Arms Sales Notification, 12141-12143 [2022-04498]

Download as PDF 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 12142 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2022 / Notices -a•--~ ~litl,i2~1• ·.Tlie.·••B~loN~PclQS,(: ·s..•·.f".'~~~J) ftili;;.L,~>·f· ,a.;:.;:•ll;,..11. •.. l;,l;J,~~~ . ·m '.···a< <······· u.s. 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VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Mar 02, 2022 *$33 million $ 3 million Jkt 256001 $36 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Two hundred eighty-eight (288) AGM114R Hellfire Missiles Non-MDE: Also included are AGM-114R spare parts; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 support services; repair and return; storage; and other related elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (KS– B–ZIG) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KS-BZHW (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 EN03MR22.028</GPH> BILLING CODE 5001–06–C Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2022 / Notices Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: March 19, 2021 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. Transmittal No. 21-31 Annex POLICY JUSTIFICATION khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Korea—AGM-114R Hellfire Missiles The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested to buy two hundred eightyeight (288) AGM-114R Hellfire missiles. Also included are AGM-114R spare parts; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; repair and return; storage; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is $36 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by meeting the legitimate security and defense needs of one of the closest allies in the INDOPACOM Theater. The ROK is one of the major political and economic powers in East Asia and the Western Pacific and a key partner of the United States in ensuring peace and stability in that region. It is vital to U.S. national interests to assist the ROK in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability. The ROK intends to use these Hellfire missiles to supplement its existing missile capability and current weapon inventory for its AH-64E aircraft. The proposed sale will improve the ROK’s capability to meet current and future threats and ensure interoperability with other AGM-114R Hellfire missile users in the region. The Republic of Korea will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 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, Orlando, FL. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreements will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the Republic of Korea. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Mar 02, 2022 Jkt 256001 Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The AGM-114R 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, improved safety and reliability. 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 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. 4. A determination has been made that the Republic of Korea 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. 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Republic of Korea. [FR Doc. 2022–04498 Filed 3–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2021–SCC–0171] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Survey of Postgraduate Outcomes for the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before April 4, 2022. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain. Find this information collection request by selecting ‘‘Department of Education’’ under ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then check ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. Comments may also be sent to ICDocketmgr@ed.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Pamela Maimer, 202–453–6891. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: Survey of Postgraduate Outcomes for the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program. OMB Control Number: 1840–0840. Type of Review: A reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 157. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 40. Abstract: The purpose of Section 102(b)(6) of the Mutual Educational and ADDRESSES: Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act 12143 E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 42 (Thursday, March 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12141-12143]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04498]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 21-31]


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)(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.

    Dated: February 22, 2022.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-31
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: Republic of Korea
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment..................  *$33 million
Other....................................  $ 3 million
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  Total..................................  $36 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Two hundred eighty-eight (288) AGM-114R Hellfire Missiles

    Non-MDE:
    Also included are AGM-114R spare parts; U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; 
repair and return; storage; and other related elements of logistical 
and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Army (KS-B-ZIG)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KS-B-ZHW
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or

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Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: March 19, 2021
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Korea--AGM-114R Hellfire Missiles

    The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested to buy two hundred 
eighty-eight (288) AGM-114R Hellfire missiles. Also included are AGM-
114R spare parts; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
technical, and logistics support services; repair and return; storage; 
and other related elements of logistical and program support. The 
estimated total cost is $36 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by meeting the legitimate 
security and defense needs of one of the closest allies in the 
INDOPACOM Theater. The ROK is one of the major political and economic 
powers in East Asia and the Western Pacific and a key partner of the 
United States in ensuring peace and stability in that region. It is 
vital to U.S. national interests to assist the ROK in developing and 
maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.
    The ROK intends to use these Hellfire missiles to supplement its 
existing missile capability and current weapon inventory for its AH-64E 
aircraft. The proposed sale will improve the ROK's capability to meet 
current and future threats and ensure interoperability with other AGM-
114R Hellfire missile users in the region. The Republic of Korea will 
have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 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, 
Orlando, FL. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset 
agreements will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and 
the contractor.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to the Republic of Korea.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 21-31
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 AGM-114R 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, improved safety and reliability.
    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 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.
    4. A determination has been made that the Republic of Korea 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.
    5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Republic of Korea.

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