36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 42695-42696 [2016-15515]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 126 / Thursday, June 30, 2016 / Notices
The following is a copy of a letter to
the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 15–70 with
attached Policy Justification and
Sensitivity of Technology.
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:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 15–70]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
Department of Defense, Defense
Security Cooperation Agency.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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Dated: June 27, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chandelle K. Parker, DSCA/LMO, (703)
697–9027.
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 126 / Thursday, June 30, 2016 / Notices
Transmittal No. 15–70
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(l) of the
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Egypt
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * ..
Other ......................................
$116 million
$ 27 million
Total ................................
$143 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE)
includes:
Twenty (20) UGM–84L Harpoon
Block II Encapsulated Missiles
Two (2) Encapsulated Harpoon
Certification Training Vehicles
(EHCTV)
Non-MDE items also included are
containers, spare and repair parts,
support and test equipment,
publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor representative technical
assistance, engineering and logistics
support services, and other related
elements of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (XX–
P–LFW)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
FMS case ABW-$48M–12 Nov 97
FMS case ABZ-$68M–27 Mar 98
FMS Case CAN-$107M–22 Jan 03
(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: 11 May 2016
*as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Egypt—UGM–84L Harpoon Block II
Encapsulated Missiles
The Government of Egypt has
requested a possible sale of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE)
includes:
Twenty (20) UGM–84L Harpoon
Block II Encapsulated Missiles
Two (2) Encapsulated Harpoon
Certification Training Vehicles
(EHCTV)
Non-MDE items also included are
containers, spare and repair parts,
support and test equipment,
publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor representative technical
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assistance, engineering and logistics
support services, and other related
elements of logistics support.
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 that has been and continues to
be an important force for political
stability and economic progress in the
Middle East.
The proposed sale of these submarinelaunched missiles will support the
Egyptian Navy’s Type 209 submarines,
increasing its anti-surface warfare and
maritime security capabilities. Egypt
already possesses Harpoon Block II
missiles and will have no difficulty
absorbing these additional weapons.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be The
Boeing Company in St. Louis, Missouri.
There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require annual trips to Egypt
involving U.S. Government and
contractor representatives for technical
reviews, support, and oversight for
approximately five years.
There will be no adverse impact on
United States defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15–70
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(l) of the
Arms Export Control Act
Annex Item
No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The UGM–84L Harpoon Block II
Encapsulated missile system is
classified CONFIDENTIAL. The
Harpoon missile is a conventional
tactical weapon system currently in
service in the U.S. Navy and in 29 other
foreign nations. It provides day, night,
and adverse weather, stand-off
capability and is an effective AntiSurface Warfare missile. The UGM–84L
incorporates components, software, and
technical design information that are
considered sensitive. The following
components of the proposed sale are
classified CONFIDENTIAL:
a. The Radar Seeker
b. The Global Positioning System/
Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS)
c. Operational Flight Program Software
d. Missile operational characteristics
and performance data
These elements are essential to the
ability of the Harpoon missile to
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selectively engage hostile targets under
a wide range of operations, tactical, and
environmental conditions.
2. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures which
might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities. All defense
articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for
release and export to Egypt.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 15-70]
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: Chandelle K. Parker, DSCA/LMO, (703)
697-9027.
The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 15-70 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: June 27, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN30JN16.013
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Transmittal No. 15-70
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Egypt
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *................ $116 million
Other.................................... $ 27 million
------------------------------
Total................................ $143 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes:
Twenty (20) UGM-84L Harpoon Block II Encapsulated Missiles
Two (2) Encapsulated Harpoon Certification Training Vehicles
(EHCTV)
Non-MDE items also included are containers, spare and repair parts,
support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation,
personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and
contractor representative technical assistance, engineering and
logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics
support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (XX-P-LFW)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
FMS case ABW-$48M-12 Nov 97
FMS case ABZ-$68M-27 Mar 98
FMS Case CAN-$107M-22 Jan 03
(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: 11 May 2016
*as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Egypt--UGM-84L Harpoon Block II Encapsulated Missiles
The Government of Egypt has requested a possible sale of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes:
Twenty (20) UGM-84L Harpoon Block II Encapsulated Missiles
Two (2) Encapsulated Harpoon Certification Training Vehicles
(EHCTV)
Non-MDE items also included are containers, spare and repair parts,
support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation,
personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and
contractor representative technical assistance, engineering and
logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics
support.
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 that has been and continues to be an
important force for political stability and economic progress in the
Middle East.
The proposed sale of these submarine-launched missiles will support
the Egyptian Navy's Type 209 submarines, increasing its anti-surface
warfare and maritime security capabilities. Egypt already possesses
Harpoon Block II missiles and will have no difficulty absorbing these
additional weapons.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be The Boeing Company in St. Louis,
Missouri. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require annual trips to
Egypt involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for
technical reviews, support, and oversight for approximately five years.
There will be no adverse impact on United States defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15-70
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex Item
No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The UGM-84L Harpoon Block II Encapsulated missile system is
classified CONFIDENTIAL. The Harpoon missile is a conventional tactical
weapon system currently in service in the U.S. Navy and in 29 other
foreign nations. It provides day, night, and adverse weather, stand-off
capability and is an effective Anti-Surface Warfare missile. The UGM-
84L incorporates components, software, and technical design information
that are considered sensitive. The following components of the proposed
sale are classified CONFIDENTIAL:
a. The Radar Seeker
b. The Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS)
c. Operational Flight Program Software
d. Missile operational characteristics and performance data
These elements are essential to the ability of the Harpoon missile
to selectively engage hostile targets under a wide range of operations,
tactical, and environmental conditions.
2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could
be used to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to Egypt.
[FR Doc. 2016-15515 Filed 6-29-16; 8:45 am]
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