Arms Sales Notification, 48807-48809 [2023-16074]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 144 / Friday, July 28, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 threats by being able to defeat anti-ship missiles and close-in threats that have pierced other lines of defense. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Pacific region. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Sensitivity of Technology statement contained in the original notification applies to items reported here. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is CONFIDENTIAL. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jul 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: January 21, 2022. [FR Doc. 2023–16078 Filed 7–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P 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 21–56 with attached Policy Justification. Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 21–56] 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: Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Neil Hedlund at neil.g.hedlund.civ@mail.mil or (703) 697–9214. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PO 00000 48807 Sfmt 4703 Dated: July 25, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1 48808 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C TOTAL ............................... lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Transmittal No. 21–56 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 the United Arab Emirates (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment .... Other ...................................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jul 27, 2023 $ 0.0 million $65.0 million Jkt 259001 $65.0 million Funding Source: National Funds (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case AE–B–KRG for a Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide funds for blanket order requisitions under a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Agreement (CLSSA), was below the congressional notification threshold at $30 million. PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The case included common spares/ repair parts to support the United Arab Emirates’ Homing All the Way Killer (HAWK), Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target (PATRIOT), and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon systems, additional support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested the case be amended to include funding to cover an additional E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1 EN28JY23.072</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 144 / Friday, July 28, 2023 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 144 / Friday, July 28, 2023 / Notices three years. This amendment, which will add $35 million of non-MDE, will push the current case above the congressional notification threshold, requiring notification of the entire case before the amendment can be offered. Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Non-MDE: Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide funds for blanket order requisitions under a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Agreement (CLSSA) for common spares/repair parts to support the United Arab Emirates’ Homing All the Way Killer (HAWK), Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target (PATRIOT), and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon systems, additional support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (AE– B–KRG) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: TC–B– KVN, AE–B–KRB (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: None (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 3, 2022 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 United Arab Emirates—Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II Case The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested to buy a Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide funds for blanket order requisitions under a Cooperative VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jul 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 Logistics Supply Support Agreement (CLSSA) for common spares/repair parts to support the United Arab Emirates’ Homing All the Way Killer (HAWK), Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target (PATRIOT), and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon systems, additional support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. An earlier FMS case, valued at $30 million, provided this requirement. The amended FMS case would extend the funding to cover an additional three years. The estimated total case value is $65 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of an important regional partner. The UAE is a vital U.S. partner for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. The UAE intends to utilize this follow-on support to maintain its air defense weapon systems in accordance with U.S. maintenance requirements and standards. This sale supports the UAE’s existing ability to deter and defend against hostile threats by maintaining the operational readiness of critical air defense systems. The proposed sale will contribute to the UAE’s ability to effectively integrate with U.S.-led coalitions and operate independently in support of U.S. interests and the security of U.S. forces in theater, and is consistent with U.S. bilateral and multilateral defense plans in the CENTCOM region. The UAE will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48809 There are no principal contractors involved with this potential sale. There are no known offset agreements associated with this sale. Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the UAE. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2023–16074 Filed 7–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 21–62] 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 21–62 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: July 25, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 144 (Friday, July 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48807-48809]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16074]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 21-56]


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 21-56 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: July 25, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-56
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 the United Arab Emirates
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment..................  $ 0.0 million
Other....................................  $65.0 million
                                          ------------------------------
  TOTAL..................................  $65.0 million
 

    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) 
case AE-B-KRG for a Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide 
funds for blanket order requisitions under a Cooperative Logistics 
Supply Support Agreement (CLSSA), was below the congressional 
notification threshold at $30 million. The case included common spares/
repair parts to support the United Arab Emirates' Homing All the Way 
Killer (HAWK), Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target 
(PATRIOT), and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon 
systems, additional support; and other related elements of logistics 
and program support. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested the 
case be amended to include funding to cover an additional

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three years. This amendment, which will add $35 million of non-MDE, 
will push the current case above the congressional notification 
threshold, requiring notification of the entire case before the 
amendment can be offered.

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    None
Non-MDE:
    Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide funds for blanket 
order requisitions under a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support 
Agreement (CLSSA) for common spares/repair parts to support the United 
Arab Emirates' Homing All the Way Killer (HAWK), Phased Array Tracking 
Radar to Intercept on Target (PATRIOT), and Terminal High Altitude Area 
Defense (THAAD) weapon systems, additional support; and other related 
elements of logistics and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Army (AE-B-KRG)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: TC-B-KVN, AE-B-KRB
    (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: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 3, 2022
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

United Arab Emirates--Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II Case

    The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested to 
buy a Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide funds for 
blanket order requisitions under a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support 
Agreement (CLSSA) for common spares/repair parts to support the United 
Arab Emirates' Homing All the Way Killer (HAWK), Phased Array Tracking 
Radar to Intercept on Target (PATRIOT), and Terminal High Altitude Area 
Defense (THAAD) weapon systems, additional support; and other related 
elements of logistics and program support. An earlier FMS case, valued 
at $30 million, provided this requirement. The amended FMS case would 
extend the funding to cover an additional three years. The estimated 
total case value is $65 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of an 
important regional partner. The UAE is a vital U.S. partner for 
political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
    The UAE intends to utilize this follow-on support to maintain its 
air defense weapon systems in accordance with U.S. maintenance 
requirements and standards. This sale supports the UAE's existing 
ability to deter and defend against hostile threats by maintaining the 
operational readiness of critical air defense systems. The proposed 
sale will contribute to the UAE's ability to effectively integrate with 
U.S.-led coalitions and operate independently in support of U.S. 
interests and the security of U.S. forces in theater, and is consistent 
with U.S. bilateral and multilateral defense plans in the CENTCOM 
region. The UAE will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and 
services into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    There are no principal contractors involved with this potential 
sale. There are no known offset agreements associated with this sale.
    Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of any 
additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the UAE.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2023-16074 Filed 7-27-23; 8:45 am]
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