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or M-Code enables the GPS receiver
access to the encrypted P(Y) code or Mcode signal, providing protection
against active spoofing attacks.
The KY–58 is a secure voice module
primarily used to encrypt radio
communication to and from military
aircraft and other tactical vehicles.
The Sensitivity of Technology
Statement contained in the original
notification applies to additional 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: August 3, 2023
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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 23–51, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23–51]
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:
Dated: October 17, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092,
pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or
dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@
mail.mil.
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TheHonwible Kevin.McCarthy
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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 Germany
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * ..
Other ......................................
$2.46 billion
$0.44 billion
TOTAL ...............................
$2.90 billion
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to nine hundred sixty-nine (969)
AIM–120C–8 Advanced Medium
Range Air-to-Air Missiles
(AMRAAM)
Up to twelve (12) AIM–120C–8
AMRAAM Guidance Sections
Non-MDE:
Also included are AIM–120 Captive
Air Training Missiles (CATM);
telemetry kit and control section
spares and containers; KGV–135A
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Communications Security
(COMSEC) devices; Common
Munitions Built-in-Test
Reprogramming Equipment
(CMBRE); ADU–891 Computer Test
Set Adapter Groups; munitions
support and support equipment;
classified software delivery and
support; spare parts, consumables,
accessories, and repair and return
support; transportation support;
classified publications and
technical documentation; studies
and surveys; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical
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and logistics support services; and
other related elements of logistical
and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(GY–D–YAE)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GY–D–
YAD
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
known at this time
(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: July 19, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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 the Federal
Republic of Germany.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
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 Government of Germany 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 Germany.
Annex
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Germany—AIM–120C–8 Advanced
Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles
(AMRAAM)
The Government of Germany has
requested to buy up to nine hundred
sixty-nine (969) AIM–120C–8 Advanced
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
(AMRAAM); and up to twelve (12)
AMRAAM C8 Guidance Sections. Also
included are AIM–120 Captive Air
Training Missiles (CATM); telemetry kit
and control section spares and
containers; KGV–135A Communications
Security (COMSEC) devices; Common
Munitions Built-in-Test Reprogramming
Equipment (CMBRE); ADU 891
Computer Test Set Adapter Groups;
munitions support and support
equipment; classified software delivery
and support; spare parts, consumables,
accessories, and repair and return
support; transportation support;
classified publications and technical
documentation; studies and surveys;
U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical and logistics
support services; and other related
elements of logistical and program
support. The estimated total cost is
$2.90 billion.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security of
the United States by improving the
security of a North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO) ally that is an
important force for political and
economic stability in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve
Germany’s capability to meet current
and future threats by ensuring they have
modern, capable air-to-air munitions.
This sale will further advance the
already high level of German Air Force
interoperability with U.S. joint forces
and other regional and NATO forces.
Germany already has AMRAAMs in its
inventory and will have no difficulty
absorbing these articles and services
into its armed forces.
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Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AIM–120C–8 Advanced
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
(AMRAAM) is a supersonic, air
launched, aerial intercept, guided
missile featuring digital technology and
micro-miniature solid-state electronics.
AMRAAM capabilities include lookdown/shoot-down, multiple launches
against multiple targets, resistance to
electronic countermeasures, and
interception of high- and low-flying and
maneuvering targets. This potential sale
will include Captive Air Training
Missiles (CATM) as well as guidance
section, control section, and telemetry
system spares and containers.
2. The KGV–135A is a high-speed,
general purpose encryptor/decryptor
module used for wide-band data
encryption.
3. Common Munitions Built-In-Test
(BIT)/Reprogramming Equipment
(CMBRE) is supporting equipment used
to interface with weapon systems to
initiate and report BIT results and
upload/download flight software.
CMBRE supports multiple munitions
platforms with a range of applications
that perform preflight checks, periodic
maintenance checks, loading of
Operational Flight Program (OFP) data,
loading of munitions mission planning
data, loading of Global Positioning
System (GPS) cryptographic keys, and
declassification of munitions memory.
4. The ADU–891 Computer Test Set
Adapter Groups provide the physical
and electrical interface between the
CMBRE and missile.
5. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is SECRET.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Renewal of Department of Defense
Federal Advisory Committees—
Defense Advisory Committee on
Diversity and Inclusion
Department of Defense (DoD).
Renewal of Federal Advisory
Committee.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The DoD is publishing this
notice to announce that it is renewing
the Defense Advisory Committee on
Diversity and Inclusion (DAC–DI).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
Freeman, Advisory Committee
Management Officer for the Department
of Defense, 703–697–1142.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DAC–
DI is being renewed in accordance with
chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code
(U.S.C.) (commonly known as the
‘‘Federal Advisory Committee Act’’ or
‘‘FACA’’), 5 U.S.C. 552b (commonly
known as the ‘‘Government in the
Sunshine Act’’), and 41 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) and 102–3.50. The
charter and contact information for the
DAC–DI’s Designated Federal Officer
(DFO) are found at https://
www.facadatabase.gov/FACA/apex/
FACAPublicAgencyNavigation.
The DAC–DI shall examine and
provide independent recommendations
to improve racial/ethnic diversity,
inclusion, and equal opportunity within
the DoD, as determined by the Secretary
of Defense or the Deputy Secretary of
Defense (‘‘the DoD Appointing
Authority’’), or the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness
SUMMARY:
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[FR Doc No: 2024-24491]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23-51]
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-
51, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: October 17, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-51
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 Germany
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *................ $2.46 billion
Other.................................... $0.44 billion
------------------------------
TOTAL.................................. $2.90 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to nine hundred sixty-nine (969) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium
Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM)
Up to twelve (12) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM Guidance Sections
Non-MDE:
Also included are AIM-120 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM);
telemetry kit and control section spares and containers; KGV-135A
Communications Security (COMSEC) devices; Common Munitions Built-in-
Test Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); ADU-891 Computer Test Set Adapter
Groups; munitions support and support equipment; classified software
delivery and support; spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair
and return support; transportation support; classified publications and
technical documentation; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical
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and logistics support services; and other related elements of
logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (GY-D-YAE)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GY-D-YAD
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be
Paid: None known at this time
(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: July 19, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Germany--AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM)
The Government of Germany has requested to buy up to nine hundred
sixty-nine (969) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
(AMRAAM); and up to twelve (12) AMRAAM C8 Guidance Sections. Also
included are AIM-120 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); telemetry
kit and control section spares and containers; KGV-135A Communications
Security (COMSEC) devices; Common Munitions Built-in-Test Reprogramming
Equipment (CMBRE); ADU 891 Computer Test Set Adapter Groups; munitions
support and support equipment; classified software delivery and
support; spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return
support; transportation support; classified publications and technical
documentation; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical and logistics support services; and other
related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total
cost is $2.90 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by improving the security of a North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally that is an important force for
political and economic stability in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Germany's capability to meet current
and future threats by ensuring they have modern, capable air-to-air
munitions. This sale will further advance the already high level of
German Air Force interoperability with U.S. joint forces and other
regional and NATO forces. Germany already has AMRAAMs in its inventory
and 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.
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 the Federal Republic of Germany.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-51
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 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)
is a supersonic, air launched, aerial intercept, guided missile
featuring digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state
electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shoot-down, multiple
launches against multiple targets, resistance to electronic
countermeasures, and interception of high- and low-flying and
maneuvering targets. This potential sale will include Captive Air
Training Missiles (CATM) as well as guidance section, control section,
and telemetry system spares and containers.
2. The KGV-135A is a high-speed, general purpose encryptor/
decryptor module used for wide-band data encryption.
3. Common Munitions Built-In-Test (BIT)/Reprogramming Equipment
(CMBRE) is supporting equipment used to interface with weapon systems
to initiate and report BIT results and upload/download flight software.
CMBRE supports multiple munitions platforms with a range of
applications that perform preflight checks, periodic maintenance
checks, loading of Operational Flight Program (OFP) data, loading of
munitions mission planning data, loading of Global Positioning System
(GPS) cryptographic keys, and declassification of munitions memory.
4. The ADU-891 Computer Test Set Adapter Groups provide the
physical and electrical interface between the CMBRE and missile.
5. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and 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 Government of Germany 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
Germany.
[FR Doc. 2024-24491 Filed 10-22-24; 8:45 am]
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