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notification threshold and thus requires
notification of the entire case.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Eleven (11) Multifunctional
Information Distribution System—
Low Volume Terminals (MIDS–
LVT) Block Upgrade 1 (BU1)
Thirty-one (31) Multifunctional
Information Distribution System—
Low Volume Terminals (MIDS–
LVT) Block Upgrade 2 (BU2)
Non-MDE:
Also included is communications
equipment; support equipment;
engineering and technical support
and assistance; training; and other
related elements of logistics and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (SR–
P–LCO)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(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: February 3, 2022
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Saudi Arabia—Multifunctional
Information Distribution System—Low
Volume Terminals (MIDS–LVT)
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has
requested to buy thirty-one (31)
Multifunctional Information
Distribution System—Low Volume
Terminals (MIDS–LVT) Block Upgrade 2
(BU2), that will be added to a previously
implemented case. The original FMS
case, valued at $3.0 million, included
eleven (11) Multifunctional Information
Distribution System—Low Volume
Terminals (MIDS–LVT) Block Upgrade 1
(BU1). Therefore, this notification is for
a total of eleven (11) Multifunctional
Information Distribution System—Low
Volume Terminals (MIDS–LVT) Block
Upgrade 1 (BU1) and thirty-one (31)
Multifunctional Information
Distribution System—Low Volume
Terminals (MIDS–LVT) Block Upgrade 2
(BU2). Also included is
communications equipment; support
equipment; engineering and technical
support and assistance; training; and
other related elements of logistics and
program support. The total estimated
cost is $23.7 million.
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This proposed sale will support U.S.
foreign policy and national security
objectives by helping to improve the
security of a friendly country that
continues to be an important force for
political stability and economic growth
in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will provide the
Saudi armed forces with the equipment,
training, and follow-on support
necessary to protect Saudi Arabia, and
the region, from the destabilizing effects
of terrorism, countering Iranian
influence, and other threats. The
proposed MIDS–LVT (BU2) terminals
will be installed on Terminal High
Altitude Air Defense (THAAD)
platforms, while the previously
provided MIDS–LVT (BU1) terminals
were installed on PATRIOT. Saudi
Arabia 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 contractor is
undetermined as there will a
competitive contractual award process
after LOA implementation. There are no
known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this sale will not
require the assignment of any 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
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The MIDS–LVT is used by Navy,
Marine Corps, and Air Force, and other
foreign partners and allows Air Defense
units to engage incoming missile or
manned and unmanned airborne
platforms in day, night, and adverse
weather conditions. The MIDS–LVT
utilizes an encrypted frequency hopping
pattern to transmit tactical situational
awareness data (Link 16). Link 16 is the
standard Tactical Data Link (TDL) used
by both U.S. and foreign nations to
provide real time operational awareness
for both individual units as well as
overall command and control
components.
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2. The highest 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
the hardware and software elements, the
information could be used to develop
countermeasures or equivalent systems
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 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 20–64]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
AGENCY:
Transmittal No. 21–62
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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
20–64 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.
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Transmittal No. 20–64
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 Egypt
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * ..
Other ......................................
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$ 0 million
$355 million
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$355 million
Funding Source: Foreign Military
Financing (FMF)
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
None
Non-MDE:
Three (3) SPS–48 Land Based Radar
(LBR), spares, motor generators,
repeaters, radomes, technical
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manuals, site surveys, installation,
calibrations, testing, operator
training, and maintenance training
associated with the SPS–48 LBR;
obsolescence replacements of
processor, track management
system, communication equipment,
uninterrupted power supply (UPS),
generators, and/or Transmitter
Control Unit in fielded SPS–48 LBR
systems; updated built-in-testing
(BIT) and overhaul of fielded SPS–
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48 LBR antenna systems; and other
related elements of logistical and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (EG–
P–LGS)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: EG–P–
LDO, EG–P–GJC, EG–P–LFS, EG–P–LFE,
EG–P–GHM, EG–P–JNZ, EG–P–KCC,
EG–P–KCD, EG–P–LEU, EG–P–GKD,
EG–P–MBZ
(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: January 25, 2022
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Egypt—Air Defense Radar Systems
The Government of Egypt has
requested to buy three (3) SPS–48 Land
Based Radar (LBR), spares, motor
generators, repeaters, radomes, technical
manuals, site surveys, installation,
calibrations, testing, operator training,
and maintenance training associated
with the SPS–48 LBR; obsolescence
replacements of processor, track
management system, communication
equipment, uninterrupted power supply
(UPS), generators, and/or Transmitter
Control Unit in fielded SPS–48 LBR
systems; updated built-in-testing (BIT)
and overhaul of fielded SPS–48 LBR
antenna systems; and other related
elements of logistical and program
support. The estimated total program
cost is $355 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security of
the United States by helping to improve
the security of a Major Non-NATO Ally
country that continues to be an
important strategic partner in the
Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve
Egypt’s capability to meet current and
future threats by improving the
detection of various air threats. Egypt
will have no difficulty absorbing this
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equipment into its armed forces since
Egypt already operates previously
procured SPS–48 Land Based Radars.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be L3
Harris Surveillance Systems, Van Nuys,
CA. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will not require the assignment of any
additional U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to Egypt with
the exception of periodic trips that are
1–5 weeks in duration to participate in
program reviews, inspect installations,
verify testing, and buy-off equipment.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20–64
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
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 Government of Egypt 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 Egypt.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 21–26]
Annex
Arms Sales Notification
Item No. vii
AGENCY:
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The SPS–48 Land Based Radar
(LBR) is a long range three-dimensional
search radar. The passive antenna does
not contain active electronic
components that are subject to failure.
The sheltered equipment is compact
and cooled by a closed-loop water
system. Replaceable units and
assemblies are mounted on cold plates
and can be removed without breaking
into the water system. External air is not
drawn into water-cooled equipment
cabinets; therefore, corrosion caused by
humidity and air pollutants is
eliminated.
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 were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
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Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
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.
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
21–26 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 20-64]
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 20-64 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: July 25, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 20-64
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 Egypt
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *................ $ 0 million
Other.................................... $355 million
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TOTAL.................................. $355 million
Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing (FMF)
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
None
Non-MDE:
Three (3) SPS-48 Land Based Radar (LBR), spares, motor generators,
repeaters, radomes, technical manuals, site surveys, installation,
calibrations, testing, operator training, and maintenance training
associated with the SPS-48 LBR; obsolescence replacements of processor,
track management system, communication equipment, uninterrupted power
supply (UPS), generators, and/or Transmitter Control Unit in fielded
SPS-48 LBR systems; updated built-in-testing (BIT) and overhaul of
fielded SPS-
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48 LBR antenna systems; and other related elements of logistical and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (EG-P-LGS)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: EG-P-LDO, EG-P-GJC, EG-P-LFS, EG-
P-LFE, EG-P-GHM, EG-P-JNZ, EG-P-KCC, EG-P-KCD, EG-P-LEU, EG-P-GKD, EG-
P-MBZ
(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: January 25, 2022
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Egypt--Air Defense Radar Systems
The Government of Egypt has requested to buy three (3) SPS-48 Land
Based Radar (LBR), spares, motor generators, repeaters, radomes,
technical manuals, site surveys, installation, calibrations, testing,
operator training, and maintenance training associated with the SPS-48
LBR; obsolescence replacements of processor, track management system,
communication equipment, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), generators,
and/or Transmitter Control Unit in fielded SPS-48 LBR systems; updated
built-in-testing (BIT) and overhaul of fielded SPS-48 LBR antenna
systems; and other related elements of logistical and program support.
The estimated total program cost is $355 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a
Major Non-NATO Ally country that continues to be an important strategic
partner in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve Egypt's capability to meet current
and future threats by improving the detection of various air threats.
Egypt will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed
forces since Egypt already operates previously procured SPS-48 Land
Based Radars.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be L3 Harris Surveillance Systems,
Van Nuys, CA. There are no known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to Egypt with the exception of periodic trips that are
1-5 weeks in duration to participate in program reviews, inspect
installations, verify testing, and buy-off equipment.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20-64
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. The SPS-48 Land Based Radar (LBR) is a long range three-
dimensional search radar. The passive antenna does not contain active
electronic components that are subject to failure. The sheltered
equipment is compact and cooled by a closed-loop water system.
Replaceable units and assemblies are mounted on cold plates and can be
removed without breaking into the water system. External air is not
drawn into water-cooled equipment cabinets; therefore, corrosion caused
by humidity and air pollutants is eliminated.
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 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.
4. A determination has been made that Government of Egypt 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 Egypt.
[FR Doc. 2023-16075 Filed 7-27-23; 8:45 am]
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