Arms Sales Notification, 63918-63921 [2024-17367]

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• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 151 (Tuesday, August 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63918-63921]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17367]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 22-52]


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 with attached Transmittal 22-
52, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: August 1, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-52
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 Kuwait
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $1.75 billion
Other....................................  $1.25 billion
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  TOTAL..................................  $3.00 billion
 

    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Kuwait has requested to buy 
the National Advanced Surface-To-Air Missile System (NASAMS), Medium 
Range Air Defense System (MRADS) solution comprised of:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Seven (7) AN/MPQ-64FI Sentinel Radars with Associated Support 
Equipment
    Sixty-three (63) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air 
Missiles (AMRAAM)
    Sixty-three (63) AMRAAM-Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) Missiles
    Two (2) AIM-120-C-8 AMRAAM Guidance Sections
    Sixty-three (63) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles
    Six (6) AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missile Guidance Units
    Twelve (12) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems--Low 
Volume Terminal (MIDS LVT) Block Upgrade 2
    Twelve (12) MIDS LVT Cryptographic Modules (LCM)
Non-MDE:
    Also included are Fire Distribution Centers (FDC); Canister 
Launcher Systems (CLS); Tactical Control Center (TCC) Systems; FDC 
Indoor Training Simulator; Radar Communication Nodes; MIDS LVT BU2 Link 
16-capable radios; IPS-250X High Assurance internet Protocol 
Encryptions (HAIPE); KIV-77 Identification Friend-or-Foe (IFF) Crypto 
Applique to provide Mode 5 and Mode S capability (must be compatible 
with Model 5800 IFF); AN/PSN-13 Defense Advanced Global Positioning 
System (OPS) Receivers (DAGR) with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing 
Module (SAASM); AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders (SKL), Code Loaders and 
Cable Sets to allow crypto keying capability for each IFF, OPS, and 
MIDS radio; AIM-120 control sections and containers; AMRAAM and AMRAAM-
ER Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs); weapon system support and 
support equipment; spare parts, consumables, accessories and repair/
return support; classified software; classified and unclassified 
publications and technical documentation; studies and surveys; 
Maintenance Support Shelters, NASAMS U.S. Government and Contractor 
Technical Support; Technical Assistance Support; Software Integration 
Support; Construction/Facilities Requirements; communications 
equipment; tool kits; test equipment; range and test programs; support 
equipment; prime movers; wheeled vehicles and organizational equipment; 
spare and repair parts; generators; technical documentation; computer 
based training equipment; training simulators; spare parts; training; 
facility construction (radar berms, communication towers, ammunition 
storage, training facilities, and maintenance facilities); 
Infrastructure improvements; U.S. Government and contractor technical 
support; engineering and logistics support services; warranty services; 
Systems Integration and Checkout (SICO); field office support; and 
other related elements of logistics and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Army (KU-B-UYG); Air Force (KU-D-YAG); 
Navy (KU-P-ABP, KU-P-LDI); National Security Agency (KU-M-GAR)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KU-P-ABI, KU-P-ABO, KU-D-YAC, KU-
D-YAD
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None known at this time
    (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: October 6, 2022
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Kuwait--National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), 
Medium Range Air Defense System (MRADS)

    The Government of Kuwait has requested to buy the National Advanced 
Surface-To-Air Missile System (NASAMS), Medium Range Air Defense System 
(MRADS) solution comprised of: seven (7) AN/MPQ-64FI Sentinel radars 
with associated support equipment; sixty-three (63) AIM-120C-8 Advanced 
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); sixty-three (63) AMRAAM-
Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) missiles; two (2) AIM-120-C-8 AMRAAM 
Guidance Sections; sixty-three (63) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical 
missiles; six (6) AIM-9X Block II tactical missile Guidance Units; 
twelve (12) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems--Low 
Volume Terminal (MIDS LVT) Block Upgrade 2; and twelve (12) MIDS LVT 
Cryptographic Modules (LCM). Also included are Fire Distribution 
Centers (FDC); Canister Launcher Systems (CLS); Tactical Control Center 
(TCC) Systems; FDC Indoor Training Simulator; Radar Communication 
Nodes; MIDS LVT BU2 Link 16-capable radios; IPS-250X High Assurance 
internet Protocol Encryptions (HAIPE); KIV-77 Identification Friend-or-
Foe (IFF) Crypto Applique to provide Mode 5 and Mode S capability (must 
be compatible with Model 5800 IFF); AN/PSN-13 Defense Advanced Global 
Positioning System (OPS) Receivers (DAGR) with Selective Availability 
Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM); AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders (SKL), Code 
Loaders and Cable Sets to allow crypto keying capability for each IFF, 
OPS, and MIDS radio; AIM-120 control sections and containers; AMRAAM 
and AMRAAM-ER Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs); weapon system 
support and support equipment; spare parts, consumables, accessories 
and repair/return support; classified software; classified and 
unclassified publications and technical documentation; studies and 
surveys; Maintenance Support Shelters, NASAMS U.S. Government and 
Contractor Technical Support; Technical Assistance Support; Software 
Integration Support; Construction/Facilities Requirements; 
communications equipment; tool kits; test equipment; range and test 
programs; support equipment; prime movers; wheeled vehicles and 
organizational equipment; spare and repair parts; generators; technical 
documentation; computer based training equipment; training simulators; 
spare parts; training; facility construction (radar berms, 
communication towers, ammunition storage, training facilities, and 
maintenance facilities); Infrastructure improvements; U.S. Government 
and contractor technical support; engineering and logistics support 
services; warranty services; Systems Integration and Checkout (SICO); 
field office support; and other related elements of logistics and

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program support. The total estimated cost is $3 billion.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a Major Non-NATO ally that has been an important force for 
political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
    The proposed sale will improve Kuwait's capability to meet current 
and future threats by enhancing the ability to defend itself against 
regional malign actors and improve interoperability with systems 
operated by U.S. forces and other Gulf countries. Kuwait's continued 
investment in its defensive capabilities is crucial to protecting its 
borders, energy infrastructure, and its residents, including over 4,000 
U.S. citizens and military personnel living and working in the country. 
Kuwait will have no difficulty absorbing this capability 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. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset 
agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the 
contractor.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
three (3) U.S. Government and five (5) contractor representatives to 
Kuwait to support delivery of the NASAMS and provide support and 
equipment familiarization. Six (6) contractors would be deployed to 
Kuwait for approximately three (3) years for follow-on support of 
equipment.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 22-52
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. National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) Medium 
Range Air Defense System (MRADS) Description. This is a System of 
Systems (SOS) consisting of the Sentinel Radar, the Fire Distribution 
Center (FDC), the AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile 
(AMRAAM), the AIM-120 Extended Range Missile (AMRAAM-ER), and the AIM-
9X Missile. The NASAMS MRADS is designed for mid-range air defense and 
can be deployed to engage fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, cruise 
missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The NASAMS MRADS is not 
a Program of Record (POR) for the U.S. Department of Defense, but the 
SOS architecture does consist of several PORs: the U.S. Army's AN/MPQ-
64 Sentinel radar, the U.S. Air Force's AIM-120 AMRAAM missile, and the 
U.S. Navy's AIM-9X Missile. The NASAMS is comprised of both U.S.- and 
Norwegian-manufactured components. Norwegian components will be 
procured by the Raytheon Company. Norwegian involvement will be managed 
by Raytheon using export authorizations received from the U.S. 
Department of State.
    2. NASAMS Fire Unit (FU). Consists of one fire distribution center 
(FDC), one AN/MPQ-64F1 surveillance, acquisition, and tracking radar, 3 
truck-mounted Canister Launchers (LCHR), and the High Mobility Launcher 
(HML) with 6 AMRAAM missiles each.
    3. Fire Distribution Center (FDC). The command & control entity, 
FDC, is the major operator interface in NASAMS. It provides all 
command-and-control functionality necessary to effectively conduct Air 
Defense missions; both in a stand-alone (autonomous) configuration as 
well as in a netted configuration integrated to other units. The FDC 
interfaces and controls the MPQ-64F1 Sentinel radar and the Canister 
and High Mobility-Launchers. The FDC also interfaces (voice and data) 
to the national command and control structure.
    4. AN/MPQ-64F1 Sentinel Radar. This is the organic mobile Air 
Defense acquisition and tracking sensor for the United States Army. 
Sentinel provides persistent air surveillance and fire control quality 
data through command-and-control systems to defeat Unmanned Aerial 
System (UAS), cruise missiles, and fixed-wind and rotary-wing aircraft 
threats.
    5. AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). 
This is a supersonic, air-launched, aerial intercept, guided missile 
featuring digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state 
electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shoot-down, multiple 
launches against multiple targets, resistance to electronic 
countermeasures, and interception of high- and low-flying and 
maneuvering targets. State-of-the-art technology is used in the missile 
to provide it with beyond-visual-range capability. Although designed as 
an air-to-air missile, the AMRAAM can also be employed in a surface-
launch mode when integrated on systems such as NASAMS.
     The AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM-Extended Range (ER) has the same 
capability as the AMRAAM, but with a larger rocket motor and control 
section to allow it to travel further.
     The potential sale will include Captive Air Training 
Missiles (CATM) and AMRAAM Guidance Sections.
    6. Canister Launcher (CLS). Purpose is to transport, aim, and fire 
the U.S. Air Force AMRAAM, AMRAAM-ER, and the US Navy AIM-9X Sidewinder 
missiles. Under the remote control of the Fire Distribution Center 
(FDC), the launcher permits rapid launching of one or more missiles 
against single or multiple targets and can support 6 engagements 
simultaneously. The launcher provides 360-degree, all weather, day and 
night, missile launch capability.
    7. AIM 9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles. 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.
    8. Multifunction Information Distribution System--Low Volume 
Terminal Block Upgrade 2 (MIDS LVT BU2). The MIDS LVT BU2 is a secure 
data and voice communication network using the Link-16 architecture; 
the MIDS LVT Cryptographic Modules (LCM) are the Communications 
Security (COMSEC) portion of the MIDS LVT BU2 system. The system 
provides enhanced situational awareness, positive identification of 
participants within the network, and secure voice capability. The 
system provides the critical ground link for simultaneous coordination 
of air, land, and maritime forces.
    9. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    10. 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.
    11. A determination has been made that the Government of Kuwait 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.
    12. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been

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authorized for release and export to the Government of Kuwait.

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