Explanation:

• Major non-NATO ally designation was created in 1987 through the addition of section 2350a to Title 10 (Armed Forces) of the U.S. Code.
• Australia, Egypt, Israel, Japan, and South Korea were the first five states that got Major non-NATO ally
• These countries received additional military and financial benefits in 1996 through the addition of section 2321k was added to Title 22 (Foreign Relations) of the United States Code. Major non-NATO allies enjoy many of the exemptions from the Arms Export Control Act that were given to NATO members.