Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties with Australia and the U.K. Will Improve Security


 

Publication Date: February 2008

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Baker Spring

Research Area: International relations; Military and defense

Keywords: National security; free trade; United Kingdom; Australia

Type: Report

Coverage: Australia Great Britain

Abstract:

The U.S. arms export licensing process can be time-consuming and confusing. Ratification of defense trade cooperation treaties with the United Kingdom and Australia would reduce barriers to the advantage of all three countries, provide a more direct route to participation in U.S. defense acquisition programs, and help to expand and strengthen America's defense industrial base.