Arms Sales Notification, 57653-57655 [2021-22670]

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 198 (Monday, October 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57653-57655]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22670]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 21-22]


Arms Sales Notification

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

ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales 
notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Hedlund at 
[email protected] or (703) 697-9214.

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 21-22 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: October 13, 2021.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 21-22
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 North Macedonia
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*.................  $160 million
Other....................................  $ 50 million
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  TOTAL..................................  $210 million
 

    Funding Source: National Funds and Foreign Military Financing (FMF)
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):

Fifty-four (54) Stryker Vehicles, to include M1126 Infantry Carrier 
Vehicles (ICV), M1130 Command Vehicles (CV), and M1129 Mortar Carrier 
Vehicles (MCV)

    Non-MDE: Also included are M2A1 .50 cal machine guns; M6 Smoke 
Grenade launchers and associated spares; Harris radios; Common Remote 
Operated Weapons Station (CROWS); Defense Advanced GPS Receiver; AN/
VAS-5 Driver's Vision Enhancer; spare parts and components; special 
tools and test equipment; publications and technical manuals; training; 
field service representatives; U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering,

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technical, and logistical support services, and other related elements 
of program and logistical support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (MK-B-UCE).
    (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: March 16, 2021.
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

Policy Justification

North Macedonia--Stryker Vehicles

    The Government of North Macedonia has requested the possible sale 
of fifty-four (54) Stryker Vehicles, to include M1126 Infantry Carrier 
Vehicles (ICV), M1130 Command Vehicles (CV), and M1129 Mortar Carrier 
Vehicles (MCV). Also included are Also included are M2A1 .50 cal 
machine guns; M6 Smoke Grenade launchers and associated spares; Harris 
radios; Common Remote Operated Weapons Station (CROWS); Defense 
Advanced GPS Receiver; AN/VAS-5 Driver's Vision Enhancer; spare parts 
and components; special tools and test equipment; publications and 
technical manuals; training; field service representatives; U.S. 
Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistical 
support services, and other related elements of program and logistical 
support. The estimated cost is $210 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 and economic stability in 
Europe.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will improve North 
Macedonia's capability to meet current and future threats by increasing 
operational capabilities, force availability, and promote military 
cooperation.
    The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be General Dynamics Land Systems 
(GDLS), Sterling Heights, MI; vehicles will be produced at GDLS-Canada 
in London, Ontario. There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require one (1) Stryker 
contractor representative for twelve (12) months, two (2) CROWS 
contractor representatives for two (2) months, and four (4) contractor 
representatives for two (2) months to travel to North Macedonia to 
conduct the Operator and Maintenance OCONUS.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 21-22
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 Stryker Family of Vehicles (FoV) are all derived from the 
Flat Bottom Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV). The ICV supplies the common 
suspension, drive line, major C4 components, and the hull to the FoV. 
The FoV are powered by a 350 horsepower C7 Caterpillar Diesel engine 
and runs on eight wheels that feature run flat capability and a central 
tire inflation system (CTIS). The FoV contain a vehicle height 
management system to aid in transportability. The FoV are supported by 
a communications suite that integrates the SINCGARS radio family and 
Global Positioning System (GPS) and their commercially exportable 
equivalents, and have Mission Equipment Packages that add to the ICV 
common capabilities. The Stryker is deployable by C-130 aircraft and 
combat capable upon arrival. The Stryker is capable of self-deployment 
by highway and self-recovery. It has a low noise level that reduces 
crew fatigue and enhances survivability. It moves about the battlefield 
quickly and is optimized for close, complex, or urban terrain. The 
Stryker program leverages non-developmental items with common 
subsystems and components to quickly acquire and filed these systems.
    2. The AN/VAS-5 Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE) is compact thermal 
camera providing armored vehicle drivers with day or night time visual 
awareness in clear or reduced vision (fog, smoke, dust) situations. The 
system provides the driver a 180-degree viewing angle using a high 
resolution infrared sensor and image stabilization to reduce the effect 
of shock and vibration. The viewer and monitor are ruggedized for 
operation in tactical environments.
    3. The Common Remote Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) is an 
externally mounted weapon mounting and control system that allows the 
gunner to remain inside the vehicle protected armor while firing a 
variety of crew served weapons. The CROWS provides remote day and night 
sighting and ballistic control capacity, providing first-burst 
engagement of targets at maximum effective weapon range while on the 
move.
    4. The Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) is a lightweight (less 
than two pounds), hand-held or host platform-mounted receiver that may 
include a dual frequency (L1/L2), Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing 
Module (SAASM) based, Precise Positioning Service (PPS) device that 
receives and decodes the L1 and L2 signals-in-space which are 
transmitted by the NAVSTAR GPS satellite constellation. The DAGR 
provides real-time positioning, velocity (ground speed), navigation, 
and timing (PVNT) information, in stand-alone (dismounted) and mounted 
(ground facilities, sea, air, and land vehicles) configurations. The 
DAGR can support missions involving land-based war-fighting and non-war 
fighting operations. The DAGR can also be used as a secondary or 
supplemental aid to aviation-based missions which involve operations in 
low-dynamic aircraft, and as an aid to navigation in water-borne 
operations.
    5. The M95, Mortar fire Control System (MFCS) is consist of 
multiple Line Replaceable Unit (LRUs) that provides 120mm mortar 
weapon's Azimuth and Elevation, which allows the user to aim the mortar 
without having to dismount the vehicle. The MFCS provides digital 
communication with fire support network, improves weapon accuracy, and 
reduces employment time.
    6. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    7. 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.
    8. A determination has been made that North Macedonia can provide 
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.
    9. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of North 
Macedonia.

[FR Doc. 2021-22670 Filed 10-15-21; 8:45 am]
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