US Approves $165M Decoy Flares Sale to Boost Australian Navy Defenses
Published Date: 1/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is planning to sell $165 million worth of non-major defense gear like decoy flares and countermeasures to Australia. This deal helps Australia boost its Navy’s defense without any major weapons involved. Congress was notified back in March 2025, and this sale supports ongoing military cooperation between the two countries.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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U.S. $165M Sale of Countermeasures to Australia
The U.S. plans to sell $165 million of non-major defense items to the Government of Australia, including decoy flares (MJU-61, MJU-64), flare countermeasures (MJU-66, MJU-76), RR-198A/L chaff cartridges, and CCU-145/A impulse cartridges. The sale is meant to improve aircraft survivability and was reported to Congress on March 18, 2025.
Temporary Overseas Oversight Visits Required
Carrying out this sale will require three U.S. Government personnel and one contractor representative to visit Australia temporarily for program technical oversight and support. These short-term visits are for program and technical reviews related to the sale.
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