36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 74092-74094 [2015-30176]

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The Commission is tasked to submit a report, containing a comprehensive study and recommendations, by February 1, 2016 to the President of the United States and the Congressional defense committees. PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 0M–15] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. 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 0M–15 with attached Policy Justification. Dated: November 23, 2015. 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E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM 27NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 0M–15 REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Purchaser: Government of Qatar (QA–B–UAP) (ii) Sec. 36(b)(l), AECA Transmittal No.: 12–58 Date: 06 November 2012 Military Department: Army (iii) Description: On 06 November 2012, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:01 Nov 25, 2015 Jkt 238001 number 12–58, of the possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of 11 PATRIOT Configuration-3 Modernized Fire Units, 11 AN/MPQ–65 Radar Sets, 11 AN/ MSQ–132 Engagement Control Systems, 30 Antenna Mast Groups, 44 M902 Launching Stations (LS), 246 PATRIOT MIM–104E Guidance Enhanced Missile—TBM (GEM–T) with canisters, 2 PATRIOT MIM–104E GEM–T Test Missiles, 768 PATRIOT Advanced Capability 3 (PAC–3) Missiles with canisters, 10 PAC–3 Test Missiles with PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 74093 canisters, 11 Electrical Power Plants (EPPII), 8 Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems/Low Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVTs), communications equipment, tools and test equipment, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, spare and repair parts, facility design, U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM 27NON1 EN27NO15.002</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 228 / Friday, November 27, 2015 / Notices 74094 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 228 / Friday, November 27, 2015 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES cost was $9.9 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $7.2 billion of this total. This transmittal reports the upgrade of 34 of the previously notified (and purchased) M902 LS, and the addition of 300 PAC–3 PATRIOT Advanced Capability (PAC)–3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles and 10 PAC–3 MSE test missiles. In order to support MSE Integration, the M902 LS will require a modification kit to achieve the M903 LS configuration. The addition of the PAC–3 MSEs and the M902 LS upgrades will result in an MDE net increase of $2.6 billion, and a non-MDE increase of $360 million. The revised estimated total value is $12.86 billion, with the revised MDE value constituting $9.8 billion of this new total. (iv) Significance: The LS M903 allows the PATRIOT system to fire PAC–3 MSE missiles. The changes to the launcher for the M903 configuration are to account for the necessary cabling for power and signal interfaces with the PAC–3 MSE missiles. In order to change the launcher from the M902 configuration to the M903 configuration, the following items are added: Additional distribution cables, additional umbilical cables, VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:01 Nov 25, 2015 Jkt 238001 addition of a stowage box for storage of cables mentioned above, and the addition of a grounding cable. The PAC–3 MSE missile capability will allow for further and higher Tactical Ballistic Missile intercepts. This equipment will enhance Qatar’s interoperability with the United States and its allies, making it a more valuable partner in an increasingly important area of the world. Qatar should have no difficulty including the PAC–3 MSE and the upgrade to M903 LS into its armed forces. (v) Justification: This notification is being provided as the PAC–3 MSE was not specified in the original notification because the technology was not yet releasable to FMS customers and the M903 LS kit was not available/ developed. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic partner. The PAC–3 MSE and the M903 LS kit will significantly improve Qatar’s defense capabilities to meet current and future threats and deter regional aggression. (vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 4 NOV 2015 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 15–51] 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 15–51 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2015–30176 Filed 11–25–15; 8:45 am] Dated: November 23, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P BILLING CODE 5001–06–C PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM 27NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 228 (Friday, November 27, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74092-74094]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-30176]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 0M-15]


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: 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 0M-15 with attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: November 23, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 0M-15

REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Purchaser: Government of Qatar (QA-B-UAP)
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(l), AECA Transmittal No.: 12-58
    Date: 06 November 2012
    Military Department: Army
    (iii) Description: On 06 November 2012, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 12-58, of the possible 
sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of 11 
PATRIOT Configuration-3 Modernized Fire Units, 11 AN/MPQ-65 Radar Sets, 
11 AN/MSQ-132 Engagement Control Systems, 30 Antenna Mast Groups, 44 
M902 Launching Stations (LS), 246 PATRIOT MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced 
Missile--TBM (GEM-T) with canisters, 2 PATRIOT MIM-104E GEM-T Test 
Missiles, 768 PATRIOT Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missiles with 
canisters, 10 PAC-3 Test Missiles with canisters, 11 Electrical Power 
Plants (EPPII), 8 Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems/Low 
Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVTs), communications equipment, tools and test 
equipment, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, 
personnel training and training equipment, spare and repair parts, 
facility design, U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, 
and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics 
and program support. The estimated total

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cost was $9.9 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $7.2 
billion of this total.
    This transmittal reports the upgrade of 34 of the previously 
notified (and purchased) M902 LS, and the addition of 300 PAC-3 PATRIOT 
Advanced Capability (PAC)-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles 
and 10 PAC-3 MSE test missiles. In order to support MSE Integration, 
the M902 LS will require a modification kit to achieve the M903 LS 
configuration. The addition of the PAC-3 MSEs and the M902 LS upgrades 
will result in an MDE net increase of $2.6 billion, and a non-MDE 
increase of $360 million. The revised estimated total value is $12.86 
billion, with the revised MDE value constituting $9.8 billion of this 
new total.
    (iv) Significance: The LS M903 allows the PATRIOT system to fire 
PAC-3 MSE missiles.
    The changes to the launcher for the M903 configuration are to 
account for the necessary cabling for power and signal interfaces with 
the PAC-3 MSE missiles. In order to change the launcher from the M902 
configuration to the M903 configuration, the following items are added: 
Additional distribution cables, additional umbilical cables, addition 
of a stowage box for storage of cables mentioned above, and the 
addition of a grounding cable. The PAC-3 MSE missile capability will 
allow for further and higher Tactical Ballistic Missile intercepts. 
This equipment will enhance Qatar's interoperability with the United 
States and its allies, making it a more valuable partner in an 
increasingly important area of the world. Qatar should have no 
difficulty including the PAC-3 MSE and the upgrade to M903 LS into its 
armed forces.
    (v) Justification: This notification is being provided as the PAC-3 
MSE was not specified in the original notification because the 
technology was not yet releasable to FMS customers and the M903 LS kit 
was not available/developed. This proposed sale will contribute to the 
foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to 
improve the security of a strategic partner. The PAC-3 MSE and the M903 
LS kit will significantly improve Qatar's defense capabilities to meet 
current and future threats and deter regional aggression.
    (vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 4 NOV 2015

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