Arms Sales Notification, 81051-81053 [2024-23111]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2024 / Notices (iv) Military Department: Army (JU– B–UAC) (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: May 24, 2023 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Ukraine—National Advanced Surfaceto-Air Missile System (NASAMS) The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), that includes: one (1) AN/ MPQ–64F1 Sentinel Radar. Also included are a Fire Distribution Center (FDC); canister launchers, secure communications, GPS receivers, code loaders, and cable sets; tool kits; test equipment; support equipment; prime movers; generators; technical documentation; spare parts; U.S. Government and contractor technical support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated cost is $285 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. Ukraine has an urgent need to increase its capabilities to defend against Russian missile strikes and aircraft. Acquiring and effectively deploying this capability will enhance Ukraine’s ability to defend its people and protect critical national infrastructure. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, AZ. 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 Ukraine. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Oct 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 Transmittal No. 23–35 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. National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) Medium Range Air Defense System (MRADS) Description. This is a System of Systems (SOS) consisting of the Sentinel Radar, the Fire Distribution Center (FDC), the AIM–120 Advanced Medium Range Airto-Air Missile (AMRAAM), the AIM– 120 Extended Range Missile (AMRAAM–ER), and the AIM–9X Missile. The NASAMS MRADS is designed for mid-range air defense and can be deployed to engage fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial systems (UASs). The NASAMS MRADS is not a Program of Record (POR) for the U.S. Department of Defense, but the SOS architecture does consist of several PORs: the U.S. Army’s AN/MPQ–64 Sentinel radar, the U.S. Air Force’s AIM–120 AMRAAM missile, and the U.S. Navy’s AIM–9X Missile. The NASAMS is comprised of both U.S.- and Norwegian-manufactured components. Norwegian components will be procured by the Raytheon Company. Norwegian involvement will be managed by Raytheon using export authorizations received from the U.S. Department of State. 2. NASAMS Fire Unit (FU). Consists of one fire distribution center (FDC); one AN/MPQ–64F1surveillance, acquisition, and tracking radar; three truck-mounted Canister Launchers (LCHR); and the High Mobility Launcher (HML). 3. Fire Distribution Center (FDC). The command & control entity, FDC, is the major operator interface in NASAMS. It provides all command-and-control functionality necessary to effectively conduct Air Defense missions, both in a stand-alone configuration as well as in a netted configuration integrated with other units. The FDC interfaces and controls the AN/MPQ–64F1 Sentinel radar and the Canister and High Mobility-Launchers. The FDC also interfaces (voice and data) to the national command and control structure. 4. AN/MPQ–64F1 Sentinel Radar. This is the organic mobile Air Defense acquisition and tracking sensor for the United States Army. Sentinel provides persistent air surveillance and fire control quality data through commandand-control systems to defeat UAS, cruise missiles, and fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft threats. PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 81051 5. Canister Launcher (CLS). Purpose is to transport, aim, and fire the U.S. Air Force AMRAAM, AMRAAM–ER, and the U.S. Navy AIM–9X Sidewinder missiles. Under the remote control of the FDC, the launcher permits rapid launching of one or more missiles against single or multiple targets and can support 6 engagements simultaneously. The launcher provides 360-degree, all weather, day and night, missile launch capability. 6. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. 7. 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. 8. A determination has been made that Ukraine 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. 9. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Ukraine. [FR Doc. 2024–23109 Filed 10–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–0I] 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 23–0I. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1 81052 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2024 / Notices Dated: October 2, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. DEPENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 2800CeftH\llHt P9t,tagoft Wathington,DC 20301-2.BDO May 19,2023 'lb Honorable Kevin M~arthy Speaker of the House U.S. House ofRepresentatiies H-200, The Capitol Washington. DC 20515 .llt,m- Mr. Speaker: Pw,,.'llarit to the reporting requirements ofSection 36(b)(S)(C) of the Arms ·Bxpmt Control Act (ABCA), u amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No, 23-0l. 'Ibis notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the level of sensiti\ity ofteelmology or·capahilitydescribed in the Section36(b)(t)AECA certifibltion tl..OS of February t, 2011. JamesA. Hunch Director lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Transmittal No. 23–01 REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Purchaser: Government of Australia (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 11–05 Date: February 1, 2011 Military Department: Navy (iii) Description: On February 1, 2011, Congress was notified by congressional VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Oct 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 certification transmittal number 11–05 of the possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of the Government of Australia’s request for ten year Through-Life-Support (TLS) for Australia’s fleet of twenty-four (24) MH–60R helicopters. The sustainment effort included spare and repair parts provisioning, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost was $1.6 billion, with no Major Defense Equipment (MDE). On July 10, 2018, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 18–0A of the extension of the sustainment support will include additional spare parts through June 2028 as requested by Australia. There was no increase in MDE cost. The case value increased from $1.6 billion to $2.8 billion. E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1 EN07OC24.008</GPH> Enclosure: t Transmittal Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 On June 15, 2020, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 0H–20 of the addition of the following MDE: three (3) airborne Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) with GPS security devices and four (4) T700– GE–401C turbo engines. This equipment resulted in a net increase in MDE cost of $5 million and a corresponding decrease in the non-MDE value by $5 million. The total estimated cost remained $2.8 billion. This transmittal notifies Australia’s request for continued sustainment and support services for its MH–60R helicopters. No additional MDE is being added and there is no increase in MDE cost. The total estimated cost will increase to $4.3 billion. (iv) Significance: This proposed sale will improve Australia’s capability to perform anti-surface and antisubmarine warfare missions as well as secondary missions, including vertical replenishment, search and rescue, and communications relay. Australia will use the enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Oct 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 (v) Justification: This proposed sale supports the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major non-NATO ally that is a key partner of the United States in ensuring peace and stability around the world. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original notification applies to items reported here. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 19, 2023 [FR Doc. 2024–23111 Filed 10–4–24; 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 23–13, and Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 2, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–13] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 194 (Monday, October 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 81051-81053]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23111]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-0I]


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)(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-
0I.


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    Dated: October 2, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN07OC24.008

Transmittal No. 23-01

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

    (i) Purchaser: Government of Australia
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 11-05
    Date: February 1, 2011
    Military Department: Navy
    (iii) Description: On February 1, 2011, Congress was notified by 
congressional certification transmittal number 11-05 of the possible 
sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of the 
Government of Australia's request for ten year Through-Life-Support 
(TLS) for Australia's fleet of twenty-four (24) MH-60R helicopters. The 
sustainment effort included spare and repair parts provisioning, 
support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, 
U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics 
support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The 
estimated cost was $1.6 billion, with no Major Defense Equipment (MDE).
    On July 10, 2018, Congress was notified by congressional 
certification transmittal number 18-0A of the extension of the 
sustainment support will include additional spare parts through June 
2028 as requested by Australia. There was no increase in MDE cost. The 
case value increased from $1.6 billion to $2.8 billion.

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    On June 15, 2020, Congress was notified by congressional 
certification transmittal number 0H-20 of the addition of the following 
MDE: three (3) airborne Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) with GPS security 
devices and four (4) T700-GE-401C turbo engines. This equipment 
resulted in a net increase in MDE cost of $5 million and a 
corresponding decrease in the non-MDE value by $5 million. The total 
estimated cost remained $2.8 billion.
    This transmittal notifies Australia's request for continued 
sustainment and support services for its MH-60R helicopters. No 
additional MDE is being added and there is no increase in MDE cost. The 
total estimated cost will increase to $4.3 billion.
    (iv) Significance: This proposed sale will improve Australia's 
capability to perform anti-surface and antisubmarine warfare missions 
as well as secondary missions, including vertical replenishment, search 
and rescue, and communications relay. Australia will use the enhanced 
capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its 
homeland defense.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale supports the foreign policy 
and national security objectives of the United States by improving the 
security of a major non-NATO ally that is a key partner of the United 
States in ensuring peace and stability around the world.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Sensitivity of Technology 
Statement contained in the original notification applies to items 
reported here.
    The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 19, 2023

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