Arms Sales Notification, 27309-27310 [2019-12388]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 113 / Wednesday, June 12, 2019 / Notices (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Up to fifty-six (56) Standard Missile3 (SM-3) Block IB Missiles Non-MDE: Also included are missile canisters, U.S. Government and contractor representatives’ technical assistance, engineering and logistical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (JA-PATY) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: JA-PAUA (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 9, 2019 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Japan—Standard Missile (SM)-3 Block IB jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES The Government of Japan has requested to buy up to fifty-six (56) Standard Missile-3 (SM–3) Block IB missiles. Also included are missile canisters, U.S. Government and contractor representatives’ technical assistance, engineering and logistical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $1.150 billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Asia-Pacific region. It is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Japan in developing and maintaining a strong and effective self-defense capability. The proposed sale will provide Japan with increased ballistic missile defense VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Jun 11, 2019 Jkt 247001 capability to assist in defending the Japanese homeland and U.S. personnel stationed there. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing these additional missiles into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor for the SM–3 Block IB All Up Rounds will be Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona. The prime contractor for the canisters will be BAE Systems, Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require annual trips to Japan involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for technical reviews, support, and oversight for approximately five years. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 19–13 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex 27309 reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 3. A determination has been made that Japan 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 are authorized for release and export to the Government of Japan. [FR Doc. 2019–12424 Filed 6–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 19–0F] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: ACTION: Arms sales notice. Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The proposed sale will involve the release of sensitive technology to the Government of Japan related to the Standard Missile-3 (SM–3): The Block IB is an iteration of the SM–3 family. It has distinct features over the older Block IA variant previously sold to Japan including an enhanced warhead which improves the search, discrimination, acquisition and tracking functions in order to address emerging threats. Once enclosed in the canister, the SM–3 Block IB missile is classified CONFIDENTIAL. 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 that might PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 19–0F 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 27310 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 113 / Wednesday, June 12, 2019 / Notices REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Purchaser: Government of Poland (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 11-54 Date: February 2, 2012 Military Department: Navy (iii) Description: On February 2, 2012, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 11-54, of the possible sale under Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act of 93 AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles, 4 AIM-9X-2 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM), 65 AIM120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Airto-Air Missiles, 42 GBU-49 Enhanced PAVEWAY II 500 lb Bombs, 200 GBU54 (2000 lb) Laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) Bombs, 642 BLU-111 (500 lb) General Purpose Bombs, 127 MK-82 (500 lb) General Purpose Bombs, 80 BLU-117 (2000 lb) General Purpose Bombs, 4 MK-84 (2000 lb) Inert General Purpose Bombs, 9 F-100-PW-229 Engine VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Jun 11, 2019 Jkt 247001 Core Modules, 28 Night Vision Devices plus 6 spare intensifier tubes, 12 Autonomous Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation P5 pods, a Joint Mission Planning System, and five years of follow-on support and sustainment services for Poland’s F-16 fleet, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, system overhauls and upgrades, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical support, and other related elements of program support. The estimated total cost was $447 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $219 million of this total. This transmittal notifies an additional twenty-seven (27) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles and eighteen (18) AIM-9X-2 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM). This notification also includes twelve (12) AIM-9X Tactical Guidance Units and six (6) AIM-9X CATM Guidance Units. These changes will increase the MDE value by $35 million, for a revised MDE value of $254 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 million. The revised total case value will be $482 million. (iv) Significance: This proposed sale of additional missiles and equipment will contribute to the modernization of Poland’s F-16 aircraft fleet, enhancing its ability to meet current and future threats. (v) Justification: Poland is a major NATO ally and a key partner of the United States in ensuring peace and stability in Europe. Poland requests these capabilities to provide for the defense of deployed troops, regional security, and interoperability with the United States. (vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 9, 2019 [FR Doc. 2019–12388 Filed 6–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–C E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM 12JNN1 EN12JN19.003</GPH> jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 19-0F

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 113 (Wednesday, June 12, 2019)]
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[FR Doc No: 2019-12388]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 19-0F]


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 19-0F 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. 19-0F

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

    (i) Purchaser: Government of Poland
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 11-54

    Date: February 2, 2012
    Military Department: Navy

    (iii) Description: On February 2, 2012, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 11-54, of the possible 
sale under Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act of 93 AIM-
9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles, 4 AIM-9X-2 Captive Air 
Training Missiles (CATM), 65 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-
Air Missiles, 42 GBU-49 Enhanced PAVEWAY II 500 lb Bombs, 200 GBU-54 
(2000 lb) Laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) Bombs, 642 BLU-111 
(500 lb) General Purpose Bombs, 127 MK-82 (500 lb) General Purpose 
Bombs, 80 BLU-117 (2000 lb) General Purpose Bombs, 4 MK-84 (2000 lb) 
Inert General Purpose Bombs, 9 F-100-PW-229 Engine Core Modules, 28 
Night Vision Devices plus 6 spare intensifier tubes, 12 Autonomous Air 
Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation P5 pods, a Joint Mission Planning 
System, and five years of follow-on support and sustainment services 
for Poland's F-16 fleet, spare and repair parts, support and test 
equipment, publications and technical documentation, system overhauls 
and upgrades, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. 
Government and contractor technical support, and other related elements 
of program support. The estimated total cost was $447 million. Major 
Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $219 million of this total.
    This transmittal notifies an additional twenty-seven (27) AIM-9X-2 
Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles and eighteen (18) AIM-9X-2 
Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM). This notification also includes 
twelve (12) AIM-9X Tactical Guidance Units and six (6) AIM-9X CATM 
Guidance Units. These changes will increase the MDE value by $35 
million, for a revised MDE value of $254 million. The revised total 
case value will be $482 million.
    (iv) Significance: This proposed sale of additional missiles and 
equipment will contribute to the modernization of Poland's F-16 
aircraft fleet, enhancing its ability to meet current and future 
threats.
    (v) Justification: Poland is a major NATO ally and a key partner of 
the United States in ensuring peace and stability in Europe. Poland 
requests these capabilities to provide for the defense of deployed 
troops, regional security, and interoperability with the United States.
    (vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 9, 2019

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