36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 62423-62426 [2014-24719]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 201 / Friday, October 17, 2014 / Notices (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: 06 October 2014 Transmittal No. 14–54 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended Annex Item No. vii POLICY JUSTIFICATION Estonia—Javelin Missiles mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The Government of Estonia has requested a possible sale of 350 Javelin Guided Missiles, 120 Command Launch Units (CLU) with Integrated Day/ Thermal Sight, 102 Battery Coolant Units, 16 Enhanced Performance Basic Skills Trainers (EPBST), 102 Missile Simulation Rounds (MSR), spare and repair parts, rechargeable and nonrechargeable batteries, battery chargers and dischargers, support equipment, publications and technical data, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representative engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related logistics support. The estimated cost is $55 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 NATO ally. The proposed sale will improve Estonia’s capability to meet current and future threats and provide greater security for its critical infrastructure. Estonia will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense. Estonia will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture in Orlando, Florida and 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 U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Estonia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Oct 16, 2014 Jkt 235001 (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The Javelin Weapon System is a medium-range, man-portable, shoulderlaunched, fire-and-forget, anti-armor system. Javelin uses fire-and-forget technology which allows the gunner to fire and immediately relocate or take cover. Other features include top attack and direct fire modes, an advanced tandem warhead and imaging infrared seeker, target lock-on before launch, and soft launch from enclosures. The Javelin missile also has a minimum smoke motor thus decreasing its detection on the battlefield. The Javelin Training System consists of the following training devices: the missile simulation round, the basic skills trainer and the field tactical trainer, Javelin Weapon Effects Simulator (JAVWES), and tripod. 3. The Javelin Weapon System is comprised of two major tactical components, which include a reusable Command Launch Unit (CLU) and a round contained in a disposable launch tube assembly. The CLU incorporates an integrated day-night sight that provides a target engagement capability in adverse weather and countermeasure environments. The CLU may also be used in a stand-alone mode for battlefield surveillance and target detection. The CLU’s thermal sight is a second generation Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor operating in the 8–10 micron wavelength and has a 240 X 2 scanning array with a Dewar-coolant unit. To facilitate initial loading and subsequent updating of software, all onboard missile software is uploaded via the CLU after mating and prior to launch. 4. The Javelin Missile System hardware and the documentation are Unclassified. The missile software which resides in the CLU is considered sensitive. The sensitivity is primarily in the software programs which instruct the system how to operate in the presence of countermeasures. Programs are contained in the system in the form of microprocessors with Read Only Memory (ROM) maps, which do not provide the software program itself. The overall hardware is considered sensitive PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62423 in that the modulation frequency and infrared wavelengths could be used in countermeasure development. 5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 6. A determination has been made that the recipient country can provide the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. Moreover, the benefits to be derived from this sale, as outlined in the Policy Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could result if the sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons. 7. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Estonia. [FR Doc. 2014–24737 Filed 10–16–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 14–47] 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 14–47 with attached transmittal and policy justification. SUMMARY: Dated: October 14, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1 62424 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 201 / Friday, October 17, 2014 / Notices DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY l!ilt11!TH S'I'RS!'T sount m m ARUNGlON. VA~ ll Dear Mr. Pursuant to the Act, as ameru:led, we are t1f Section of the Amls herewith Transmittal No. 14-47, cortce,mittg of the Leuer(s) of Offer and to Greece for defense articles and services estimated to cost $500 million. After this letter is delivered to your office, we issue a press statement to the of this sale. You v.ill also find auached a t."ertificalion as Section Assistant-e Act of 1961, as amended, that this action is consistent with the set forth in subsection Act as codified in section 2373 of title 22, United States Code. Enclosures: Transmltral 2, 3. Section 620C,(d} VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Oct 16, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1 EN17OC14.002</GPH> mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 0 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of modification and reactivation of two (2) Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the P–3B aircraft, and the upgrade of up to Arms Export Control Act, as amended five (5) P–3B aircraft that will include (i) Prospective Purchaser: Greece structural Mid Life Upgrades (MLU), (ii) Total Estimated Value: Phased Depot Maintenance (PDM), Major Defense Equipment * $ 0 million Mission Integration and Management Other .................................... $500 million Systems (MIMS), and new flight avionics. The MLU kits will provide TOTAL .............................. $500 million service life extensions for 15,000 flight * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms hours, spare and repair parts, repair and Export Control Act. return, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 14–47 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Oct 16, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62425 training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor logistics, engineering, and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (GLI). (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case GAR-$570K–26Jun91 FMS case LAF-$64M–3Mar94 FMS case MCJ-$142K–21Apr97 FMS case MCU-$1M–21Sep00 FMS case GKY-$2M–26Aug05 (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1 EN17OC14.003</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 201 / Friday, October 17, 2014 / Notices 62426 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 201 / Friday, October 17, 2014 / Notices (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 06 Oct 14 POLICY JUSTIFICATION Greece—P–3B Aircraft Overhaul and Upgrade mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The Government of Greece has requested a possible sale for modification and reactivation of two (2) P–3B aircraft, and the upgrade of up to five (5) P–3B aircraft that will include structural Mid Life Upgrades (MLU), Phased Depot Maintenance (PDM), Mission Integration and Management Systems (MIMS), and new flight avionics. The MLU kits will provide service life extensions for 15,000 flight hours, spare and repair parts, repair and return, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor logistics, engineering, and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $500 million. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Oct 16, 2014 Jkt 235001 This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally. The proposed sale for overhaul and upgrade would allow the Hellenic Navy (HN) to resume operations of its P–3B aircraft for land-based maritime patrol and reconnaissance, surveillance and protection of areas of national interest. The HN will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company in Marietta, Georgia. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to Greece by U.S. Government and contractor representatives for a period of seven years for delivery, system checkout, training, and program reviews. 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. 14–48] 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, Transmittal 14–48 with attached transmittal, and policy justification. SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2014–24719 Filed 10–16–14; 8:45 am] Dated: October 14, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 201 (Friday, October 17, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62423-62426]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-24719]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 14-47]


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 14-47 with attached transmittal and 
policy justification.

    Dated: October 14, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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BILLING CODE 5001-06-C
Transmittal No. 14-47
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: Greece
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................     $ 0 million
Other...................................................    $500 million
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  TOTAL.................................................    $500 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: modification and 
reactivation of two (2) P-3B aircraft, and the upgrade of up to five 
(5) P-3B aircraft that will include structural Mid Life Upgrades (MLU), 
Phased Depot Maintenance (PDM), Mission Integration and Management 
Systems (MIMS), and new flight avionics. The MLU kits will provide 
service life extensions for 15,000 flight hours, spare and repair 
parts, repair and return, support equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. 
Government and contractor logistics, engineering, and technical support 
services, and other related elements of logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (GLI).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
    FMS case GAR-$570K-26Jun91
    FMS case LAF-$64M-3Mar94
    FMS case MCJ-$142K-21Apr97
    FMS case MCU-$1M-21Sep00
    FMS case GKY-$2M-26Aug05
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: 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: 06 Oct 14

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Greece--P-3B Aircraft Overhaul and Upgrade

    The Government of Greece has requested a possible sale for 
modification and reactivation of two (2) P-3B aircraft, and the upgrade 
of up to five (5) P-3B aircraft that will include structural Mid Life 
Upgrades (MLU), Phased Depot Maintenance (PDM), Mission Integration and 
Management Systems (MIMS), and new flight avionics. The MLU kits will 
provide service life extensions for 15,000 flight hours, spare and 
repair parts, repair and return, support equipment, publications and 
technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, 
U.S. Government and contractor logistics, engineering, and technical 
support services, and other related elements of logistics and program 
support. The estimated cost is $500 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 NATO ally.
    The proposed sale for overhaul and upgrade would allow the Hellenic 
Navy (HN) to resume operations of its P-3B aircraft for land-based 
maritime patrol and reconnaissance, surveillance and protection of 
areas of national interest. The HN will have no difficulty absorbing 
this equipment into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Aeronautics 
Company in Marietta, Georgia. There are no known offset agreements 
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to 
Greece by U.S. Government and contractor representatives for a period 
of seven years for delivery, system checkout, training, and program 
reviews.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2014-24719 Filed 10-16-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P

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