Arms Sales Notification, 67620-67622 [2024-18764]

Download as PDF 67620 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Equipment (MDE) constituted $357.5 million of this total. This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following MDE items: an additional eighteen (18) High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems; twenty (20) Army Tactical Missile Systems Pods; eleven (11) M1152A1 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles integrated with C2 shelter; four (4) M1152A1 HMMWVs integrated with SECM shelter; and one hundred fortyfour (144) M31A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary High Explosive (HE) Pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion System (IMPS). Also included are additional 5-ton M1084A2 cargo Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle (FMTV) Resupply Vehicles (RSV) without winch; 5-ton M1089A2 with winch wreckers; 5-ton M1095 trailers with resupply kits; Intercom Systems to support the HIMARS Launcher; radio/ communication mounts; machine gun mounts; battle management system Vehicle Integration Kit; wheel guards; ruggedized laptops; training; training equipment; publications for HIMARS; and munitions, spares, services, and other support equipment. The estimated total value of the additional items is $520 million. The total estimated MDE value will increase by $430 million to $787.5 million, resulting in an estimated total case value of $956.1 million. (iv) Significance: The proposed sale will improve the recipient’s military goals of updating capability while further enhancing interoperability with VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Aug 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 the United States and other allies. The recipient intends to use these defense articles and services to modernize its armed forces and expand its capability to strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats. (v) Justification: This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The M31A2 GMLRS Unitary HE with IMPS is the Army’s primary munition for units fielding the M142 HIMARS and M270 Multiple Launcher Rocket System (MLRS) Launchers. The GMLRS Unitary is a solid propellant artillery rocket that uses Global Positioning System/Precise Positioning Service (GPS/PPS)-aided inertial guidance to accurately and quickly deliver a single high-explosive blast fragmentation warhead to targets at ranges from 15–70 kilometers. The rockets are fired from a launch pod container that also serves as the storage and transportation container for the rockets. Each rocket pod holds six (6) total rockets. The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original notification applies to remaining items reported here. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 services included in this potential sale is SECRET. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: December 5, 2022 [FR Doc. 2024–18763 Filed 8–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 22–66] 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 22–66, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: August 16, 2024. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2024 / Notices 67621 DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 2800 Defense Pentagon Washlngton,DC 203Ql•2800 December 6, 2022 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the.House U.S. House ofRepresentatives ff..2()9, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36{b){l) of the Arms Bxpori Control Ac~ as amended. we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 22-66, coneermng the Anny's proposed Letter(s)ofOffer arid Acceptance to the Republic of Korea for defense articles and services estimated to cost $1.S billion. We wiff issue anews release to notify the public of this proposed sale upon delivery of this letter fu your office. Sincerely; ~-~•-4.. • James A~ Hursch Director Enclosures: l. Transmittal 2. Policy Justification 3. Sensitivity of Technology lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 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 Korea (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other .................................... $1.0 billion $0.5 billion TOTAL ............................. $1.5 billion VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Aug 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Eighteen (18) CH–47F Helicopters Forty-two (42) T55–GA–714A Engines (36 installed, 6 spares) Twenty-two (22) Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (18 installed, 4 spares) Forty-four (44) secure radios, RT–1987 (36 installed, 8 spares) Non-MDE: PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Also included are AN/APR–39 Radar Warning Systems; AN/ARC–220 HF Airborne Communications Systems; AN/APX–123A IFF transponders; AN/ ARN–147; AN/ARN–153; AN/APN– 209; secure radios; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; repair and return; storage; and other related elements of logistical and program support. E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 EN21AU24.029</GPH> Transmittal No. 22–66 67622 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2024 / Notices (iv) Military Department: Army (KS– B–ZJG) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (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. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 POLICY JUSTIFICATION Korea—CH–47F Chinook Helicopters The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested to buy eighteen (18) CH–47F helicopters; forty-two (42) T55–GA– 714A engines (36 installed, 6 spares); twenty-two (22) Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (18 installed, 4 spares); and forty-four (44) secure radios, RT–1987 (36 installed, 8 spares). Also included are AN/APR–39 Radar Warning Systems; AN/ARC–220 HF Airborne Communications Systems; AN/APX–123A IFF transponders; AN/ ARN–147; AN/ARN–153; AN/APN–209; secure radios; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; repair and return; storage; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total program cost is $1.5 billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Asia-Pacific region. The proposed sale will improve the ROK’s capability to meet current and future threats by strengthening its Army heavy lift capability. The CH–47F will allow the ROK to conduct missions in support of bilateral operational plans which include, but are not limited to, medical evacuation, search and rescue, parachute drops, and disaster relief. The ROK 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 will be Boeing, Ridley Park, PA. 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 ROK. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Aug 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 Transmittal No. 22–66 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 CH–47F Chinook Cargo Helicopter is a medium lift aircraft which includes two T55–GA–714A Engines and an advanced cockpit that features five multi function displays, four-axis coupled flight director, digital map, and Dual Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) (EGI). a. The AN/APR–39 Radar Warning System is a lightweight radar receiver(s) for aircraft applications that provide warning of radar-detected threats to allow appropriate evasive maneuvers and deployment of countermeasures. The system has the capability of detecting all pulse radars normally associated with hostile surface-to-air missiles, airborne intercepts, and antiaircraft weapon systems. b. The AN/AAR–57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) is an integrated infrared (IR) countermeasures suite utilizing five ultraviolet (UV) sensors to display accurate threat location and dispense decoys/ countermeasures either automatically or under pilot/crew control to defeat incoming missile threats. c. The AN/ARC–220 HF airborne communications system provides embedded Automatic Link Establishment (ALE), serial tone data modem, text messaging and GPS position reporting functions. d. The AN/APX–123A, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder, is a space diversity transponder and is installed on various military platforms. It provides identification, altitude, and surveillance reporting in response to interrogations from airborne, groundbased and/or surface interrogators. e. The AN/ARN–147 combines all VHF Omni Ranging/Instrument Landing System (VOR/ILS) functions into one compact, lightweight, VHF navigation receiver. f. The AN/ARN–153 is an airborne receiver-transmitter component of the Tactical Airborne Navigation (TACAN) avionics system. The AN/ARN–153(V) supports four modes of operation modes; receive, transmit, air-to-air receive, air-to-air transmit-receive. g. The AN/APN–209 is a pulse type, absolute (radar) altimeter that provides an accurate indication of aircraft altitude over all types or terrain surfaces PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 such as foliage, deep snow, water, and land. 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 hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 4. A determination has been made that the Republic of Korea 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 Republic of Korea. [FR Doc. 2024–18764 Filed 8–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Reserve Forces Policy Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD (P&R)), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of Federal advisory committee meeting. AGENCY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) will occur. DATES: The RFPB will hold an open meeting to the public on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. ADDRESSES: The in-person meeting will be held at the RFPB office located at 5109 Leesburg Pike, Suite 501, Falls Church, Virginia 22041. The meeting will also be held via videoconference. Participant access information will be provided after registering. Pre-meeting registration is required. See guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ‘‘Meeting Accessibility.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Flowers, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at eric.p.flowers2.civ@mail.mil or 703–697–1795. The mailing address is SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-18764]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 22-66]


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-
66, 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. 22-66
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 Korea
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $1.0 billion
Other...................................  $0.5 billion
                                         -------------------------------
  TOTAL.................................  $1.5 billion
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Eighteen (18) CH-47F Helicopters
Forty-two (42) T55-GA-714A Engines (36 installed, 6 spares)
Twenty-two (22) Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (18 installed, 4 
spares)
Forty-four (44) secure radios, RT-1987 (36 installed, 8 spares)
Non-MDE:
Also included are AN/APR-39 Radar Warning Systems; AN/ARC-220 HF 
Airborne Communications Systems; AN/APX-123A IFF transponders; AN/ARN-
147; AN/ARN-153; AN/APN-209; secure radios; U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; 
repair and return; storage; and other related elements of logistical 
and program support.


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    (iv) Military Department: Army (KS-B-ZJG)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
    (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

Korea--CH-47F Chinook Helicopters

    The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested to buy eighteen (18) CH-
47F helicopters; forty-two (42) T55-GA-714A engines (36 installed, 6 
spares); twenty-two (22) Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (18 
installed, 4 spares); and forty-four (44) secure radios, RT-1987 (36 
installed, 8 spares). Also included are AN/APR-39 Radar Warning 
Systems; AN/ARC-220 HF Airborne Communications Systems; AN/APX-123A IFF 
transponders; AN/ARN-147; AN/ARN-153; AN/APN-209; secure radios; U.S. 
Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support 
services; repair and return; storage; and other related elements of 
logistical and program support. The estimated total program cost is 
$1.5 billion.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and 
national security objectives of the United States by improving the 
security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and 
economic progress in the Asia-Pacific region.
    The proposed sale will improve the ROK's capability to meet current 
and future threats by strengthening its Army heavy lift capability. The 
CH-47F will allow the ROK to conduct missions in support of bilateral 
operational plans which include, but are not limited to, medical 
evacuation, search and rescue, parachute drops, and disaster relief. 
The ROK 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 will be Boeing, Ridley Park, PA. 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 ROK.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 22-66
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 CH-47F Chinook Cargo Helicopter is a medium lift aircraft 
which includes two T55-GA-714A Engines and an advanced cockpit that 
features five multi function displays, four-axis coupled flight 
director, digital map, and Dual Embedded Global Positioning System/
Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) (EGI).
    a. The AN/APR-39 Radar Warning System is a lightweight radar 
receiver(s) for aircraft applications that provide warning of radar-
detected threats to allow appropriate evasive maneuvers and deployment 
of countermeasures. The system has the capability of detecting all 
pulse radars normally associated with hostile surface-to-air missiles, 
airborne intercepts, and anti-aircraft weapon systems.
    b. The AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) is an 
integrated infrared (IR) countermeasures suite utilizing five 
ultraviolet (UV) sensors to display accurate threat location and 
dispense decoys/countermeasures either automatically or under pilot/
crew control to defeat incoming missile threats.
    c. The AN/ARC-220 HF airborne communications system provides 
embedded Automatic Link Establishment (ALE), serial tone data modem, 
text messaging and GPS position reporting functions.
    d. The AN/APX-123A, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder, 
is a space diversity transponder and is installed on various military 
platforms. It provides identification, altitude, and surveillance 
reporting in response to interrogations from airborne, ground-based 
and/or surface interrogators.
    e. The AN/ARN-147 combines all VHF Omni Ranging/Instrument Landing 
System (VOR/ILS) functions into one compact, lightweight, VHF 
navigation receiver.
    f. The AN/ARN-153 is an airborne receiver-transmitter component of 
the Tactical Airborne Navigation (TACAN) avionics system. The AN/ARN-
153(V) supports four modes of operation modes; receive, transmit, air-
to-air receive, air-to-air transmit-receive.
    g. The AN/APN-209 is a pulse type, absolute (radar) altimeter that 
provides an accurate indication of aircraft altitude over all types or 
terrain surfaces such as foliage, deep snow, water, and land.
    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 hardware and software elements, the information could be used to 
develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might reduce system 
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or 
advanced capabilities.
    4. A determination has been made that the Republic of Korea 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 Republic of Korea.

[FR Doc. 2024-18764 Filed 8-20-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P

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