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National Security Memorandum on Safeguards and Accountability With Respect to Transferred Defense Articles and Defense Services

Excerpt:  “As outlined in National Security Memorandum 18 of February 23, 2023 (United States Conventional Arms Transfer Policy) (NSM-18), supporting foreign partners of the United States through appropriate transfers of defense articles by the Department of State and the Department of Defense is a critical tool for advancing United States foreign policy and national security objectives, including to:  (a) strengthen the collective security of the United States and its allies and partners by enhancing interoperability and supporting United States-led diplomacy in building and maintaining international coalitions; (b)  promote international peace and stability, and help allies and partners deter and defend themselves against aggression and foreign malign influence; and (c)  strengthen United States national security by reinforcing respect for human rights, international humanitarian law, democratic governance, and the rule of law ….”