36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 26328-26330 [2013-10630]

Download as PDF 26328 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 87 / Monday, May 6, 2013 / Notices (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 16 April 2013. POLICY JUSTIFICATION United Kingdom—Follow-On Support for Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The United Kingdom (UK) has requested a possible sale of follow-on support for the Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) to include missile modifications, maintenance, spare and repair parts, system and test equipment, engineering support, communications equipment, technical assistance, personnel training/equipment, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $170 million. The United Kingdom is a major political and economic power and a key democratic partner of the U.S. in ensuring peace and stability around the world. The proposed sale of follow-on support will allow the United Kingdom to continue life cycle support of its TWS and maintain operational effectiveness. The United Kingdom requests support for this capability to provide for the safety of its deployed troops, regional VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:06 May 03, 2013 Jkt 229001 security, and interoperability with the United States. The United Kingdom will have no difficulty absorbing this followon support into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this follow-on support and equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be Raytheon Missile Systems Company in Tucson, Arizona; Lockheed Martin in Manassas, Virginia, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and Marlton, New Jersey; The Boeing Company in St. Louis, Missouri; BAE North America in San Diego, California; COMGLOBAL in San Jose, California; and SAIC in Springfield, Virginia and Patuxent River, Maryland. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of one (1) U.S. Government and two (2) contractor representatives to the United Kingdom for the duration of this case. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 13–06] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification 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 13–06 with attached transmittal, and policy justification. SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2013–10631 Filed 5–3–13; 8:45 am] Dated: May 1, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–C BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\06MYN1.SGM 06MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 87 / Monday, May 6, 2013 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (U) (i) Prospective Purchaser: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other ................................... $0 million. $300 million. TOTAL ............................. $300 million. * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:06 May 03, 2013 Jkt 229001 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: follow-on contractor logistics support for NATO Airlift Management Program C–17 aircraft, to include participation in the Global Reach Improvement Program, alternate mission equipment, publications and technical data, spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance and other related elements of logistics support. PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAG). (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case QAA–$301M–3Dec08. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Articles or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 16 April 2013. E:\FR\FM\06MYN1.SGM 06MYN1 EN06MY13.000</GPH> Transmittal No. 13–06 26329 26330 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 87 / Monday, May 6, 2013 / Notices POLICY JUSTIFICATION NATO—C–17 Follow-On Support mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES An international consortium made up of allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) together with Sweden and Finland, requests a possible sale of follow-on contractor logistics support for NATO Airlift Management Program C–17 aircraft, to include participation in the Global Reach Improvement Program, alternate mission equipment, publications and technical data, spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $300 million. This proposed sale of contractor logistics support will contribute to the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the military capabilities of NATO and furthering weapon system standardization and interoperability with U.S. forces. NATO allies have used C–17 aircraft to increase the capability, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:06 May 03, 2013 Jkt 229001 usability, and deployability of their forces. The proposed sale of support will allow the NATO Airlift Management Program Office to continue to maintain and operate NATO C–17s in support of NATO missions. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. This prime contractor will be The Boeing Company in Huntington Beach, California. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2013–10630 Filed 5–3–13; 8:45 am] 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, Transmittals 13–16 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: May 1, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–C DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 13–16] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\06MYN1.SGM 06MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 87 (Monday, May 6, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26328-26330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-10630]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-06]


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 13-06 with attached transmittal, and 
policy justification.

    Dated: May 1, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-06
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (U)
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:
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    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $0 million.
Other...................................  $300 million.
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  TOTAL.................................  $300 million.
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: follow-on contractor 
logistics support for NATO Airlift Management Program C-17 aircraft, to 
include participation in the Global Reach Improvement Program, 
alternate mission equipment, publications and technical data, spare and 
repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training 
equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance and 
other related elements of logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAG).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case QAA-$301M-3Dec08.
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None.
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Articles 
or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None.
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 16 April 2013.


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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
NATO--C-17 Follow-On Support
    An international consortium made up of allies in the North Atlantic 
Treaty Organization (NATO) together with Sweden and Finland, requests a 
possible sale of follow-on contractor logistics support for NATO 
Airlift Management Program C-17 aircraft, to include participation in 
the Global Reach Improvement Program, alternate mission equipment, 
publications and technical data, spare and repair parts, support 
equipment, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government 
and contractor technical assistance and other related elements of 
logistics support. The estimated cost is $300 million.
    This proposed sale of contractor logistics support will contribute 
to the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United 
States by improving the military capabilities of NATO and furthering 
weapon system standardization and interoperability with U.S. forces. 
NATO allies have used C-17 aircraft to increase the capability, 
usability, and deployability of their forces.
    The proposed sale of support will allow the NATO Airlift Management 
Program Office to continue to maintain and operate NATO C-17s in 
support of NATO missions.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    This prime contractor will be The Boeing Company in Huntington 
Beach, California. There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
connection with this potential sale.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2013-10630 Filed 5-3-13; 8:45 am]
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