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navigation system, small autonomous,
day or night, adverse weather,
conventional, air-to-ground precision
glide weapon able to strike fixed and
stationary re-locatable non-hardened
targets from standoff ranges. It can be
used for integration, test, or training
purposes. This purchase will also
include tactical training rounds.
29. The highest level of classification
of defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is SECRET.
30. 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.
31. A determination has been made
that Bulgaria can provide substantially
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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.
32. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Government of Bulgaria.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 22–04]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
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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
22–04 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.
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CEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
201 12Ti:t STREET SOUTH. SUITE .1 C>l
ARLINGTON, VA 22202'-5408
MAR 2 4 2022
The: Honorable Nan.c}'Pelost
Speaker of the House
U.S.. House of Representatives
fI-209, The Capitol
Washiil,gton. PC 20515
Dear Madam Speaker;
Pursuant to the reportirigtequiremerits ofSection 36(b)(iJofthe Afms Export Control
Act,.as am.ended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No .. 22--04concernirig the Anny's
proposed Lettet(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govemmenfof Bahrain for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $175.98 million: After this letter is delivered to your office, we
plan to issue a news release to notify the·public ofthis•ptoposed sale.
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PolicyJustification
Sensitivity ofTechnology
Regional Balance (Classified document provided uttdet separate cover)
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$175.98 million
TOTAL ......................
$175.98 million
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Transmittal No. 22–04
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 Bahrain
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * ...........................
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Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
None
Non-MDE:
Upgrade nine (9) M270 Multiple
Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) to
M270 A1 minimum configuration.
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The upgrade will include: the
Common Fire Control System
(CFCS); Improved Launcher
Mechanical System (ILMS); 600h
Engine and associated engine
compartment modifications;
Improved Electronics Distribution
Box (IEDB); fan speed control valve;
cables and mounting hardware,
Power Take Off (PTO) and BOO
series transmission; the Digital
Communication Systems
(DCOMMS); and Vehicular
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Intercom System (AN/VIC–3). In
addition, the effort will include two
(2) years spare parts; Operator and
Maintenance Training Course’
Contractor Logistics Support; U.S.
Government engineering support;
support and test equipment;
integration and test support,
software delivery and support;
publications and technical
documentation; technical and
logistics support services; storage;
and other related elements of
logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (BA–
B–ULJ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: BA–B–
JAH, BA–B–UEP, BA–B–UIW
(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: March 24, 2022
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Bahrain—M270 Multiple Launch Rocket
Systems (MLRS) Upgrade
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The Government of Bahrain has
requested to buy upgrades to nine (9)
M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems
(MLRS) to a M270 A1 minimum
configuration. The upgrade will include:
the Common Fire Control System
(CFCS); Improved Launcher Mechanical
System (ILMS); 600h Engine and
associated engine compartment
modifications; Improved Electronics
Distribution Box (IEDB); fan speed
control valve; cables and mounting
hardware, Power Take Off (PTO) and
BOO series transmission; the Digital
Communication Systems (DCOMMS);
and Vehicular Intercom System (AN/
VIC–3). In addition, the effort will
include two (2) years spare parts;
Operator and Maintenance Training
Course’ Contractor Logistics Support;
U.S. Government engineering support;
support and test equipment; integration
and test support, software delivery and
support; publications and technical
documentation; technical and logistics
support services; storage; and other
related elements of logistical and
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17:01 May 13, 2024
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program support. The estimated total
cost is $175.98 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
that is an important force for political
stability and economic progress in the
Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve
Bahrain’s capability to meet current and
future threats by enhancing Bahrain’s
ability to defend itself against regional
malign actors and improve
interoperability with systems operated
by U.S. forces and other Gulf countries.
Bahrain’s continued investment in its
defensive capabilities is crucial to
protecting its borders, energy
infrastructure, and its residents,
including over 15,000 U.S. citizens and
Naval personnel living and working in
the country. Bahrain will have no
difficulty absorbing these upgraded
MLRSs 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 the
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda,
MD. 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 Bahrain.
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 Multiple Launch Rocket
System (MLRS) is a high-mobility
automatic system based on an M270
weapons platform. The MLRS fires
surface-to-surface rockets: the Army
Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and
the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket
System (GMLRS). Without leaving the
cab, the crew of three (driver, gunner
and section chief) can fire up to 12
MLRS rockets in fewer than 60 seconds.
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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 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 the Government of Bahrain 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 Bahrain.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 22–18]
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:
Transmittal No. 22–04
PO 00000
41957
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
22–18 with attached Policy Justification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dated: May 8, 2024.
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. 22-04]
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 22-04 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: May 8, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-04
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 Bahrain
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............................. $ 0 million
Other................................................. $175.98 million
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TOTAL............................................. $175.98 million
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
None
Non-MDE:
Upgrade nine (9) M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) to M270
A1 minimum configuration. The upgrade will include: the Common Fire
Control System (CFCS); Improved Launcher Mechanical System (ILMS); 600h
Engine and associated engine compartment modifications; Improved
Electronics Distribution Box (IEDB); fan speed control valve; cables
and mounting hardware, Power Take Off (PTO) and BOO series
transmission; the Digital Communication Systems (DCOMMS); and Vehicular
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Intercom System (AN/VIC-3). In addition, the effort will include two
(2) years spare parts; Operator and Maintenance Training Course'
Contractor Logistics Support; U.S. Government engineering support;
support and test equipment; integration and test support, software
delivery and support; publications and technical documentation;
technical and logistics support services; storage; and other related
elements of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (BA-B-ULJ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: BA-B-JAH, BA-B-UEP, BA-B-UIW
(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: March 24, 2022
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Bahrain--M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) Upgrade
The Government of Bahrain has requested to buy upgrades to nine (9)
M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) to a M270 A1 minimum
configuration. The upgrade will include: the Common Fire Control System
(CFCS); Improved Launcher Mechanical System (ILMS); 600h Engine and
associated engine compartment modifications; Improved Electronics
Distribution Box (IEDB); fan speed control valve; cables and mounting
hardware, Power Take Off (PTO) and BOO series transmission; the Digital
Communication Systems (DCOMMS); and Vehicular Intercom System (AN/VIC-
3). In addition, the effort will include two (2) years spare parts;
Operator and Maintenance Training Course' Contractor Logistics Support;
U.S. Government engineering support; support and test equipment;
integration and test support, software delivery and support;
publications and technical documentation; technical and logistics
support services; storage; and other related elements of logistical and
program support. The estimated total cost is $175.98 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 that is an important force for political stability
and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve Bahrain's capability to meet current
and future threats by enhancing Bahrain's ability to defend itself
against regional malign actors and improve interoperability with
systems operated by U.S. forces and other Gulf countries. Bahrain's
continued investment in its defensive capabilities is crucial to
protecting its borders, energy infrastructure, and its residents,
including over 15,000 U.S. citizens and Naval personnel living and
working in the country. Bahrain will have no difficulty absorbing these
upgraded MLRSs 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 the Lockheed Martin Corporation,
Bethesda, MD. 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 Bahrain.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 22-04
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 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a high-mobility
automatic system based on an M270 weapons platform. The MLRS fires
surface-to-surface rockets: the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS)
and the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS). Without leaving
the cab, the crew of three (driver, gunner and section chief) can fire
up to 12 MLRS rockets in fewer than 60 seconds.
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 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 the Government of Bahrain 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
Bahrain.
[FR Doc. 2024-10472 Filed 5-13-24; 8:45 am]
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