AR 70-41 — Armaments Cooperation
AR 70-41 governs Army participation in armaments cooperation with other countries, NATO, and authorized international organizations.
- Publication number: AR 70-41
- Title: ARMAMENTS COOPERATION
- Date: 06/17/2019
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
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It identifies objectives for armaments cooperation and covers agreements, information exchanges, personnel exchanges, testing, technology scouting, and international forums. It requires acquisition assessments, funding identification, reporting, evaluation, and training for applicable programs and activities.
Applies to: This regulation establishes Army policy and defines responsibilities for Army entities (or their successor organization) participation in armaments cooperation (AC), between the United States and other countries, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other authorized international organizations.
Topics covered
- Armaments cooperation objectives
- Armaments cooperation agreements
- Information exchange programs
- Personnel exchange programs
- Technology and materiel testing
- Foreign technology assessment
- Armaments cooperation funding
- International cooperation opportunities
Questions and answers
What must an Army acquisition program assess for armaments cooperation?
10 USC 2350a(e) requires the DOD to undertake an assessment of the potential to conduct cooperative R&D for any planned acquisition project at an early point in the formal system development review process. (paragraph 5)
When should armaments cooperation be considered?
AC will be considered when an evaluation indicates that it would benefit the U.S. Army without causing undue risk to U.S. security. (paragraph 5)
What funding information is required before developing an international agreement?
All ACOMs/ASCCs/DRUs, agencies, and PEOs/PMs seeking to initiate an AC project or activity must identify a funding source by program element for the projected life cycle of the project or activity before developing the associated IA. (paragraph 5)