Why was Talos not exported like Terrier and Tartar?
Short answerFew allies had ships large enough or wanted the sustainment burden, and purchasing Talos competed with their own missile-development programs.
NotesThe missile's performance did not overcome the industrial and political barriers to export. Navies with suitable hulls faced heavy sustainment costs, and buying Talos threatened domestic programs; even Italy's reported interest became entangled in whether Washington or Rome ultimately said no.