Arms Sales Notification, 11955-11957 [2021-04123]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 38 / Monday, March 1, 2021 / Notices (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: February 17, 2021 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Finland—Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System The Government of Finland has requested to buy twenty-five (25) M30A2 Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems— Alternative Warhead (ER GMLRS–AW) Pods; and ten (10) M31A2 Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems—Unitary (ER GMLRS–U) Pods. Also included is an ER GMLRS Materiel Release Package; Stockpile Reliability Program (SRP) support; Quality Assurance Testing (QAT) services; technical publications; U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services; and other related element of program and logistics support. The total estimated cost is $91.2 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a trusted partner which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Finland in developing and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability. Finland intends to use these defense articles and services to modernize its armed forces. Finland intends to expand its existing army architecture to counter potential threats. This will contribute to the Finland military’s goal to upgrade its capability while enhancing interoperability between Finland, the United States, and other allies. Finland VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Feb 26, 2021 Jkt 253001 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 principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, Missile and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, TX. There are no known offsets associated with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Finland. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 21–16 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The ER GMLRS provides a persistent, responsive, all-weather, rapidly deployed, long range, surface-tosurface, area- and point-precision strike capability. The AW variant (XM403, also referred to as M30A2) carries a 200pound fragmentation assembly filled with high explosives which, upon detonation, accelerates two layers of preformed penetrators optimized for effectiveness against large area and imprecisely located targets. The Unitary variant (XM404, also referred to as M31A2) is a 200-pound class unitary with a steel blast-fragmentation case, designed for low collateral damage against point targets. The ER GMLRS maintains the accuracy and effectiveness demonstrated by the baseline GMLRS out to a maximum range of 150 km (double of GMLRS capability) while also including a new Height Of Burst (HOB) capability. 2. The highest level of classified information associated with the sale of this equipment is SECRET. 3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11955 elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems 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 Finland 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 Government of Finland. [FR Doc. 2021–04125 Filed 2–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–C DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE [Transmittal No. 20–50] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice. AGENCY: 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 20–50 with attached Policy Justification. SUMMARY: Dated: February 23, 2021. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 11956 Transmittal No. 20–50 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 Jordan (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * .. Other ...................................... $ 0 million $60 million Total ................................... $60 million VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Feb 26, 2021 Jkt 253001 Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing (FMF) (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Foreign Military Sales Case JO–D–QBN A2, implemented on January 22, 2018, for an F–16 Air Combat Training Center at $51.2 million, was at the time below congressional notification threshold. Jordan has requested the case be amended to include additional devices PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and support. This amendment will push the case above Jordan’s current notification threshold and thus requires notification of the entire case. Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Non-MDE: Includes an F–16 Air Combat Training Center and Devices comprised of full mission trainers, combat tactics trainers, instructor/ operator stations, tactical environment simulators, brief/debrief stations, E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 EN01MR21.013</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 38 / Monday, March 1, 2021 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 38 / Monday, March 1, 2021 / Notices scenario generation stations, database generation stations, mission observation centers, and other training center equipment and support; software and software support; publications and technical documentation; maintenance, spares and repair parts and services; U.S. and contractor engineering, technical, and logistical support services; and other related elements of program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (JO–D–QBN A3) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: JO–D– QCU (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: None (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 11, 2021 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Jordan—F–16 Air Combat Training Center The Government of Jordan has requested to buy an F–16 Air Combat Training Center and Devices including full mission trainers, combat tactics trainers, instructor/operator stations, tactical environment simulators, brief/ debrief stations, scenario generation stations, database generation stations, mission observation centers, and other training center equipment and support; software and software support; VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Feb 26, 2021 Jkt 253001 publications and technical documentation; maintenance, spares and repair parts and services; U.S. and contractor engineering, technical, and logistical support services; and other related elements of program support. The estimated total cost is $60 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. The proposed sale will improve Jordan’s capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring Jordan’s pilots are effectively trained, which will contribute to the U.S.-Jordan lasting partnership and ensure the country’s stability, a critical element to broader U.S. regional policy goals. Jordan will use this asset to enhance training of pilots. Jordan will have no difficulty absorbing these training center assets and simulators into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation Rotary & Mission Systems, Orlando, FL. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of two U.S. Lockheed Martin contractor representatives to Jordan for a duration of 2 years to support training. PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11957 There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2021–04123 Filed 2–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–C DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 21–08] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice. AGENCY: 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 21–08 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: February 23, 2021. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 38 (Monday, March 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11955-11957]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-04123]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[Transmittal No. 20-50]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

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 20-50 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: February 23, 2021.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 20-50
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 Jordan
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $ 0 million
Other....................................  $60 million
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  Total..................................  $60 million
 

    Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing (FMF)
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Foreign Military Sales Case 
JO-D-QBN A2, implemented on January 22, 2018, for an F-16 Air Combat 
Training Center at $51.2 million, was at the time below congressional 
notification threshold. Jordan has requested the case be amended to 
include additional devices and support. This amendment will push the 
case above Jordan's current notification threshold and thus requires 
notification of the entire case.
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None
    Non-MDE: Includes an F-16 Air Combat Training Center and Devices 
comprised of full mission trainers, combat tactics trainers, 
instructor/operator stations, tactical environment simulators, brief/
debrief stations,

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scenario generation stations, database generation stations, mission 
observation centers, and other training center equipment and support; 
software and software support; publications and technical 
documentation; maintenance, spares and repair parts and services; U.S. 
and contractor engineering, technical, and logistical support services; 
and other related elements of program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (JO-D-QBN A3)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: JO-D-QCU
    (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: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 11, 2021
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Jordan--F-16 Air Combat Training Center

    The Government of Jordan has requested to buy an F-16 Air Combat 
Training Center and Devices including full mission trainers, combat 
tactics trainers, instructor/operator stations, tactical environment 
simulators, brief/debrief stations, scenario generation stations, 
database generation stations, mission observation centers, and other 
training center equipment and support; software and software support; 
publications and technical documentation; maintenance, spares and 
repair parts and services; U.S. and contractor engineering, technical, 
and logistical support services; and other related elements of program 
support. The estimated total cost is $60 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a 
Major Non-NATO Ally that is an important force for political stability 
and economic progress in the Middle East.
    The proposed sale will improve Jordan's capability to meet current 
and future threats by ensuring Jordan's pilots are effectively trained, 
which will contribute to the U.S.-Jordan lasting partnership and ensure 
the country's stability, a critical element to broader U.S. regional 
policy goals. Jordan will use this asset to enhance training of pilots. 
Jordan will have no difficulty absorbing these training center assets 
and simulators into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation Rotary 
& Mission Systems, Orlando, FL. There are no known offset agreements 
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
two U.S. Lockheed Martin contractor representatives to Jordan for a 
duration of 2 years to support training.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2021-04123 Filed 2-26-21; 8:45 am]
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