Arms Sales Notification, 24768-24770 [2023-08578]

Download as PDF 24768 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 78 / Monday, April 24, 2023 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 shipboard processing of MH–60R deployed sonobuoys, increased sonobuoy processing, updated sonobuoy control and increased ASW tracks. The AN/SQQ–89 accepts MH–60R ASW data and processes the data shipboard as a coordinated tactical ASW picture with the Variable Depth Sonar. ASW Operators, at AN/SQQ–89 consoles, analyze classified data and integrate with COMBATSS–21 to provide full implementation and access to the capabilities of the MH–60R. The MH– 60R Multi-Mission Helicopters, procured by the Hellenic Navy under a separate FMS case, introduce dipping sonar, upgraded radar, electronic warfare, weapons including MK 54 torpedoes and external command and control systems. With the MH–60R comes the need for a Ku-Band Common Data Link via a shipboard AN/SRQ–4 Radio Terminal System to support the high data rate requirements associated with systems onboard the aircraft. ff. The Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System (BICES) is a web-enabled, multi-national intelligence system that provides near real-time, correlated, situation and order of battle information. gg. Global Command and Control System-Joint (GCCS–J) is a command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence system consisting of hardware, software (commercial-off-theshelf and government-off-the-shelf), procedures, standards, and interfaces that provide an integrated near real-time picture of the battlespace necessary to conduct joint and multinational operations. For the HF2 configuration, GCCS–J will use Type 1 encryption. hh. Defense Advance GPS Receiver (DAGR) provides secure, military Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM)-based GPS in the most reliable and proven handheld form available today. It is a military-grade, dual-frequency receiver, and has the security hardware necessary to decode encrypted P(Y)-code GPS signals. Features include: graphical screen, with the ability to overlay map images, 12channel continuous satellite tracking for VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:50 Apr 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 ‘‘all-in-view’’ operation, simultaneous L1/L2 dual frequency GPS signal reception, extended performance in a diverse jamming environment, and SAASM compatibility. ii. Improved Point Detection SystemLifecycle Replacement (IPDS–LR) is a ship-based Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) detector designed for chemical detection of chemical warfare agent vapors onboard navy ships. The detector units have special interference rejection built into the detection algorithm and meets specifications for false alarm thresholds with sensitivity requirements. The sampling system includes specially designed sampling lines, filters, and bulkhead adapters to operate in marine environments. jj. Enhanced Maritime Biological Detection (EMBD) is an automated biological point detection and identification system that provides near real time biological detection, warning, and presumptive identification against Biological Warfare Agents (BWAs). EMBD will provide an early indication that a BWA attack has occurred and provide identification information allowing ship commanding officers to select from an array of countermeasures that can prevent or limit exposure to the ship and other ships in the naval task force. kk. Link 16 is an advanced command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) system incorporating high capacity, jam-resistant, digital communication links for exchange of near real-time tactical information, including both data and voice, among air, ground, and sea elements. It provides the warfighter key theater functions such as surveillance, identification, air control, weapons engagement coordination, and direction for all services and allied forces. With modernized cryptography, Link 16 will ensure interoperability into the future. 2. The highest overall 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 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 4. A determination has been made that Greece 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 have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Greece. [FR Doc. 2023–08580 Filed 4–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 21–65] 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)(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 21–65 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: April 19, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C TOTAL ............................. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Transmittal No. 21–65 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 France (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * $ .848 billion Other .................................... $ .473 billion VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:50 Apr 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 $1.321 billion (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): One (1) Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), 2 Launcher Configuration One (1) Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG), 3 Engine Configuration Non-MDE: Also included are land-based testing PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24769 and test spares; shipboard install; testing and certification support; shipboard spares; peculiar support equipment; government furnished equipment; multi-purpose reconfigurable training system; operator and maintainer training; integrated electronic technical manuals; drawings and interface control documents; technical assistance; contractor engineering technical services; and other related E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 EN24AP23.003</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 78 / Monday, April 24, 2023 / Notices 24770 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 78 / Monday, April 24, 2023 / Notices elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (FR– P–LID) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FR–P– LIE, FR–P–GAG, FR–P–GXG (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None known (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: December 21, 2021 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. approximately (40) U.S. Government and contractor representatives to France for 10 weeks per year in calendar years 2033–2038, to support shipboard system installation, commissioning, certification, aircraft compatibility testing, flight deck certification and sea trials. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System/Advanced Arresting Gear (EMALS/AAG) are two separate but complementary systems that enhance operational capability and improve maintenance and logistics support onboard conventional catapult and arresting gear (CATOBAR) aircraft carriers. 2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is UNCLASSIFIED. 3. If a technologically advanced adversary obtains knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems 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 France 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 Government of France. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 France—Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) The Government of France has requested to buy one (1) Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), 2 launcher configuration; and one (1) Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG), 3 engine configuration. Also included are land-based testing and test spares; shipboard install; testing and certification support; shipboard spares; peculiar support equipment; government furnished equipment; multi-purpose reconfigurable training system; operator and maintainer training; integrated electronic technical manuals; drawings and interface control documents; technical assistance; contractor engineering technical services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is $1.321 billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve security of a NATO ally which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will result in continuation of interoperability between the United States and France. EMALS and AAG will be incorporated in France’s next-generation aircraft carrier program. France 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 prime contractors will be General Atomics-Electromagnetic Systems Group, San Diego, CA; and Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News, VA. There are no known offset agreements proposed in conjunction with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:50 Apr 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 Transmittal No. 21–65 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex [FR Doc. 2023–08578 Filed 4–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2023–OS–0034] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (OUSD(P&R)), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the OUSD(P&R) 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 June 23, 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 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. SUMMARY: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to Military Community Advocacy, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 3G15, Alexandria, VA 22350, Lee Kelley, (703) 380–9477. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 78 (Monday, April 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24768-24770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08578]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 21-65]


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 21-65 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: April 19, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-65
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 France
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ .848 billion
                                         -------------------------------
Other...................................  $ .473 billion
  TOTAL.................................  $1.321 billion
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    One (1) Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), 2 Launcher 
Configuration
    One (1) Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG), 3 Engine Configuration
Non-MDE:
    Also included are land-based testing and test spares; shipboard 
install; testing and certification support; shipboard spares; peculiar 
support equipment; government furnished equipment; multi-purpose 
reconfigurable training system; operator and maintainer training; 
integrated electronic technical manuals; drawings and interface control 
documents; technical assistance; contractor engineering technical 
services; and other related

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elements of logistical and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Navy (FR-P-LID)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FR-P-LIE, FR-P-GAG, FR-P-GXG
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None known
    (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: December 21, 2021
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

France--Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced 
Arresting Gear (AAG)

    The Government of France has requested to buy one (1) 
Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), 2 launcher 
configuration; and one (1) Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG), 3 engine 
configuration. Also included are land-based testing and test spares; 
shipboard install; testing and certification support; shipboard spares; 
peculiar support equipment; government furnished equipment; multi-
purpose reconfigurable training system; operator and maintainer 
training; integrated electronic technical manuals; drawings and 
interface control documents; technical assistance; contractor 
engineering technical services; and other related elements of 
logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is $1.321 
billion.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by helping to improve security of a NATO 
ally which is an important force for political stability and economic 
progress in Europe.
    The proposed sale will result in continuation of interoperability 
between the United States and France. EMALS and AAG will be 
incorporated in France's next-generation aircraft carrier program. 
France 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 prime contractors will be General Atomics-Electromagnetic 
Systems Group, San Diego, CA; and Huntington Ingalls Industries, 
Newport News, VA. There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
conjunction with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
approximately (40) U.S. Government and contractor representatives to 
France for 10 weeks per year in calendar years 2033-2038, to support 
shipboard system installation, commissioning, certification, aircraft 
compatibility testing, flight deck certification and sea trials.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 21-65
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. Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System/Advanced Arresting Gear 
(EMALS/AAG) are two separate but complementary systems that enhance 
operational capability and improve maintenance and logistics support 
onboard conventional catapult and arresting gear (CATOBAR) aircraft 
carriers.
    2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is 
UNCLASSIFIED.
    3. If a technologically advanced adversary obtains knowledge of the 
specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used 
to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems 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 France 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 Government of 
France.

[FR Doc. 2023-08578 Filed 4-21-23; 8:45 am]
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