Arms Sales Notification, 43827-43829 [2024-11036]

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Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 43828 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 98 / Monday, May 20, 2024 / Notices Dl!FENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 201 12'fM STREET SOUTH* SUITE 101 ARLINGTON. VA 22202•9408·. Ma:y26,2022 ·n10 Honorable Nancy .Pelosi Speaker of the House U.S. House ofRepte$entatives H~209. The Capitol Washington, :OC 2051S Dear Madmn Speaker: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)( 1) of the Amis J;,x,r,ort Coatrol concemiug the Navy's .Act, as ame.nded, we are forwardbig herewith 'l'ransmittal No. proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govemmcnt of the Netherlands for det\."nle articles and serviee,s estimated $l mUlion, After this 1etter is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a news release to notify the public of this p.roposed sale. 1::::0.-~ James A. Hursch .Director BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C TOTAL ............................. Transmittal No. 22–25 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of the Netherlands (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other ................................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 $104.6 million. $ 12.4 million. 19:14 May 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 $117.0 million. (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case NE–P–AGJ, was below congressional notification threshold at $16.8 million ($15.3 million in MDE) and included twentythree (23) AIM–9X Block II Tactical Missiles. The Government of the Netherlands has requested the case be amended to include an additional fifty (50) AIM–9X Block II Tactical Missiles PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and requested a new FMS case for twenty-two (22) AIM–9X Block II Tactical Missiles; forty-three (43) AIM– 9X Block II+ Tactical Missiles; and one (1) AIM–9X Block II+ Tactical Guidance Unit. This case amendment and new FMS case will increase the total case values above the MDE notification threshold and thus require notification of the entirety of the FMS cases. Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Ninety-five (95) AIM–9X Block II Tactical Missiles Forty-three (43) AIM–9X Block II+ E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 EN20MY24.317</GPH> Enc.losunm: 1. Transmittal 2. Policy Justification Sensitivity of Technology Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 98 / Monday, May 20, 2024 / Notices Tactical Missiles One (1) AIM–9X Block II+ Tactical Guidance Unit Non-MDE: Also included are containers; classified and unclassified software; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and other related elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (NE– P–AGM, NE–P–AGJ) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NE–P– AGE (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: May 26, 2022 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 The Netherlands—AIM–9X Block II Missiles 19:14 May 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 Transmittal No. 22–25 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance Pursuant to Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy seventy-two (72) AIM–9X Block II Tactical Missiles; and forty-three (43) AIM–9X Block II+ Tactical Missiles that will be added to a previously implemented case. The original FMS case, valued at $16.8 million, included twenty-three (23) AIM–9X Block II Tactical Missiles. The Netherlands has also requested a new FMS case for twenty-two (22) AIM–9X Block II Tactical Missiles; forty-three (43) AIM–9X Block II+ Tactical Missiles; and one (1) AIM–9X Block II+ Tactical Guidance Unit. Therefore, this notification is for a total of ninety-five (95) AIM–9X Block II Tactical Missiles; forty-three (43) AIM–9X Block II+ Tactical Missiles; and one (1) AIM–9X Block II+ Tactical Guidance Unit. Also included are containers; classified and unclassified software; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated cost is $117 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will enable the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNAF) to provide stronger support for the Netherlands’ air defense needs. This proposed sale of AIM–9X missiles will improve the RNAF’s capability to VerDate Sep<11>2014 conduct self-defense and regional security missions, enhancing interoperability with the U.S. and other NATO members. The Netherlands will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles 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 Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, AZ. 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 the Netherlands. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The AIM–9X Block II and Block II+ (Plus) Missile (including the Guidance Unit) replaces the AIM–9X Block I Missile configuration. The missile includes a high off-boresight seeker, enhanced countermeasure rejection capability, low drag/high angle of attack airframe and the ability to integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing System. The software algorithms are the most sensitive portion of the AIM–9X missile. The software continues to be modified via a pre-planned product improvement (P3I) program in order to improve its counter-countermeasure capabilities. No software source code or algorithms will be released. 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 Netherlands 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. PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43829 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of the Netherlands. [FR Doc. 2024–11036 Filed 5–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2024–OS–0003] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 30-Day information collection notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 98 (Monday, May 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43827-43829]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11036]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 22-25]


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 22-25 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: May 15, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-25
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance Pursuant 
to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of the Netherlands
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $104.6 million.
Other...................................  $ 12.4 million.
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  TOTAL.................................  $117.0 million.
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) 
case NE-P-AGJ, was below congressional notification threshold at $16.8 
million ($15.3 million in MDE) and included twenty-three (23) AIM-9X 
Block II Tactical Missiles. The Government of the Netherlands has 
requested the case be amended to include an additional fifty (50) AIM-
9X Block II Tactical Missiles and requested a new FMS case for twenty-
two (22) AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles; forty-three (43) AIM-9X 
Block II+ Tactical Missiles; and one (1) AIM-9X Block II+ Tactical 
Guidance Unit. This case amendment and new FMS case will increase the 
total case values above the MDE notification threshold and thus require 
notification of the entirety of the FMS cases.

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Ninety-five (95) AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles
    Forty-three (43) AIM-9X Block II+

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Tactical Missiles
    One (1) AIM-9X Block II+ Tactical Guidance Unit
Non-MDE:
    Also included are containers; classified and unclassified software; 
U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and other related 
elements of logistical and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Navy (NE-P-AGM, NE-P-AGJ)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NE-P-AGE
    (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: May 26, 2022
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

The Netherlands--AIM-9X Block II Missiles

    The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy seventy-two 
(72) AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles; and forty-three (43) AIM-9X 
Block II+ Tactical Missiles that will be added to a previously 
implemented case. The original FMS case, valued at $16.8 million, 
included twenty-three (23) AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles. The 
Netherlands has also requested a new FMS case for twenty-two (22) AIM-
9X Block II Tactical Missiles; forty-three (43) AIM-9X Block II+ 
Tactical Missiles; and one (1) AIM-9X Block II+ Tactical Guidance Unit. 
Therefore, this notification is for a total of ninety-five (95) AIM-9X 
Block II Tactical Missiles; forty-three (43) AIM-9X Block II+ Tactical 
Missiles; and one (1) AIM-9X Block II+ Tactical Guidance Unit. Also 
included are containers; classified and unclassified software; U.S. 
Government and contractor technical assistance; and other related 
elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated cost is 
$117 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally that is an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in 
Europe.
    The proposed sale will enable the Royal Netherlands Air Force 
(RNAF) to provide stronger support for the Netherlands' air defense 
needs. This proposed sale of AIM-9X missiles will improve the RNAF's 
capability to conduct self-defense and regional security missions, 
enhancing interoperability with the U.S. and other NATO members. The 
Netherlands will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles 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 Raytheon Missiles and Defense, 
Tucson, AZ. 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 the Netherlands.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 22-25
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance Pursuant 
to Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The AIM-9X Block II and Block II+ (Plus) Missile (including the 
Guidance Unit) replaces the AIM-9X Block I Missile configuration. The 
missile includes a high off-boresight seeker, enhanced countermeasure 
rejection capability, low drag/high angle of attack airframe and the 
ability to integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing System. The software 
algorithms are the most sensitive portion of the AIM-9X missile. The 
software continues to be modified via a pre-planned product improvement 
(P3I) program in order to improve its counter-countermeasure 
capabilities. No software source code or algorithms will be released.
    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 Netherlands 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 the 
Netherlands.

[FR Doc. 2024-11036 Filed 5-17-24; 8:45 am]
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