Trusted Partnerships. Global Nuclear Deployment.

AUKUS Technology Transfer & Nuclear Cooperation

AUKUS Pillar 1 Naval Nuclear Propulsion Support

Navigate AUKUS Pillar 1 requirements for sharing U.S. naval nuclear propulsion technology with Australia and United Kingdom—addressing NNPI protection, technology transfer controls, and submarine industrial base development.

AUKUS Pillar 2 Advanced Capabilities Collaboration

We navigate AUKUS Pillar 2 opportunities for quantum technologies, AI, cyber capabilities, and hypersonics—leveraging trilateral cooperation frameworks for advanced nuclear-adjacent technologies.

Export Control Harmonization & Streamlined Licensing

AUKUS export control reforms enable streamlined technology transfers—we leverage license-free transfers, expedited reviews, and regulatory harmonization across three nations.

Trilateral Industrial Base Integration

Trilateral supply chain integration under AUKUS enables resilient defense industrial base development—we address FOCI mitigation, technology security, and manufacturing collaboration.

SMR International Deployment Strategy

Market Entry & Partner Selection Strategy

Strategic frameworks for SMR international market entry—we assess regulatory environments, partner capabilities, political risks, and financing structures across target nations.

Bilateral Nuclear Cooperation Framework Development

Bilateral cooperation frameworks accelerate SMR deployment—we leverage Section 123 agreements, memoranda of understanding, and government-to-government engagement.

International Financing & Risk Mitigation Structuring

Innovative financing structures for SMR international projects—we combine export credit agencies, multilateral development banks, sovereign guarantees, and political risk insurance.

Regulatory Approval Roadmaps & Timeline Management

Realistic regulatory roadmaps for SMR international deployment—we sequence host nation licensing, export authorizations, fuel supply agreements, and operational approvals.

Section 123 Agreements & International Licensing

Section 123 Agreement Navigation & Compliance

Navigate Section 123 agreement frameworks governing peaceful nuclear cooperation—identifying technology transfer restrictions, subsequent arrangement requirements, and consent rights.

New Section 123 Agreement Negotiation Support

We support new Section 123 agreement negotiations—providing technical input, industry perspective, and commercial deployment requirements to State Department negotiators.

Subsequent Arrangement Management

Subsequent arrangement processes govern major nuclear transfers—we manage retransfer consents, enrichment approvals, and reprocessing authorizations under existing agreements.

Foreign Government Information Protection

FGI Program Development & Implementation

Comprehensive FGI protection programs that satisfy bilateral information sharing agreements—implementing markings, storage, transmission, and destruction controls for foreign partner information.

Bilateral Information Sharing Agreement Compliance

We navigate bilateral information sharing agreements governing AUKUS, Section 123, and other international nuclear partnerships—satisfying classification equivalence and handling requirements.

Access Authorization & Need-to-Know Determination

Our FGI access control frameworks implement need-to-know principles and foreign partner consent requirements—balancing information protection with collaboration efficiency.

Proven Results Across International Programs

AUKUS Leadership

Co-Chair positions in U.S. AUKUS nuclear security collaboration, shaping trilateral technology transfer frameworks and regulatory alignment.

International Deployment

End-to-end SMR deployment strategies across diverse markets—from AUKUS partners to emerging economies.

Technology Protection

Foreign Government Information protection programs enabling international cooperation while satisfying bilateral agreement obligations.

Who We Serve

SMR Developers & Advanced Reactor Firms

Pursuing international deployment strategies through AUKUS partnerships, Section 123 cooperation frameworks, bilateral government engagement, and innovative financing structures for global scale.

Primary Audience

Defense Contractors in AUKUS Programs

Participating in Pillar 1 naval nuclear propulsion or Pillar 2 advanced capabilities

Civil Nuclear Maritime Developers

Navigating IMO frameworks, flag state licensing, and international liability regimes

Organizations in Bilateral Cooperation

Managing Section 123 agreements and foreign government information protection

Nuclear Technology Exporters

Requiring market entry strategies, partner selection, and host nation regulatory roadmaps

Why Choose FissionPoint?

AUKUS & Bilateral Experience

Direct experience with AUKUS implementation, Section 123 negotiations, and bilateral nuclear cooperation frameworks.

International Deployment Expertise

SMR international deployment strategies across diverse markets—understanding regulatory pathways and political risk management.

Technology Protection Balance

Partnerships that enable meaningful collaboration while satisfying technology protection obligations and national security interests.


Ready to Pursue International Nuclear Deployment?

Schedule a consultation with our international partnerships team to discuss AUKUS participation, SMR global deployment, Section 123 agreements, or foreign government information protection strategies.