New BIS Rule Implementing AUKUS Effectuates Sweeping Changes to Dual Use Export Controls
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published an interim final rule (“IFR”) that officially codifies certain changes to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) precipitated by the United States’ participation in the Australia, United Kingdom, and United States (“AUKUS”) Trilateral Security Partnership. Announced in September 2021, AUKUS is intended to enhance the overall defense capabilities of each participating...
