Arms Sales Notification, 74234-74236 [2024-20735]

Download as PDF 74234 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 177 / Thursday, September 12, 2024 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 intercept, identify, locate, record, and/or analyze sources of radiated electromagnetic energy to support classification of unknown surface and airborne units. 6. The AN/AYK–27 Integrated Navigation Control and Display System serves as the network manager and the human machine interface for the E–2D navigation system. 7. The LN–251 Embedded Global Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems (EGIs) with embedded airborne Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) or M-Code Receiver (ASR) system provides position, navigation and timing information to the E–2D via the Global Positioning Satellite system and an inertial measuring unit. 8. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. 9. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:43 Sep 11, 2024 Jkt 262001 reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 10. A Special Security Agreement will be in place to provide additional security requirements for implementation by the Government of Japan to protect the advanced capabilities this aircraft provides. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 11. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Japan. [FR Doc. 2024–20743 Filed 9–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACTION: Arms sales notice. The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@ mail.mil. 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 22–72, and Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: September 9, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 22–72] Arms Sales Notification BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 177 / Thursday, September 12, 2024 / Notices 74235 DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION.AGENCY 2800o.hnse Pel,tagon W.9hlfflton,, 0C20301•2800 MAR 2 9 2023 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives H-209, Capitol Washington, DC 2051 S Dear Mr, Speaker: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of SectionJ6(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Actt as amended, we·are forwarding herewith. Tmn.wittal No. 22-72i concerning the Navy's·· proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to Government of Bahrain for defense articles aidservicesestimated tocost$350 m.illioo~ We will issue a news release to notifjttbe public of' this proposed sale upon delivery of this letter to your office. Enclosures: 1. Trammittal . . 2~. Policy Justification :t Regional Balance (Classified document provided undetseparate cover) VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:43 Sep 11, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1 EN12SE24.012</GPH> ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C 74236 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 177 / Thursday, September 12, 2024 / Notices Transmittal No. 22–72 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: Government of Bahrain (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other ................................... $ 0 million $350 million TOTAL ............................. $350 million ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Funding Source: National Funds (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Non-MDE: The Government of Bahrain has requested to buy equipment and services to refurbish twenty-four (24) Excess Defense Article (EDA) AH–1W multi-role helicopters. Included are services to refurbish a full-motion Aircraft Procedures Trainer (APT), M272A1 missile launchers and spare T–700–GE–401 aircraft engines, spare parts, support, training, publications, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (BA– P–SAV) (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: None (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: March 29, 2023 VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:43 Sep 11, 2024 Jkt 262001 *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Bahrain—Refurbishment of AH–1W Attack and Reconnaissance Helicopters The Government of Bahrain has requested to buy equipment and services to refurbish twenty-four (24) Excess Defense Article (EDA) AH–1W multi-role helicopters. Included are services to refurbish a full-motion Aircraft Procedures Trainer (APT), M272A1 missile launchers and spare T– 700–GE–401 aircraft engines, spare parts, support, training, publications, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $350 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 Major Non-NATO ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. The proposed sale will improve Bahrain’s capability to meet current and future threats by improving its ability to fulfill maritime patrol, close air support, and search and rescue missions. Bahrain will have no difficulty absorbing these defense articles and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of these services and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Bell Corporation, Fort Worth, TX. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Bahrain. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2024–20735 Filed 9–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 22–0U] 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: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@ mail.mil. 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 22–0U. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: September 9, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 177 (Thursday, September 12, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74234-74236]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-20735]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 22-72]


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: Pamela Young at (703) 953-6092, 
[email protected], or [email protected].

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-
72, and Policy Justification.

    Dated: September 9, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-72
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: Government of Bahrain
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0 million
Other...................................  $350 million
                                         -------------------------------
  TOTAL.................................  $350 million
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    None
Non-MDE:
    The Government of Bahrain has requested to buy equipment and 
services to refurbish twenty-four (24) Excess Defense Article (EDA) AH-
1W multi-role helicopters. Included are services to refurbish a full-
motion Aircraft Procedures Trainer (APT), M272A1 missile launchers and 
spare T-700-GE-401 aircraft engines, spare parts, support, training, 
publications, and other related elements of logistics and program 
support.

    (iv) Military Department: Navy (BA-P-SAV)
    (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: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: March 29, 2023
    *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Bahrain--Refurbishment of AH-1W Attack and Reconnaissance Helicopters

    The Government of Bahrain has requested to buy equipment and 
services to refurbish twenty-four (24) Excess Defense Article (EDA) AH-
1W multi-role helicopters. Included are services to refurbish a full-
motion Aircraft Procedures Trainer (APT), M272A1 missile launchers and 
spare T-700-GE-401 aircraft engines, spare parts, support, training, 
publications, and other related elements of logistics and program 
support. The estimated total cost is $350 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 Major Non-NATO ally that is an important force for 
political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
    The proposed sale will improve Bahrain's capability to meet current 
and future threats by improving its ability to fulfill maritime patrol, 
close air support, and search and rescue missions. Bahrain will have no 
difficulty absorbing these defense articles and services into its armed 
forces.
    The proposed sale of these services and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be Bell Corporation, Fort Worth, TX. 
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 Bahrain.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2024-20735 Filed 9-11-24; 8:45 am]
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