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Transmittal No. 20–51
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 the United Kingdom.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ....................................
$42 million
$ 4 million
Total .................................
$46 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Three hundred ninety-five (395) AGM–
114R2 Hellfire Missiles
Non-MDE: Also included is technical
assistance, publications, integration
support, and other related elements of
logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (UK–
B–WUG).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: UK–B–
WSD, UK–B–WSA, UK–B–WQU.
(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: August 26, 2020.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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United Kingdom—Hellfire Missiles
The Government of the United
Kingdom has requested to buy three
hundred ninety-five (395) AGM–114R2
Hellfire missiles. Also included is
technical assistance, publications,
integration support, and other related
elements of logistics and program
support. The estimated total cost is $46
million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security
objectives 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.
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The proposed sale will improve the
United Kingdom’s ability to meet
current and future threats by replacing
expiring and unserviceable missiles and
maintaining capability to execute
missions across a full range of military
operations. The United Kingdom will
have no difficulty absorbing these
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 will be
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Orlando,
Florida. The purchaser typically
requests offsets. Any offset agreement
will be defined in negotiations between
the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed will
not require the assignment of any
additional U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to the United
Kingdom.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures that might
reduce weapon system effectiveness or
be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made
that United Kingdom 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.
5. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
United Kingdom.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Transmittal No. 20–51
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
[Transmittal No. 20–57]
Annex
AGENCY:
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AGM–114R2 Hellfire missile is
used against heavy and light armored
targets, thin skinned vehicles, urban
structures, bunkers, caves and
personnel. The missile is Inertial
Measurement Unit (IMU) based, with a
variable delay fuse and improved safety
and reliability. The Hellfire II
multipurpose warhead variant (AGM–
114R) allows selection of warhead
effects corresponding to a specific target
type. The AGM–114R is capable of
being launched from Army rotary-wing
and UAS platforms and provides the
pilot increased operational flexibility.
2. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is SECRET.
3. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
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Arms Sales Notification
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Karma Job at karma.d.job.civ@mail.mil
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
20–57 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: November 19, 2020.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 20–57
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 Spain.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense ......................
Equipment * .........................
Other ....................................
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$237.0 million
$ 11.5 million
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$248.5 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One hundred (100) AIM–120C–7/8
Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missiles (AMRAAM)
One (1) AMRAAM Guidance Section
(spare)
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Non-MDE: Also included are KGV–
135A encryption devices; containers;
weapon support and support
equipment; spare and repair parts;
publications and technical
documentation; 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
(SP–D–YAI).
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(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: September 2, 2020.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Spain—AIM–120C Advanced Medium
Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)
The Government of Spain has
requested to buy one hundred (100)
AIM–120C–7/8 Advanced Medium
Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM)
and one (1) AMRAAM Guidance
Section (spare). Also included are KGV–
135A encryption devices; containers;
weapon support and support
equipment; spare and repair parts;
publications and technical
documentation; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical, and
logistics support services; and other
related elements of logistical and
program support. The estimated total
cost is $248.5 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.
This proposed sale will improve
Spain’s capability to meet current and
future threats by increasing its stocks of
AMRAAMs for its fighter aircraft fleets
in support of national defense. The
potential sale will further strengthen the
interoperability between the United
States and Spain. Spain 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 will be
Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson,
AZ. There are no known offset
arrangements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this sale will not
require the assignment of U.S.
Government or contractor
representatives in Spain.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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Transmittal No. 20–57
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 AIM–120C–7/C–8 AMRAAM is
a supersonic, air launched, aerial
intercept, guided missile featuring
digital technology and micro-miniature
solid-state electronics. Purchase will
include AMRAAM Guidance Section
spares. AMRAAM capabilities include
look-down/shootdown, multiple
launches against multiple targets,
resistance to electronic
countermeasures, and interception of
high- and low-flying and maneuvering
targets. The AIM–120C–8 is a form, fit,
function refresh of the AIM–120C–7 and
is the next generation to be produced.
2. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is SECRET.
3. 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
reduce weapon system effectiveness or
be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made
that 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 furthering U.S. foreign
policy and national security objectives
outlined in the Policy Justification.
5. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to
Spain.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy
Meeting of the U.S. Naval Academy
Board of Visitors; Corrections
Department of the Navy, U.S.
Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Notice of Partially Closed
Meeting; corrections.
AGENCY:
The Department of the Navy
published a document in the Federal
Register of November 12, 2020, to
announce that the Federal Advisory
Committee meeting of the U.S. Naval
Academy Board of Visitors will take
SUMMARY:
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place. Due to expected health directives
in light of COVID–19, the public can no
longer be accommodated to attend the
meeting in person. The meeting will be
held virtually. The document contained
incorrect times and venues.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Major Raphael Thalakottur, USMC,
Executive Secretary to the Board of
Visitors, Office of the Superintendent,
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
21402–5000, 410–293–1503, thalakot@
usna.edu, or visit https://
www.usna.edu/PAO/Superintendent/
bov.php.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Correction
In the Federal Register notice of
November 12, 2020, in FR Vol. 85, No
219, on page 71889, the following
corrections are made:
1. On page 71889, in the second
column, correct the DATES caption to
read:
DATES: Open virtually to the public,
December 7, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. Closed to the public, December 7,
2020, from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
2. On page 71889, in the second
column, correct the ADDRESSES caption
to read:
ADDRESSES: This a virtual meeting that
will be broadcasted live from the United
States Naval Academy in Annapolis,
Maryland. Escort is not required.
3. On page 71889, in the second
column, correct the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION caption to read:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
meeting is being held under the
provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5
U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the
Government in the Sunshine Act of
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), the
General Services Administration’s
(GSA) Federal Advisory Committee
Management Final Rule (41 CFR part
102–3).
Purpose of Meeting: The U.S. Naval
Academy Board of Visitors will meet to
make such inquiry, as the Board deems
necessary, into the state of morale and
discipline, the curriculum, instruction,
physical equipment, fiscal affairs, and
academic methods of the Naval
Academy.
Agenda: Proposed meeting agenda for
December 7, 2020.
0930–1000 Members log on
(Broadcasted to Public)
1000 Call to Order (Broadcasted to
Public)
1000–1130 Business Session
(Broadcasted to Public)
1130–1200 Executive Session (Closed
to Public)
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 20-57]
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 20-57 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: November 19, 2020.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 20-57
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 Spain.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense........................... $237.0 million
Equipment *.............................
Other................................... $ 11.5 million
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Total................................. $248.5 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One hundred (100) AIM-120C-7/8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missiles (AMRAAM)
One (1) AMRAAM Guidance Section (spare)
Non-MDE: Also included are KGV-135A encryption devices; containers;
weapon support and support equipment; spare and repair parts;
publications and technical documentation; 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 (SP-D-YAI).
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(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: September 2, 2020.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Spain--AIM-120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)
The Government of Spain has requested to buy one hundred (100) AIM-
120C-7/8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and one (1)
AMRAAM Guidance Section (spare). Also included are KGV-135A encryption
devices; containers; weapon support and support equipment; spare and
repair parts; publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government
and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services;
and other related elements of logistical and program support. The
estimated total cost is $248.5 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 self-defense
capability.
This proposed sale will improve Spain's capability to meet current
and future threats by increasing its stocks of AMRAAMs for its fighter
aircraft fleets in support of national defense. The potential sale will
further strengthen the interoperability between the United States and
Spain. Spain 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 will be Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson,
AZ. There are no known offset arrangements proposed in connection with
this potential sale.
Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of U.S.
Government or contractor representatives in Spain.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20-57
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 AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAM is a supersonic, air launched, aerial
intercept, guided missile featuring digital technology and micro-
miniature solid-state electronics. Purchase will include AMRAAM
Guidance Section spares. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/
shootdown, multiple launches against multiple targets, resistance to
electronic countermeasures, and interception of high- and low-flying
and maneuvering targets. The AIM-120C-8 is a form, fit, function
refresh of the AIM-120C-7 and is the next generation to be produced.
2. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
3. 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 reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made that 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 furthering U.S. foreign policy and national security
objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to Spain.
[FR Doc. 2020-26010 Filed 11-24-20; 8:45 am]
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