Arms Sales Notification, 68868-68870 [2024-19353]

Download as PDF 68868 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 28, 2024 / Notices program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (AT– P–ASA) (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: February 27, 2023 *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Australia—Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range (AARGM–ER) khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES The Government of Australia has requested to buy up to sixty-three (63) Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range (AARGM– ERs); and up to twenty (20) AARGM–ER Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs). Also included are AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided MissileExtended Range Dummy Air Training Missiles (AARGM–ER DATMs), containers, component parts and support equipment; Repair of Repairables; software (Classified and Unclassified); publications (Classified and Unclassified); training (Classified and Unclassified); transportation; U.S. Government and Contractor engineering support; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is $506 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States. Australia is one of our most important allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic location of this political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring peace and economic stability in the region. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability. The proposed sale will improve Australia’s capability to meet current and future threats by suppressing and destroying land or sea-based radar emitters associated with enemy air defenses. This capability denies the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Aug 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 adversary the use of its air defense systems, thereby improving the survivability of Australia’s tactical aircraft. Australia 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 prime U.S. contractor will be the Javelin Joint Venture between Lockheed Martin in Orlando, FL and Raytheon Missiles and Defense in Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S. Government personnel and U.S. Contractor representatives to visit Australia on a temporary basis in conjunction with program technical oversight and support requirements, including program and technical reviews. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. 3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 4. A determination has been made that Australia 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 Australia. [FR Doc. 2024–19355 Filed 8–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Transmittal No. 23–l18 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice. Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The AGM-88G Advanced AntiRadiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM–ER) weapon system is an air-to-ground missile intended for Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) and Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses (DEAD) missions. The AARGM–ER provides suppression or destruction of enemy RADAR and denies the enemy the use of air defense systems, thereby improving the survivability of our tactical aircraft. The AGM-88G AARGM–ER Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) is used by pilots when training for SEAD/DEAD missions. 2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. Frm 00020 Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: Annex PO 00000 [Transmittal No. 22–0W] Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 22–0W. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: August 23, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 28, 2024 / Notices 68869 0EFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 2800 oar.a1ae Penta.ton Wasttlrigton, DC 20301..2800 Pebrwny 27, 2023 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy ·speaker ofthe•House U.S. House of Representatives H-209, The Capitol . Wasbingt<m, DC 20515 Dem-Mt. Speaker: Pursuant to the reporung requirements orsecuon 36(b)(S)(C) of the Arins Export·Control Act (AECA), as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 22..0W, This notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the level ofsensitivity of technology or capability described in the Section36(b)(t)AECAcertification 18...J9 of June 26, 2018. •Sincerely, 1ames A. Hursch Diredo.r &closure:· BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 22–0W REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Purchaser: Government of Spain (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 18–19 Date: June 26, 2018 Implementing Agency: Navy (iii) Description: On June 26, 2018, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 18–19, of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of five (5) AEGIS Weapons Systems (AWS) MK7, six (6) shipsets Digital Signal Processing, five (5) shipsets AWS VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Aug 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 Computing Infrastructure MARK 1 MOD 0, five (5) shipsets Operational Readiness Test Systems (ORTS), five (5) shipsets MK 99 MOD 14 Fire Control System, five (5) shipsets MK 41 Baseline VII Vertical Launching Systems (VLS), two (2) All-Up-Round MK 54 Mod 0 lightweight torpedoes, twenty (20) Standard Missile 2 (SM–2) Block IIIB missiles and MK 13 canisters with AN/ DKT–71 warhead compatible telemeter. Also included was one (1) S4 AWS computer program, five (5) shipsets Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM), five (5) shipsets AN/SRQ–4 radio terminal sets, five (5) shipsets ordnance handling equipment, five (5) shipsets Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Modules PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (SAASM), five (5) shipsets aviation handling and support equipment, five (5) shipsets AN/SLQ–24E Torpedo countermeasures systems, five (5) shipsets LM04 Thru-Hull XBT Launcher and test canisters, one (1) shipset MK 36 MOD 6 Decoy Launching System, five (5) shipsets Link Level COMSEC (LLC) 7M for LINK 22, five (5) shipsets Maintenance Assist Module (MAM) cabinets, five (5) shipsets technical documentation, five (5) shipsets installation support material, special purpose test equipment, system engineering, technical services, on-site vendor assistance, spare parts, systems training, foreign liaison office and staging services necessary to support ship construction and delivery, spare E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1 EN28AU24.401</GPH> 1. Transmittal 68870 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 28, 2024 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Aug 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 International Aegis Fire Control Loop 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 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 [FR Doc. 2024–19353 Filed 8–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P 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. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19353]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 22-0W]


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)(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-
0W.

    Dated: August 23, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 22-0W

REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Purchaser: Government of Spain
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 18-19
    Date: June 26, 2018
    Implementing Agency: Navy
    (iii) Description: On June 26, 2018, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 18-19, of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of five 
(5) AEGIS Weapons Systems (AWS) MK7, six (6) shipsets Digital Signal 
Processing, five (5) shipsets AWS Computing Infrastructure MARK 1 MOD 
0, five (5) shipsets Operational Readiness Test Systems (ORTS), five 
(5) shipsets MK 99 MOD 14 Fire Control System, five (5) shipsets MK 41 
Baseline VII Vertical Launching Systems (VLS), two (2) All-Up-Round MK 
54 Mod 0 lightweight torpedoes, twenty (20) Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) 
Block IIIB missiles and MK 13 canisters with AN/DKT-71 warhead 
compatible telemeter. Also included was one (1) S4 AWS computer 
program, five (5) shipsets Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite 
Communications (SATCOM), five (5) shipsets AN/SRQ-4 radio terminal 
sets, five (5) shipsets ordnance handling equipment, five (5) shipsets 
Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Modules (SAASM), five (5) shipsets 
aviation handling and support equipment, five (5) shipsets AN/SLQ-24E 
Torpedo countermeasures systems, five (5) shipsets LM04 Thru-Hull XBT 
Launcher and test canisters, one (1) shipset MK 36 MOD 6 Decoy 
Launching System, five (5) shipsets Link Level COMSEC (LLC) 7M for LINK 
22, five (5) shipsets Maintenance Assist Module (MAM) cabinets, five 
(5) shipsets technical documentation, five (5) shipsets installation 
support material, special purpose test equipment, system engineering, 
technical services, on-site vendor assistance, spare parts, systems 
training, foreign liaison office and staging services necessary to 
support ship construction and delivery, spare

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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) All-Up-Round MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes (LWT). The 
following non-MDE 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 International Aegis Fire Control Loop 
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 
sixty-two (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 and maintaining a 
strong and ready self-defense 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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