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[Transmittal No. 22–71]
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:
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 with attached
Transmittal 22–71, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
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Dated: August 16, 2024.
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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
2800 Detan• Pentagon . .
Wuhlntton, DC 20301..2800
De<.:cmber 6, 2022
The· Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the· House
U.S. House of Representatives
H-209, The .Capitol
Washington. DC 205 l S
Dear Madam Speaker:
Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(f) ofthe Anris Export Control
Act. 8$ amended, we are forwardlng herewith Transmittal No. 22-:71, concerning the Army's
proposed Letter(s)ofOffer and Acceptance to the Govemment of Poland for defense articles and
services estimated to cost $3.75 billion. We will issue a news release to notify the public of this
proposed sale upon deliveryof this letter to your offi,ee.
Sincerely,
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Director
Enclosures:
l. Transmittal
2. Policy Justification
Transmittal No. 22–71
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
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(i) Prospective Purchaser: Republic of
Poland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ....................................
$3.25 billion
$0.50 billion
TOTAL .............................
$3.75 billion
Funding Source: National Funds and
Foreign Military Financing (FMF)
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One hundred sixteen (116) M1A1
Abrams Main Battle Tanks
Twelve (12) M88A2 HERCULES Combat
Recovery Vehicles
Eight (8) M1110 Joint Assault Bridges
Six (6) M577A3 Command Vehicles
Twenty-six (26) M1152A1 High
Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled
Vehicles (HMMWVs)
Twenty-six (26) M1279A1 Joint Light
Tactical Vehicles (JLTV)
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One hundred sixteen (116) M2 .50
Caliber Machine Guns
Two hundred thirty-two (232) M240
7.62mm Machine Guns
Six (6) AGT1500 Gas Turbine Engines
Thirty thousand nine hundred twentyeight (30,928) 120mm M865 Target
Practice; Cone Stabilized, Discarding
Sabot—Tracer (TPCSDS–T) Cartridges
Twenty thousand eight hundred twentythree (20,823) 120mm M1002 Target
Practice Multipurpose Tracer (TPMP–
T) Projectiles
Sixty thousand (60,000) 120mm
M829A4 Armor Piercing, Fin
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Stabilized, Discarding Sabot-Tracer
(APFSDS–T) Cartridges
Two thousand (2,000) 120mm M829A3
Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized,
Discarding Sabot-Tracer (APFSDS–T)
Cartridges
Fifty thousand (50,000) 120mm M829A2
Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized,
Discarding Sabot-Tracer (APFSDS–T)
Cartridges
Ten thousand (10,000) 120mm M830A1
High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT)
TP–T Cartridges
Sixty thousand (60,000) 120mm M908
High Explosive Obstacle ReductionTracer (HE–OR–T) Cartridges
Seventy thousand (70,000) 120mm
M1147 High Explosive Advanced
Multipurpose Round Cartridges
Non-MDE:
Also included are Forward Repair
Systems; Next Generation (NG) Shop
Equipment Maintenance Contact
(SECM) shelters; communications
equipment; GPS receivers;
ammunition; Spare and Repair Parts;
Special Tools and Test Equipment
(STTE); technical manuals and
publications; new equipment training;
U.S. Government and contractor
technical engineering, logistics, and
personnel services; and other related
elements of logistics and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (PL–
B–UEC, PL–B–UED, PL–B–UEE)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: PL–B–
UDT
(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: December 6, 2022
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Poland—M1A1 Abrams Main Battle
Tanks
The Government of Poland has
requested to buy one hundred sixteen
(116) M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks;
twelve (12) M88A2 HERCULES Combat
Recovery Vehicles; eight (8) M1110 Joint
Assault Bridges; six (6) M577A3
Command Vehicles; twenty-six (26)
M1152A1 High Mobility Multi-purpose
Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV); twentysix (26) M1279A1 Joint Light Tactical
Vehicles (JLTV); one hundred sixteen
(116) M2 .50 caliber machine guns; two
hundred thirty-two (232) M240 7.62mm
machine guns; six (6) AGT1500 gas
turbine engines; thirty thousand nine
hundred twenty-eight (30,928) 120mm
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M865 Target Practice, Cone Stabilized,
Discarding Sabot—Tracer (TPCSDS–T)
cartridges; twenty thousand eight
hundred twenty-three (20,823) 120mm
M1002 Target Practice Multipurpose
Tracer (TPMP–T) projectiles; sixty
thousand (60,000) 120mm M829A4
Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized,
Discarding Sabot-Tracer (APFSDS–T)
cartridges; two thousand (2,000) 120mm
M829A3 Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized,
Discarding Sabot-Tracer (APFSDS–T)
cartridges; fifty thousand (50,000)
120mm M829A2 Armor Piercing, Fin
Stabilized, Discarding Sabot-Tracer
(APFSDS–T) Cartridges; ten thousand
(10,000) 120mm M830A1 High
Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) TP–T
cartridges; sixty thousand (60,000)
120mm M908 High Explosive Obstacle
Reduction-Tracer (HE–OR–T) cartridges;
and seventy thousand (70,000) 120mm
M1147 High Explosive Advanced
Multipurpose Round cartridges. Also
included are Forward Repair Systems;
Next Generation (NG) Shop Equipment
Maintenance Contact (SECM) shelters;
communications equipment; GPS
receivers; ammunition; Spare and
Repair Parts; Special Tools and Test
Equipment (STTE); technical manuals
and publications; new equipment
training; U.S. Government and
contractor technical engineering,
logistics, and personnel services; and
other related elements of logistics and
program support. The total estimated
program cost is $3.75 billion.
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 improve
Poland’s capability to meet current and
future threats by providing a credible
force that is capable of deterring
adversaries and participating in NATO
operations. Poland 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(s) will be
AAR, Wood Dale, IL; Allison
Transmissions, Birmingham, AL;
Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, AL;
BAE Systems, Sterling Heights, MI;
General Dynamics Land Systems
(GDLS), Sterling Heights, MI;
Honeywell, Phoenix, AZ; L3Harris,
Melbourne, FL; Leonardo DRS, West
Plains, MO; Lockheed Martin, Bethesda,
MD; Palomar, Rancho Santa Margarita,
CA; Pearson Engineering, Phoenix, AZ;
and US Ordnance, McCarran, NV. There
are no known offset agreements
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proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require temporary duty travel of
three to five U.S. Government and
contractor representatives to Poland for
a duration of up to five years to support
equipment fielding and training.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 22–71
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. M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank:
The M1A1 Abrams is a first-generation
American main battle tank, produced by
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS)
and named for General Creighton
Abrams. M1A1 Abrams tank
components are as follows:
a. Fire Enhancement Program (FEP):
The FEP is the USMC M1A1 tank
equivalent to the US Army domestic
2nd GEN FLIR. The main difference
between the two is in the switch-ology,
with the FEP having four (4) Search/
Stare options as opposed to the six (6)
available on the 2nd GEN FLIR. The FEP
provides lethality upgrades to increase
the M1A1 tank crew’s ability to detect,
recognize, and identify targets. It hosts
a second-generation thermal sight
(Abrams Integrated Display and
Targeting System-AIDATS), a North
Finding Module/Far Target Location
capability displayed in sight (providing
up to 50x digital magnification), and
Embedded diagnostics to help
troubleshoot the system. The FEP
increases all-weather engagement
ranges, crew situational awareness and
target location accuracy.
b. Inertial Reference Unit (IRU) 9181E:
The IRU is an inertial navigation system
that provides accurate vehicle heading,
attitude, position, elevation and
navigation information to the host
vehicle prime system and operators,
both stationary and when moving under
all operating conditions.
The Inertial Reference Unit (IRU) can
be configured as a navigator (NavPAC)
or as a pointing device (North Finding
Module, NFM). In either configuration,
the IRU contains a GPS receiver that
provides vehicle location and velocities
as well as satellite tracking status. These
GPS observations are used by the IRU’s
Kalman filter to improve and enhance
its performance. The GPS unit is a
Ground-Based GPS Receiver
Application Module (GB–GRAM)
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provided by Rockwell-Collins. The
Miniature PLGR Engine-SAASM (MPE–
S), when keyed, provides the Precise
Positioning System (PPS) GPS data
inputs to the system. The system is a
Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing
Module (SAASM) based PPS GPS. The
SAASM encapsulates all classified data
and signal processing into one tamperproof module. The SAASM provides
jamming and spoofing protection for US
and allied forces operating in hostile
environments.
c. 120mm Main Gun (Cannon) &
M256 Gun Barrel: The Abrams 120mm
main gun system is composed of a 120
millimeter (mm) smoothbore gun
(cannon) also referred to as the M256
gun barrel; armor-piercing, fin
stabilized, discarded sabot (APFSDS)
and other warheads; and combustible
cartridge case ammunition.
d. AGT–1500 Gas Turbine Propulsion
System: The use of AGT–1500 gas
turbine propulsion system in the M1A1
is a unique application of armored
vehicle power pack technology.
e. Stabilized Commander’s Weapon
Station—(SCWS): The SCWS provides
day/night remote operation of the
stabilized Commander’s machine gun in
closed hatch mode while enhancing
Situational Awareness (provides CITVlike capability to the Tank Commander
Lethality). The SCWS uses a Remote
Thermal Sight (RTS) and the Abrams
Integrated Display and Targeting System
(AIDATS) color display to generate
motorized azimuth and elevation
variables.
Abrams Integrated Display and
Targeting System (AIDATS) operates in
conjunction with the Tank Commander
Single Handle and slew-to-cue
capabilities to maximize accuracy,
range, and lethality on the battlefield
while decreasing enemy engagement
time by half. The AIDATS provides an
upgraded thermal and day sight on the
SCWS via a high-definition camera and
permanently mounted color display.
f. Driver Vision Enhancer—Abrams
(DVE–A) AN/VAS–5 and Rear-View
Sensor System (RVSS): The AN/VAS–5
Driver Vision Enhancer—Abrams (DVE–
A) and Rear-View Sensor System
(RVSS) are thermal imaging systems
developed for use while driving combat
vehicles and tactical wheeled vehicles.
The DVE–A provides night vision
capability for the Abrams tank driver.
RVSS provides a rear-view camera for
the Abrams tank.
DVE–A and RVSS allow for tactical
vehicle movement in support of
operational missions in all
environmental conditions (day/night
and all weather) and provides enhanced
driving capability during limited
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visibility conditions (darkness, smoke,
dust, fog, etc.).
g. Global Positioning System (GPS)
AN/PSN–13 Defense Advanced GPS
Receiver (DAGR): Global Positioning
System (GPS) capability is currently
provided to Abrams tanks using the
DAGR. The DAGR is a handheld GPS
receiver, which utilizes Selective
Availability Anti-Spoofing Module
(SAASM) security. It is used for the
Abrams tank, the M88A2 HERCULES
Recovery Vehicle and the Joint Assault
Bridge.
h. Handheld Communication Radio
AN/PRC–158: The AN/PRC–158 is a
Very High Frequency/Ultra High
Frequency (VHF/UHF) multiband multichannel (dual channel) radio. It is a
portable, compact, tactical softwaredefined combat-net radio manufactured
by L3/Harris Corporation. The AN/PRC–
158 includes Type 1 encryption and a
Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing
Module (SAASM) Global Positioning
System (GPS) receiver.
i. Battle Management System (BMS):
The BMS for the Poland M1A1 tank will
consist of a Data Distribution Unit—
Expandable (DDUx), a transceiver, and
commercial software called Sitaware. It
equips soldiers with secure data
encryption and advanced logistics. It
includes an intuitive interface with
features like touch-to-zoom maps and
drag-and-drop icons.
j. AN/PVS–14, Night Vision Goggles:
The AN/PVS–14 Night Vision Goggle
(NVG) is a lightweight, head-mounted
self-contained night vision system. It is
used in starlight and moonlight by
individual soldiers for walking, driving
vehicles, weapon firing, short-range
surveillance, and such manual tasks as
map reading, vehicle maintenance and
administering medical aid. Each NVG
consists of an objective lens assembly,
image intensifier tube assembly and two
eyepiece assemblies integrated into a
housing. The housing is affixed to a
head mount, which is held by head
straps to a user’s head. The assembly
incorporates an infrared (IR) emitting
light source, which provides
illumination, when required, for closeup viewing. Eyepiece diopter
adjustment is provided so the device
may be worn without corrective lens.
2. M88A2 HERCULES Recovery
Vehicle: The primary role of the M88A2
Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat
Utility Lifting Extraction System
(HERCULES) Combat Recovery Vehicle
is recovery of the Abrams M1 Main
Battle Tank. The 70-ton M88A2
Recovery Combat Vehicle is standard
equipment to de-process, recover, and
sustain the Abrams M1 Tank. The
vehicle’s role is to extricate combat
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vehicles that have become bogged down
or entangled; and to repair or replace
damaged parts in fighting vehicles while
under fire. The M88A2 main winch is
capable of 70-ton single line recovery;
and a 140-ton 2:1 recovery when used
with a 140-ton pulley. The A-frame
boom of the M88A2 can lift 35 tons
when used in conjunction with the
spade down. The spade can be used for
light earth moving and to anchor the
vehicle when using the main winch.
The M88A2 employs an Auxiliary
Power Unit (APU) to provide auxiliary
electrical and hydraulic power when the
main engine is not in operation, the
APU can also be used to slave start other
vehicles.
a. AVDS–1790–8CR Engine
Propulsion System is a unique
modification to the standard piston
engine family in the M60 series and the
base M88A1.
b. Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE–CV
M88) is an un-cooled thermal imaging
system developed for use while driving
Combat Vehicles (CVs) and Tactical
Wheeled Vehicles (TWVs). It allows for
tactical vehicle movement in support of
operational missions in all
environmental conditions (day/night
and all weather) and provides enhanced
driving capability during limited
visibility conditions (darkness, smoke,
dust, fog, etc.). The DVE provides night
vision targeting capabilities for armored
vehicles and long-range night vision
reconnaissance capability to the
warfighter.
c. Handheld Communication Radio
AN/PRC–158 is a multiband handheld
radio. It is a portable, compact, tactical
software-defined combat-net radio
manufactured by L3/Harris Corporation.
3. M1110 Joint Assault Bridge: The
M1110 Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) is a
fully tracked armor engineer vehicle
specifically designed to replace the
M48/M60 AVLB, M104 Wolverine HAB
and provide assault bridging capabilities
to armored forces. The JAB System
consists of an M1A1 Abrams chassis
(with A2 heavy suspension) and a
hydraulic bridge launch mechanism that
will launch and retrieve the Heavy
Assault Scissor Bridge MLC–115
Normal and MLC–124 Caution.
4. Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV):
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)
program is a light tactical vehicle
designed to replace the U.S. Military’s
aging High Mobility Multipurpose
Wheeled Vehicle fleet. It was designed
to close the existing gap in payload,
performance, and protection to our
adversaries during multi-domain
operations. It has been an operationally
optimal choice for the light tactical
vehicle mission spectrum anywhere in
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the world. All JLTV mission variants
include a strong balance of protection,
maneuverability, speed, reliability, and
combat support/combat service support
capability that far surpasses any similar
vehicle developed in its weight class
today.
a. The JLTV is designed to be a system
of system. System of systems is a ‘‘set
or arrangement of systems that results
when independent and useful systems
are integrated into a larger system that
delivers unique capabilities. The Joint
Light Tactical Vehicle allows material
and equipment from authorized
contractors or industrial facilities used
by U.S. forces in tactical operations and
managed by other Program Offices that
may have considered a type of
classification. Other than its classified
armor and ballistic protection, the JLTV
is considered an unclassified tactical
system. When adding integration C4ISR
systems (installed or mounted),
electronic countermeasures jamming
devices, navigation systems or battle
management systems to the JLTV, these
integrated or installed system will
increase the over security classification
to the vehicle.
b. The JLTV’s A/B Armor protection
technical and test data of armor coupon,
ballistic hull exploitation, Behind
Armor Debris (BAD) and Full Up
System Level (FUSL) Live Fire test data
and protection levels to include Under
Body (UB) blast, Under Wheel (UW)
blast, Under Body (UB) IED, side attack
(SA) IED, direct fire, and artillery
enhancements are all classified
technical information. The JLTV has
inherent armor built into the base
vehicle. It is what the US Government
(USG) calls A-Kit armor. This A-Kit
Inherent armor provides both opaque
and transparent armor solutions to
provide a 360-degree azimuthal (i.e., all
around) to include an elevated fire level
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of protection from a spectrum of kinetic
energy/small arms fire threats with
survivability enhancements to include
Automatic Fire Extinguishing Protection
(AFES) and structural rollover
protection of 150% of the vehicle
Ground Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The B-kit includes: (1) a combined
underbody deflector plate and Energy
Absorbent (EA) seat mechanisms to
mitigate occupant incapacity (per
Annex Q) for both anti-tank land mine
blast and Improvised Explosive Device
(IED) blast and fragmentation kill
mechanisms, (2) a design that provides
a higher level protection against
significantly larger Under Wheel (UW)
blast threats that also leverages vehicle
frontal and rear tear-away structural
design lessons learned from OEF and
OIF, (3) a direct fire B-kit that adds on
to the Inherent armor/A-Kit to defeat a
higher level all-around direct fire threat,
side attack IED attack blast and
fragmentation kill mechanisms, with
additional roof armor for top attack
threats that include direct fire and
artillery enhancements.
c. C4ISR systems (installed or
mounted), electronic countermeasures
jamming devices, navigation systems or
battle management systems that are
integrated or installed system in the
JLTV will follow the same security
guidelines based on their program
security classification guide.
5. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is SECRET.
6. 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.
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7. A determination has been made
that Poland will 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.
8. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Republic of Poland.
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[Transmittal No. 22–0S]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
AGENCY:
The DoD is publishing the
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notification.
SUMMARY:
Neil
Hedlund at neil.g.hedlund.civ@mail.mil
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 attached
Transmittal 22–0S.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dated: August 16, 2024.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 22-71]
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-
71, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: August 16, 2024.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-71
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: Republic of Poland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $3.25 billion
Other................................... $0.50 billion
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TOTAL................................. $3.75 billion
Funding Source: National Funds and Foreign Military Financing (FMF)
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One hundred sixteen (116) M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks
Twelve (12) M88A2 HERCULES Combat Recovery Vehicles
Eight (8) M1110 Joint Assault Bridges
Six (6) M577A3 Command Vehicles
Twenty-six (26) M1152A1 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles
(HMMWVs)
Twenty-six (26) M1279A1 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV)
One hundred sixteen (116) M2 .50 Caliber Machine Guns
Two hundred thirty-two (232) M240 7.62mm Machine Guns
Six (6) AGT1500 Gas Turbine Engines
Thirty thousand nine hundred twenty-eight (30,928) 120mm M865 Target
Practice; Cone Stabilized, Discarding Sabot--Tracer (TPCSDS-T)
Cartridges
Twenty thousand eight hundred twenty-three (20,823) 120mm M1002 Target
Practice Multipurpose Tracer (TPMP-T) Projectiles
Sixty thousand (60,000) 120mm M829A4 Armor Piercing, Fin
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Stabilized, Discarding Sabot-Tracer (APFSDS-T) Cartridges
Two thousand (2,000) 120mm M829A3 Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized,
Discarding Sabot-Tracer (APFSDS-T) Cartridges
Fifty thousand (50,000) 120mm M829A2 Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized,
Discarding Sabot-Tracer (APFSDS-T) Cartridges
Ten thousand (10,000) 120mm M830A1 High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) TP-T
Cartridges
Sixty thousand (60,000) 120mm M908 High Explosive Obstacle Reduction-
Tracer (HE-OR-T) Cartridges
Seventy thousand (70,000) 120mm M1147 High Explosive Advanced
Multipurpose Round Cartridges
Non-MDE:
Also included are Forward Repair Systems; Next Generation (NG) Shop
Equipment Maintenance Contact (SECM) shelters; communications
equipment; GPS receivers; ammunition; Spare and Repair Parts; Special
Tools and Test Equipment (STTE); technical manuals and publications;
new equipment training; U.S. Government and contractor technical
engineering, logistics, and personnel services; and other related
elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (PL-B-UEC, PL-B-UED, PL-B-UEE)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: PL-B-UDT
(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: December 6, 2022
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Poland--M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks
The Government of Poland has requested to buy one hundred sixteen
(116) M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks; twelve (12) M88A2 HERCULES Combat
Recovery Vehicles; eight (8) M1110 Joint Assault Bridges; six (6)
M577A3 Command Vehicles; twenty-six (26) M1152A1 High Mobility Multi-
purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV); twenty-six (26) M1279A1 Joint Light
Tactical Vehicles (JLTV); one hundred sixteen (116) M2 .50 caliber
machine guns; two hundred thirty-two (232) M240 7.62mm machine guns;
six (6) AGT1500 gas turbine engines; thirty thousand nine hundred
twenty-eight (30,928) 120mm M865 Target Practice, Cone Stabilized,
Discarding Sabot--Tracer (TPCSDS-T) cartridges; twenty thousand eight
hundred twenty-three (20,823) 120mm M1002 Target Practice Multipurpose
Tracer (TPMP-T) projectiles; sixty thousand (60,000) 120mm M829A4 Armor
Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot-Tracer (APFSDS-T)
cartridges; two thousand (2,000) 120mm M829A3 Armor Piercing, Fin
Stabilized, Discarding Sabot-Tracer (APFSDS-T) cartridges; fifty
thousand (50,000) 120mm M829A2 Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized,
Discarding Sabot-Tracer (APFSDS-T) Cartridges; ten thousand (10,000)
120mm M830A1 High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) TP-T cartridges; sixty
thousand (60,000) 120mm M908 High Explosive Obstacle Reduction-Tracer
(HE-OR-T) cartridges; and seventy thousand (70,000) 120mm M1147 High
Explosive Advanced Multipurpose Round cartridges. Also included are
Forward Repair Systems; Next Generation (NG) Shop Equipment Maintenance
Contact (SECM) shelters; communications equipment; GPS receivers;
ammunition; Spare and Repair Parts; Special Tools and Test Equipment
(STTE); technical manuals and publications; new equipment training;
U.S. Government and contractor technical engineering, logistics, and
personnel services; and other related elements of logistics and program
support. The total estimated program cost is $3.75 billion.
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 improve Poland's capability to meet current
and future threats by providing a credible force that is capable of
deterring adversaries and participating in NATO operations. Poland 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(s) will be AAR, Wood Dale, IL; Allison
Transmissions, Birmingham, AL; Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, AL; BAE
Systems, Sterling Heights, MI; General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS),
Sterling Heights, MI; Honeywell, Phoenix, AZ; L3Harris, Melbourne, FL;
Leonardo DRS, West Plains, MO; Lockheed Martin, Bethesda, MD; Palomar,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA; Pearson Engineering, Phoenix, AZ; and US
Ordnance, McCarran, NV. There are no known offset agreements proposed
in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require temporary duty
travel of three to five U.S. Government and contractor representatives
to Poland for a duration of up to five years to support equipment
fielding and training.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 22-71
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. M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank: The M1A1 Abrams is a first-
generation American main battle tank, produced by General Dynamics Land
Systems (GDLS) and named for General Creighton Abrams. M1A1 Abrams tank
components are as follows:
a. Fire Enhancement Program (FEP): The FEP is the USMC M1A1 tank
equivalent to the US Army domestic 2nd GEN FLIR. The main difference
between the two is in the switch-ology, with the FEP having four (4)
Search/Stare options as opposed to the six (6) available on the 2nd GEN
FLIR. The FEP provides lethality upgrades to increase the M1A1 tank
crew's ability to detect, recognize, and identify targets. It hosts a
second-generation thermal sight (Abrams Integrated Display and
Targeting System-AIDATS), a North Finding Module/Far Target Location
capability displayed in sight (providing up to 50x digital
magnification), and Embedded diagnostics to help troubleshoot the
system. The FEP increases all-weather engagement ranges, crew
situational awareness and target location accuracy.
b. Inertial Reference Unit (IRU) 9181E: The IRU is an inertial
navigation system that provides accurate vehicle heading, attitude,
position, elevation and navigation information to the host vehicle
prime system and operators, both stationary and when moving under all
operating conditions.
The Inertial Reference Unit (IRU) can be configured as a navigator
(NavPAC) or as a pointing device (North Finding Module, NFM). In either
configuration, the IRU contains a GPS receiver that provides vehicle
location and velocities as well as satellite tracking status. These GPS
observations are used by the IRU's Kalman filter to improve and enhance
its performance. The GPS unit is a Ground-Based GPS Receiver
Application Module (GB-GRAM)
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provided by Rockwell-Collins. The Miniature PLGR Engine-SAASM (MPE-S),
when keyed, provides the Precise Positioning System (PPS) GPS data
inputs to the system. The system is a Selective Availability/Anti-
Spoofing Module (SAASM) based PPS GPS. The SAASM encapsulates all
classified data and signal processing into one tamper-proof module. The
SAASM provides jamming and spoofing protection for US and allied forces
operating in hostile environments.
c. 120mm Main Gun (Cannon) & M256 Gun Barrel: The Abrams 120mm main
gun system is composed of a 120 millimeter (mm) smoothbore gun (cannon)
also referred to as the M256 gun barrel; armor-piercing, fin
stabilized, discarded sabot (APFSDS) and other warheads; and
combustible cartridge case ammunition.
d. AGT-1500 Gas Turbine Propulsion System: The use of AGT-1500 gas
turbine propulsion system in the M1A1 is a unique application of
armored vehicle power pack technology.
e. Stabilized Commander's Weapon Station--(SCWS): The SCWS provides
day/night remote operation of the stabilized Commander's machine gun in
closed hatch mode while enhancing Situational Awareness (provides CITV-
like capability to the Tank Commander Lethality). The SCWS uses a
Remote Thermal Sight (RTS) and the Abrams Integrated Display and
Targeting System (AIDATS) color display to generate motorized azimuth
and elevation variables.
Abrams Integrated Display and Targeting System (AIDATS) operates in
conjunction with the Tank Commander Single Handle and slew-to-cue
capabilities to maximize accuracy, range, and lethality on the
battlefield while decreasing enemy engagement time by half. The AIDATS
provides an upgraded thermal and day sight on the SCWS via a high-
definition camera and permanently mounted color display.
f. Driver Vision Enhancer--Abrams (DVE-A) AN/VAS-5 and Rear-View
Sensor System (RVSS): The AN/VAS-5 Driver Vision Enhancer--Abrams (DVE-
A) and Rear-View Sensor System (RVSS) are thermal imaging systems
developed for use while driving combat vehicles and tactical wheeled
vehicles. The DVE-A provides night vision capability for the Abrams
tank driver. RVSS provides a rear-view camera for the Abrams tank.
DVE-A and RVSS allow for tactical vehicle movement in support of
operational missions in all environmental conditions (day/night and all
weather) and provides enhanced driving capability during limited
visibility conditions (darkness, smoke, dust, fog, etc.).
g. Global Positioning System (GPS) AN/PSN-13 Defense Advanced GPS
Receiver (DAGR): Global Positioning System (GPS) capability is
currently provided to Abrams tanks using the DAGR. The DAGR is a
handheld GPS receiver, which utilizes Selective Availability Anti-
Spoofing Module (SAASM) security. It is used for the Abrams tank, the
M88A2 HERCULES Recovery Vehicle and the Joint Assault Bridge.
h. Handheld Communication Radio AN/PRC-158: The AN/PRC-158 is a
Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency (VHF/UHF) multiband multi-
channel (dual channel) radio. It is a portable, compact, tactical
software-defined combat-net radio manufactured by L3/Harris
Corporation. The AN/PRC-158 includes Type 1 encryption and a Selective
Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) Global Positioning System
(GPS) receiver.
i. Battle Management System (BMS): The BMS for the Poland M1A1 tank
will consist of a Data Distribution Unit--Expandable (DDUx), a
transceiver, and commercial software called Sitaware. It equips
soldiers with secure data encryption and advanced logistics. It
includes an intuitive interface with features like touch-to-zoom maps
and drag-and-drop icons.
j. AN/PVS-14, Night Vision Goggles: The AN/PVS-14 Night Vision
Goggle (NVG) is a lightweight, head-mounted self-contained night vision
system. It is used in starlight and moonlight by individual soldiers
for walking, driving vehicles, weapon firing, short-range surveillance,
and such manual tasks as map reading, vehicle maintenance and
administering medical aid. Each NVG consists of an objective lens
assembly, image intensifier tube assembly and two eyepiece assemblies
integrated into a housing. The housing is affixed to a head mount,
which is held by head straps to a user's head. The assembly
incorporates an infrared (IR) emitting light source, which provides
illumination, when required, for close-up viewing. Eyepiece diopter
adjustment is provided so the device may be worn without corrective
lens.
2. M88A2 HERCULES Recovery Vehicle: The primary role of the M88A2
Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System
(HERCULES) Combat Recovery Vehicle is recovery of the Abrams M1 Main
Battle Tank. The 70-ton M88A2 Recovery Combat Vehicle is standard
equipment to de-process, recover, and sustain the Abrams M1 Tank. The
vehicle's role is to extricate combat vehicles that have become bogged
down or entangled; and to repair or replace damaged parts in fighting
vehicles while under fire. The M88A2 main winch is capable of 70-ton
single line recovery; and a 140-ton 2:1 recovery when used with a 140-
ton pulley. The A-frame boom of the M88A2 can lift 35 tons when used in
conjunction with the spade down. The spade can be used for light earth
moving and to anchor the vehicle when using the main winch. The M88A2
employs an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) to provide auxiliary electrical
and hydraulic power when the main engine is not in operation, the APU
can also be used to slave start other vehicles.
a. AVDS-1790-8CR Engine Propulsion System is a unique modification
to the standard piston engine family in the M60 series and the base
M88A1.
b. Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE-CV M88) is an un-cooled thermal
imaging system developed for use while driving Combat Vehicles (CVs)
and Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWVs). It allows for tactical vehicle
movement in support of operational missions in all environmental
conditions (day/night and all weather) and provides enhanced driving
capability during limited visibility conditions (darkness, smoke, dust,
fog, etc.). The DVE provides night vision targeting capabilities for
armored vehicles and long-range night vision reconnaissance capability
to the warfighter.
c. Handheld Communication Radio AN/PRC-158 is a multiband handheld
radio. It is a portable, compact, tactical software-defined combat-net
radio manufactured by L3/Harris Corporation.
3. M1110 Joint Assault Bridge: The M1110 Joint Assault Bridge (JAB)
is a fully tracked armor engineer vehicle specifically designed to
replace the M48/M60 AVLB, M104 Wolverine HAB and provide assault
bridging capabilities to armored forces. The JAB System consists of an
M1A1 Abrams chassis (with A2 heavy suspension) and a hydraulic bridge
launch mechanism that will launch and retrieve the Heavy Assault
Scissor Bridge MLC-115 Normal and MLC-124 Caution.
4. Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV): The Joint Light Tactical
Vehicle (JLTV) program is a light tactical vehicle designed to replace
the U.S. Military's aging High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle
fleet. It was designed to close the existing gap in payload,
performance, and protection to our adversaries during multi-domain
operations. It has been an operationally optimal choice for the light
tactical vehicle mission spectrum anywhere in
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the world. All JLTV mission variants include a strong balance of
protection, maneuverability, speed, reliability, and combat support/
combat service support capability that far surpasses any similar
vehicle developed in its weight class today.
a. The JLTV is designed to be a system of system. System of systems
is a ``set or arrangement of systems that results when independent and
useful systems are integrated into a larger system that delivers unique
capabilities. The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle allows material and
equipment from authorized contractors or industrial facilities used by
U.S. forces in tactical operations and managed by other Program Offices
that may have considered a type of classification. Other than its
classified armor and ballistic protection, the JLTV is considered an
unclassified tactical system. When adding integration C4ISR systems
(installed or mounted), electronic countermeasures jamming devices,
navigation systems or battle management systems to the JLTV, these
integrated or installed system will increase the over security
classification to the vehicle.
b. The JLTV's A/B Armor protection technical and test data of armor
coupon, ballistic hull exploitation, Behind Armor Debris (BAD) and Full
Up System Level (FUSL) Live Fire test data and protection levels to
include Under Body (UB) blast, Under Wheel (UW) blast, Under Body (UB)
IED, side attack (SA) IED, direct fire, and artillery enhancements are
all classified technical information. The JLTV has inherent armor built
into the base vehicle. It is what the US Government (USG) calls A-Kit
armor. This A-Kit Inherent armor provides both opaque and transparent
armor solutions to provide a 360-degree azimuthal (i.e., all around) to
include an elevated fire level of protection from a spectrum of kinetic
energy/small arms fire threats with survivability enhancements to
include Automatic Fire Extinguishing Protection (AFES) and structural
rollover protection of 150% of the vehicle Ground Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The B-kit includes: (1) a combined underbody deflector plate
and Energy Absorbent (EA) seat mechanisms to mitigate occupant
incapacity (per Annex Q) for both anti-tank land mine blast and
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast and fragmentation kill
mechanisms, (2) a design that provides a higher level protection
against significantly larger Under Wheel (UW) blast threats that also
leverages vehicle frontal and rear tear-away structural design lessons
learned from OEF and OIF, (3) a direct fire B-kit that adds on to the
Inherent armor/A-Kit to defeat a higher level all-around direct fire
threat, side attack IED attack blast and fragmentation kill mechanisms,
with additional roof armor for top attack threats that include direct
fire and artillery enhancements.
c. C4ISR systems (installed or mounted), electronic countermeasures
jamming devices, navigation systems or battle management systems that
are integrated or installed system in the JLTV will follow the same
security guidelines based on their program security classification
guide.
5. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
6. 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.
7. A determination has been made that Poland will 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.
8. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Republic of Poland.
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