36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 76112-76114 [2013-29791]

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• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 241 (Monday, December 16, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76112-76114]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-29791]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-63]


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 13-63 with attached transmittal and 
policy justification.

    Dated: December 11, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-63
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: Switzerland
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................   $ 0.0 million
Other...................................................         $ 200.0
                                                                 million
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  TOTAL.................................................         $ 200.0
                                                                 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: follow-on support for 
Switzerland's F/A-18 Hornet Upgrade Program to include: participation 
in the F/A-18 Engine Component Improvement Program (CIP), spare and 
repair parts, system integration and testing, classified and 
unclassified publications and technical documentation, flight testing, 
support and test equipment, transportation, personnel training and 
training equipment, software development, U.S. Government and 
contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related 
elements of logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (GAX)
    (v) Prior Related Cases:

FMS case SAI-$1.7B--8Jul93
FMS case LAC-$283M--18Jul00
FMS case JAE-$27M--18Jul00
FMS case GAL-$59M--18Jun01
FMS case LAJ-$22M--8Mar07
FMS case GAU-$45M--25Jul08
FMS case LAL-$293M--5Jan09

    (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: December 4, 2013
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Switzerland--F/A-18 Hornet Follow-On Support

    The Government of Switzerland has requested a possible sale of 
follow-on support for Switzerland's F/A-18 Hornet Upgrade Program to 
include: participation in the F/A-18 Engine Component Improvement 
Program (CIP), spare and repair parts, system integration and testing, 
classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation, 
flight testing, support and test equipment, transportation, personnel 
training and training equipment, software development, U.S. Government 
and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other 
related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $200 
million.
    The 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 
Europe.
    The proposed sale of this follow on support will allow the Swiss 
Air Force to extend the useful life of its F/A-18 fighter aircraft and 
enhance their survivability. The defense articles and

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services will be used to support the current Switzerland F/A-18 Hornet 
Upgrade 25 program and future upgrade programs. The Swiss Air Force 
needs this support to keep pace with technology advances in sensors, 
weaponry, and communications.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors will be Excelis Inc. in Clifton, New 
Jersey; Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems in Linthicum, Maryland; The 
Boeing Company in St. Louis, Missouri; General Electric Aircraft 
Engines in Lynn, Massachusetts; General Dynamics Information Technology 
in Wildewood, Maryland; Wyle Laboratories in Lexington Park, Maryland; 
MacKee, Inc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Zenetex in California, 
Maryland. There are no 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 
representative's in-country. However, multiple trips to Switzerland 
involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives will be 
required for technical reviews/support, program management, and 
training.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
[FR Doc. 2013-29791 Filed 12-13-13; 8:45 am]
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