Arms Sales Notification, 27305-27306 [2019-12372]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 113 / Wednesday, June 12, 2019 / Notices jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES (RAM/RS). Also included are Enhanced Armor Applique Kits (EAAK), spare and repair parts, tools and test equipment, technical data and publications, training and training material, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $107 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO ally which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Spain in developing and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability. The proposed addition of these eleven (11) vehicles to Spain’s fleet will afford more flexibility and maintain Spain’s expeditionary capability to counter regional threats and continue to enhance stability in the region. Spain currently operates 19 Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) and is proficient at using them to their fullest capability. Spain will have no difficulty absorbing these additional vehicles. The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be BAE Systems, York, Pennsylvania, and Anniston, Alabama. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:40 Jun 11, 2019 Jkt 247001 Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representative in Spain. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 19-04 authorized for release and export to the Government of Spain. [FR Doc. 2019–12416 Filed 6–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act [Transmittal No. 19–0G] Annex Arms Sales Notification Item No. vii AGENCY: (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The vulnerability to countermeasure information for Assault Amphibious Vehicles is considered classified SECRET. 2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 3. A determination has been made that the Government of Spain 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 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27305 Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Arms sales notice. The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karma Job at karma.d.job.civ@mail.mil or (703) 697–8976. This 36(b)(5)(C) 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 19–0G with attached Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 7, 2019. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM 12JNN1 27306 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 113 / Wednesday, June 12, 2019 / Notices Transmittal No. 19-0G jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Purchaser: Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands. (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 17-46. Date: October 11, 2017 Military Department: Air Force (iii) Description: On October 11, 2017, Congress was notified by Congressional Transmittal Number 17-46, of the possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of twentysix (26) AIM-120 C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and one (1) AMRAAM Spare Guidance Section. Also included were twenty (20) AMRAAM Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM), missile containers, control section spares, weapon systems support, test equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel training, training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Jun 11, 2019 Jkt 247001 technical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost was $53 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $48 million of this total. This transmittal notifies an additional one hundred twenty-four (124) AIM-120 C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and an additional two (2) AMRAAM Spare Guidance Sections (both MDE). The inclusion of these items will result in a net increase in MDE cost of $255 million. The total case value will increase to $308 million. (iv) Significance: This proposed sale will provide the Netherlands with the equipment necessary to support the requested F-35A capability during operations. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in Northern Europe. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The AIM-120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is a PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 radar-guided missile featuring digital technology and micro-miniature solidstate electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shoot-down, multiple launches against multiple targets, resistance to electronic counter measures, and interception of high flying, low flying, and maneuvering targets. The AMRAAM is classified CONFIDENTIAL, major components and subsystems range from UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL, and technology data and other documentation are classified up to SECRET. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 15, 2019 [FR Doc. 2019–12372 Filed 6–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–C DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 19–0C] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM 12JNN1 EN12JN19.001</GPH> BILLING CODE 5001–06–C

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 113 (Wednesday, June 12, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27305-27306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-12372]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 19-0G]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karma Job at [email protected] 
or (703) 697-8976.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(5)(C) 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 19-0G with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: June 7, 2019.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 19-0G

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

    (i) Purchaser: Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands.
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 17-46.

Date: October 11, 2017
Military Department: Air Force

    (iii) Description: On October 11, 2017, Congress was notified by 
Congressional Transmittal Number 17-46, of the possible sale under 
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of twenty-six (26) AIM-
120 C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and one (1) 
AMRAAM Spare Guidance Section. Also included were twenty (20) AMRAAM 
Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM), missile containers, control 
section spares, weapon systems support, test equipment, spare and 
repair parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel 
training, training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering, logistics, technical support services, and other related 
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost was 
$53 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $48 million of 
this total.
    This transmittal notifies an additional one hundred twenty-four 
(124) AIM-120 C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) 
and an additional two (2) AMRAAM Spare Guidance Sections (both MDE). 
The inclusion of these items will result in a net increase in MDE cost 
of $255 million. The total case value will increase to $308 million.
    (iv) Significance: This proposed sale will provide the Netherlands 
with the equipment necessary to support the requested F-35A capability 
during operations.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve 
the security of a NATO ally that continues to be an important force for 
political stability and economic progress in Northern Europe.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The AIM-120C Advanced Medium Range 
Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is a radar-guided missile featuring digital 
technology and micro-miniature solid-state electronics. AMRAAM 
capabilities include look-down/shoot-down, multiple launches against 
multiple targets, resistance to electronic counter measures, and 
interception of high flying, low flying, and maneuvering targets. The 
AMRAAM is classified CONFIDENTIAL, major components and subsystems 
range from UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL, and technology data and other 
documentation are classified up to SECRET.
    (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 15, 2019

[FR Doc. 2019-12372 Filed 6-11-19; 8:45 am]
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