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Transmittal No. 23–0B
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR
UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF
TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC.
36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Japan
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal
No.: 19–65
Date: October 29, 2019
Implementing Agency: Air Force
(iii) Description: On October 29, 2019,
Congress was notified by Congressional
certification transmittal number 19–65
of the possible sale, under Section
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act,
of the upgrade of up to ninety-eight (98)
F–15J aircraft to a Japanese Super
Interceptor (JSI) configuration consisting
of up to one hundred three (103) APG–
82(v)1 Active Electronically Scanned
Array (AESA) Radar (includes 5 spares);
one hundred sixteen (116) Advanced
Display Core Processor II (ADCP II)
Mission System Computer (includes 19
spares); and one hundred one (101)
ALQ–239 Digital Electronic Warfare
System (DEWS) (includes 3 spares).
Also included were Joint Mission
Planning System (JMPS) with software,
training and support; Selective
Availability Anti-spoofing Module
(SASSM); ARC–210 radio, aircraft and
munition integration and test support;
ground training devices (including flight
and maintenance simulators); support
and test equipment; software delivery
and support; spare and repair parts;
communications equipment; facilities
and construction support; publications
and technical documentation; personnel
training and training equipment; U.S.
Government and contractor engineering;
technical and logistics support services;
studies and surveys; and other related
elements of logistical and program
support. The estimated total program
cost was $4.5 billion. Major Defense
Equipment (MDE) constituted $2.4
billion of this total.
On July 26, 2022, Congress was
notified by Congressional certification
transmittal number 22–0K of the
possible sale, under Section 36(b)(5)(C)
of the Arms Export Control Act, of one
hundred three (103) AN/ALQ–250 Eagle
Passive Active Warning Survivability
System (EPAWSS) electronic warfare
suites. The total cost of new MDE
articles was $956 million. This did not
increase the total net cost of MDE,
which remained $2.4 billion. The total
case value did not increase, remaining
$4.5 billion.
This transmittal notifies the addition
of the following MDE items: up to one
(1) Instrumented Test Vehicle; two (2)
JASSM AGM–158 Separation Test
Vehicles; two (2) JASSM AGM–158
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Jettison Test Vehicles; two (2) JASSM
AGM–158 Captive Carry Flight Test
Vehicles; two (2) AGM–158 Inert
JASSMs; and one hundred three (103)
Embedded Global Positioning System/
Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS)
(EGI) devices with M-code technology.
The total cost of new MDE articles is
$41 million. The total net cost of MDE
remains $2.4 billion. The total net cost
of non-MDE remains $2.1 billion. The
total case value remains $4.5 billion.
(iv) Significance: The inclusion of this
MDE represents an increase in
capability over what was previously
notified. The proposed articles and
services will assist Japan in developing
and maintaining a strong and effective
self-defense capability.
(v) Justification: 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.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
The AGM–158B/B–2 Joint Air-toSurface Standoff Missile with Extended
Range (JASSM–ER) is a low-observable,
highly survivable, subsonic cruise
missile designed to penetrate nextgeneration air defense systems in route
to target. The JASSM–ER is designed to
kill hard, medium-hardened, soft and
area-type targets. A turbo-fan engine and
reconfigured fuel tanks provide added
capacity. This potential sale will only
include testing and training munitions.
a. The AGM–158/B–2 system
capabilities include all the capabilities
of the AGM–158/B. The AGM–158/B–2
configuration has different internal
components to address multiple
obsolescence issues as well as
subcomponent updates to position for
GPS M-Code and other potential
upgrades.
b. The AGM–158 Instrumented Test
Vehicle (ITV) is a flight certification
vehicle equipped with an intelligent
Test Instrumentation Kit (iTIK). The ITV
collects airworthiness data to ensure
safe separation of the munition from the
aircraft.
c. The JASSM AGM–158 Separation
Test Vehicle (STV), equipped with iTIK,
collects separation data during
airworthiness/flight certification.
d. The JASSM Jettison Test Vehicle
(JTV) is used during the airworthiness
data collection process to ensure safe
jettison of the munition from the
aircraft. It provides pilot captive-carry
training with recording capability for
post-release data analysis.
e. The JASSM AGM–158 Captive
Carry Flight Test Vehicle, equipped
with iTIK, has an inert warhead and
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fuze and an anti-jam GPS receiver. It is
used solely for captive carry testing,
conducted in the U.S.
f. The AGM–158 Inert JASSM,
equipped with iTIK, has an inert
warhead and fuze and an anti-jam GPS
receiver. It is used for live launch
testing, conducted in the U.S.
The M-Code capable Embedded
Global Positioning System/Inertial
Navigation System (GPS/INS) (EGI),
with an embedded GPS Precise
Positioning Service (PPS) Receiver
Application Module-Standard
Electronic Module (GRAM–S/M), is a
self-contained navigation system that
provides acceleration, velocity, position,
attitude, platform azimuth, magnetic
and true heading, altitude, body angular
rates, time tags, and coordinated
universal time (UTC) synchronized
time. The embedded GRAM–S/M
enables access to both the encrypted
P(Y) and M-Code signals, providing
protection against active spoofing
attacks, enhanced military exclusivity,
integrity, and anti-jam.
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 28, 2023
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23–12]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
AGENCY:
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 23–12, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Dated: September 9, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEFENSE SEC:URITY C:OOPERATION AGENCY
2800 Defenn Pentagon
Washington., DC 20301-2800
March 17, 202:3
The Horiomble Kevin .McCarthy
Speaker ofthe House
U.S~ House of Re~tives
H~20911 The Capitol
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr! Speaker.
Pursuant to the reporting :requirements of Section 36(bXl) of the Arms Export Control
Act, as amended, we are forwarding herewith Tnumnittal No. 23;.12, concerning the Navy's
proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Oov,'Tllment of Greece for defense articles and
services estimated tooost $268 million. We will issue a news release to notify the public of this
proposed sale upon delivery of this letter to your office.
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James A. Hursch
Direetor
Enc.fosures:.;
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Transmittal No. 23–12
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
Greece—Assault Amphibious Vehicles
The Government of Greece has
requested to buy sixty-three (63) Assault
Amphibious Vehicles, Personnel
Variant (AAVP–7A1), nine (9) Assault
Amphibious Vehicles, Command
Variant (AAVC–7A1), four (4) Assault
Amphibious Vehicles, Recovery Variant
(AAVR–7A1), and sixty-three (63) 50Caliber Machine Guns (Heavy Barrel).
Also included are MK–19 Grenade
Launchers, M36E T1 Thermal Sighting
Systems (TSS), supply support (spare
parts), support equipment (including
special mission kits/tools/Enhanced
Applique Kits (EAAK)), training,
technical manuals (UNCLASSIFIED),
technical data, U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical
support and assistance (including
Contractor Engineering Technical
Services (CETS)), Integrated Logistic
Support (ILS) management services,
parts obsolescence remediation,
calibration services, transportation,
Follow-on Support (FOS), Return,
Repair and Reshipment of unserviceable
repairable items/equipment, applicable
software and apparel, and other related
elements of logistics and program
support. The estimated total cost is $268
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, which is an important
partner for political stability and
economic progress in Europe.
This proposed sale will improve
Greece’s capability to meet current and
future threats by providing an effective
capability to protect maritime interests
and infrastructure in support of its
strategic location on NATO’s southern
flank. Greece contributes to NATO
operations, as well as to
counterterrorism and counter-piracy
maritime efforts. Greece will have no
difficulty absorbing these articles and
services into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
There is not a principal contractor
associated with this potential sale.
Consequently, there are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will not require the assignment of U.S.
Government personnel, but will require
one (1) contractor representative, FullTime Equivalent (FTE) position to
Greece to deliver Assault Amphibious
Vehicles, related equipment and
support.
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(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government
of Greece
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ...................................
$163.3 million
$104.7 million
TOTAL .............................
$268.0 million
Funding Sources: National Funds
($243.0 million)
Foreign Military Financing ($25.0
million)
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services Under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Sixty-three (63) Assault Amphibious
Vehicles, Personnel Variant
(AAVP–7A1)
Nine (9) Assault Amphibious
Vehicles, Command Variant
(AAVC–7A1)
Four (4) Assault Amphibious
Vehicles, Recovery Variant (AAVR–
7A1)
Sixty-three (63) 50-Caliber Machine
Guns (Heavy Barrel)
Non-MDE:
Also included are MK–19 Grenade
Launchers; M36E T1 Thermal
Sighting Systems (TSS), supply
support (spare parts), support
equipment (including special
mission kits/tools/Enhanced
Applique Kits (EAAK)), training,
technical manuals
(UNCLASSIFIED), technical data,
U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical support and
assistance (including Contractor
Engineering Technical Services
(CETS)), Integrated Logistic Support
(ILS) management services, parts
obsolescence remediation,
calibration services transportation,
Follow-on Support (FOS), Return,
Repair and Reshipment of
unserviceable repairable items/
equipment, applicable software and
apparel, and other related elements
of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (GR–
P–SCO)
(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: March 17, 2023.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23–12
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 mission of the Assault
Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) is to
maneuver surface assault elements of
the landing force and their equipment
from assault shipping during
amphibious operations to inland
objectives and to conduct mechanized
operations and related combat support
in subsequent operations ashore.
The AAV–7A1 Family of Vehicles
includes the Personnel variant which
carries troops in amphibious operations
from ship to shore, through the surf
zone and to inland objectives. The
AAVP–7A1 provides protected transport
for up to 25 combat-loaded personnel
through all types of terrain. The
Command Variant, AAVC–7A1, is an
armored assault amphibious full-tracked
landing vehicle. The vehicle provides a
mobile task force communication center
in amphibious operations from ship to
shore through the surf zone to inland
objectives. The Recovery Variant,
AAVR–7A1, is an armored assault
amphibious full-tracked vehicle. The
vehicle is designed to recover similar or
smaller sized vehicles. It also carries
basic maintenance equipment to
provide field support maintenance to
vehicles in the field.
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 Greece 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
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authorized for release and export to
Greece.
ACTION:
Arms sales notice.
The DoD is publishing the
unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
SUMMARY:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092,
pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or
dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@
mail.mil.
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 22–67]
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
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36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of
section 155 of Public Law 104–164
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dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives with attached
Transmittal 22–67, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: September 9, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23-12]
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 23-
12, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
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Dated: September 9, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-12
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 Greece
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $163.3 million
Other................................... $104.7 million
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TOTAL................................. $268.0 million
Funding Sources: National Funds ($243.0 million)
Foreign Military Financing ($25.0 million)
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services Under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Sixty-three (63) Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Personnel Variant
(AAVP-7A1)
Nine (9) Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Command Variant (AAVC-7A1)
Four (4) Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Recovery Variant (AAVR-7A1)
Sixty-three (63) 50-Caliber Machine Guns (Heavy Barrel)
Non-MDE:
Also included are MK-19 Grenade Launchers; M36E T1 Thermal Sighting
Systems (TSS), supply support (spare parts), support equipment
(including special mission kits/tools/Enhanced Applique Kits (EAAK)),
training, technical manuals (UNCLASSIFIED), technical data, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering, technical support and assistance
(including Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS)),
Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) management services, parts
obsolescence remediation, calibration services transportation, Follow-
on Support (FOS), Return, Repair and Reshipment of unserviceable
repairable items/equipment, applicable software and apparel, and other
related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (GR-P-SCO)
(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: March 17, 2023.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Greece--Assault Amphibious Vehicles
The Government of Greece has requested to buy sixty-three (63)
Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Personnel Variant (AAVP-7A1), nine (9)
Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Command Variant (AAVC-7A1), four (4)
Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Recovery Variant (AAVR-7A1), and sixty-
three (63) 50-Caliber Machine Guns (Heavy Barrel). Also included are
MK-19 Grenade Launchers, M36E T1 Thermal Sighting Systems (TSS), supply
support (spare parts), support equipment (including special mission
kits/tools/Enhanced Applique Kits (EAAK)), training, technical manuals
(UNCLASSIFIED), technical data, U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical support and assistance (including Contractor
Engineering Technical Services (CETS)), Integrated Logistic Support
(ILS) management services, parts obsolescence remediation, calibration
services, transportation, Follow-on Support (FOS), Return, Repair and
Reshipment of unserviceable repairable items/equipment, applicable
software and apparel, and other related elements of logistics and
program support. The estimated total cost is $268 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, which is an important partner for political
stability and economic progress in Europe.
This proposed sale will improve Greece's capability to meet current
and future threats by providing an effective capability to protect
maritime interests and infrastructure in support of its strategic
location on NATO's southern flank. Greece contributes to NATO
operations, as well as to counterterrorism and counter-piracy maritime
efforts. Greece will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and
services into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
There is not a principal contractor associated with this potential
sale. Consequently, there are no known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of U.S. Government personnel, but will require one (1)
contractor representative, Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) position to
Greece to deliver Assault Amphibious Vehicles, related equipment and
support.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-12
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 mission of the Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) is to
maneuver surface assault elements of the landing force and their
equipment from assault shipping during amphibious operations to inland
objectives and to conduct mechanized operations and related combat
support in subsequent operations ashore.
The AAV-7A1 Family of Vehicles includes the Personnel variant which
carries troops in amphibious operations from ship to shore, through the
surf zone and to inland objectives. The AAVP-7A1 provides protected
transport for up to 25 combat-loaded personnel through all types of
terrain. The Command Variant, AAVC-7A1, is an armored assault
amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle. The vehicle provides a mobile
task force communication center in amphibious operations from ship to
shore through the surf zone to inland objectives. The Recovery Variant,
AAVR-7A1, is an armored assault amphibious full-tracked vehicle. The
vehicle is designed to recover similar or smaller sized vehicles. It
also carries basic maintenance equipment to provide field support
maintenance to vehicles in the field.
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 Greece 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
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