36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 73742-73744 [2015-30052]

Download as PDF 73742 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 227 / Wednesday, November 25, 2015 / Notices POLICY JUSTIFICATION tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The Government of France—Hellfire Missiles The Government of France has requested a possible sale of twohundred (200) AGM–114K1A Hellfire Missiles; Hellfire Missile conversion kits; blast fragmentation sleeves and installation kits; containers; and transportation. The estimated cost of MDE is $25 million. The total estimated cost is $30 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the capability of a NATO ally. France is a major political and economic power in Europe and a key democratic partner of the United States in ensuring peace and stability around the world. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist France to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability. The additional missiles will meet France’s operational requirements for a precision guided tactical missile for its Tigre Attack Helicopter. The purchase will directly support French forces actively engaged in operations in Mali and Northern Africa, providing them the capability to successfully engage targets with minimal collateral damage. France 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. There is no principal contractor for this sale as the missiles are coming from U.S. Army stock. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:15 Nov 24, 2015 Jkt 238001 Implementation of this proposed sale will not require any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives in France. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 15–69 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. AGM–114K1A: The highest level for release of the K1A semi active laser is SECRET, based upon the software. Software documentation (e.g., Data Processing, Software Requirements, Algorithms) are not authorized for disclosure. The highest level of classified information that could be disclosed by a proposed sale or by testing of the end item is up to and including SECRET. The highest level that must be disclosed for production, maintenance, or training is up to and including SECRET. Reverse engineering could reveal SECRET information. Vulnerability data, countermeasures, vulnerability/susceptibility analyses, and threat definitions are classified SECRET or CONFIDENTIAL. Detailed information to include discussions, reports and studies of system capabilities, vulnerabilities and limitations that leads to conclusions on specific tactics or other counter countermeasures (CCM) are not authorized for disclosure. Frm 00045 [FR Doc. 2015–30046 Filed 11–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Item No. vii PO 00000 2. 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. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 0O–15] 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: Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell, DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607– 5339. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives,Transmittal 0O–15 with attached Policy Justification. SUMMARY: Dated: November 20, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1 Transmittal No. 0O–15 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or Capability (Sec. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Purchaser: Government of the Kingdom of Morocco. (ii) Sec. 36(b)(l), AECA Transmittal No.: 12–28. Date: 18 June 2012. Military Department: Army. (iii) Description: On 18 Jun 2012, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 12–28, of the enhancement and refurbishment VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:15 Nov 24, 2015 Jkt 238001 of 200 M1A1 Abrams tanks, provided as part of a grant Excess Defense Article (EDA) transfer notified to Congress on 27 April 2011, to the M1A1 Situational Awareness (SA) configuration. The proposed sale also includes 150 AN/ VRC–87E and 50 AN/VRC–89E Exportable Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS), 200 M2 Chrysler Mount Machine Guns, 400 7.62MM M240 Machine Guns, 12,049,842 Ammunition Rounds (including 1400 C785 SABOT, 1800 CA31 HEAT, and 5400 AA38 SLAP–T), 200 M250 Smoke Grenade Launchers, PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73743 support equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical data, communication support, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related logistics support. The estimated Major Defense Equipment (MDE) was $104.4 million, with a total estimated cost of $1.015 billion. This transmittal reports that 28 fewer of the EDA M1A1 tanks will be refurbished than were reported in the previous transmittal. It also reports the potential sale of 50 M1A1 tanks from E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1 EN25NO15.002</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 227 / Wednesday, November 25, 2015 / Notices 73744 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 227 / Wednesday, November 25, 2015 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Long Supply. These 50 tanks from Long Supply will be enhanced and refurbished to the M1Al SA configuration. The proposed sale also includes 50 AGT 1500 engines (variant of the SLE and TIGER), electronic communication support systems consisting of an additional 22 each Export Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), 22 each M2 Chrysler Mount Machine Guns, 44 each 7.62MM M240 Machine Guns, and Ammunition consisting of 820 M865 SABOT Rounds, 2,640 M831Al Rounds, 133,200 .50 caliber Rounds, 366,400 7.62MM Rounds and other various types of ammunition to support the M1A1 Tanks. This report also includes Support Equipment, Government-Furnished Equipment, Repair Parts, Communication Support Equipment, Tool and Test Equipment, Training, U.S. Government Technical Support and Logistical Support, Contractor Technical Support. These additions will result in an increase in MDE of $117.5 million, for a total estimated MDE value of $221.9 million, and the total overall value will remain $1.015 billion. (iv) Significance: This notification is being provided for the additional 50 M1A1 Abrams tanks from Long Supply, VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:15 Nov 24, 2015 Jkt 238001 with their associated equipment, that were not enumerated as Major Defense Equipment in the original notification. Their inclusion represents an increase in capability over what was previously notified. This equipment provides the Kingdom of Morocco Army the ability to modernize its tank fleet, enhancing its ability to meet current and future threats. These tanks will contribute to Morocco’s goal of updating its military capability while further enhancing interoperability with the U.S. and other allies. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major Non-NATO ally that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in Africa. This package of M1A1 tank enhancements will contribute to the modernization of Morocco’s tank fleet, enhancing its ability to meet current and future threats. These tanks will contribute to Morocco’s goal of updating its military capability while further enhancing interoperability with the U.S. and other allies. (vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 03 NOV 2015 [FR Doc. 2015–30052 Filed 11–24–15; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 15–59] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: 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: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell, DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607– 5339. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 15–59 with attached Policy Justification. Dated: November 20, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 227 (Wednesday, November 25, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73742-73744]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-30052]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 0O-15]


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: Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell, 
DSCA/LMO, (703) 604-1546/(703) 607-5339.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives,Transmittal 0O-15 with attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: November 20, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 0O-15
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or 
Capability (Sec. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
    (i) Purchaser: Government of the Kingdom of Morocco.
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(l), AECA Transmittal No.: 12-28.
    Date: 18 June 2012.
    Military Department: Army.
    (iii) Description: On 18 Jun 2012, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 12-28, of the 
enhancement and refurbishment of 200 M1A1 Abrams tanks, provided as 
part of a grant Excess Defense Article (EDA) transfer notified to 
Congress on 27 April 2011, to the M1A1 Situational Awareness (SA) 
configuration. The proposed sale also includes 150 AN/VRC-87E and 50 
AN/VRC-89E Exportable Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems 
(SINCGARS), 200 M2 Chrysler Mount Machine Guns, 400 7.62MM M240 Machine 
Guns, 12,049,842 Ammunition Rounds (including 1400 C785 SABOT, 1800 
CA31 HEAT, and 5400 AA38 SLAP-T), 200 M250 Smoke Grenade Launchers, 
support equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training and 
training equipment, publications and technical data, communication 
support, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other 
related logistics support. The estimated Major Defense Equipment (MDE) 
was $104.4 million, with a total estimated cost of $1.015 billion.
    This transmittal reports that 28 fewer of the EDA M1A1 tanks will 
be refurbished than were reported in the previous transmittal. It also 
reports the potential sale of 50 M1A1 tanks from

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Long Supply. These 50 tanks from Long Supply will be enhanced and 
refurbished to the M1Al SA configuration. The proposed sale also 
includes 50 AGT 1500 engines (variant of the SLE and TIGER), electronic 
communication support systems consisting of an additional 22 each 
Export Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), 22 
each M2 Chrysler Mount Machine Guns, 44 each 7.62MM M240 Machine Guns, 
and Ammunition consisting of 820 M865 SABOT Rounds, 2,640 M831Al 
Rounds, 133,200 .50 caliber Rounds, 366,400 7.62MM Rounds and other 
various types of ammunition to support the M1A1 Tanks. This report also 
includes Support Equipment, Government-Furnished Equipment, Repair 
Parts, Communication Support Equipment, Tool and Test Equipment, 
Training, U.S. Government Technical Support and Logistical Support, 
Contractor Technical Support. These additions will result in an 
increase in MDE of $117.5 million, for a total estimated MDE value of 
$221.9 million, and the total overall value will remain $1.015 billion.
    (iv) Significance: This notification is being provided for the 
additional 50 M1A1 Abrams tanks from Long Supply, with their associated 
equipment, that were not enumerated as Major Defense Equipment in the 
original notification. Their inclusion represents an increase in 
capability over what was previously notified. This equipment provides 
the Kingdom of Morocco Army the ability to modernize its tank fleet, 
enhancing its ability to meet current and future threats. These tanks 
will contribute to Morocco's goal of updating its military capability 
while further enhancing interoperability with the U.S. and other 
allies.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will contribute to the 
foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to 
improve the security of a major Non-NATO ally that continues to be an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in 
Africa. This package of M1A1 tank enhancements will contribute to the 
modernization of Morocco's tank fleet, enhancing its ability to meet 
current and future threats. These tanks will contribute to Morocco's 
goal of updating its military capability while further enhancing 
interoperability with the U.S. and other allies.
    (vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 03 NOV 2015
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