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and repair parts, tools and test
equipment, support equipment, repair
and return support, personnel training
and training equipment, publications
and technical documentation, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering
and logistics support services, and other
related elements of logistic and program
support. The estimated total cost was
$860.4 million. Major Defense
Equipment (MDE) constituted $324.4
million of this total.
On June 15, 2020, Congress was
notified by Congressional certification
transmittal number 20–0G of an
additional MDE sale of thirty (30) AllUp-Round MK 54 Lightweight
Torpedoes (LWT). The following nonMDE items were also be included: MK
54 LWT expendables; MK 54
turnaround kits; MK 54 containers; one
(1) MK–695 Torpedo Systems Test Set
(TSTS); support equipment including
fire control modification platforms and
spare parts; torpedo spare parts;
training; publications; software; U.S.
Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services
and other related elements of logistics
and program support. The addition of
these items resulted in a net increase in
MDE cost of $45 million, resulting in a
revised MDE cost of $369.4 million. The
total estimated case value increased to
$940.4 million.
On June 8, 2022, Congress was
notified by Congressional certification
transmittal number 22–0G of the MDE
replacement of the previously notified
two (2) All Up Round MK 54 Mod 0
LWTs with two (2) Exercise MK 54 Mod
0 LWTs. Also included was additional
Engineering Technical Assistance for
redesign of Radar Signal Processing
Group configuration and updates to
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design; shipsets of SAASM units and
associated spares; COMSEC equipment
for use between test sites; and removal
of one (1) shipset MK 36 Mod 6 Decoy
Launching System. The MDE total value
remained $369.4 million; however, the
non-MDE estimated value increased
from $571 million to $810.6 million.
The total estimated case value increased
to $1.18 billion.
This transmittal notifies the MDE
inclusion of up to an additional sixtytwo (62) SM–2 Block IIIB missiles in
tactical and telemetered configurations.
Also included are MK 13 canisters;
spare parts and associated containers;
personal training and training
equipment; publications and technical
data; U.S. Government and contractor
technical assistance; and other related
elements of logistics and program
support. The addition of these items
will result in a net increase in MDE
value of $260 million, resulting in a
revised MDE value of $629.4 million.
The non-MDE estimated value will
increase from $810.6 million to $850.6
million. The total estimated case value
will increase by $300 million to $1.48
billion.
(iv) Significance: The proposed
articles and services will support
Spain’s capability to commission its
new F–110 frigates with the AEGIS
Weapon System (AWS).
(v) Justification: This proposed sale
will support the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by
improving the security of a NATO ally
which is an important force for political
stability and economic progress in
Europe. It is vital to the U.S. national
interest to assist Spain in developing
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and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The
Sensitivity of Technology Statement
contained in the original notification
applies to items reported here.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: February 27, 2023
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23–08]
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 23–08, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dated: August 23, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Speaketofthe.•House
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Dear·•Speaker:
Putsuantto the reporting requirements orSecttijn 36(b)(l) ofdie Atms Export Control
Act, as·amended, we are forwarding here~th transmittal No.• 23.-08, concerning the Anny's
proposed Letter<s} otbtfetand.Acceptance tothe·Govemmentof the Netherlands for defense
articles and services estimated to oost.$670 millitln. WewiU issue atlews release to notify the
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Transmittal No. 23–08
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: The
Government of the Netherlands
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ...................................
$520 million
$150 million
TOTAL .............................
$670 million
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Twenty (20) M142 High Mobility
Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)
Launchers
Thirty-nine (39) M30A2 Guided
Multiple Launch Rocket System
(GMLRS) Alternative Warhead
(AW) Missile Pods with Insensitive
Munitions Propulsion System
(IMPS)
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Thirty-eight (38) M31A2 GMLRS
Unitary (GMLRS–U) High Explosive
(HE) Missile Pods with IMPS
Eighty (80) M57 Army Tactical
Missile System (ATACMS) Missile
Pods
Seventeen (17) M1152A1 High
Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled
Vehicles (HMMWVs)
Non-MDE:
Also included are M28A2 Reduced
Range Practice Rocket (RRPR) pods;
radios with similar ‘‘SINCGARS’’
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2. Policy Justification
3. Sensitivity of Technology
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capability, including vehicular dual
long-range radio systems w/GPS;
single radio, long range vehicular
system w/GPS; High Frequency/
VHF radios; M1084A2 cargo trucks,
Family of Medium Tactical
Vehicles (FMTVs) Resupply
Vehicles (RSVs); M1089A2 wrecker
truck, FMTVs; M1095 5-ton trailer
FMTVs; Simple Key Loaders
(SKLs), AN/PYQ–10; Defense
Advanced Global Positioning
System Receivers (DAGRs);
machine gun mounts; battle
management systems, Vehicle
Integration Kits, ruggedized laptops,
and training equipment
publications for HIMARS and
munitions; camouflage screen and
support systems; support
equipment; communications
equipment; spare and repair parts;
test sets; training and training
equipment; publications; systems
integration support; technical data;
Stockpile Reliability, Quality
Assurance and Technical
Assistance teams; U.S. Government
and contractor technical,
engineering, and logistics support
services; and other related elements
of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (NE–
B–YAX)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NE–B–
PBM
(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: February 16, 2023
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
The Netherlands—M142 High Mobility
Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)
The Government of the Netherlands
has requested to buy twenty (20) M142
High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
(HIMARS) launchers; thirty-nine (39)
M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket
System (GMLRS) Alternative Warhead
(AW) Missile Pods with Insensitive
Munitions Propulsion System (IMPS);
thirty-eight (38) M31A2 GMLRS Unitary
(GMLRS–U) High Explosive (HE)
Missile Pods with IMPS; eighty (80)
M57 Army Tactical Missile System
(ATACMS) Missile Pods; and seventeen
(17) M1152A1 High Mobility
Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles
(HMMWVs). Also included are M28A2
Reduced Range Practice Rocket (RRPR)
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pods; radios with similar ‘‘SINCGARS’’
capability, including vehicular dual
long-range radio systems w/GPS; single
radio, long range vehicular system w/
GPS; High Frequency/VHF radios;
M1084A2 cargo trucks, Family of
Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTVs)
Resupply Vehicles (RSVs); M1089A2
wrecker truck, FMTVs; M1095 5-ton
trailer FMTVs; Simple Key Loaders
(SKLs), AN/PYQ–10; Defense Advanced
Global Positioning System Receivers
(DAGRs); machine gun mounts; battle
management systems, Vehicle
Integration Kits, ruggedized laptops, and
training equipment publications for
HIMARS and munitions; camouflage
screen and support systems; support
equipment; communications equipment;
spare and repair parts; test sets; training
and training equipment; publications;
systems integration support; technical
data; Stockpile Reliability, Quality
Assurance and Technical Assistance
teams; U.S. Government and contractor
technical, engineering, and logistics
support services; and other related
elements of logistical and program
support. The total estimated cost is $670
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
NATO ally that is an important force for
political stability and economic progress
in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve the
Netherlands’ military goals of updating
capability while further enhancing
interoperability with the United States
and other allies. The Netherlands
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. The Netherlands 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
Lockheed Martin, Grand Prairie, TX.
There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to travel to
the Netherlands for program
management reviews to support the
program. Travel is expected to occur
approximately twice per year as needed
to support equipment fielding and
training.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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Transmittal No. 23–08
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
1. The M142 High Mobility Artillery
Rocket System (HIMARS) is a C–130
transportable wheeled launcher
mounted on a 5-ton Family of Medium
Tactical Vehicles truck chassis.
HIMARS is the modern Army-fielded
version of the Multiple Launch Rocket
System (MLRS) M270 launcher and can
fire all of the MLRS Family of
Munitions (FOM) including Guided
Multiple Launch Rocket System
(GMLRS) variants and the Army
Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).
Utilizing the MLRS FOM, the HIMARS
can engage targets between 15 and 300
kilometers with GPS-aided precision
accuracy.
2. The Guided Multiple Launch
Rocket System (GMLRS) M31A2 Unitary
is the Army’s primary munition for
units fielding the M142 HIMARS and
M270Al Multiple Launcher Rocket
System (MLRS) Launchers. The M31
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.
3. The M30A2 GMLRS Alternative
Warhead shares a greater than 90%
commonality with the M31A1 Unitary.
The primary difference between the
GMLRS–U and GMLRS–AW is the
replacement of the Unitary’ s high
explosive warhead with a 200-pound
fragmentation warhead of pre-formed
tungsten penetrators which is optimized
for effectiveness against large area and
imprecisely located targets. The
munitions otherwise share a common
motor, GPS/PPS-aided inertial guidance
and control system, fuzing mechanism,
multi-option height of burst capability,
and effective range of 15–70km.
4. The M57 Army Tactical Missile
System (ATACMS)—Unitary is a
conventional, semi-ballistic missile that
utilizes a 500-pound high explosive
warhead. It has an effective range of
between 70 and 300 kilometers and has
increased lethality and accuracy over
previous versions of the ATACMS due
to a GPS/Precise Position System (PPS)
aided navigation system.
5. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
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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 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.
8. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Government of the Netherlands.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23–0E]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Arms sales notice.
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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)(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 23–0E.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dated: August 23, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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February 27,. 2023
The·Honorable·I{evmMccarthy
Speaker of the House
U.S;House of Representatives
H-209~ The Capitol
Washington. DC 20515
Dear Mr. Speaker.
Pursuant to the reporting reqwementsof Sectfon 36(b)(S)(C) of the Amii Expori Control
Aci.(AECA). as aznerided, we are forwarding transmittal No. 23-0E; ·This notification relates 10 ••
enhancements or upgrades from the level of sensitivity of technology or eapability de$crlbed. in
the Section 36(b)(t)ABCA ciitification 17..77 ofFebrtuuj s~ 2018.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23-08]
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 23-
08, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: August 23, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-08
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: The Government of the Netherlands
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $520 million
Other................................... $150 million
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TOTAL................................. $670 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Twenty (20) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)
Launchers
Thirty-nine (39) M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
Alternative Warhead (AW) Missile Pods with Insensitive Munitions
Propulsion System (IMPS)
Thirty-eight (38) M31A2 GMLRS Unitary (GMLRS-U) High Explosive (HE)
Missile Pods with IMPS
Eighty (80) M57 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) Missile Pods
Seventeen (17) M1152A1 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles
(HMMWVs)
Non-MDE:
Also included are M28A2 Reduced Range Practice Rocket (RRPR) pods;
radios with similar ``SINCGARS''
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capability, including vehicular dual long-range radio systems w/GPS;
single radio, long range vehicular system w/GPS; High Frequency/VHF
radios; M1084A2 cargo trucks, Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles
(FMTVs) Resupply Vehicles (RSVs); M1089A2 wrecker truck, FMTVs; M1095
5-ton trailer FMTVs; Simple Key Loaders (SKLs), AN/PYQ-10; Defense
Advanced Global Positioning System Receivers (DAGRs); machine gun
mounts; battle management systems, Vehicle Integration Kits, ruggedized
laptops, and training equipment publications for HIMARS and munitions;
camouflage screen and support systems; support equipment;
communications equipment; spare and repair parts; test sets; training
and training equipment; publications; systems integration support;
technical data; Stockpile Reliability, Quality Assurance and Technical
Assistance teams; U.S. Government and contractor technical,
engineering, and logistics support services; and other related elements
of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (NE-B-YAX)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NE-B-PBM
(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: February 16, 2023
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
The Netherlands--M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)
The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy twenty (20)
M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers; thirty-
nine (39) M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
Alternative Warhead (AW) Missile Pods with Insensitive Munitions
Propulsion System (IMPS); thirty-eight (38) M31A2 GMLRS Unitary (GMLRS-
U) High Explosive (HE) Missile Pods with IMPS; eighty (80) M57 Army
Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) Missile Pods; and seventeen (17)
M1152A1 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs). Also
included are M28A2 Reduced Range Practice Rocket (RRPR) pods; radios
with similar ``SINCGARS'' capability, including vehicular dual long-
range radio systems w/GPS; single radio, long range vehicular system w/
GPS; High Frequency/VHF radios; M1084A2 cargo trucks, Family of Medium
Tactical Vehicles (FMTVs) Resupply Vehicles (RSVs); M1089A2 wrecker
truck, FMTVs; M1095 5-ton trailer FMTVs; Simple Key Loaders (SKLs), AN/
PYQ-10; Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receivers (DAGRs);
machine gun mounts; battle management systems, Vehicle Integration
Kits, ruggedized laptops, and training equipment publications for
HIMARS and munitions; camouflage screen and support systems; support
equipment; communications equipment; spare and repair parts; test sets;
training and training equipment; publications; systems integration
support; technical data; Stockpile Reliability, Quality Assurance and
Technical Assistance teams; U.S. Government and contractor technical,
engineering, and logistics support services; and other related elements
of logistical and program support. The total estimated cost is $670
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 NATO ally that is an important force for political
stability and economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve the Netherlands' military goals of
updating capability while further enhancing interoperability with the
United States and other allies. The Netherlands 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. The Netherlands 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 Lockheed Martin, Grand Prairie,
TX. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with
this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S. Government
or contractor representatives to travel to the Netherlands for program
management reviews to support the program. Travel is expected to occur
approximately twice per year as needed 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. 23-08
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
1. The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a C-
130 transportable wheeled launcher mounted on a 5-ton Family of Medium
Tactical Vehicles truck chassis. HIMARS is the modern Army-fielded
version of the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M270 launcher and
can fire all of the MLRS Family of Munitions (FOM) including Guided
Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) variants and the Army Tactical
Missile System (ATACMS). Utilizing the MLRS FOM, the HIMARS can engage
targets between 15 and 300 kilometers with GPS-aided precision
accuracy.
2. The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) M31A2 Unitary
is the Army's primary munition for units fielding the M142 HIMARS and
M270Al Multiple Launcher Rocket System (MLRS) Launchers. The M31
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.
3. The M30A2 GMLRS Alternative Warhead shares a greater than 90%
commonality with the M31A1 Unitary. The primary difference between the
GMLRS-U and GMLRS-AW is the replacement of the Unitary' s high
explosive warhead with a 200-pound fragmentation warhead of pre-formed
tungsten penetrators which is optimized for effectiveness against large
area and imprecisely located targets. The munitions otherwise share a
common motor, GPS/PPS-aided inertial guidance and control system,
fuzing mechanism, multi-option height of burst capability, and
effective range of 15-70km.
4. The M57 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS)--Unitary is a
conventional, semi-ballistic missile that utilizes a 500-pound high
explosive warhead. It has an effective range of between 70 and 300
kilometers and has increased lethality and accuracy over previous
versions of the ATACMS due to a GPS/Precise Position System (PPS) aided
navigation system.
5. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and
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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 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.
8. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of the
Netherlands.
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