Arms Sales Notification, 17191-17193 [2023-05828]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices service engineering; problem investigation; technical assistance; solutions to the technical problems arising from post production, testing capabilities and support, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (JA–P– QHM) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: JA–P– QFA (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: August 4, 2021 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Japan—AEGIS Class Destroyer Support lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 The Government of Japan has requested to buy Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) of AEGIS Class Destroyers, to include sustainment support and services; AEGIS computer software updates, system integration and testing, in-country and on-site engineering support; familiarization, sustainment, and all necessary emergent support engineering and technical support services; operational support; system overhauls; system upgrades; onthe-job practical operations and maintenance; combat systems integration; development, testing, installation of program patches and adaptation data and annual service agreements; technical inquiries by the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 purchaser; operation; integration; maintenance; field service engineering; problem investigation; technical assistance; solutions to the technical problems arising from post production, testing capabilities and support, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $134 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Asia-Pacific region. It is vital to U.S. national interest to assist Japan in developing and maintaining a strong and effective selfdefense capability. The proposed sale is critical to ensure Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Aegis Destroyer fleet and the Japanese Computer Program Test Sites (JCPTS) remain ready to provide capabilities in the defense of Japan. Specifically, the requested CPM services will provide JMSDF with software patches and adaptation data support that are vital to the effective and safe operations of the Aegis Combat Systems (ACS) suite. The in-country engineering and emergent support will assist JMSDF to address any malfunctions or faults that may arise with the ACS suite. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing these services and support into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, Moorestown, NJ. There are no known PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17191 offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the temporary assignment of five (5) U.S. Government and two (2) contractor representatives to Japan. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2023–05827 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 21–0J] 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 with attached Transmittal 21–0J. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: March 16, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 17192 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Transmittal No. 21–0J REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C)), (AECA) (i) Purchaser: Government of France (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 13–40 Date: June 27, 2013 Military Department: Air Force (iii) Description: On June 27, 2013, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 13–40 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of sixteen (16) MQ–9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft; eight (8) Mobile VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 Ground Control Stations; forty-eight (48) Honeywell TPE331–10T Turboprop Engines (16 installed and 32 Spares); twenty-four (24) Satellite Earth Terminal Substations; forty (40) Ku Band Link-Airborne Communication Systems; forty (40) General Atomics Lynx (exportable) Synthetic Aperture Radar/Ground Moving Target Indicator (SAR/GMTI) Systems; forty (40) AN/ DAS–1 Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS)-B; forty (40) Ground Data Terminals; forty (40) ARC–210 Radio Systems; forty (40) Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems; and forty-eight (48) AN/APX– 119 and KIV–119 Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) Systems. Also included were spare and repair parts; communication, test, PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and support equipment; publications and technical documentation; airworthiness and maintenance support; site surveys and bed down planning; personnel training and training equipment; operational flight test; U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics personnel services; and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost was $1.5 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $765 million of this total. On July 26, 2018, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 18–0B of the retrofit of MQ–9s to become weapons capable, and the inclusion of one hundred (100) GBU–49 Enhanced Paveway dual mode E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 EN22MR23.004</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices GPS and laser guided bomb kits comprised of MXU–650 Air Foil Group (AFG) and MAU–210 Enhanced Computer Control Group (ECCG); two hundred (200) FMU–152 fuzes; six hundred fifty (650) AGM–114R Hellfire missiles, with active warheads; fortyfive (45) AGM–114R Hellfire training missiles, without active warheads; and six (6) Hellfire Captive Air Training Missiles. The retrofit and inclusion of MDE not enumerated in the original notification resulted in the total notified cost of MDE increasing to $975 million. The total notified case value increased to $1.71 billion. On November 22, 2019, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 19–0P of the retrofit of four (4) MQ–9A Block 1 to exportable MQ–9A Block 5; the addition of four (4) MQ–9A Block 5; and the addition of fourteen (14) Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) with GPS Security Devices. The retrofit and inclusion of MDE not enumerated in the original notification resulted in the total notified cost of MDE increasing to $1.055 billion. The total notified case value remained $1.71 billion. This transmittal reports the addition of up to five (5) Mobile Ground Control Stations (MDE). Also included are additional ARC–210 Radios Systems (non-MDE). The inclusion of MDE not enumerated in the original notification will result in the total notified cost of MDE increasing to $1.0875 billion. The total notified case value will remain at $1.71 billion. (iv) Significance: This notification is being provided to report the inclusion of MDE and non-MDE articles and services not previously notified. Their inclusion represents an increase in capability over what was originally notified. The proposed articles and services will provide France’s MQ–9 program with the equipment necessary to support capabilities that France is already employing. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The MQ–9A Mobile Ground Control Station (MGCS) enables a pilot to operate, in real-time, a long-endurance, medium altitude Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) that can be used for surveillance, military reconnaissance, and targeting missions. A data link is maintained that uplink commands and downlink video with telemetry data. The data link can be a Line-of-Sight (LOS) C-Band communication or Beyond Line-of-Sight VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 (BLOS) Ku-Band Satellite Communication (SATCOM). Aircraft can be handed off to other strategically placed ground control stations. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is UNCLASSIFIED. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 4, 2021 [FR Doc. 2023–05828 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2023–OS–0023] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the DFAS announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by May 22, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350–1700. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17193 these submissions available for public viewing on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service—Cleveland, 1240 East Ninth Street, ATTN: JFBB—Mr. Charles Moss, Room 1569, Cleveland, OH 44199 or phone at 216–204–4426. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Certificate for Child Annuitant; DD Form 2828; OMB Control Number 0730–0011. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to support an incapacitation occurring prior to age 18. The form provides the authority for the DFAS to establish and pay a Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) or Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity to the incapacitated individual. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Annual Burden Hours: 480. Number of Respondents: 240. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 240. Average Burden per Response: 2 hours. Frequency: On occasion. The form will be used by the DFAS in order to establish and start the annuity for a potential child annuitant. When the form is completed, it will serve as a medical report to substantiate a child’s incapacity. The law requires that an unmarried child who is incapacitated must provide a current certified medical report. When the incapacity is not permanent, a medical certification must be received by DFAS every two years in order for the child to continue receiving annuity payments. Dated: March 17, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2023–05880 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 21–49] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05828]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 21-0J]


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)(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 with attached Transmittal 21-
0J.

    Dated: March 16, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-0J

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

    (i) Purchaser: Government of France
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 13-40

Date: June 27, 2013
Military Department: Air Force
    (iii) Description: On June 27, 2013, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 13-40 of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of sixteen 
(16) MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft; eight (8) Mobile Ground 
Control Stations; forty-eight (48) Honeywell TPE331-10T Turboprop 
Engines (16 installed and 32 Spares); twenty-four (24) Satellite Earth 
Terminal Substations; forty (40) Ku Band Link-Airborne Communication 
Systems; forty (40) General Atomics Lynx (exportable) Synthetic 
Aperture Radar/Ground Moving Target Indicator (SAR/GMTI) Systems; forty 
(40) AN/DAS-1 Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS)-B; forty (40) 
Ground Data Terminals; forty (40) ARC-210 Radio Systems; forty (40) 
Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems; and 
forty-eight (48) AN/APX-119 and KIV-119 Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) 
Systems. Also included were spare and repair parts; communication, 
test, and support equipment; publications and technical documentation; 
airworthiness and maintenance support; site surveys and bed down 
planning; personnel training and training equipment; operational flight 
test; U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics personnel 
services; and other related elements of logistics support. The 
estimated cost was $1.5 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) 
constituted $765 million of this total.
    On July 26, 2018, Congress was notified by Congressional 
certification transmittal number 18-0B of the retrofit of MQ-9s to 
become weapons capable, and the inclusion of one hundred (100) GBU-49 
Enhanced Paveway dual mode

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GPS and laser guided bomb kits comprised of MXU-650 Air Foil Group 
(AFG) and MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Group (ECCG); two hundred 
(200) FMU-152 fuzes; six hundred fifty (650) AGM-114R Hellfire 
missiles, with active warheads; forty-five (45) AGM-114R Hellfire 
training missiles, without active warheads; and six (6) Hellfire 
Captive Air Training Missiles. The retrofit and inclusion of MDE not 
enumerated in the original notification resulted in the total notified 
cost of MDE increasing to $975 million. The total notified case value 
increased to $1.71 billion.
    On November 22, 2019, Congress was notified by Congressional 
certification transmittal number 19-0P of the retrofit of four (4) MQ-
9A Block 1 to exportable MQ-9A Block 5; the addition of four (4) MQ-9A 
Block 5; and the addition of fourteen (14) Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) with 
GPS Security Devices. The retrofit and inclusion of MDE not enumerated 
in the original notification resulted in the total notified cost of MDE 
increasing to $1.055 billion. The total notified case value remained 
$1.71 billion.
    This transmittal reports the addition of up to five (5) Mobile 
Ground Control Stations (MDE). Also included are additional ARC-210 
Radios Systems (non-MDE). The inclusion of MDE not enumerated in the 
original notification will result in the total notified cost of MDE 
increasing to $1.0875 billion. The total notified case value will 
remain at $1.71 billion.
    (iv) Significance: This notification is being provided to report 
the inclusion of MDE and non-MDE articles and services not previously 
notified. Their inclusion represents an increase in capability over 
what was originally notified. The proposed articles and services will 
provide France's MQ-9 program with the equipment necessary to support 
capabilities that France is already employing.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve 
the security of a NATO ally which is an important force for political 
stability and economic progress in Europe.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The MQ-9A Mobile Ground Control 
Station (MGCS) enables a pilot to operate, in real-time, a long-
endurance, medium altitude Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) that can be 
used for surveillance, military reconnaissance, and targeting missions. 
A data link is maintained that uplink commands and downlink video with 
telemetry data. The data link can be a Line-of-Sight (LOS) C-Band 
communication or Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) Ku-Band Satellite 
Communication (SATCOM). Aircraft can be handed off to other 
strategically placed ground control stations.
    The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is 
UNCLASSIFIED.
    (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 4, 2021

[FR Doc. 2023-05828 Filed 3-21-23; 8:45 am]
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