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DAFMAN 16-114

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PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL ARMAMENTS COOPERATION (IAC) PROGRAMS

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DAFMAN 16-114, "PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL ARMAMENTS COOPERATION (IAC) PROGRAMS", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated August 26, 2025.

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August 26, 2025

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DAFMAN 16-114 — index record

NumberDAFMAN 16-114
TitlePARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL ARMAMENTS COOPERATION (IAC) PROGRAMS
PublishedAugust 26, 2025
Certified currentAugust 26, 2025
Office of primary responsibilitySAF/IA
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionRewrite, August 26, 2025
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

and Objectives. The DAF participates in air, space, and cyberspace IAC programs to build partnerships and partner capacity, share development costs, ensure interoperability, and obtain access to world-class technology. The specific tools available to DAF proponents in pursuit of IAC activities are referenced below and explained in greater detail through subsequent chapters of this DAFMAN. DAFI 16-110, Department of the Air Force Participation in International Armaments Cooperation (IAC) Programs, provides IAC program descriptions, purpose and objectives, DoD and DAF policies and guidelines, and responsibilities assigned to specific DAF organizations.

Summary of changes, as printed

This document has been revised and needs to be completely reviewed. Major changes include revised roles and responsibilities due to the establishment of the United States Space Force.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1—INTERNATIONAL ARMAMENTS COOPERATION (IAC) PROGRAMSp. 5
  2. Chapter 3—THE AIR FORCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM (IEP)p. 17
  3. Chapter 4—THE TEST AND EVALUATION (T&E) PROGRAMp. 27
  4. Chapter 5—THE FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING (FCT) PROGRAMp. 31
  5. Chapter 7—THE COALITION WARFARE PROGRAM (CWP)p. 40
  6. Chapter 8—DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE PARTICIPATION IN IAC FORUMSp. 44
  7. Chapter 9—LEGAL AUTHORITIESp. 47
  8. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 51
  9. Attachment 4—TEST & EVALUATION PROGRAM PROJECT PROPOSAL SUMMARYp. 82
  10. Attachment 5—IAPC FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING PROGRAM TEMPLATEp. 83
All 51 contents entries
  1. Chapter 1—INTERNATIONAL ARMAMENTS COOPERATION (IAC) PROGRAMSp. 5
  2. 1.1. Purpose and Objectivesp. 5
  3. 1.2. IAC Backgroundp. 5
  4. 1.3. Armaments Cooperation Policyp. 5
  5. 2.1. Purpose and Objectivesp. 6
  6. 2.2. International Agreements (IA) Backgroundp. 6
  7. 2.3. International Agreement Documentation Requirementsp. 7
  8. 2.4. IA Processp. 8
  9. 2.5. Pre-Signature Requirements for IAsp. 12
  10. 2.6. Post-Signature Requirements for IAsp. 12
  11. 2.7. Implementing, Amending, Withdrawing From, and Terminating IAsp. 13
  12. Chapter 3—THE AIR FORCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM (IEP)p. 17
  13. 3.1. Purpose and Objectivesp. 17
  14. 3.2. IEP Backgroundp. 17
  15. 3.3. Documentation Requirements to Establish an IEA/DEA for IAC Activitiesp. 19
  16. 3.5. Roles and Responsibilities for the Information Exchange Programp. 24
  17. Chapter 4—THE TEST AND EVALUATION (T&E) PROGRAMp. 27
  18. 4.1. Purpose and Objectivesp. 27
  19. 4.2. T&E Program Backgroundp. 27
  20. 4.3. T&E Documentation Requirementsp. 28
  21. 4.4. T&E Processp. 28
  22. 4.5. Roles and Responsibilities for the Test and Evaluation Programp. 29
  23. Chapter 5—THE FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING (FCT) PROGRAMp. 31
  24. 5.1. Purpose and Objectivesp. 31
  25. 5.2. FCT Program Backgroundp. 31
  26. 5.3. FCT Project Considerationsp. 32
  27. 5.4. FCT Project Proposalsp. 32
  28. 5.5. FCT Proposal Processp. 33
  29. 5.6. The FCT Proposal Timelinep. 33
  30. 5.7. Roles andp. 34
  31. 6.1. Purpose and Objectivesp. 36
  32. 6.2. Backgroundp. 36
  33. 6.3. ICR&D Program Processp. 36
  34. 6.4. Reporting Requirementsp. 38
  35. Chapter 7—THE COALITION WARFARE PROGRAM (CWP)p. 40
  36. 7.1. Purpose and Objectivesp. 40
  37. 7.2. Backgroundp. 40
  38. 7.3. CWP Processp. 40
  39. 7.4. Roles and Responsibilities for the Coalition Warfare Programp. 42
  40. Chapter 8—DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE PARTICIPATION IN IAC FORUMSp. 44
  41. 8.1. Purpose and Objectivesp. 44
  42. 8.2. OSD-Led IAC Forumsp. 44
  43. 8.3. DAF and SAF/IA-Led IAC Forumsp. 44
  44. 8.4. Air Force Research Laboratory-Led IAC Forumsp. 45
  45. 8.5. Roles and Responsibilities for IAC Forumsp. 45
  46. Chapter 9—LEGAL AUTHORITIESp. 47
  47. 9.1. Purpose and Objectivesp. 47
  48. 9.2. Backgroundp. 47
  49. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 51
  50. Attachment 4—TEST & EVALUATION PROGRAM PROJECT PROPOSAL SUMMARYp. 82
  51. Attachment 5—IAPC FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING PROGRAM TEMPLATEp. 83

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