
The State Department on Thursday submitted a determination to Congress that the Australian and United Kingdom export control systems are compatible with the U.S., a step in smoothing the process for AUKUS technology sharing. The State Department said the two allies have also implemented a reciprocal export exemption for U.S. entities. In the short term, the State Department plans to publish an interim final rule that will amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and implement an export licensing…