Arms Sales Notification, 12139-12141 [2022-04480]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2022 / Notices (iv) Military Department: Army (NOB-VKR) (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 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Norway—Javelin FGM-148 Missiles The Government of Norway has requested to buy one hundred twenty (120) Javelin FGM-148 Missiles; and two (2) Javelin FGM-148 Missiles Fly to Buy. Also included are twenty-four (24) Javelin Block 1 Command Launch Units (CLUs) retrofit kits; spare parts; publications and technical documentation; personnel training; 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 $36 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals 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. Norway intends to use the requested armaments to upgrade and increase its current inventory of antitank missiles. These articles will be used in defense operations for both Norway and NATO-led operations. The proposed sale will improve Norway’s capability to meet current and future threats by improving Norway’s anti-tank capability and continuing to enhance their surface-to- surface missile capability. This proposed sale will allow Norway to employ its armed forces more effectively in the ground domain and continue its defensive support of NATO’s northern flank. Norway will have no difficulty absorbing these weapons into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractors will be Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture of Orlando, Florida, and Tucson, Arizona. Any offset agreements will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor(s). Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Mar 02, 2022 Jkt 256001 additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Norway. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 21-30 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 Javelin Weapon System is a medium-range, man portable, shoulderlaunched, fire and forget, anti-tank system for infantry, scouts, and combat engineers. It may also be mounted on a variety of platforms, including vehicles, aircraft and watercraft. The system weighs 49.5 pounds and has a maximum range in excess of 2,500 meters. The system is highly lethal against tanks and other systems with conventional and reactive armors. The system possesses a secondary capability against bunkers. 2. The key technical feature of the Javelin is the use of fire-and-forget technology, which allows the gunner to fire and immediately relocate or take cover. Additional special features are the top attack and/or direct fire modes, an advanced tandem warhead and imaging infrared seeker, target lock-on before launch, and soft launch from enclosures or covered fighting positions. The Javelin missile also has a minimum smoke motor, thus decreasing its detection on the battlefield. 3. The Javelin Weapon System is comprised of two major tactical components, which are a reusable Command Launch Unit (CLU) and a round contained in a disposable launch tube assembly. The CLU incorporates an integrated day-night sight that provides a target engagement capability in adverse weather and countermeasure environments. The CLU may also be used in a stand-alone mode for battlefield surveillance and target detection. The CLU’s thermal sight is a second generation Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor. To facilitate initial loading and subsequent updating of software, all on-board missile software is uploaded via the CLU after mating and prior to launch. 4. The missile is autonomously guided to the target using an imaging infrared seeker and adaptive correlation tracking algorithms. This allows the gunner to take cover or reload and engage another target after firing a missile. The missile has an advanced tandem warhead and can be used in either the top attack or direct fire modes PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12139 (for target undercover). An onboard flight computer guides the missile to the selected target. 5. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. 6. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware or 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. 7. A determination has been made that Norway can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 8. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Norway. [FR Doc. 2022–04483 Filed 3–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 21–0B] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: ACTION: Arms sales notice. The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. SUMMARY: Neil Hedlund at neil.g.hedlund.civ@mail.mil or (703) 697–9214. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This 36(b)(5)(C) 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 21–0B with attached Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 25, 2022. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 12140 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2022 / Notices DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 201 t2'ff STREET SOUTH, SUITE 101 ARLINGTON, VA 22202~5408 Marehcl6~ 2021 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi. Speaker ofthe House u~s. House of kepresentati,-es H-209, The Capitol Washingt~ DC 20515 Dear Madam Speaker: Puisuantto the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(SXC) of the Anus Export Contr'ol Act (AECA); as amended.. we are forwarditlg Transmittal No. 21..0B. This notification relates to enhaneements or upgrades Crom the level of sensitivity oftedmolt>gy or capability described in the Section 36(b)(1} AECA certification 1$-22 ofApril 28, 201S. Sincerely, ~~ Heidi U. Grant Director Enclosures: BILLING CODE 5001–06–C Transmittal No. 21-0B khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Australia. (ii) Sec. 36(b)(l), AECA Transmittal No.: 15-22. Date: April 28, 2015 Military Department: Navy (iii) Description: On April 28, 2015, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 15–22 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Mar 02, 2022 Jkt 256001 of follow-on sustainment support and services for twenty-four (24) AF/A-18Fs Super Hornet and twelve (12) AEA-18G Growler aircraft. The sustainment efforts included software and hardware updates; Engineering Change Proposals; System Configuration upgrades; system integration and testing; engine component improvement; tools and test equipment; spare and repair parts; support equipment; publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; aircrew trainer devices upgrades; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost was $1.5 billion. No PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Major Defense Equipment (MDE) was purchased. On September 12, 2019, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 19-0L of Australia’s request for additional sustainment and upgrades to the Australian F/A-18E/F fleet. The upgrades included up to twenty (20) AN/ASG-34(V) Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II systems; up to sixty (60) Distributed Targeting Processor—Networked (DTPN) assets; and up to fifty-two (52) Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS) (6). The overall MDE value increased to $260 million and the overall total value increased to $1.81 billion. E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 EN03MR22.030</GPH> 1. Transmittal Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2022 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES This transmittal reports Australia’s request for additional sustainment and upgrades to the Australian F/A-18F fleet. The upgrades include up to thirtytwo (32) Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) Upgrade Kits with Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT); up to thirty-one (31) Distributed Targeting Processor— Networked (DTP-N) units; up to fiftyone (51) High Definition Video Recorders (HDVR); and up to fifty-three (53) AN/ARC-210 RT-2036 Radios. The sale also includes system integration and testing; software development; spares; support equipment; and government and contracting technical assistance. The overall MDE value will increase to $292.5 million and the overall total value will increase to $2 billion. (iv) Significance: This proposed sale will allow Australia to effectively maintain its current force projection capability that enhances interoperability with U.S. forces well into the future. (v) Justification: This proposed sale supports the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that is a key partner of the United States in ensuring peace and stability around the world. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) Upgrade Kits with Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT) provides a high capacity, low VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Mar 02, 2022 Jkt 256001 latency, internet Protocol (IP) based waveform that can quickly transmit large amounts of data. Advanced algorithms allow cooperative detection and engagement of a wider array of targets, improving fused track accuracy and increasing lethality/survivability through Situational Awareness. Distributed Targeting Processor— Networked (DTP-N) is an upgrade to the Distributed Targeting System (DTS) providing internet Protocol (IP) to the F/A-18F, enabling connectivity to advanced tactical networks. The DTP-N upgrade provides the foundation for a majority of the future flight plan strike capabilities, which are related to improved targeting and networking. DTP-N is networking hardware required for tactical use of IP based waveforms. This upgrade also provides Multi-Level Security (MLS) features, offering new capabilities to the platform through increased security assurances on data separation and data transfer. AN/ARC-210 RT-2036 Radio is a single-channel, software-defined radio with multiple waveforms, high-speed mobile ad hoc networked communications, and beyond-line-ofsight connectivity for data, voice and imagery. High Definition Video Recorders (HDVR) will replace the Upgraded Solid State Recorder (USSR) and Solid State Recorder (SSR), and provide cockpit video recording system commonality in Block I, Block II, and Block III F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft. The HDVR provides Data at Rest (DAR) PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12141 protection and four times the storage capacity of SSR/USSR. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: March 16, 2021. [FR Doc. 2022–04480 Filed 3–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 21–31] 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: Neil Hedlund at neil.g.hedlund.civ@mail.mil 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 21–31 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: February 22, 2022. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 42 (Thursday, March 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12139-12141]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 21-0B]


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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(5)(C) 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 21-0B with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: February 25, 2022.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-0B

REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Australia.
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(l), AECA Transmittal No.: 15-22.

    Date: April 28, 2015
    Military Department: Navy

    (iii) Description: On April 28, 2015, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 15-22 of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act, of follow-
on sustainment support and services for twenty-four (24) AF/A-18Fs 
Super Hornet and twelve (12) AEA-18G Growler aircraft. The sustainment 
efforts included software and hardware updates; Engineering Change 
Proposals; System Configuration upgrades; system integration and 
testing; engine component improvement; tools and test equipment; spare 
and repair parts; support equipment; publications and technical 
documentation; personnel training and training equipment; aircrew 
trainer devices upgrades; U.S. Government and contractor technical 
assistance; and other related elements of logistics and program 
support. The estimated cost was $1.5 billion. No Major Defense 
Equipment (MDE) was purchased.
    On September 12, 2019, Congress was notified by Congressional 
certification transmittal number 19-0L of Australia's request for 
additional sustainment and upgrades to the Australian F/A-18E/F fleet. 
The upgrades included up to twenty (20) AN/ASG-34(V) Infrared Search 
and Track (IRST) Block II systems; up to sixty (60) Distributed 
Targeting Processor--Networked (DTP-N) assets; and up to fifty-two (52) 
Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio 
Systems (MIDS JTRS) (6). The overall MDE value increased to $260 
million and the overall total value increased to $1.81 billion.

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    This transmittal reports Australia's request for additional 
sustainment and upgrades to the Australian F/A-18F fleet. The upgrades 
include up to thirty-two (32) Multifunctional Information Distribution 
System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) Upgrade Kits with 
Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT); up to thirty-one (31) 
Distributed Targeting Processor--Networked (DTP-N) units; up to fifty-
one (51) High Definition Video Recorders (HDVR); and up to fifty-three 
(53) AN/ARC-210 RT-2036 Radios. The sale also includes system 
integration and testing; software development; spares; support 
equipment; and government and contracting technical assistance. The 
overall MDE value will increase to $292.5 million and the overall total 
value will increase to $2 billion.
    (iv) Significance: This proposed sale will allow Australia to 
effectively maintain its current force projection capability that 
enhances interoperability with U.S. forces well into the future.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale supports the foreign policy 
and national security objectives of the United States by improving the 
security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that is a key partner of the United 
States in ensuring peace and stability around the world.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: Multifunctional Information 
Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) Upgrade 
Kits with Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT) provides a high 
capacity, low latency, internet Protocol (IP) based waveform that can 
quickly transmit large amounts of data. Advanced algorithms allow 
cooperative detection and engagement of a wider array of targets, 
improving fused track accuracy and increasing lethality/survivability 
through Situational Awareness.
    Distributed Targeting Processor--Networked (DTP-N) is an upgrade to 
the Distributed Targeting System (DTS) providing internet Protocol (IP) 
to the F/A-18F, enabling connectivity to advanced tactical networks. 
The DTP-N upgrade provides the foundation for a majority of the future 
flight plan strike capabilities, which are related to improved 
targeting and networking.
    DTP-N is networking hardware required for tactical use of IP based 
waveforms. This upgrade also provides Multi-Level Security (MLS) 
features, offering new capabilities to the platform through increased 
security assurances on data separation and data transfer.
    AN/ARC-210 RT-2036 Radio is a single-channel, software-defined 
radio with multiple waveforms, high-speed mobile ad hoc networked 
communications, and beyond-line-of-sight connectivity for data, voice 
and imagery.
    High Definition Video Recorders (HDVR) will replace the Upgraded 
Solid State Recorder (USSR) and Solid State Recorder (SSR), and provide 
cockpit video recording system commonality in Block I, Block II, and 
Block III F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft. The HDVR provides Data 
at Rest (DAR) protection and four times the storage capacity of SSR/
USSR.
    (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: March 16, 2021.

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