Arms Sales Notification, 75307-75309 [2020-26010]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 228 / Wednesday, November 25, 2020 / Notices BILLING CODE 5001–06–C 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 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Nov 24, 2020 Jkt 253001 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. 75307 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. [FR Doc. 2020–26013 Filed 11–24–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P 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 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1 75308 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C Total ................................. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 .................................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Nov 24, 2020 $237.0 million $ 11.5 million Jkt 253001 $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) PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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). E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1 EN25NO20.043</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 228 / Wednesday, November 25, 2020 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 228 / Wednesday, November 25, 2020 / Notices (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 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Nov 24, 2020 Jkt 253001 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] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P 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: PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75309 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) E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 228 (Wednesday, November 25, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75307-75309]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-26010]


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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.

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