36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 60457-60459 [2011-25015]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 189 / Thursday, September 29, 2011 / Notices Transmittal No. 10–71 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended (i) Prospective Purchaser: Bahrain. (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment* Other ................................... $38 million. 15 million. Total ................................. 53 million. * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: 44 M1152A1B2 Armored High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), 200 BGM–71E–4B–RF Radio Frequency (RF) Tube-Launched Optically-Tracked Wire-Guided Missiles (TOW–2A), 7 Fly-to-Buy RF TOW–2A Missiles, 40 BGM–71F–3–RF TOW–2B Aero Missiles, 7 Fly-to-Buy RF TOW–2B Aero Missiles, 50 BGM–71H–1RF Bunker Buster Missiles (TOW–2A), 7 Fly-to-Buy RF Bunker Buster Missiles (TOW–2A), 48 TOW–2 Launchers, AN/ UAS–12A Night Sight Sets, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (UJT). (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Annex attached. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 14 Sep 2011. tkelley on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Policy Justification Bahrain—M1152A1B2 HMMVs and TOW–2A and TOW–2B Missiles The Government of Bahrain has requested a possible sale of 44 M1152A1B2 Armored High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), 200 BGM–71E–4B–RF Radio Frequency (RF) Tube-Launched Optically-Tracked Wire-Guided Missiles (TOW–2A), 7 Fly-to-Buy RF TOW–2A Missiles, 40 BGM–71F–3–RF TOW–2B Aero Missiles, 7 Fly-to-Buy RF TOW–2B Aero Missiles, 50 BGM–71H–1RF Bunker Buster Missiles (TOW–2A), 7 Fly-to-Buy RF Bunker Buster Missiles (TOW–2A), 48 TOW–2 Launchers, AN/ UAS–12A Night Sight Sets, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:29 Sep 28, 2011 Jkt 223001 training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $53 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major nonNATO ally that has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. The proposed sale will improve Bahrain’s capability to meet current and future armored threats. Bahrain will use the enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractors will be AM General in South Bend, Indiana, and Raytheon Missile Systems Corporation in Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Bahrain. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. 60457 structures, field fortifications, and other such targets. The TOW 2B features a dual-mode sensor and an armament section equipped with two warheads different from those used in other TOW versions. The TOW 2B is designed to fly over the top of a tank, where it is less heavily armored, and destroy it from above by simultaneously detonating the missile’s two explosively formed penetrator warheads downward. The fly-over shoot-down flight profile permits the attack of targets in defilade, protected by berms or other fortifications. The extended range of the TOW 2B Aero was accomplished with minor modifications to the TOW 2B. The new aerodynamic feature ensures stable controllable flight to 4.5 kilometers while using the current propulsion system. The TOW 2B Aero, with its longer range and faster time to target, increases battle space and allows commanders the ability to better shape the battlefield. 3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. [FR Doc. 2011–25014 Filed 9–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Transmittal No. 10–71 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Annex [Transmittal Nos. 10–74] Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The Radio Frequency (RF) TOW 2A Missile (BGM–71E–4B–RF) is a direct attack missile designed to defeat armored vehicles, reinforced urban structures, field fortifications and other such targets. TOW missiles are fired from a variety of TOW launchers. The TOW 2A missile (both wire & RF) contains two tracker beacons (xenon and thermal) for the launcher to track and guide the missile in flight. Guidance commands from the launcher are provided to the missile by an RF link contained within the missile case. The hardware, software, and technical publications provided with the sale are Unclassified. However, the system itself contains sensitive technology that instructs the system on how to operate in the presence of countermeasures. 2. The Radio Frequency (RF) TOW 2B Aero Missile (BGM–71F–3–RF) is a direct attack missile designed to defeat armored vehicles, reinforced urban 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of the Secretary Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601– 3740. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittals 10–74 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: September 23, 2011. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 60458 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 189 / Thursday, September 29, 2011 / Notices VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Sep 28, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 EN29SE11.007</GPH> tkelley on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 5001–06–C Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 189 / Thursday, September 29, 2011 / Notices Transmittal No. 10–74 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1)of the Arms Export Control Act (i) Prospective Purchaser: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment* ... Other ....................................... $342 million 544 million Total .................................... 886 million * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: 36 M777A2 Howitzers, 54 M119A2 Howitzers, 6 AN/TPQ–36(V) Fire Finder Radar Systems, 24 Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS), 17,136 rounds M107 155mm High Explosive (HE) ammunition, 2,304 rounds M549 155mm Rocket Assisted Projectiles (RAPs), 60 M1165A1 High Mobility Multipurpose Vehicles (HMMWVs), 120 M1151A1 HMMWVs, 252 M1152A1 HMMWVs, Export Single Channel Ground And Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS), electronic support systems, 105mm ammunition, various wheeled/tracked support vehicles, spare and repair parts, technical manuals and publications, translation services, training, USG and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (VUI, VUJ, VUO, VUP, VUQ) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 15 Sep 2011 tkelley on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES POLICY JUSTIFICATION Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—Howitzers, Radars, HMMWVs, Ammunition, and Related Support VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:29 Sep 28, 2011 Jkt 223001 The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible sale for 36 M777A2 Howitzers, 54 M119A2 Howitzers, 6 AN/TPQ–36(V) Fire Finder Radar Systems, 24 Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS), 17,136 rounds M107 155mm High Explosive (HE) ammunition, 2,304 rounds M549 155mm Rocket Assisted Projectiles (RAPs), 60 M1165A1 High Mobility Multipurpose Vehicles (HMMWVs), 120 M1151A1 HMMWVs, 252 M1152A1 HMMWVs, Export Single Channel Ground And Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS), electronic support systems, 105mm ammunition, various wheeled/tracked support vehicles, spare and repair parts, technical manuals and publications, translation services, training, USG and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $886 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. The proposed sale will augment the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s existing light artillery capabilities. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will use the enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which already has 155mm and 105mm howitzers and support vehicles and equipment in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractors will be AM General, LLC in South Bend, IN, BAE Systems in the United Kingdom & Hattiesburg, MS, ITT Defense and Information Solutions in McLean, VA, Thales Raytheon Systems in Fullerton PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60459 CA, Smith Detection in Edgewood, MD, SRCTec, in Syracuse, NY, Northrop Grumman Corporation in Apopka, FL, and General Dynamics C4 Systems in Taunton, MA. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2011–25015 Filed 9–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 11–19] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. SUMMARY: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601– 3740. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 11–19 with attached transmittal and policy justification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: September 23, 2011. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 189 (Thursday, September 29, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60457-60459]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-25015]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 10-74]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to 
fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 
July 21, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 
601-3740.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittals 10-74 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: September 23, 2011.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 10-74

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1)of the Arms Export Control Act

    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*.................  $342 million
Other....................................  544 million
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  Total..................................  886 million
 
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 36 M777A2 Howitzers, 54 
M119A2 Howitzers, 6 AN/TPQ-36(V) Fire Finder Radar Systems, 24 Advanced 
Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS), 17,136 rounds M107 
155mm High Explosive (HE) ammunition, 2,304 rounds M549 155mm Rocket 
Assisted Projectiles (RAPs), 60 M1165A1 High Mobility Multipurpose 
Vehicles (HMMWVs), 120 M1151A1 HMMWVs, 252 M1152A1 HMMWVs, Export 
Single Channel Ground And Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS), electronic 
support systems, 105mm ammunition, various wheeled/tracked support 
vehicles, spare and repair parts, technical manuals and publications, 
translation services, training, USG and contractor technical 
assistance, and other related elements of logistical and program 
support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (VUI, VUJ, VUO, VUP, VUQ)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 15 Sep 2011

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia--Howitzers, Radars, HMMWVs, Ammunition, and 
Related Support

    The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested a 
possible sale for 36 M777A2 Howitzers, 54 M119A2 Howitzers, 6 AN/TPQ-
36(V) Fire Finder Radar Systems, 24 Advanced Field Artillery Tactical 
Data Systems (AFATDS), 17,136 rounds M107 155mm High Explosive (HE) 
ammunition, 2,304 rounds M549 155mm Rocket Assisted Projectiles (RAPs), 
60 M1165A1 High Mobility Multipurpose Vehicles (HMMWVs), 120 M1151A1 
HMMWVs, 252 M1152A1 HMMWVs, Export Single Channel Ground And Airborne 
Radio Systems (SINCGARS), electronic support systems, 105mm ammunition, 
various wheeled/tracked support vehicles, spare and repair parts, 
technical manuals and publications, translation services, training, USG 
and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of 
logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $886 million.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a friendly country which has been and continues to be an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in the 
Middle East.
    The proposed sale will augment the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's 
existing light artillery capabilities. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will 
use the enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to 
strengthen its homeland defense. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which 
already has 155mm and 105mm howitzers and support vehicles and 
equipment in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing this 
equipment into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    The prime contractors will be AM General, LLC in South Bend, IN, 
BAE Systems in the United Kingdom & Hattiesburg, MS, ITT Defense and 
Information Solutions in McLean, VA, Thales Raytheon Systems in 
Fullerton CA, Smith Detection in Edgewood, MD, SRCTec, in Syracuse, NY, 
Northrop Grumman Corporation in Apopka, FL, and General Dynamics C4 
Systems in Taunton, MA. There are no known offset agreements proposed 
in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of any 
U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2011-25015 Filed 9-28-11; 8:45 am]
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