36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 759-761 [2016-00034]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 4 / Thursday, January 7, 2016 / Notices Participants and 134 Futures Commission Merchants).1 Estimated number of responses per respondent: 252.2 Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 120,960 hours. Frequency of collection: As needed. There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Dated: January 4, 2016. Robert N. Sidman, Deputy Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2016–00058 Filed 1–6–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive Patent License to Schafer Aerospace; Albuquerque, NM Department of the Army, DoD. Notice of Intent. AGENCY: ACTION: In compliance with 35 U.S.C. 209(e) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i), the Department of the Army hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to Schafer Aerospace; a corporation having its principle place of business at 2309 Renard Place SE., Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87106, exclusive license in the field of fiber laser array systems with specific application in the SUMMARY: rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 1 The 60-day notice indicated that there were 105 Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants. There are 106 Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants currently registered with the Commission. 2 The 60-day contained a typographical error, providing for 253 estimated number of responses, instead of the correct figure of 252. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:22 Jan 06, 2016 Jkt 238001 areas of laser communication, beam aberration correction, Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR/LADAR), beam steering (random access) and precision pointing and tracking. The proposed license would be relative to the following: • U.S Patent Application Number 2014/0231618 entitled ‘‘Apparatus for Coherent Beam Combining in an Array of Laser Collimators’’, Inventors Beresnev et al, Filing date September 27, 2013. • U.S Patent Application Number 2014/0241665 entitled ‘‘Light Beam Collimator Particularly Suitable for a Densely Packed Array’’, Inventor Beresnev, Filing date February 28, 2013. • U.S Patent Application Number 2013/0342078 entitled ‘‘Apparatus and Method of Making a Multi-Layered Piezoelectric Actuator’’, Inventor Beresnev, Filing Date August 27, 2013. DATES: The prospective exclusive license may be granted unless within fifteen (15) days from the date of this published notice, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory receives written objections including evidence and argument that establish that the grant of the license would not be consistent with the requirements of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7. Competing applications completed and received by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory within fifteen (15) days from the date of this published notice will also be treated as objections to the grant of the contemplated exclusive license. Objections submitted in response to this notice will not be made available to the public for inspection and, to the extent permitted by law, will not be released under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. ADDRESSES: Send written objections to U.S. Army Research Laboratory PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 759 Technology Transfer and Outreach Office, RDRL–DPT/Thomas Mulkern, Building 321 Room 110, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005–5425. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Mulkern, (410) 278–0889, EMail: ORTA@arl.army.mil SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: None. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–00024 Filed 1–6–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–08–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 16–11] 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 16–11 with attached Policy Justification. SUMMARY: Dated: January 4, 2016. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 760 Transmittal No. 16–11 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES (i) Prospective Purchaser: Lithuania (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment* Other .................................... $45.2 million $9.8 million Total ................................. $55.0 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:27 Jan 06, 2016 Jkt 238001 Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Two-hundred and twenty (220) Javelin Missiles, Ten (10) Javelin Fly-to-Buy Missiles, Seventy-four (74) Javelin Command Launch Units (CLU). Also included are the following nonMDE items; U.S. Government technical assistance, above the line transportation cost, and other related elements of logistics and program support to include equipment purchased in prior related Foreign Military Sales cases. The estimated cost is $55 million. (iv) Military Department: Army PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case: LH–B–UAN–$9.6M–JAN 02, LH– B–UAN, A06–$29.3M–SEP 14 (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: 18 DEC 2015 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 EN07JA16.000</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 4 / Thursday, January 7, 2016 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 4 / Thursday, January 7, 2016 / Notices POLICY JUSTIFICATION Lithuania-Javelin Missile and Command Launch Units Lithuania has requested a possible sale of two-hundred and twenty (220) Javelin Missiles, ten (10) Javelin Fly-toBuy Missiles, seventy-four (74) Javelin Command Launch Units (CLU), U.S. Government technical assistance, above the line transportation cost, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated value of MDE is $45.2 million. The overall total estimated value is $55 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States. The sale of Javelins will provide additional opportunities for bilateral engagements and greater interoperability with U.S. and allied forces. Neighboring NATO Allies would view this procurement as a positive step towards ensuring regional stability. The proposed sale directly supports U.S. national security interests by bolstering the Lithuanian military’s ability to effectively defend its border and effectively coordinate regional border security with its Baltic neighbors. The proposed sale of Javelins will provide Lithuania with increased capacity to meet its defensive needs. Supporting the Lithuanian Land Force’s modernization also supports the fielding of forces better able to contribute to NATO operations in the future. Lithuania will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment, services, and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractors will be Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture of 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 additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Lithuania. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 16–11 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 (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The Javelin Weapon System is a medium-range, man-portable, shoulderlaunched, fire-and-forget, anti-armor VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:26 Jan 06, 2016 Jkt 238001 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. 2. The Javelin Weapon System comprises 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. 3. 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 in that the modulation frequency and infrared wavelengths could be used in countermeasure development. 4. 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. 5. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 761 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. 6. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Lithuania. 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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 16-11]


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 16-11 with attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: January 4, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 16-11
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: Lithuania
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*................  $45.2 million
Other...................................  $9.8 million
                                         -------------------------------
  Total.................................  $55.0 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Two-hundred and twenty (220) Javelin 
Missiles, Ten (10) Javelin Fly-to-Buy Missiles, Seventy-four (74) 
Javelin Command Launch Units (CLU).
    Also included are the following non-MDE items; U.S. Government 
technical assistance, above the line transportation cost, and other 
related elements of logistics and program support to include equipment 
purchased in prior related Foreign Military Sales cases. The estimated 
cost is $55 million.
    (iv) Military Department: Army
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case: LH-B-UAN-$9.6M-JAN 02, 
LH-B-UAN, A06-$29.3M-SEP 14
    (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: 18 DEC 2015
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Lithuania-Javelin Missile and Command Launch Units
    Lithuania has requested a possible sale of two-hundred and twenty 
(220) Javelin Missiles, ten (10) Javelin Fly-to-Buy Missiles, seventy-
four (74) Javelin Command Launch Units (CLU), U.S. Government technical 
assistance, above the line transportation cost, and other related 
elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated value of 
MDE is $45.2 million. The overall total estimated value is $55 million.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States. The sale of Javelins will 
provide additional opportunities for bilateral engagements and greater 
interoperability with U.S. and allied forces. Neighboring NATO Allies 
would view this procurement as a positive step towards ensuring 
regional stability. The proposed sale directly supports U.S. national 
security interests by bolstering the Lithuanian military's ability to 
effectively defend its border and effectively coordinate regional 
border security with its Baltic neighbors.
    The proposed sale of Javelins will provide Lithuania with increased 
capacity to meet its defensive needs. Supporting the Lithuanian Land 
Force's modernization also supports the fielding of forces better able 
to contribute to NATO operations in the future. Lithuania will have no 
difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment, services, and support will not 
alter the basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractors will be Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin 
Joint Venture of 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 additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Lithuania.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-11
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
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The Javelin Weapon System is a medium-range, man-portable, 
shoulder-launched, 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.
    2. The Javelin Weapon System comprises 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 on-board missile software is uploaded via the 
CLU after mating and prior to launch.
    3. 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 in that the modulation frequency and infrared wavelengths 
could be used in countermeasure development.
    4. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of 
Lithuania.

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