Arms Sales Notification, 43560-43561 [2020-15508]

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 138 (Friday, July 17, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43560-43561]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-15508]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 19-73]


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)(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 19-73 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: July 10, 2020.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 19-73
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 Hungary
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $190 million
Other....................................  $ 40 million
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  Total..................................  $230 million
 


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    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):

Sixty (60) AIM-120C-7/C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles 
Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER)
Two (2) AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAM-ER Guidance Sections

    Non-MDE:
    Also included are four (4) AMRAAM-ER training missiles (CATM-120C); 
missile containers; spare and repair parts; cryptographic and 
communication security devices; precision navigation equipment; 
software, site surveys; weapons system equipment and computer software 
support; publications and technical documentation; common munitions and 
test equipment; repair and return services and equipment; personnel 
training and training equipment; integration support and test 
equipment; and U.S. Government and contractor, engineering, technical 
and logistics support services; and other related elements of 
logistical and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (HU-D-YAE)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
    (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: May 8, 2020
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Hungary--Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles Extended Range 
(AMRAAM-ER)

    The Government of Hungary has requested to buy sixty (60) AIM-120C-
7/C-8 AMRAAMER missiles, and two (2) spare AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAM-ER 
guidance sections. Also included are four (4) AMRAAM-ER training 
missiles (CATM-120C); missile containers; spare and repair parts; 
cryptographic and communication security devices; precision navigation 
equipment; software, site surveys; weapons system equipment and 
computer software support; publications and technical documentation; 
common munitions and test equipment; repair and return services and 
equipment; personnel training and training equipment; integration 
support and test equipment; and U.S. Government and contractor, 
engineering, technical and logistics support services; and other 
related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated 
cost is $230 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO ally. 
This sale is consistent with U.S. initiatives to provide key allies in 
the region with modern systems that will enhance interoperability with 
U.S forces and increase security.
    This proposed sale improves Hungary's defense capability to deter 
regional threats and strengthen its homeland defense. The sale is in 
support of Hungary's acquisition of the National Advanced Surface to 
Air Missile System (NASAMS) air defense system and would provide a full 
range of protection from imminent hostile cruise missiles, unmanned 
aerial vehicles, rotary wing and fixed wing threats. This sale will 
contribute to Hungary's interoperability with the United States and 
other allies. Hungary should not have any difficulties absorbing this 
equipment into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor and integrator will be Raytheon Missile 
Systems, Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of additional U.S. Government and contractor representatives 
to Hungary.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 19-73
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. AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile Extended Range 
(AMRAAM-ER) is a medium range ground based air defense missile capable 
in all-weather against multiple targets in a sophisticated electronic 
attack environment. AMRAAM-ER utilizes an active C-7 or C-8 seeker and 
warhead joined with a new control section and rocket motor. This 
provides extended range and altitude, higher speed and maneuverability, 
and has been extensively tested and proven. The AIM-120C-8 is a form, 
fit, function refresh of the AIM-120C-7 and is the next generation to 
be produced. AIM-120 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) are 
nonfunctioning, inert missile rounds used for armament load training, 
which simulate the correct size and weight of live missiles.
    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 or equivalent systems which might 
reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a 
system with similar or advanced capabilities.
    3. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy 
and national security objectives outlined in the enclosed Policy 
Justification. A determination has been made that Hungary can provide 
the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being 
released as the U.S. Government.
    4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Hungary.

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