Transatlantic Armaments Cooperation - Federation of American ...

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface ................................................................................................................................. x
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................ xii
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ xiv
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PART I – COOPERATIVE PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Chapter 1 – Harmonization of Requirements and Development
of Program Memoranda of Understanding
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Laws/Policies Affecting International Armaments Cooperation ................................... 1-2
Fora/Activities for Harmonizing Military Requirements .............................................. 1-2
Difficulties and Considerations in Harmonizing Military Requirements ...................... 1-4
Development of MOUs ................................................................................................. 1-6
U.S. Laws, Regulations, and Policies ............................................................................ 1-10
International Agreements .............................................................................................. 1-11
Summary ....................................................................................................................... 1-11
Chapter 2 – Security
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2-1
Security Basics .............................................................................................................. 2-2
U.S. Organizations/Roles .............................................................................................. 2-3
Export Control/Technology Transfer............................................................................. 2-4
Handling of Information................................................................................................ 2-5
Sharing Classified Information ..................................................................................... 2-6
False Impressions .......................................................................................................... 2-7
Disclosure ...................................................................................................................... 2-7
Program Documents ...................................................................................................... 2-8
Visits and Assignment of Foreign Nationals ................................................................. 2-10
Other IAP Security Considerations ............................................................................... 2-11
Significant Differences With Foreign Partners .............................................................. 2-12
Lessons Learned ............................................................................................................ 2-13
Definition of Key Terms ................................................................................................ 2-13
Key Definitions from the ITAR ..................................................................................... 2-14