Arms Sales Notification, 88037-88039 [2024-25824]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 215 / Wednesday, November 6, 2024 / Notices and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (PL–D–QBC) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: PL–D– QAW, PL–D–QAR, PL–D–QAO (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: September 13, 2023 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Poland—F–16 Sustainment khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES The Government of Poland has requested to buy additional non-MDE articles and services, as indicated below, that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original FMS case, valued at $82 million, included articles and services in support of F–16 aircraft sustainment. This notification is for the combined non-MDE F–16 sustainment articles and services, which includes Electronic Warfare database reprogramming support; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; computer program identification numbers; engine Component Improvement Program support; minor modifications; maintenance and maintenance support; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $389 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:22 Nov 05, 2024 Jkt 265001 security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will improve Poland’s capability to meet current and future threats by increasing the reliability of their F–16 fleet. Poland has purchased sustainment support for the F–16s in its inventory for many years 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 Lockheed Martin, 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 Poland. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 23–67 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database (EWIRDB) is used by U.S. Government engineers in the reprogramming and creation of shareable Mission Data Files for the exported EW systems. 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 specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system effectiveness or Frm 00039 be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 4. A determination has been made that Poland 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 authorized for release and export to Poland. [FR Doc. 2024–25768 Filed 11–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–0Q] 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: Item No. vii PO 00000 88037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 23–0Q. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 1, 2024. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\06NON1.SGM 06NON1 88038 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 215 / Wednesday, November 6, 2024 / Notices DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY UOGDefea•Pe•~ W.._.ton,QG20Nl•2800 September 20, 2023 The Homrable Kevin McCarthy Speaker of~House U~S. House of R~tatives H-209, Tho Capitol WasbinJton. DC 20SlS Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the reporting requlrements of Section 36(b)CS)(C) ofthe Arms Export· Control Act (ABCA). as mnended~ we are forwarding Transmittal No. 2l•OQ. This notification relates to cbhancements or upgrades from the level ·of sensitivity of tedn1ology .or ~bility described in the. Section 36(bXllABCA mtificauon 22..02 or~ber 21, 2021. Sinc=ly, a-~ JamesA. Hunch Director· Encloswe: BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C Transmittal No. 23–0Q khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Purchaser: Government of Lithuania (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 22–02 Date: December 21, 2021 Military Department: Army Funding Source: National Funds and Foreign Military Financing (FMF) (iii) Description: On December 21, 2021, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 22–02, of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of three hundred VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:22 Nov 05, 2024 Jkt 265001 forty-one (341) Javelin FGM–148F missiles and thirty (30) Javelin Command Launch Units (CLUs). Also included were battery chargers; Enhanced Producibility Basic Skills Trainer (EPBST); training; publications; support equipment; United States Government technical assistance; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost was $125 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $109.3 million of this total. This transmittal notifies the inclusion of an additional one thousand six hundred ninety-two (1,692) Javelin FGM–148F Missiles (includes thirty-two (32) Fly-to-Buy Missiles); and three hundred fifty (350) Javelin Light Weight Command Launch Units (LWCLUs) (MDE). Also included is technical PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 assistance in support of Javelin program management, logistics, oversight, and successful delivery of the weapon system. The estimated value of the new MDE items is $436.1 million, and the estimated value of the new non-MDE items is $10 million. The revised estimated total MDE value is $545.4 million, and the revised total case value is $571.1 million. (iv) Significance: The proposed sale will support Lithuania’s ability to build its long-term defense capacity to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity to meet its national defense requirements. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Lithuania in developing and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and E:\FR\FM\06NON1.SGM 06NON1 EN06NO24.009</GPH> 1. Tnmmlttal Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 215 / Wednesday, November 6, 2024 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization Ally that is an important force for ensuring peace and stability in Europe. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Javelin Weapon System is comprised of two major tactical components, which are a reusable Light Weight Command Launch Unit (LWCLU) and a round contained in a disposable launch tube assembly. The Light Weight Command Launch Unit has been identified as Major Defense Equipment (MDE). The LWCLU incorporates an integrated day-night sight that provides a target engagement capability in adverse weather and countermeasure environments. The LWCLU may also be used in a standalone mode for battlefield surveillance and target detection. The LWCLU’s thermal sight is a 3rd generation Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor. To facilitate initial loading and subsequent updating of software, all on- VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:22 Nov 05, 2024 Jkt 265001 board missile software is uploaded via the LWCLU after mating and prior to launch. The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original notification applies to other 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: September 20, 2023 [FR Doc. 2024–25824 Filed 11–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–42] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: 88039 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 23–42, and Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 1, 2024. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\06NON1.SGM 06NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 6, 2024)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-0Q]


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-
0Q.

    Dated: November 1, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-0Q

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

    (i) Purchaser: Government of Lithuania
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 22-02
    Date: December 21, 2021
    Military Department: Army
    Funding Source: National Funds and Foreign Military Financing (FMF)
    (iii) Description: On December 21, 2021, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 22-02, of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of three 
hundred forty-one (341) Javelin FGM-148F missiles and thirty (30) 
Javelin Command Launch Units (CLUs). Also included were battery 
chargers; Enhanced Producibility Basic Skills Trainer (EPBST); 
training; publications; support equipment; United States Government 
technical assistance; and other related elements of logistics and 
program support. The estimated total cost was $125 million. Major 
Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $109.3 million of this total.
    This transmittal notifies the inclusion of an additional one 
thousand six hundred ninety-two (1,692) Javelin FGM-148F Missiles 
(includes thirty-two (32) Fly-to-Buy Missiles); and three hundred fifty 
(350) Javelin Light Weight Command Launch Units (LWCLUs) (MDE). Also 
included is technical assistance in support of Javelin program 
management, logistics, oversight, and successful delivery of the weapon 
system. The estimated value of the new MDE items is $436.1 million, and 
the estimated value of the new non-MDE items is $10 million. The 
revised estimated total MDE value is $545.4 million, and the revised 
total case value is $571.1 million.
    (iv) Significance: The proposed sale will support Lithuania's 
ability to build its long-term defense capacity to defend its 
sovereignty and territorial integrity to meet its national defense 
requirements. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist 
Lithuania in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense 
capability.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and

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national security of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization Ally that is an 
important force for ensuring peace and stability in Europe.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
    The Javelin Weapon System is comprised of two major tactical 
components, which are a reusable Light Weight Command Launch Unit 
(LWCLU) and a round contained in a disposable launch tube assembly. The 
Light Weight Command Launch Unit has been identified as Major Defense 
Equipment (MDE). The LWCLU incorporates an integrated day-night sight 
that provides a target engagement capability in adverse weather and 
countermeasure environments. The LWCLU may also be used in a stand-
alone mode for battlefield surveillance and target detection. The 
LWCLU's thermal sight is a 3rd generation Forward Looking Infrared 
(FLIR) sensor. To facilitate initial loading and subsequent updating of 
software, all on-board missile software is uploaded via the LWCLU after 
mating and prior to launch.
    The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original 
notification applies to other 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: September 20, 2023

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