Arms Sales Notification, 19621-19623 [2023-06839]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 63 / Monday, April 3, 2023 / Notices support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SR–D–YAG) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR–D– YAS (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: November 4, 2021 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Saudi Arabia—AIM–120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested to buy two hundred eighty (280) AIM–120C–7/C–8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and five hundred ninety-six (596) LAU–128 Missile Rail Launchers (MRL). Also included are containers; weapon support and support equipment; spare and repair parts; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistical support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated cost is $650 million. This proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country that continues to be an important force for political and economic progress in the Middle East. The proposed sale will improve Saudi Arabia’s capability to meet current and future threats by increasing its stocks of medium-range missiles for its fighter aircraft fleet for its national defense. This potential sale will support Saudi Arabia’s Eurofighter Typhoon, F–15C/D, F–15S, and F–I5SA programs and will further strengthen the interoperability VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Mar 31, 2023 Jkt 259001 between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles 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 Raytheon, Waltham, MA. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale; however the purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement 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 Saudi Arabia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex [FR Doc. 2023–06842 Filed 3–31–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE [Transmittal No. 21–0L] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice. AGENCY: Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The AIM–120C–7/C–8 AMRAAM is a supersonic, air launched, aerial intercept, guided missile featuring digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shootdown, multiple launches against multiple targets, resistance to electronic countermeasures, and interception of high and low-flying and maneuvering targets. The AIM–120C–8 is a form, fit, function refresh of the AIM–120C–7 and is the next generation to be produced. 2. The highest level of classification of information included in this potential sale is SECRET. 3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems Frm 00017 which might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 4. A determination has been made that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 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. 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal are authorized for release and export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Office of the Secretary Transmittal No. 20–11 PO 00000 19621 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 21–0L. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: March 29, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\03APN1.SGM 03APN1 19622 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Transmittal No. 21–0L REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C)), (AECA) (i) Purchaser: Government of Romania (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 17–36 Date: August 18, 2017 Military Department: Army Funding Source: National Funds (iii) Description: On August 18, 2017, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 17–36 of the possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of 54 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) Launchers, 81 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) M31A1-Unitary, 81 GMLRS M30A1-Alternative Warhead, 54 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) M57 Unitary, 24 Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS), 15 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), Utility-Armored, M1151A1 and 15 HMMWVs, Armor Ready 2-Man, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Mar 31, 2023 Jkt 259001 M1151A1. Included: 54 each M1084A1P2 HIMARS Resupply Vehicles (RSVs), 54 M1095 MTV Cargo Trailer with RSV kit, and 10 each M1089A1P2 FMTV Wreckers 30 Low Cost Reduced Range (LCRR) practice rockets. Also included repair parts, training and U.S. Government support. The estimated total cost was $1.25 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $900 million of this total. On March 12, 2019, 19–0B notified the addition of: forty-eight (48) Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS) (MDE); forty-five (45) M1152A1 HMMWVs—Armor Ready 2-Man (MDE); fifty-four (54) M1084A1P2 HIMARS Resupply Vehicles (MDE); and support and communications equipment, spare and repair parts, test sets, batteries, laptop computers, publications and technical data, facility design, personnel training and equipment, systems integration support, Quality Assurance Teams and a Technical Assistance Fielding Team, United States Government and contractor engineering and logistics personnel services (non-MDE). The PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 additional MDE items were valued at $24.42 million, resulting in a new MDE value of $924.42 million, and additional non-MDE items were valued at $225.574 million, resulting in a total program increase of $250 million. The total case value increased to $1.5 billion. On June 3, 2020, 20–0F notified the addition of: six (6) AN/TPQ–53 Radar Systems (MDE); three hundred eightyfour (384) 120MM High Explosive (HE) Cartridges (MDE); and support and communications equipment, vehicles, ammunition, transportation, spare and repair parts, test sets, batteries, laptop computers, publications and technical data, facility design, personnel training and equipment, systems integration support, Quality Assurance Teams and a Technical Assistance Fielding Team, United States Government and contractor engineering and logistics personnel services. (non-MDE). The additional MDE items were valued at $175 million, resulting in a new MDE value of $1.1 billion, and additional non-MDE items were valued at $75 million, resulting in a total program increase of $250 million. The total E:\FR\FM\03APN1.SGM 03APN1 EN03AP23.007</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 63 / Monday, April 3, 2023 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 63 / Monday, April 3, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 program value increased to $1.75 billion. (iv) This transmittal notifies the addition of: 1. Three (3) High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), Armor Ready 2-Man, M1152A1 (MDE); and 2. Eighteen (18) Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) M57 Unitary (MDE) The additional MDE items are valued at $45 million, resulting in a new MDE value of $1.145 billion. The total program value will increase to $1.795 billion. (v) Significance: This proposed sale of defense articles and services supports Romania’s ongoing effort to modernize its armed forces and increase the Army’s capacity to counter threats posed by potential attacks. This will contribute to the Romanian’s Armed Forces effort to update their capabilities and enhance interoperability with the U.S. and other allies. (vi) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Mar 31, 2023 Jkt 259001 national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability. This proposed sale will enhance U.S. national security objectives in the region. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: The statement contained in the original AECA 36(b)(1) applies to the MDE items reported here. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 29, 2021 [FR Doc. 2023–06839 Filed 3–31–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 21–55 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 29, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 63 (Monday, April 3, 2023)]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 21-0L]


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-
0L.

    Dated: March 29, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-0L
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C)), (AECA)
    (i) Purchaser: Government of Romania
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 17-36

Date: August 18, 2017
Military Department: Army
Funding Source: National Funds

    (iii) Description: On August 18, 2017, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 17-36 of the possible 
sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of 54 High 
Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) Launchers, 81 Guided 
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) M31A1-Unitary, 81 GMLRS M30A1-
Alternative Warhead, 54 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) M57 
Unitary, 24 Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS), 15 
High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), Utility-Armored, 
M1151A1 and 15 HMMWVs, Armor Ready 2-Man, M1151A1. Included: 54 each 
M1084A1P2 HIMARS Resupply Vehicles (RSVs), 54 M1095 MTV Cargo Trailer 
with RSV kit, and 10 each M1089A1P2 FMTV Wreckers 30 Low Cost Reduced 
Range (LCRR) practice rockets. Also included repair parts, training and 
U.S. Government support. The estimated total cost was $1.25 billion. 
Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $900 million of this total.
    On March 12, 2019, 19-0B notified the addition of: forty-eight (48) 
Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS) (MDE); forty-
five (45) M1152A1 HMMWVs--Armor Ready 2-Man (MDE); fifty-four (54) 
M1084A1P2 HIMARS Resupply Vehicles (MDE); and support and 
communications equipment, spare and repair parts, test sets, batteries, 
laptop computers, publications and technical data, facility design, 
personnel training and equipment, systems integration support, Quality 
Assurance Teams and a Technical Assistance Fielding Team, United States 
Government and contractor engineering and logistics personnel services 
(non-MDE). The additional MDE items were valued at $24.42 million, 
resulting in a new MDE value of $924.42 million, and additional non-MDE 
items were valued at $225.574 million, resulting in a total program 
increase of $250 million. The total case value increased to $1.5 
billion.
    On June 3, 2020, 20-0F notified the addition of: six (6) AN/TPQ-53 
Radar Systems (MDE); three hundred eighty-four (384) 120MM High 
Explosive (HE) Cartridges (MDE); and support and communications 
equipment, vehicles, ammunition, transportation, spare and repair 
parts, test sets, batteries, laptop computers, publications and 
technical data, facility design, personnel training and equipment, 
systems integration support, Quality Assurance Teams and a Technical 
Assistance Fielding Team, United States Government and contractor 
engineering and logistics personnel services. (non-MDE). The additional 
MDE items were valued at $175 million, resulting in a new MDE value of 
$1.1 billion, and additional non-MDE items were valued at $75 million, 
resulting in a total program increase of $250 million. The total

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program value increased to $1.75 billion.
    (iv) This transmittal notifies the addition of:
    1. Three (3) High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), 
Armor Ready 2-Man, M1152A1 (MDE); and
    2. Eighteen (18) Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) M57 Unitary 
(MDE)
    The additional MDE items are valued at $45 million, resulting in a 
new MDE value of $1.145 billion. The total program value will increase 
to $1.795 billion.
    (v) Significance: This proposed sale of defense articles and 
services supports Romania's ongoing effort to modernize its armed 
forces and increase the Army's capacity to counter threats posed by 
potential attacks. This will contribute to the Romanian's Armed Forces 
effort to update their capabilities and enhance interoperability with 
the U.S. and other allies.
    (vi) 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 in developing and maintaining a strong and 
ready self-defense capability. This proposed sale will enhance U.S. 
national security objectives in the region.
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: The statement contained in the 
original AECA 36(b)(1) applies to the MDE items reported here.
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 29, 2021

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