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(iv) Significance: This notification is
being provided as the included
replacement and additional items
represent in an increase in capability
over what was originally notified. The
proposed sale increases Bahrain’s F–16
fleet’s reconnaissance capability and
contributes to greater interoperability
with the United States. Bahrain is
upgrading its F–16 program as a
deterrent to regional threats and to
strengthen its homeland defense.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale
will support the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by
helping to improve the security of a
Major Non-NATO Ally in developing
and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability. This proposed sale
will enhance U.S. national security
objectives in the region.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Mcode capable Embedded Global
Positioning System (GPS) Inertial
Navigation System (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
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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 antijam.
The MS–110 is a tactical
reconnaissance pod with long-range,
day/night, multi-spectral sensor
technology. The multi-spectral sensor
lets the end user see color and better
distinguish subtle features than a DB–
110 pod’s dual band imagery. The pod
can transmit imagery via a datalink to
ground-stations for near real time
analysis and exploitation. The MS–110
Retrofit Kit converts a DB–110 pod into
an MS–110 pod.
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: September 6, 2023
[FR Doc. 2024–25765 Filed 11–5–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23–40]
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)(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 23–40, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: November 1, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
2800 Defense Pentagon
Washington., DC 20301-2800
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy
Speaker of the House
U.S. House of Representatives.
H-209,, The Capitol
•
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(1,)(1) of the Arms Export Control
~ as amended,
we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 2340~ concerning the Anny~s
proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Oman for defense articles and
services estimated to cost $70 million. We will issue a news release to notify the public of this
proposed sale upon deliveiy of this letter to your office.
Sincerely,
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Director
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Transmittal No. 23–40
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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 Oman
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ...................................
$60 million
$10 million
Total .................................
$70 million
Funding Source: National Funds
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Three hundred one (301) TubeLaunched, Optically-Tracked,
Wireless-Guided (TOW) 2B, Radio
Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM–
71F–7–RF) (includes 7 ‘‘Fly-to-Buy’’
Missiles)
Non-MDE:
Also included are U.S. Government
and contractor technical, program,
logistics, and engineering support
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services, and other related elements
of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (MU–
B–UKV)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(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: October 3, 2023
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Enclosures:
1. Transmittal
2. Policy Justification
3. Sensitivi1y of Technology
4. Regional Balance (Classified document provided under separate cover}
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Transmittal No. 23–40
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Oman—TOW 2B Radio Frequency
Missiles (BGM–71F–7–RF) and Support
The Government of Oman has
requested to buy three hundred one
(301) Tube-Launched, OpticallyTracked, Wireless-Guided (TOW) 2B,
Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM–
71F–7–RF) (includes 7 ‘‘Fly-to-Buy’’
Missiles). Also included are U.S.
Government and contractor technical,
program, logistics, and engineering
support services, and other related
elements of logistics and program
support. The estimated total cost is $70
million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security of
the United States by helping to improve
the security of a friendly country that
continues to be an important force for
political stability and economic progress
in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve the
Royal Army of Oman’s capability to
meet current and future threats by
enhancing the strength of its homeland
defense. Oman will have no difficulty
absorbing this equipment 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 & Defense, Tucson,
Arizona. 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 U.S.
contractor representatives to Oman.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
5. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Government of Oman.
[FR Doc. 2024–25825 Filed 11–5–24; 8:45 am]
Annex
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Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The Tube-Launched, OpticallyTracked, Wireless-Guided (TOW) 2B
Radio Frequency (RF) Missile (BGM–
71F–7–RF) is a top attack missile
designed to defeat armored vehicles,
reinforced urban structures, field
fortifications and other such targets.
TOW missiles are fired from a variety of
TOW launchers used by the U.S. Army,
USMC, and non-U.S. forces. The TOW
2B RF missile can be launched from the
same launcher as the wire-guided TOW
2B missile without modification to the
launcher. The TOW 2B missile (both
wire and RF-guided) contains two
tracker beacons (Xenon and thermal) for
the launcher to track and guide the
missile in flight. Guidance commands
from the launcher are provided to the
missile by the RF link contained within
the missile case.
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
be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made
that the Government of Oman 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.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
TRICARE; Calendar Year (CY) 2025;
TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select
Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Office of the Secretary,
Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice of calendar year (CY)
2025 TRICARE Prime and TRICARE
Select out-of-pocket expenses.
AGENCY:
This notice provides the
Calendar Year (CY) 2025 TRICARE
Prime and TRICARE Select out-ofpocket expenses.
DATES: The CY 2025 rates contained in
this notice are effective January 1, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Defense Health Agency
(DHA), TRICARE Health Plan, 7700
Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls
Church, Virginia 22042–5101.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Debra Fisher, 703–275–6224,
dha.ncr.healthcare-ops.mbx.thp-policyand-programs-branch@health.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
National Defense Authorization Acts for
Fiscal Years 2012 and 2017, and
subsequent implementing regulations
(e.g., § 199.17 of title 32 of the Code of
Federal Regulations), established rates
for TRICARE beneficiary out-of-pocket
expenses and how they may be
increased by the annual cost of living
adjustment (COLA) percentage used to
increase military retired pay or via
budget neutrality rules. The CY 2025
retiree COLA increase is 2.5%.
The DHA has updated the CY 2025
out-of-pocket expenses as shown below:
SUMMARY:
CALENDAR YEAR 2025 TRICARE PRIME AND TRICARE SELECT OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES—ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY
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E1–E4, individual ........................
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E5 & above, individual ................
E5 & above, family ......................
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23-40]
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-
40, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: November 1, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-40
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 Oman
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $60 million
Other................................... $10 million
-------------------------------
Total................................. $70 million
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Three hundred one (301) Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wireless-
Guided (TOW) 2B, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM-71F-7-RF) (includes
7 ``Fly-to-Buy'' Missiles)
Non-MDE:
Also included are U.S. Government and contractor technical,
program, logistics, and engineering support services, and other related
elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (MU-B-UKV)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(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: October 3, 2023
[[Page 88030]]
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Oman--TOW 2B Radio Frequency Missiles (BGM-71F-7-RF) and Support
The Government of Oman has requested to buy three hundred one (301)
Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wireless-Guided (TOW) 2B, Radio
Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM-71F-7-RF) (includes 7 ``Fly-to-Buy''
Missiles). Also included are U.S. Government and contractor technical,
program, logistics, and engineering support services, and other related
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is
$70 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a
friendly country that continues to be an important force for political
stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve the Royal Army of Oman's capability
to meet current and future threats by enhancing the strength of its
homeland defense. Oman will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment
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 & Defense,
Tucson, Arizona. 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 U.S. contractor
representatives to Oman.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-40
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 Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wireless-Guided (TOW) 2B
Radio Frequency (RF) Missile (BGM-71F-7-RF) is a top attack missile
designed to defeat armored vehicles, reinforced urban structures, field
fortifications and other such targets. TOW missiles are fired from a
variety of TOW launchers used by the U.S. Army, USMC, and non-U.S.
forces. The TOW 2B RF missile can be launched from the same launcher as
the wire-guided TOW 2B missile without modification to the launcher.
The TOW 2B missile (both wire and RF-guided) contains two tracker
beacons (Xenon and thermal) for the launcher to track and guide the
missile in flight. Guidance commands from the launcher are provided to
the missile by the RF link contained within the missile case.
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 be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made that the Government of Oman 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 the Government of Oman.
[FR Doc. 2024-25825 Filed 11-5-24; 8:45 am]
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