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The lifting of export control restrictions under AUKUS is a significant achievement for the partnership.

Conclusion
The lifting of export control restrictions under AUKUS is a significant achievement for the partnership. It has the potential to bring immense benefits across UK defence. However, that potential will only be realised if Government removes barriers to participation and raises awareness across industry, encouraging businesses—including those which may not consider themselves to be traditional defence suppliers—to make the most of the opportunity presented. (Conclusion, Paragraph 120)
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.1 yrs
Report published 28 Apr 2026