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DDTC Publishes Proposed ITAR Amendments to Enhance AUKUS Defense Trade

By Chandler Leonard & Dilan Wickrema on May 2, 2024
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On May 1, 2024, the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published a proposed rule that, if implemented, would streamline defense trade between and among Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States in furtherance of the trilateral security partnership (the “AUKUS” partnership).

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Photo of Chandler Leonard Chandler Leonard

Chandler S. Leonard is an associate in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office and a member of the firm’s International Trade Group. Chandler’s practice focuses on export controls and economic sanctions issues, including voluntary disclosures and enforcement matters before the Departments of Commerce…

Chandler S. Leonard is an associate in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office and a member of the firm’s International Trade Group. Chandler’s practice focuses on export controls and economic sanctions issues, including voluntary disclosures and enforcement matters before the Departments of Commerce, State, and Treasury. Chandler has experience analyzing and advising U.S. and non-U.S. companies with respect to proposed transfers of U.S. origin technology, software, hardware, and services. She has performed jurisdictional and classification analyses under the ITAR and EAR, including drafting Commodity Jurisdiction requests and CJ Reconsideration requests. She assists in developing and/or reviewing U.S. export and sanctions compliance programs, including risk assessments. Chandler also has experience training a wide variety of audiences, both U.S. and foreign, on compliance with U.S. export control and sanctions requirements.

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Photo of Dilan Wickrema Dilan Wickrema

Dilan Wickrema advises clients with respect to U.S. export controls, economic sanctions, the foreign military sales process, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and related investigations. Dilan leverages his experience from his various roles at the intersection of international

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Dilan Wickrema advises clients with respect to U.S. export controls, economic sanctions, the foreign military sales process, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and related investigations. Dilan leverages his experience from his various roles at the intersection of international trade and national security in the federal government to ensure clients meet their cross-border transaction goals while complying with the applicable laws and regulations. Previously, Dilan served in the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the Bureau of Industry and Security, and the International Trade Administration.

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