36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 50045-50047 [2013-19977]
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integration, communications
equipment, support equipment and
sustainment, tools and test equipment,
publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor representative
engineering, technical, and logistics
support services, and other related
elements of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (UFU,
UEO); Air Force (QBF)
(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: 5 August 2013
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms
Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Iraq—Integrated Air Defense System
The Government of Iraq has requested
a possible sale of 40 AVENGER Fire
Units, 681 STINGER Reprogrammable
Micro-Processor (RMP) Block I 92H
Missiles, 13 AN/MPQ–64F1 SENTINEL
Radars, 7 AN/YSQ–184D Forward Area
Air Defense Command, Control, and
Intelligence (FAAD C2I) Systems, 75
AN/VRC–92E SINCGARS Radios, 3
HAWK XXI Batteries (6 Fire Units)
which include 6 Battery Fire Direction
Centers, 6 High Powered Illuminator
Radars, 216 MIM–23P HAWK Tactical
Missiles, 2 Mobile Battalion Operation
Centers (BOC), 3 HAWK XXI BOC Air
Defense Consoles (ADCs), 1DS/GS Shop
20, 1 DS/GS Shop 21, 1 Mini-Certified
Round Assembly Facility (MCRAF), Air
Command and Control (C2) systems and
surveillance radars for the Integrated Air
Defense Systems that includes TPS–77
Long-Range Radars (LRR) and Omnyx-I0
Air Command and Control System, and
10 Medium Range Radars. Also
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Ultra High Frequency/Very High
Frequency radio capability, facilities
and construction for one (1)
underground Air Defense Operations
Center and two (2) Air Defense Sector
Operations Centers, spare and repair
parts, repair and return, software
support, systems integration, long haul
communication technical integration,
communications equipment, support
equipment and sustainment, tools and
test equipment, publications and
technical documentation, personnel
training and training equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor
representative engineering, technical,
and logistics support services, and other
related elements of logistics support.
The estimated cost is $2.403 billion.
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. This proposed sale directly
supports the Iraqi government and
serves the interests of the Iraqi people
and the United States.
This proposed sale of Ground Based
Air Defense Systems will help the
Government of Iraq to modernize its
armed forces. The proposed air defense
system will provide the Iraqi Air
Defense Command situational
awareness of the country’s airspace and
a baseline tactical radar and threat
intercept capability. This capability will
provide Iraq with the ability to
contribute to regional air defenses and
reduce its vulnerability to air attacks
and also enhance interoperability
between the Government of Iraq, the
U.S., and other allies.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractors involved in
this program are: Lockheed Martin
Corporation, San Diego, California;
Thales Raytheon Systems, Fullerton,
California; Boeing Company and
American General, Letterkenny Army
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Depot, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania;
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems,
Andover, Massachusetts; Northrop
Grumman, Rolling Meadows, Illinois;
and Kratos Defense and Aerospace,
Huntsville, Alabama. There are no
known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require 20–25 U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to travel to
Iraq for a period of 8–10 weeks for
equipment checkout and training.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 13–41]
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 13–41
with attached transmittal, and policy
justification.
SUMMARY:
Dated: August 13, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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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: Government
of Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ...................................
Total .................................
$47 million
$ 7 million
$54 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
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Consideration for Purchase: up to 4,002
M1156 Precision Guidance Kits (PGK)
for 155mm munitions, personnel
training and training equipment,
publications and technical
documentation, U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical and
logistics support services, and other
related elements of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (UGV,
A01)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS
case UGV–$20M–31Dec12
(vi) Sales Commissions, Fee, etc:
None
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(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
Contained in the Defense Article or
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold:
None
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: 8 August 2013
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms
Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
The Government of Australia—
Munitions
The Government of Australia has
requested a possible sale of up to 4,002
M1156 Precision Guidance Kits (PGK)
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for 155mm munitions, personnel
training and training equipment,
publications and technical
documentation, U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical and
logistics support services, and other
related elements of logistics support.
The estimated cost is $54 million.
Australia is an important ally in the
Western Pacific that contributes
significantly to ensuring peace and
economic stability in the region.
Australia has requested these PGKs to
provide for the defense of deployed
troops, in pursuit of regional security
objectives and interoperability with the
United States. This proposed sale is
consistent with U.S. objectives to
strengthen Australia’s military
capabilities and facilitate burden
sharing.
(U) The Government of Australia
requires these PGKs to provide
capabilities vital to defend against
external and other potential threats.
This proposed sale supports Australia’s
efforts to effectively secure its borders
and littoral waters, as well as conduct
counter-terrorism/counter-piracy
operations. The Government of
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Australia is capable of absorbing and
maintaining these guidance kits in its
inventory.
The proposed sale of this equipment
will not alter the basic military balance
in the region.
The principal contractor will be ATK
Armament Systems of Plymouth,
Minnesota. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this sale will not
require the assignment of U.S.
Government or contractor
representatives to Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
ACTION:
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Dated: August 13, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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 13–21
with attached transmittal, and policy
justification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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[Transmittal Nos. 13–21]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
AGENCY:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 13-41]
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 13-41 with attached transmittal, and
policy justification.
Dated: August 13, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-41
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: Government of Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $47 million
Other................................... $ 7 million
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Total................................. $54 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: up to 4,002 M1156 Precision
Guidance Kits (PGK) for 155mm munitions, personnel training and
training equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support
services, and other related elements of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (UGV, A01)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case UGV-$20M-31Dec12
(vi) Sales Commissions, Fee, etc: None
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 8 August 2013
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
The Government of Australia--Munitions
The Government of Australia has requested a possible sale of up to
4,002 M1156 Precision Guidance Kits (PGK)
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for 155mm munitions, personnel training and training equipment,
publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and
other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $54
million.
Australia is an important ally in the Western Pacific that
contributes significantly to ensuring peace and economic stability in
the region. Australia has requested these PGKs to provide for the
defense of deployed troops, in pursuit of regional security objectives
and interoperability with the United States. This proposed sale is
consistent with U.S. objectives to strengthen Australia's military
capabilities and facilitate burden sharing.
(U) The Government of Australia requires these PGKs to provide
capabilities vital to defend against external and other potential
threats. This proposed sale supports Australia's efforts to effectively
secure its borders and littoral waters, as well as conduct counter-
terrorism/counter-piracy operations. The Government of Australia is
capable of absorbing and maintaining these guidance kits in its
inventory.
The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be ATK Armament Systems of Plymouth,
Minnesota. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of U.S.
Government or contractor representatives to Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
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