Arms Sales Notification, 17153-17155 [2018-08088]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 75 / Wednesday, April 18, 2018 / Notices 4. The Driver’s Vision Enhancer Wide (DVE Wide) improves survivability and mission capability by providing drivers with wider fields of view as well as the elimination of blind spots to safely navigate through dust, sand, haze, smoke, light fog and the blackest night. The front facing DVE Wide integrates three state-of-the-art 640 x 480, 17 mm uncooled infrared sensors, which output a stitched video of a 107 x 30 field of view (POV). The DVE Wide can receive, manage and display video from multiple external cameras on the vehicle. The driver can electronically pan through the 107° total horizontal field of view allowing the driver the ability to see both sides of the road. The vehicle wheel track indicators aid the driver in clearly identifying any potential impediments to safe operation. The DVE Wide is fully backwards compatible with all fielded DVE units, which means that any vehicle currently equipped with a DVE system can be readily upgraded. It is also forward compatible with new, high resolution, touch-screen displays. The DVE Wide is an UNCLASSIFIED system. 5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements of the M109A6, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which 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 Saudi Arabia 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. 7. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. [FR Doc. 2018–08081 Filed 4–17–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES Office of the Secretary Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees Department of Defense. Renewal of Federal Advisory Committee. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 Apr 17, 2018 Jkt 244001 announce that it is renewing the charter for the Defense Innovation Board. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703–692–5952. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This committee’s charter is being renewed in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and 41 CFR 102–3.50(d). The charter and contact information for the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) can be obtained at https://www.facadatabase.gov/. The Board provides the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense independent advice and recommendations on innovative means to address future challenges in terms of integrated change to organizational structure and process, business and functional concepts, and technology applications. The Board shall be composed of no more than 20 members who must possess some or all of the following: (a) Proven track record of sound judgment in leading or governing complex, private sector corporations or organizations; (b) demonstrated performance in identifying and adopting new technology innovations in either the public or private sector; (c) demonstrated performance in developing new technology concepts. Members of the Board who are not fulltime or permanent part-time Federal officers or employees will be appointed as experts or consultants pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3109 to serve as special government employee members. Members of the Board who are full-time or permanent part-time Federal officers or employees will be appointed pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.130(a) to serve as regular government employee members. All members of the Board are appointed to provide advice on the basis of their best judgment without representing any particular point of view and in a manner that is free from conflict of interest. Except for reimbursement of official Committeerelated travel and per diem, members serve without compensation. The DoD, as necessary and consistent with the Board’s mission and DoD policies and procedures, may establish subcommittees, task forces, or working groups to support the Board, and all subcommittees must operate under the provisions of FACA and the Government in the Sunshine Act. Subcommittees will not work independently of the Board and must report all recommendations and advice solely to the Board for full deliberation PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17153 and discussion. Subcommittees, task forces, or working groups have no authority to make decisions and recommendations, verbally or in writing, on behalf of the Board. No subcommittee or any of its members can update or report, verbally or in writing, directly to the DoD or any Federal officers or employees. The Board’s DFO, pursuant to DoD policy, must be a fulltime or permanent part-time DoD employee, and must be in attendance for the duration of each and every Board/ subcommittee meeting. The public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the Board membership about the Board’s mission and functions. Such statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of planned Board meetings. All written statements must be submitted to the Board’s DFO who will ensure the written statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Dated: April 12, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018–08071 Filed 4–17–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17–72] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: ACTION: Arms sales notice. The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107, pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217, kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; DSCA/ DSA–RAN. This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 17–72 with attached Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: April 12, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1 17154 Transmittal No. 17–72 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: Government of Australia (ii) Total Estimated Value: 4.4 million $143.6 million TOTAL .......................... amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES Major Defense Equipment * ........................... Other ................................ $148.0 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Two thousand, five hundred four (2,504) rounds of M795 with Insensitive Munitions Explosive (IMX) 101 Explosive Fill 155mm HE Projectile Non-MDE includes: Also included are 155mm High Explosive, Illumination and White Phosphorous munitions, point detonating fuzes, electronic-timed fuzes, M231 and M232/M232A1 propelling charges, percussion primers, technical publications and books, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 Apr 17, 2018 Jkt 244001 technical data for operational maintenance, technical assistance and services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-BUCY and UEJ (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: April 4, 2018 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Australia—M795 with Insensitive Munitions Explosive (IMX) 101 Explosive Fill 155mm HE Projectile The Government of Australia has requested to buy two thousand, five hundred four (2,504) rounds of M795 with Insensitive Munitions Explosive (IMX) 101 Explosive Fill 155mm High PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Explosive (HE) Projectile. Also included are 155mm High Explosive, Illumination and White Phosphorous munitions, point detonating fuzes, electronic-timed fuzes, M231 and M232/ M232A1 propelling charges, percussion primers, technical publications and books, technical data for operational maintenance, technical assistance and services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $148 million. This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic partner which has been, and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the East Asia and Pacific region. The proposed sale of 155mm howitzer ammunition will improve Australia’s capability to meet out-year Operational Readiness Training requirements. Australia will use this capability to strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats. Australia will E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1 EN18AP18.000</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 75 / Wednesday, April 18, 2018 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 75 / Wednesday, April 18, 2018 / Notices have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be determined at a later date. Material could potentially be sourced from a combination of stock and procurement. 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 Australia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 17–72 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex Item No. vii amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The M795 Insensitive Munitions Explosive (IMX) 101 Explosive Fill 155mm HE Projectile is UNCLASSIFIED. The M231/M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) consists of two propelling charges, the M231 and the M232/232A1, and associated packaging. The system is compatible with all current and planned 155mm field artillery weapons. MACS uses a ‘‘build-a-charge’’ concept in VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 Apr 17, 2018 Jkt 244001 which increments are identical to all others in the same lot desiccation, retained for future use. The M231 is fired either singly (Charge 1-L) or in pairs (Charge-2L) to engage targets. The M232/M232A1 is fired in groups of 3 (Charge-3H) or groups of 4 (Charge-4H) or groups of 5 (Charge-5H) to engage targets. The highest classification level of the charge is UNCLASSIFED. 2. Although the charges are UNCLASSIFIED, they have associated technology that is sensitive. Certain aspects of the performance, specifically the interior ballistics characteristics, and some of the design features are considered sensitive data. This UNCLASSIFIED sensitive data could be used by a technologically advanced potential enemy to duplicate the charges through reverse engineering. No technical data packages or test information should be supplied. 3. A determination has been made that Australia can provide substantially 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. 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to Australia. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 18–04] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: ACTION: Arms sales notice. The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107, pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217, kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; DSCA/ DSA–RAN. This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 18–04 with attached Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: April 12, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018–08088 Filed 4–17–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17155 E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 18, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17153-17155]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-08088]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 17-72]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Arms sales notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of an arms sales notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107, 
[email protected] or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217, 
[email protected]; DSCA/DSA-RAN.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is 
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the 
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 17-72 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: April 12, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

[[Page 17154]]

[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN18AP18.000

Transmittal No. 17-72
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: Government of Australia
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *.............................       4.4 million
Other.................................................    $143.6 million
                                                       -----------------
  TOTAL...............................................    $148.0 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Two thousand, five hundred four 
(2,504) rounds of M795 with Insensitive Munitions Explosive (IMX) 101 
Explosive Fill 155mm HE Projectile
    Non-MDE includes: Also included are 155mm High Explosive, 
Illumination and White Phosphorous munitions, point detonating fuzes, 
electronic-timed fuzes, M231 and M232/M232A1 propelling charges, 
percussion primers, technical publications and books, technical data 
for operational maintenance, technical assistance and services, and 
other related elements of logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-B-UCY and UEJ
    (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: April 4, 2018
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Australia--M795 with Insensitive Munitions Explosive (IMX) 101 
Explosive Fill 155mm HE Projectile

    The Government of Australia has requested to buy two thousand, five 
hundred four (2,504) rounds of M795 with Insensitive Munitions 
Explosive (IMX) 101 Explosive Fill 155mm High Explosive (HE) 
Projectile. Also included are 155mm High Explosive, Illumination and 
White Phosphorous munitions, point detonating fuzes, electronic-timed 
fuzes, M231 and M232/M232A1 propelling charges, percussion primers, 
technical publications and books, technical data for operational 
maintenance, technical assistance and services, and other related 
elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program 
cost is $148 million.
    This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a strategic partner which has been, and continues to be an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in the 
East Asia and Pacific region.
    The proposed sale of 155mm howitzer ammunition will improve 
Australia's capability to meet out-year Operational Readiness Training 
requirements. Australia will use this capability to strengthen its 
homeland defense and deter regional threats. Australia will

[[Page 17155]]

have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be determined at a later date. 
Material could potentially be sourced from a combination of stock and 
procurement. 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 Australia.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-72
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The M795 Insensitive Munitions Explosive (IMX) 101 Explosive 
Fill 155mm HE Projectile is UNCLASSIFIED. The M231/M232A1 Modular 
Artillery Charge System (MACS) consists of two propelling charges, the 
M231 and the M232/232A1, and associated packaging. The system is 
compatible with all current and planned 155mm field artillery weapons. 
MACS uses a ``build-a-charge'' concept in which increments are 
identical to all others in the same lot desiccation, retained for 
future use. The M231 is fired either singly (Charge 1-L) or in pairs 
(Charge-2L) to engage targets. The M232/M232A1 is fired in groups of 3 
(Charge-3H) or groups of 4 (Charge-4H) or groups of 5 (Charge-5H) to 
engage targets. The highest classification level of the charge is 
UNCLASSIFED.
    2. Although the charges are UNCLASSIFIED, they have associated 
technology that is sensitive. Certain aspects of the performance, 
specifically the interior ballistics characteristics, and some of the 
design features are considered sensitive data. This UNCLASSIFIED 
sensitive data could be used by a technologically advanced potential 
enemy to duplicate the charges through reverse engineering. No 
technical data packages or test information should be supplied.
    3. A determination has been made that Australia can provide 
substantially 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.
    4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Australia.

[FR Doc. 2018-08088 Filed 4-17-18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.