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5. The Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVEWide) mounted on the XM1296 ICVD, is
a compact thermal camera providing
armored vehicle drivers with day or
nighttime visual awareness in clear or
reduced vision (fog, smoke, dust, etc.)
situations. The system provides the
driver a 180-degree viewing angle using
a high-resolution infrared sensor and
image stabilization to reduce the effect
of shock and vibration. The viewer and
monitor are ruggedized for operation in
tactical environments.
1. The Common Remote Operated
Weapon Station (CROWS) is an
externally-mounted weapon mounting
and control system that allows the
gunner to remain inside the vehicle
protected by armor while firing a variety
of crew-served weapons. The CROWS
allows for remote day and night sighting
and ballistic control capability,
providing first-burst engagement of
targets at maximum effective weapon
range while on the move.
2. hC2 BMS solution—the hC2
Software Suite is a complete
COMMAND and Control (C2) solution
that offers clarity, simplicity, and high
performance to address real world C2
challenges at all echelon levels. The hC2
Suite connects the headquarters all the
way down the echelon to the tactical
edge. At the core of the hC2 Suite is hC2
Tactical Communications, which
enables full integration and
interoperability of the three hC2
components: COMMAND, PATROL and
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DISMOUNT. hC2 Tactical
Communications provides networked
COMMAND and control and shared
situational awareness, allowing for
information exchange across echelons.
hC2 Tactical Communications is
operable on limited bandwidth, high
latency tactical radio data
communications frequencies. hC2 also
supports IP and non-IP radios and can
handle different types of radios, even
within the same vehicle.
3. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is SECRET.
4. 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.
5. A determination has been made
that Bulgaria can provide 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.
6. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Republic of Bulgaria.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23–59]
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 23–59, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Dated: October 24, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
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August 18, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy
Speaker of the House
U.S. Hol.19e of Representatives
H-2O9, The Capitol
W'ashington. OC 20515
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(l) of the Anns Export Control
Act, as amended, \Ve are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 23-59, concerning the Army's
proposed l..cttcr(s) of Offer and Acceptan<;c to the Oovemmcnt of Australia for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $97S million. We will issue a news release to notify the public of
this proposed sale upon delivery of this letter 10 your office.
Sincerely,
/
•• James A. Hunch
Director
Enclosures:
l. Transmittal
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Transmittal No. 23–59
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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 Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * ..
Other ......................................
$902 million
$ 73 million
TOTAL ...............................
$975 million
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to twenty-two (22) M142 High
Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
(HIMARS)
Sixty (60) M30A1 Guided Multiple
Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
Alternative Warhead (AW) Pods with
Insensitive Munitions Propulsion
System (IMPS)
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Forty (40) M31A1 GMLRS Unitary
(GMLRS–U) High Explosive (HE) Pods
with IMPS
Sixty-six (66) M30A2 Extended Range
(ER)-GMLRS AW Pods
Twenty-four (24) M31A2 ER GMLRS
Unitary (HE) Pods
Non-MDE:
Also included are Reduced Range
Practice Rocket (RRPR) Pods; intercom
systems to support the HIMARS
Launcher; M1084A2 HIMARS ReSupply Vehicles (RSV); trailers; 9300–
SL60TN Forklift, Side Loader; radio/
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2. Policy Justification
3. Sensit.ivity ofTechnology
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communication mounts; machine gun
mounts; wheel guards; ruggedized
laptops; training; training equipment;
publications for HIMARS and its
munitions and spares; services; other
support equipment; and other related
elements of program and logistic
support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (AT–
B–UNP)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT–B–
UMJ, AT–B–UMK, AT–B–UKI
(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: August 18, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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Policy Justification
Australia—M142 High Mobility Artillery
Rocket Systems (HIMARS)
The Government of Australia has
requested to buy up to twenty-two (22)
M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket
Systems (HIMARS); sixty (60) M30A1
Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System
(GMLRS) Alternative Warhead (AW)
Pods with Insensitive Munitions
Propulsion System (IMPS); forty (40)
M31A1 GMLRS Unitary (GMLRS–U)
High Explosive (HE) Pods with IMPS;
sixty-six (66) M30A2 Extended Range
(ER)-GMLRS AW Pods; and twenty-four
(24) M31A2 ER GMLRS Unitary (HE)
Pods. Also included are Reduced Range
Practice Rocket (RRPR) Pods; intercom
systems to support the HIMARS
Launcher; M1084A2 HIMARS ReSupply Vehicles (RSV); trailers; 9300–
SL60TN Forklift, Side Loader; radio/
communication mounts; machine gun
mounts; wheel guards; ruggedized
laptops; training; training equipment;
publications for HIMARS and its
munitions, and spares; services; other
support equipment; and other related
elements of program and logistic
support. The estimated total program
cost is $975 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security
objectives of the United States. Australia
is one of our most important allies in
the Western Pacific. The strategic
location of this political and economic
power contributes significantly to
ensuring peace and economic stability
in the region. It is vital to the U.S.
national interest to assist our ally in
developing and maintaining a strong
and ready self-defense capability.
The proposed sale will improve
Australia’s capability to meet current
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and future threats and will enhance
interoperability with U.S. forces and
other allied forces. Australia will use
the capability to strengthen its
homeland defense and provide greater
security for its critical infrastructure.
Australia will have no difficulty
absorbing this equipment into its armed
forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be
Lockheed Martin, Grand Prairie, TX;
L3Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL;
Leonardo DRS, Arlington, VA; and
Oshkosh Corporation, Stafford, VA.
There are no known offset agreements in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will not require the assignment of U.S.
Government or contractor
representatives to Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23–59
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 M142 High Mobility Artillery
Rocket System (HIMARS) is a wheeled
launcher mounted on a 5-ton Family of
Medium Tactical Vehicles truck chassis
and is transportable by C–130. HIMARS
is the modern Army-fielded version of
the Multiple Launch Rocket System
(MLRS) M270 launcher and can fire all
the MLRS Family of Munitions (FOM),
including Guided Multiple Launch
Rocket System (GMLRS) variants and
the Army Tactical Missile System
(ATACMS). Utilizing the MLRS FOM,
the HIMARS can engage targets between
15 and 300 kilometers with GPS-aided
precision accuracy.
2. The Guided Multiple Launch
Rocket System (GMLRS) M31A2 Unitary
is the Army’s primary munition for
units fielding the M142 HIMARS and
M270Al Multiple Launcher Rocket
System (MLRS) Launchers. The M31
Unitary is a solid propellant artillery
rocket that uses Global Positioning
System/Precise Positioning Service
(GPS/PPS)-aided inertial guidance to
deliver a single high-explosive blast
fragmentation warhead accurately and
quickly to targets at ranges from 15–70
kilometers. The rockets are fired from a
launch pod container that also serves as
the storage and transportation container
for the rockets. Each rocket pod holds
six (6) total rockets.
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3. The M30A2 GMLRS Alternative
Warhead shares a greater than 90%
commonality with the M31A1 Unitary.
The primary difference between the
GMLRS–U and GMLRS–AW is the
replacement of the Unitary’s high
explosive warhead with a 200-pound
fragmentation warhead of pre-formed
tungsten penetrators which is optimized
for effectiveness against large area and
imprecisely located targets. The
munitions otherwise share a common
motor, GPS/PPS-aided inertial guidance
and control system, fusing mechanism,
multi-option height of burst capability,
and effective range of 15–70km.
4. The Extended Range (ER) GMLRS
provides a persistent, responsive, allweather, rapidly deployed, long-range,
surface-to-surface, area- and pointprecision strike capability. The XM403
Alternative Warhead (AW) carries a 200pound fragmentation assembly filled
with high explosives which, upon
detonation, accelerates two layers of
preformed penetrators optimized for
effectiveness against large area and
imprecisely located targets. The XM404
Unitary variant is a 200-pound class
unitary with a steel blast-fragmentation
case, designed for low collateral damage
against point targets. The ER GMLRS
maintains the accuracy and
effectiveness demonstrated by the
baseline GMLRS out to a maximum
range of 150 km while also including a
new Height of Burst (HOB) capability.
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 Australia can provide 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 are authorized
for release and export to Australia.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23-59]
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-
59, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: October 24, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-59
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 Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *................ $902 million
Other.................................... $ 73 million
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TOTAL.................................. $975 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to twenty-two (22) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
(HIMARS)
Sixty (60) M30A1 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
Alternative Warhead (AW) Pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion
System (IMPS)
Forty (40) M31A1 GMLRS Unitary (GMLRS-U) High Explosive (HE) Pods with
IMPS
Sixty-six (66) M30A2 Extended Range (ER)-GMLRS AW Pods
Twenty-four (24) M31A2 ER GMLRS Unitary (HE) Pods
Non-MDE:
Also included are Reduced Range Practice Rocket (RRPR) Pods;
intercom systems to support the HIMARS Launcher; M1084A2 HIMARS Re-
Supply Vehicles (RSV); trailers; 9300-SL60TN Forklift, Side Loader;
radio/
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communication mounts; machine gun mounts; wheel guards; ruggedized
laptops; training; training equipment; publications for HIMARS and its
munitions and spares; services; other support equipment; and other
related elements of program and logistic support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (AT-B-UNP)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-B-UMJ, AT-B-UMK, AT-B-UKI
(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: August 18, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
Policy Justification
Australia--M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS)
The Government of Australia has requested to buy up to twenty-two
(22) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS); sixty (60)
M30A1 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Alternative Warhead
(AW) Pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion System (IMPS); forty
(40) M31A1 GMLRS Unitary (GMLRS-U) High Explosive (HE) Pods with IMPS;
sixty-six (66) M30A2 Extended Range (ER)-GMLRS AW Pods; and twenty-four
(24) M31A2 ER GMLRS Unitary (HE) Pods. Also included are Reduced Range
Practice Rocket (RRPR) Pods; intercom systems to support the HIMARS
Launcher; M1084A2 HIMARS Re-Supply Vehicles (RSV); trailers; 9300-
SL60TN Forklift, Side Loader; radio/communication mounts; machine gun
mounts; wheel guards; ruggedized laptops; training; training equipment;
publications for HIMARS and its munitions, and spares; services; other
support equipment; and other related elements of program and logistic
support. The estimated total program cost is $975 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States. Australia is one of our most
important allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic location of this
political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring
peace and economic stability in the region. It is vital to the U.S.
national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a
strong and ready self-defense capability.
The proposed sale will improve Australia's capability to meet
current and future threats and will enhance interoperability with U.S.
forces and other allied forces. Australia will use the capability to
strengthen its homeland defense and provide greater security for its
critical infrastructure. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing
this equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin, Grand Prairie,
TX; L3Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL; Leonardo DRS, Arlington, VA;
and Oshkosh Corporation, Stafford, VA. There are no known offset
agreements in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of U.S. Government or contractor representatives to
Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-59
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 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a
wheeled launcher mounted on a 5-ton Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles
truck chassis and is transportable by C-130. HIMARS is the modern Army-
fielded version of the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M270
launcher and can fire all the MLRS Family of Munitions (FOM), including
Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) variants and the Army
Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). Utilizing the MLRS FOM, the HIMARS
can engage targets between 15 and 300 kilometers with GPS-aided
precision accuracy.
2. The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) M31A2 Unitary
is the Army's primary munition for units fielding the M142 HIMARS and
M270Al Multiple Launcher Rocket System (MLRS) Launchers. The M31
Unitary is a solid propellant artillery rocket that uses Global
Positioning System/Precise Positioning Service (GPS/PPS)-aided inertial
guidance to deliver a single high-explosive blast fragmentation warhead
accurately and quickly to targets at ranges from 15-70 kilometers. The
rockets are fired from a launch pod container that also serves as the
storage and transportation container for the rockets. Each rocket pod
holds six (6) total rockets.
3. The M30A2 GMLRS Alternative Warhead shares a greater than 90%
commonality with the M31A1 Unitary. The primary difference between the
GMLRS-U and GMLRS-AW is the replacement of the Unitary's high explosive
warhead with a 200-pound fragmentation warhead of pre-formed tungsten
penetrators which is optimized for effectiveness against large area and
imprecisely located targets. The munitions otherwise share a common
motor, GPS/PPS-aided inertial guidance and control system, fusing
mechanism, multi-option height of burst capability, and effective range
of 15-70km.
4. The Extended Range (ER) GMLRS provides a persistent, responsive,
all-weather, rapidly deployed, long-range, surface-to-surface, area-
and point-precision strike capability. The XM403 Alternative Warhead
(AW) carries a 200-pound fragmentation assembly filled with high
explosives which, upon detonation, accelerates two layers of preformed
penetrators optimized for effectiveness against large area and
imprecisely located targets. The XM404 Unitary variant is a 200-pound
class unitary with a steel blast-fragmentation case, designed for low
collateral damage against point targets. The ER GMLRS maintains the
accuracy and effectiveness demonstrated by the baseline GMLRS out to a
maximum range of 150 km while also including a new Height of Burst
(HOB) capability.
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 Australia can provide 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 are
authorized for release and export to Australia.
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