2024, the three nations signed a further agreement specifically governing the transfer of technology and materials for advanced capabilities, such as quantum computing, undersea technology, and hypersonics.
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