What type of articles can a temporary export license authorize for export?

A temporary export license primarily authorizes the export of unclassified defense articles. This type of license facilitates the transitory movement of specific defense-related items that are not classified, allowing entities to temporarily transfer these goods for activities like demonstrations, exhibitions, or other similar purposes. The key here is the unclassified nature of the articles, which ensures compliance with regulations while still enabling necessary access to defense technologies for legitimate purposes.

Unclassified defense articles typically include items that may still have military applications but do not contain classified information, thus making them more amenable for temporary export under regulatory frameworks. This contrasts significantly with classified defense articles, which require stricter controls and often do not qualify for temporary export licenses due to their sensitive nature. Commercial goods and dual-use items, while also regulated, fall under different categories and licensing requirements that do not generally encompass the provision for temporary export in the same way as unclassified defense articles.