36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 66046-66048 [2011-27550]

Download as PDF 66046 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 206 / Tuesday, October 25, 2011 / Notices Policy Justification Transmittal No. 11–24 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: France. (ii) Total Estimated Value: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES France—Upgrade of E–2C HAWKEYE Aircraft The Government of France has requested a possible sale of the upgrade of four E–2C HAWKEYE Aircraft with weapon system sensor upgrades with Mode 5/S Identification Friend or Foe Major Defense Equip- $150 million. (IFF). Included are 5 APX–122 IFF ment *. Mode 5/S Interrogator Systems, 5 APX– Other ......................... $30 million. 123 IFF Mode 5/S Transponder Systems, and 5 ALQ–217 Electronic Total ................... $180 million. Support Measure Systems. In addition, * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms this proposed sale will include related Export Control Act. spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, weapon system support, (iii) Description and Quantity or development, publications and Quantities of Articles or Services under technical documentation, integration Consideration for Purchase: upgrade of and testing, personnel training and four E–2C HAWKEYE Aircraft with equipment, U.S. Government and weapon system sensor upgrades with contractor engineering and logistics Mode 5/S Identification Friend or Foe personnel support services, and other (IFF). Included are 5 APX–122 IFF Mode 5/S Interrogator Systems, 5 APX– related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $180 million. 123 IFF Mode 5/S Transponder France is one of the major political Systems, and 5 ALQ–217 Electronic and economic powers in Europe and Support Measure Systems. In addition, NATO and an ally of the United States this proposed sale will include related in the pursuit of peace and stability. It spare and repair parts, support and test is vital to the U.S. national interest to equipment, weapon system support, assist France to develop and maintain a development, publications and strong and ready self-defense capability. technical documentation, integration France’s current IFF Interrogator, and testing, personnel training and transponder, and electronic support equipment, U.S. Government and measures is old technology and requires contractor engineering and logistics upgrading to the most current personnel support services, and other technology. The proposed sale will give related elements of logistics support. France Mode 5/S capabilities. France (iv) Military Department: Navy (LHG). intends to incorporate these systems (v) Prior Related Cases: Multiple cases into its E–2C HAWKEYE Navigation dating back to 1995 . upgrade aircraft. France has significant (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, experience in operating and maintaining offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. modern weapon systems and (vii) Sensitivity of Technology infrastructure required and will have no Contained in the Defense Article or difficulty absorbing these systems into Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: its armed forces. None. The proposed sale of this equipment (viii) Date Report Delivered to and support will not alter the basic Congress: 18 October 2011. military balance in the region. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:10 Oct 24, 2011 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The prime contractor will be Northrop Grumman Corporation in Bethpage, New York. 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 France. There will be no adverse impact on the U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2011–27551 Filed 10–24–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–C DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 11–09] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. 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 11–09 with attached transmittal and policy justification. SUMMARY: Dated: October 20, 2011. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 206 / Tuesday, October 25, 2011 / Notices 66047 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:10 Oct 24, 2011 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1 EN25OC11.001</GPH> sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 5001–06–C 66048 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 206 / Tuesday, October 25, 2011 / Notices Transmittal No. 11–09 Policy Justification Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended Argentina—C–130H Avionics Upgrade The Government of Argentina has requested a possible purchase of commercial-off-the-shelf avionics upgrade of five (5) C–130H aircraft that includes minor Class IV modifications, ground handling equipment, repair and return, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, tools and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, programmed depot maintenance, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and other related elements of program support. The estimated cost is $166 million. The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a major non- NATO ally. The proposed sale will improve Argentina’s capability to meet current and future needs for its existing C–130 fleet. Argentina uses its C–130 in humanitarian and Antarctic missions. Argentina, which already has C–130s in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing the upgraded systems into its armed forces. The proposed sale will enhance U.S and Argentine Air Force relations. The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractors for this sale are not known at this time. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the temporary assignment (i) Prospective Purchaser: Argentina (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *. Other ......................... Total ................... $ 0 million. $166 million. $166 million. * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Commercial-off-the-shelf avionics upgrade of five (5) C–130H aircraft that includes minor Class IV modifications, ground handling equipment, repair and return, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, tools and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, programmed depot maintenance, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and other related elements of program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAT) (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: None (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 18 October 2011 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:10 Oct 24, 2011 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of approximately two (2) U.S. Government and 48 contractor representatives to Argentina during the duration of the program. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2011–27550 Filed 10–24–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 11–38] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. 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 11–38 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: October 20, 2011. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 206 (Tuesday, October 25, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66046-66048]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-27550]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 11-09]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

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 11-09 with attached transmittal and 
policy justification.

    Dated: October 20, 2011.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 11-09

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: Argentina
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

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Major Defense Equipment *.................  $ 0 million.
Other.....................................  $166 million.
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    Total.................................  $166 million.
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* 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: Commercial-off-the-shelf 
avionics upgrade of five (5) C-130H aircraft that includes minor Class 
IV modifications, ground handling equipment, repair and return, spare 
and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, tools and test equipment, personnel training and 
training equipment, programmed depot maintenance, U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and 
other related elements of program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAT)
    (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: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 18 October 2011

Policy Justification

Argentina--C-130H Avionics Upgrade
    The Government of Argentina has requested a possible purchase of 
commercial-off-the-shelf avionics upgrade of five (5) C-130H aircraft 
that includes minor Class IV modifications, ground handling equipment, 
repair and return, spare and repair parts, support equipment, 
publications and technical documentation, tools and test equipment, 
personnel training and training equipment, programmed depot 
maintenance, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and 
logistics support services, and other related elements of program 
support. The estimated cost is $166 million.
    The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by improving the security of a 
major non- NATO ally.
    The proposed sale will improve Argentina's capability to meet 
current and future needs for its existing C-130 fleet. Argentina uses 
its C-130 in humanitarian and Antarctic missions. Argentina, which 
already has C-130s in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing 
the upgraded systems into its armed forces. The proposed sale will 
enhance U.S and Argentine Air Force relations.
    The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    The prime contractors for this sale are not known at this time. 
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this 
potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the temporary 
assignment of approximately two (2) U.S. Government and 48 contractor 
representatives to Argentina during the duration of the program.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2011-27550 Filed 10-24-11; 8:45 am]
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