Arms Sales Notification, 41959-41961 [2024-10471]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 94 / Tuesday, May 14, 2024 / Notices and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (UK– P–FCS) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: UK–P– AGS, UK–P–AHA, UK–P–AHE, UK–P– AHJ, UK–P–AHS, UK–P–FAY, UK–P– FBX, UK–P–GEK, UK–P–GWY, UK–P– GXQ, UK–P–GYU, UK–P–LIS (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: March 29, 2022 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES United Kingdom—Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) Follow-On Support The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has requested to buy follow-on support for all three segments of the United Kingdom’s Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS). This includes the All Up Round (AUR), Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS) and Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC). The support includes recertification of the UK’s missiles; unscheduled missile maintenance; spares; procurement; training; in-service support; software; hardware; communication equipment; operational flight test; engineering and technical expertise to maintain the TWS capability; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated program cost is $368.53 million. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 May 13, 2024 Jkt 262001 This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will sustain the operating capability of the United Kingdom, ensuring maritime forces’ interoperability with United States and other allied forces as well as their ability to contribute to missions of mutual interest by delivering follow-on support and sustainment. By deploying the Tomahawk Weapon system, the United Kingdom contributes to global readiness and enhances the capability for the U.S. forces operating globally alongside them. The United Kingdom already operates this capability, and 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 contractor will be Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips by U.S. Government representatives and the assignment of contractor representatives to United Kingdom on an intermittent basis over the life of the case to support delivery and integration of items and to provide supply support management, inventory control and equipment familiarization. There will be one (1) U.S. Government representative and three (3) U.S. contractor representatives PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41959 in the UK full-time for the duration of the case. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2024–10469 Filed 5–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 22–0E] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 the attached Transmittal 22–0E. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 8, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 41960 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 94 / Tuesday, May 14, 2024 / Notices DEFENSE.:.SEC:URrrY· COOPERATION,AG.ENCY ,• • •• 2()1 12™ STR~ SOUTH. $UITE IOI ARLltr((iJ"QN~ VA __.M08 ·Tbe:aort0rableN-,,.l,etom•i. ~c;rof~if:l~use U$.House ofRepresentatives H-Z~; the Capitol Washmgton,.DC: 2os1 s DeatMlldam speaker: Pµrs~tJqtl:ie reportingtequit~ijttof Sec~bn',6(b)(~)((p)ijf the ~Eicport CQtitrpl Act (AECA), as atriended~ we are forwarding Transfuittal No. 22A)lt This notification relates to ~ent$:ol'~~.·fmiilthe l~vel:of~nsitivity•qf:teci'.Ul().lqgy<>r··ca~ilijy•describc.,dm BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C Transmittal No. 22–0E khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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.: 20–40 Date: July 6, 2020 Military Department: Navy (iii) Description: On July 6, 2020, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 20–40, of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 May 13, 2024 Jkt 262001 of three (3) E–2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft, ten (10) T–56–427A engines (6 installed and 4 spares), three (3) AN/ APY–9 radar assemblies, four (4) AN/ ALQ–217 electronic support measure systems (3 installed and 1 spare), three (3) AN/AYK–27 Integrated Navigation Channels and Display Systems, five (5) Link-16 (MIDS–JTRS) Communications Systems (3 installed and 2 spares), ten (10) Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) Devices (6 installed and 4 spares), four (4) AN/ APX–122(A) and AN/APX–123(A) Identification, Friend or Foe systems (3 installed and 1 spare) and one (1) Joint Mission Planning System. Also included were Common Systems PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Integration Laboratories with/Test Equipment, one in Melbourne, FL, and the other in France; air and ground crew equipment; support equipment; spare and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; transportation; training and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor logistics, engineering, and technical support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost was $2 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $1.3 billion of this total. This transmittal notifies the inclusion of: one (1) Tactics Trainer—Weapon E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 EN14MY24.116</GPH> the Seclion 36(&j(tjAEcAeeitificarion 2fi4o·of'Juij 6. Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 94 / Tuesday, May 14, 2024 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Systems (TT) (MDE). Also included are additional training devices, spares, and services. The total estimated MDE value will increase by $42 million, resulting in a new MDE total of $1.35 billion. The total estimated case value will increase to $2.1 billion. (iv) Significance: The proposed sale will improve France’s ongoing E–2D acquisition. These trainers directly support France’s capabilities for Electronic Warfare, air safety, NATO missions, and interoperability with U.S. forces. (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 E– 2D Tactics Trainer—Weapon Systems (TT) delivers a comprehensive and dynamic high fidelity environment simulating the E–2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) Combat Information Center (CIC) and related aircraft subsystems. The TT provides VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 May 13, 2024 Jkt 262001 coordinated ground based qualification and continuation training for Naval Flight Officer (NFO) crew positions of the E–2D including: Air Control Officer (ACO), Combat Information Center Officer (CICO), Radar Officer (RO), and Tactical Forth Operator and an Instructor Operation Station (IOS) for simulation control and recording of student performance. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 5, 2022 [FR Doc. 2024–10471 Filed 5–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P 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. 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 22–10 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 8, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 22–10] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41961 E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41959-41961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10471]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 22-0E]


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 the attached Transmittal 
22-0E.

    Dated: May 8, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-0E

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.: 20-40
    Date: July 6, 2020
    Military Department: Navy
    (iii) Description: On July 6, 2020, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 20-40, of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of three 
(3) E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft, ten (10) T-56-427A engines (6 
installed and 4 spares), three (3) AN/APY-9 radar assemblies, four (4) 
AN/ALQ-217 electronic support measure systems (3 installed and 1 
spare), three (3) AN/AYK-27 Integrated Navigation Channels and Display 
Systems, five (5) Link-16 (MIDS-JTRS) Communications Systems (3 
installed and 2 spares), ten (10) Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) Devices (6 
installed and 4 spares), four (4) AN/APX-122(A) and AN/APX-123(A) 
Identification, Friend or Foe systems (3 installed and 1 spare) and one 
(1) Joint Mission Planning System. Also included were Common Systems 
Integration Laboratories with/Test Equipment, one in Melbourne, FL, and 
the other in France; air and ground crew equipment; support equipment; 
spare and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; 
transportation; training and training equipment; U.S. Government and 
contractor logistics, engineering, and technical support services; and 
other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated 
total cost was $2 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted 
$1.3 billion of this total.
    This transmittal notifies the inclusion of: one (1) Tactics 
Trainer--Weapon

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Systems (TT) (MDE). Also included are additional training devices, 
spares, and services. The total estimated MDE value will increase by 
$42 million, resulting in a new MDE total of $1.35 billion. The total 
estimated case value will increase to $2.1 billion.
    (iv) Significance: The proposed sale will improve France's ongoing 
E-2D acquisition. These trainers directly support France's capabilities 
for Electronic Warfare, air safety, NATO missions, and interoperability 
with U.S. forces.
    (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 E-2D Tactics Trainer--Weapon 
Systems (TT) delivers a comprehensive and dynamic high fidelity 
environment simulating the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) Combat 
Information Center (CIC) and related aircraft subsystems. The TT 
provides coordinated ground based qualification and continuation 
training for Naval Flight Officer (NFO) crew positions of the E-2D 
including: Air Control Officer (ACO), Combat Information Center Officer 
(CICO), Radar Officer (RO), and Tactical Forth Operator and an 
Instructor Operation Station (IOS) for simulation control and recording 
of student performance.
    The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 5, 2022

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