Arms Sales Notification, 68873-68874 [2024-19354]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 28, 2024 / Notices 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. [FR Doc. 2024–19352 Filed 8–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P 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. 68873 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. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 2800~Pe--• Wa9"1~DC20301~2800 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. Sincerely, 7I1);-ii~~ Din?ctor Enclosure: L Tnmsn:iittal VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Aug 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1 EN28AU24.398</GPH> khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES James A. Bursch 68874 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 28, 2024 / Notices BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C Transmittal No. 23–0E REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES (i) Purchaser: Government of Finland (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 17–77 Date: February 5, 2018 Military Department: Navy (iii) Description: On February 5, 2018, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 17–77 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of sixty-eight (68) Evolved SEASPARROW Missiles (ESSM) and one (1) ESSM inert operational missile. Also included were seventeen (17) MK25 quad pack canisters, eight (8) MK783 shipping containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, training, U.S. Government/Contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services and technical assistance, and other related elements of logistical support. The estimated total cost was $112.7 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $92.6 million of this total. This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following MDE items: eighty-four (84) RIM–162J Evolved SEASPARROW Missiles (ESSM), Block 2; to replace the previously notified sixty-eight (68) ESSMs. Also included are MK25 quad pack canisters and MK852 shipping containers. The addition of these items VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Aug 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 will result in a net increase in MDE value of $81.4 million, resulting in a revised MDE value of $174 million. The non-MDE estimated value will increase from $20.1 million to $28.9 million. The total estimated case value will increase by $90.2 million to $202.9 million. (iv) Significance: The inclusion of this MDE represents an increase in capability over the Block 1 ESSMs previously notified. Finland intends to use the missiles on its new Squadron 2020 class Corvette ships. The missiles will provide enhanced capabilities in effective defense of critical sea lanes and improve Finland’s capability to meet current and future enemy anti-ship weapon threats. Finland previously requested ESSM Block 1s, but cancelled the procurement to await the Block 2s. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a trusted partner which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Finland in developing and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The RIM–162J ESSM Block 2 is an upgrade to the Block 1, which is a kinematic upgrade to the RIM–7P SEASPARROW Missile that leverages U.S. guidance technology. ESSM Block 1 is a mediumrange, semi-active homing missile that makes flight corrections via radar and midcourse data uplinks. The guidance system is semi-active on continuous wave or interrupted continuous wave illumination. The missile provides PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 reliable ship self-defense capability against agile, high-speed, low-altitude anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs) and low velocity air threats (LVATs) such as helicopters and high-speed, maneuverable surface threats. The ESSM Block 2 utilizes the same propulsion section and increases the diameter of the guidance section to 10inches. The new guidance section utilizes a dual seeker head that employs semi-active and active guidance. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 27, 2023 [FR Doc. 2024–19354 Filed 8–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 22–63] Arms Sales Notification Correction In notice document 2024–18294, appearing on pages 66360–66362, in the issue of Thursday, August 15, 2024, make the following correction: On page 66361, an incorrect graphic referencing Transmittal No. 22–69 was inadvertently published in error. The correct graphic for Transmittal No. 22– 63 is corrected to appear as set forth below: BILLING CODE 0099–10–P E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1

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[FR Doc No: 2024-19354]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-0E]


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 23-
0E.

    Dated: August 23, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-0E

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

    (i) Purchaser: Government of Finland
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 17-77
    Date: February 5, 2018
    Military Department: Navy
    (iii) Description: On February 5, 2018, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 17-77 of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of sixty-
eight (68) Evolved SEASPARROW Missiles (ESSM) and one (1) ESSM inert 
operational missile. Also included were seventeen (17) MK25 quad pack 
canisters, eight (8) MK783 shipping containers, spare and repair parts, 
support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, 
training, U.S. Government/Contractor engineering, technical and 
logistics support services and technical assistance, and other related 
elements of logistical support. The estimated total cost was $112.7 
million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $92.6 million of 
this total.
    This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following MDE items: 
eighty-four (84) RIM-162J Evolved SEASPARROW Missiles (ESSM), Block 2; 
to replace the previously notified sixty-eight (68) ESSMs. Also 
included are MK25 quad pack canisters and MK852 shipping containers. 
The addition of these items will result in a net increase in MDE value 
of $81.4 million, resulting in a revised MDE value of $174 million. The 
non-MDE estimated value will increase from $20.1 million to $28.9 
million. The total estimated case value will increase by $90.2 million 
to $202.9 million.
    (iv) Significance: The inclusion of this MDE represents an increase 
in capability over the Block 1 ESSMs previously notified. Finland 
intends to use the missiles on its new Squadron 2020 class Corvette 
ships. The missiles will provide enhanced capabilities in effective 
defense of critical sea lanes and improve Finland's capability to meet 
current and future enemy anti-ship weapon threats. Finland previously 
requested ESSM Block 1s, but cancelled the procurement to await the 
Block 2s.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security of the United States by improving the 
security of a trusted partner which is an important force for political 
stability and economic progress in Europe. It is vital to the U.S. 
national interest to assist Finland in developing and maintaining a 
strong and ready self-defense capability.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The RIM-162J ESSM Block 2 is an 
upgrade to the Block 1, which is a kinematic upgrade to the RIM-7P 
SEASPARROW Missile that leverages U.S. guidance technology. ESSM Block 
1 is a medium-range, semi-active homing missile that makes flight 
corrections via radar and midcourse data uplinks. The guidance system 
is semi-active on continuous wave or interrupted continuous wave 
illumination. The missile provides reliable ship self-defense 
capability against agile, high-speed, low-altitude anti-ship cruise 
missiles (ASCMs) and low velocity air threats (LVATs) such as 
helicopters and high-speed, maneuverable surface threats. The ESSM 
Block 2 utilizes the same propulsion section and increases the diameter 
of the guidance section to 10-inches. The new guidance section utilizes 
a dual seeker head that employs semi-active and active guidance.
    The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 27, 2023

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