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ACTION:
Arms sales notice.
The DoD 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)(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
21–40 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: January 31, 2023.
Office of the Secretary
Aaron T. Siegel,
[Transmittal No. 21–40]
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
Arms Sales Notification
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Transmittal No. 21–40
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 Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ...................................
TOTAL .............................
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$1.185 billion
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One hundred sixty (160) M1A1 Tank
structures/hulls provided from stock
in order to produce the following end
items and spares:
Seventy-five (75) M1A2 SEPv3
Abrams Main Battle Tanks
Twenty-nine (29) M1150 Assault
Breacher Vehicles
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Eighteen (18) M1074 Joint Assault
Bridges
Six (6) M88A2 Hercules Combat
Recovery Vehicles
One hundred twenty-two (122)
AGT1500 Gas Turbine Engines
Non-MDE:
Also included is development of a
unique armor package, Common
Remotely Operated Weapon Station
Low Profile (CROWS–LP), Driver’s
Vision Enhancer, mission equipment,
special tools and test equipment, ground
support equipment, system and engine
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spare parts, technical data, publications,
Modification Work Orders/Engineering
Change Proposals (MWO/ECPs), U.S.
Government and contractor technical
and logistics assistance, quality
assurance teams, transportation
services, program management, New
Equipment Training (NET); and other
related elements of logistical and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (AT–
B–ULU, AT–B–ULX, AT–B–UKQ, AT–
B–UKX)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT–B–
ZZH, AT–B–UHQ, AT–B–UIZ, AT–B–
UIG
(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: April 29, 2021
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
Policy Justification
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Australia—Heavy Armored Combat
Systems
The Government of Australia has
requested to buy one hundred sixty
(160) M1A1 Tank structures/hulls
provided from stock in order to produce
the following end items and spares:
seventy-five (75) M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams
Main Battle Tanks; twenty-nine (29)
M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles;
eighteen (18) M1074 Joint Assault
Bridges; six (6) M88A2 Hercules Combat
Recovery Vehicles; and one hundred
twenty-two (122) AGT1500 gas turbine
engines. Also included is development
of a unique armor package, Common
Remotely Operated Weapon Station
Low Profile (CROWS–LP), Driver’s
Vision Enhancer, mission equipment,
special tools and test equipment, ground
support equipment, system and engine
spare parts, technical data, publications,
Modification Work Orders/Engineering
Change Proposals (MWO/ECPs), U.S.
Government and contractor technical
and logistics assistance, quality
assurance teams, transportation
services, program management, New
Equipment Training (NET); and other
related elements of logistical and
program support. The total estimated
value is $1.685 billion.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security
objectives of the United States. Australia
is one of our most important allies in
the Western Pacific. The strategic
location of this political and economic
power contributes significantly to
ensuring peace and economic stability
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in the region. It is vital to the U.S.
national interest to assist our ally in
developing and maintaining a strong
and ready self-defense capability.
The proposed sale improves
Australia’s capability to meet current
and future threats by enhancing the
lethality, survivability, and
interoperability of the Australian Army.
Australia will use the enhanced
capability to strengthen its homeland
defense and deter regional threats. The
M1A2 SEPv3 Main Battle Tanks will
upgrade the current Australian fleet of
M1A1 SA tanks with no changes to
Royal Australian Armoured Corps force
structure. Additional M88A2 vehicles
provide de-processing and combat
vehicle recovery support for the
Australian tank fleet. The M1150
Assault Breacher Vehicles (ABVs) and
M1074 Joint Assault Bridges (JABs) will
be a new capability for the Royal
Australian Engineers, bringing underarmor bridging and breaching
capability, increasing the effectiveness
and survivability of Australian Combat
Engineers and providing increased
mobility for the armored fleet. Australia
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 contractors will be
General Dynamics Land Systems,
Sterling Heights, MI; BAE Systems,
York, PA; Leonardo DRS, Arlington, VA;
and Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ.
The purchaser typically requests offsets.
Any offset agreement will be defined in
negotiations between the purchaser and
the contractor(s).
Implementation of this sale will
require the assignment of approximately
10 additional U.S. or contractor
representatives to Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 21–40
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer and Acceptance Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export
Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. M1A2 System Enhancement
Package 3 (SEPv3) Main Battle Tank.
The M1A2 Abrams is a third-generation
American main battle tank, produced by
General Dynamics Land Systems. The
M1A2 SEPv3 features include a multifuel turbine engine, composite armor, an
advanced computer fire control system,
separate ammunition storage in a blow-
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out compartment, and 120mm main
gun. Extensive improvements have been
implemented to the latest M1A2 SEPv3
configuration. These include improved
digital systems, increased electrical
power margin to support demands of
future technologies, line replaceable
modules (LRM) to reduce operational
support costs, ammunition data link to
support new tank main gun rounds, and
an auxiliary power unit (APU). The
M1A2 Thermal Imaging System (TIS)
and M1A2 Commander’s Independent
Thermal Viewer (CITV) constitute the
system’s target acquisition system,
which, when operated with other tank
systems gives the tank crew a
substantial battlefield advantage. The
TIS provides the M1A2 crew with the
ability to effectively aim and fire the
tank main armament system under a
broad range of adverse battlefield
conditions. The TIS can be operated and
viewed by the tank gunner or tank
commander, and is the main sighting
system for the tanks’ main gun (cannon.)
The CITV provides the same target
acquisition system as the TIS, but
provides the tank commander a separate
system that can be controlled and
operated independent of the TIS.
Australia has commissioned the
development and production of bespoke
Turret Front armor to be used in their
M1A2SEPv3. This armor is being
developed by the USG in consultation
and coordination with the CoA to
ensure that it is optimized to their
perceived threat matrix.
2. The Abrams 120mm main gun
system is composed of a 120 millimeter
smoothbore gun manufactured at
Watervliet Arsenal. Gun production and
design technology are generally well
known.
3. The use of a gas turbine propulsion
system in the M1A2 is a unique
application of armored vehicle power
pack technology. The hardware is
composed of the AGT–1500 engine and
transmission, and while the system is
not a critical military technology the
manufacturing processes associated
with the turbine blades, recuperator,
bearings and shafts, and hydrostatic
pump and motor are proprietary and
therefore commercially competition
sensitive.
4. The Common Remotely Operated
Weapon Station—Low Profile (CROWS–
LP) is the M1A2 commander’s weapon
station, and allows for under-armor
operation of the weapons on the system
including the M2HB, M2A1, M240B and
M240 machine guns. The CROWS–LP is
an updated version of the M153A2
CROWS, is approximately 10 inches
shorter, and offers increased visibility to
the user. The fire control system of the
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CROWS–LP allows for ‘‘first-burst’’ on
target capability from stationary and
moving platforms. The CROWS–LP
ingratiates a day camera (VIM–C),
thermal camera (TIM 1500) and laser
range finder (STORM/STORM–PI).
5. The Driver Vision Enhancer—
Abrams (DVE–A) and Rear View Sensor
System (RVSS) are un-cooled thermal
imaging systems developed for use
while driving combat vehicles and
tactical wheeled vehicles. The DVE–A
provides night vision capability for the
Abrams tank driver. RVSS provides a
rear view camera for the Abrams tank.
DVE–A and RVSS allow for tactical
vehicle movement in support of
operational missions in all
environmental conditions (day/night
and all weather) and provides enhanced
driving capability during limited
visibility conditions.
6. M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery
Vehicle. M88A2 Heavy Equipment
Recovery Combat Utility Lifting
Extraction System (HERCULES) Combat
Recovery Vehicle is to extricate combat
vehicles that have become bogged down
or entangled, and to repair or replace
damaged parts in fighting vehicles while
under fire. The 70-ton M88A2 Recovery
Combat Vehicle is standard equipment
to de-process, recover, and sustain the
Abrams M1 Tank.
7. The M88A2’s AVDS–1790–8CR is a
unique modification to the standard
piston engine family in the M60 series
and the base M88Al. Manufacturing
processes associated with the
production of turbochargers, fuel
injection system, and cylinders are
proprietary and therefore commercially
competition sensitive.
8. The Driver’s Vision Enhancer—
Combat Vehicle M88 is an un-cooled
thermal imaging system developed for
use on combat and tactical wheeled
vehicles. It allows for tactical vehicle
movement in all environmental and
limited visibility conditions. The DVE–
CV for M88 vehicle is a platformmounted night vision device that
requires external power supply and is
integrated into the vehicle. The M88 is
also equipped with CROWS–LP
(M153A2E1), described above for the
Abrams.
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9. The Assault Breacher Vehicle
(ABV). The ABV is a highly mobile and
heavily armored minefield and complex
obstacle breaching system. It consists of
an M1 Abrams tank hull, a unique turret
with two Linear Demolition Charge
Systems (employing two Mine Clearing
Line Charges (MCLC) and rockets), a
Lane Marking System (LMS), Integrated
Vision System, and a High Lift Adapter
that interchangeably mounts mine
plows, rollers, and dozer blades.
10. The Driver Vision Enhancer.
Abrams (DVE–A) and Assault Breacher
Vehicle Integrated Vision System (IVS)
are un-cooled thermal imaging systems
developed for use while driving combat
vehicles and tactical wheeled vehicles.
The DVE–A provides night vision
capability for the ABV tank driver. IVS
provides a rear view camera for the
ABV. The ABV is equipped with the
AGT 1500 Gas Turbine Propulsion
System and the CROWS–LP described
in the Abrams and M88A2 sections
above.
11. The ABV is equipped with a
Magnetic Signature Duplicator which
mounts to the forward engineering
attachments. It generates a magnetic
perturbation which causes magnetically
fused mines to detonate well forward of
the vehicle through the use of an
emitted magnetic field.
12. The Joint Assault Bridge (JAB)
provides Army Engineer units
supporting Armored Brigade Combat
Teams with a survivable, deployable
and sustainable heavy-assault bridging
capability. The JAB provides a gapcrossing capability to cross wet or dry
gaps to provide freedom of maneuver on
the battlefield and keep pace with
Abrams Brigade Combat Team
operations. The JAB consists of an
M1A2 Abrams tank hull integrated with
a hydraulic bridge launcher system to
deploy the Armored Vehicle Launched
Bridge (AVLB) Military Load Class 95
Scissor Bridge. The JAB is equipped
with the Driver Vision Enhancer—
Abrams and the Rear View Sensor
Systems described above.
13. The highest level of classification
of defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is SECRET.
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14. 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.
15. A determination has been made
that the Government of Australia 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.
16. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal are authorized
for release and export to the
Government of Australia.
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Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 21–0H]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
AGENCY:
The DoD is publishing the
unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
SUMMARY:
Neil
Hedlund at neil.g.hedlund.civ@mail.mil
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
21–0H.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dated: January 31, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 21-40]
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 21-40 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: January 31, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-40
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 Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $ .500 billion
Other................................... $1.185 billion
TOTAL................................. $1.685 billion
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(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One hundred sixty (160) M1A1 Tank structures/hulls provided from stock
in order to produce the following end items and spares:
Seventy-five (75) M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks
Twenty-nine (29) M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles
Eighteen (18) M1074 Joint Assault Bridges
Six (6) M88A2 Hercules Combat Recovery Vehicles
One hundred twenty-two (122) AGT1500 Gas Turbine Engines
Non-MDE:
Also included is development of a unique armor package, Common
Remotely Operated Weapon Station Low Profile (CROWS-LP), Driver's
Vision Enhancer, mission equipment, special tools and test equipment,
ground support equipment, system and engine
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spare parts, technical data, publications, Modification Work Orders/
Engineering Change Proposals (MWO/ECPs), U.S. Government and contractor
technical and logistics assistance, quality assurance teams,
transportation services, program management, New Equipment Training
(NET); and other related elements of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (AT-B-ULU, AT-B-ULX, AT-B-UKQ, AT-B-
UKX)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-B-ZZH, AT-B-UHQ, AT-B-UIZ, AT-
B-UIG
(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: April 29, 2021
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
Policy Justification
Australia--Heavy Armored Combat Systems
The Government of Australia has requested to buy one hundred sixty
(160) M1A1 Tank structures/hulls provided from stock in order to
produce the following end items and spares: seventy-five (75) M1A2
SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks; twenty-nine (29) M1150 Assault Breacher
Vehicles; eighteen (18) M1074 Joint Assault Bridges; six (6) M88A2
Hercules Combat Recovery Vehicles; and one hundred twenty-two (122)
AGT1500 gas turbine engines. Also included is development of a unique
armor package, Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station Low Profile
(CROWS-LP), Driver's Vision Enhancer, mission equipment, special tools
and test equipment, ground support equipment, system and engine spare
parts, technical data, publications, Modification Work Orders/
Engineering Change Proposals (MWO/ECPs), U.S. Government and contractor
technical and logistics assistance, quality assurance teams,
transportation services, program management, New Equipment Training
(NET); and other related elements of logistical and program support.
The total estimated value is $1.685 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States. Australia is one of our most
important allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic location of this
political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring
peace and economic stability in the region. It is vital to the U.S.
national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a
strong and ready self-defense capability.
The proposed sale improves Australia's capability to meet current
and future threats by enhancing the lethality, survivability, and
interoperability of the Australian Army. Australia will use the
enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense and deter
regional threats. The M1A2 SEPv3 Main Battle Tanks will upgrade the
current Australian fleet of M1A1 SA tanks with no changes to Royal
Australian Armoured Corps force structure. Additional M88A2 vehicles
provide de-processing and combat vehicle recovery support for the
Australian tank fleet. The M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles (ABVs) and
M1074 Joint Assault Bridges (JABs) will be a new capability for the
Royal Australian Engineers, bringing under-armor bridging and breaching
capability, increasing the effectiveness and survivability of
Australian Combat Engineers and providing increased mobility for the
armored fleet. Australia 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 contractors will be General Dynamics Land Systems,
Sterling Heights, MI; BAE Systems, York, PA; Leonardo DRS, Arlington,
VA; and Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ. The purchaser typically
requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations
between the purchaser and the contractor(s).
Implementation of this sale will require the assignment of
approximately 10 additional U.S. or contractor representatives to
Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 21-40
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance Pursuant
to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. M1A2 System Enhancement Package 3 (SEPv3) Main Battle Tank. The
M1A2 Abrams is a third-generation American main battle tank, produced
by General Dynamics Land Systems. The M1A2 SEPv3 features include a
multi-fuel turbine engine, composite armor, an advanced computer fire
control system, separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment,
and 120mm main gun. Extensive improvements have been implemented to the
latest M1A2 SEPv3 configuration. These include improved digital
systems, increased electrical power margin to support demands of future
technologies, line replaceable modules (LRM) to reduce operational
support costs, ammunition data link to support new tank main gun
rounds, and an auxiliary power unit (APU). The M1A2 Thermal Imaging
System (TIS) and M1A2 Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV)
constitute the system's target acquisition system, which, when operated
with other tank systems gives the tank crew a substantial battlefield
advantage. The TIS provides the M1A2 crew with the ability to
effectively aim and fire the tank main armament system under a broad
range of adverse battlefield conditions. The TIS can be operated and
viewed by the tank gunner or tank commander, and is the main sighting
system for the tanks' main gun (cannon.) The CITV provides the same
target acquisition system as the TIS, but provides the tank commander a
separate system that can be controlled and operated independent of the
TIS. Australia has commissioned the development and production of
bespoke Turret Front armor to be used in their M1A2SEPv3. This armor is
being developed by the USG in consultation and coordination with the
CoA to ensure that it is optimized to their perceived threat matrix.
2. The Abrams 120mm main gun system is composed of a 120 millimeter
smoothbore gun manufactured at Watervliet Arsenal. Gun production and
design technology are generally well known.
3. The use of a gas turbine propulsion system in the M1A2 is a
unique application of armored vehicle power pack technology. The
hardware is composed of the AGT-1500 engine and transmission, and while
the system is not a critical military technology the manufacturing
processes associated with the turbine blades, recuperator, bearings and
shafts, and hydrostatic pump and motor are proprietary and therefore
commercially competition sensitive.
4. The Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station--Low Profile (CROWS-
LP) is the M1A2 commander's weapon station, and allows for under-armor
operation of the weapons on the system including the M2HB, M2A1, M240B
and M240 machine guns. The CROWS-LP is an updated version of the M153A2
CROWS, is approximately 10 inches shorter, and offers increased
visibility to the user. The fire control system of the
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CROWS-LP allows for ``first-burst'' on target capability from
stationary and moving platforms. The CROWS-LP ingratiates a day camera
(VIM-C), thermal camera (TIM 1500) and laser range finder (STORM/STORM-
PI).
5. The Driver Vision Enhancer--Abrams (DVE-A) and Rear View Sensor
System (RVSS) are un-cooled thermal imaging systems developed for use
while driving combat vehicles and tactical wheeled vehicles. The DVE-A
provides night vision capability for the Abrams tank driver. RVSS
provides a rear view camera for the Abrams tank. DVE-A and RVSS allow
for tactical vehicle movement in support of operational missions in all
environmental conditions (day/night and all weather) and provides
enhanced driving capability during limited visibility conditions.
6. M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Vehicle. M88A2 Heavy Equipment
Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System (HERCULES) Combat
Recovery Vehicle is to extricate combat vehicles that have become
bogged down or entangled, and to repair or replace damaged parts in
fighting vehicles while under fire. The 70-ton M88A2 Recovery Combat
Vehicle is standard equipment to de-process, recover, and sustain the
Abrams M1 Tank.
7. The M88A2's AVDS-1790-8CR is a unique modification to the
standard piston engine family in the M60 series and the base M88Al.
Manufacturing processes associated with the production of
turbochargers, fuel injection system, and cylinders are proprietary and
therefore commercially competition sensitive.
8. The Driver's Vision Enhancer--Combat Vehicle M88 is an un-cooled
thermal imaging system developed for use on combat and tactical wheeled
vehicles. It allows for tactical vehicle movement in all environmental
and limited visibility conditions. The DVE-CV for M88 vehicle is a
platform-mounted night vision device that requires external power
supply and is integrated into the vehicle. The M88 is also equipped
with CROWS-LP (M153A2E1), described above for the Abrams.
9. The Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV). The ABV is a highly mobile
and heavily armored minefield and complex obstacle breaching system. It
consists of an M1 Abrams tank hull, a unique turret with two Linear
Demolition Charge Systems (employing two Mine Clearing Line Charges
(MCLC) and rockets), a Lane Marking System (LMS), Integrated Vision
System, and a High Lift Adapter that interchangeably mounts mine plows,
rollers, and dozer blades.
10. The Driver Vision Enhancer. Abrams (DVE-A) and Assault Breacher
Vehicle Integrated Vision System (IVS) are un-cooled thermal imaging
systems developed for use while driving combat vehicles and tactical
wheeled vehicles. The DVE-A provides night vision capability for the
ABV tank driver. IVS provides a rear view camera for the ABV. The ABV
is equipped with the AGT 1500 Gas Turbine Propulsion System and the
CROWS-LP described in the Abrams and M88A2 sections above.
11. The ABV is equipped with a Magnetic Signature Duplicator which
mounts to the forward engineering attachments. It generates a magnetic
perturbation which causes magnetically fused mines to detonate well
forward of the vehicle through the use of an emitted magnetic field.
12. The Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) provides Army Engineer units
supporting Armored Brigade Combat Teams with a survivable, deployable
and sustainable heavy-assault bridging capability. The JAB provides a
gap-crossing capability to cross wet or dry gaps to provide freedom of
maneuver on the battlefield and keep pace with Abrams Brigade Combat
Team operations. The JAB consists of an M1A2 Abrams tank hull
integrated with a hydraulic bridge launcher system to deploy the
Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB) Military Load Class 95 Scissor
Bridge. The JAB is equipped with the Driver Vision Enhancer--Abrams and
the Rear View Sensor Systems described above.
13. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
14. 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.
15. A determination has been made that the Government of Australia
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.
16. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
are authorized for release and export to the Government of Australia.
[FR Doc. 2023-02377 Filed 2-3-23; 8:45 am]
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