Arms Sales Notification, 88979-88981 [2024-26154]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 12, 2024 / Notices CFR 102–3.130(a), to serve as regular government employee members. The public or interested organizations may submit written statements about the mission and functions of the Military Service Academy Boards of Visitors. Written statements shall be submitted to the respective DFO and may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of an announced meeting of a Military Service Academy Boards of Visitors. The respective DFO shall ensure that all written statements are provided to their respective membership for their consideration. Dated: November 5, 2024. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2024–26106 Filed 11–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees— Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct 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 for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct (DAC– PSM). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703–697–1142. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DAC– PSM is being renewed in accordance with chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) (commonly referred to as the ‘‘Federal Advisory Committee Act’’ or ‘‘FACA’’) and 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) chapter 102– 3.55(a)(4). The charter and contact information for the DAC–PSM’s Designated Federal Officer (DFO) are found at https://www.facadatabase.gov/ FACA/apex/FACAPublicAgency Navigation. Pursuant to subsection 550B(c)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (‘‘the NDAA for FY 2020’’), the DAC–PSM shall provide independent recommendations on the prevention of sexual assault (including rape, forcible sodomy, other sexual assault, and other sexual misconduct including behaviors on the sexual khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Nov 08, 2024 Jkt 265001 assault continuum of harm) involving members of the Armed Forces and the policies, programs and practices of each Military Department, each Armed Force, and each Military Service Academy for the prevention of sexual assault. Pursuant to section 535 of the NDAA for FY 2021, ‘‘Military Service Academy’’ includes the United States Coast Guard Academy. In accordance with subsection 550B(b)(1) of the NDAA for FY 2020, the DAC–PSM shall consist of not more than 20 members, appointed, or designated by the Secretary of Defense from among individuals who have expertise appropriate for the work of the DAC–PSM, including at least one individual with each expertise as follows: a. The prevention of sexual assault and behaviors on the sexual assault continuum of harm; b. Adverse behaviors, including the prevention of suicide and the prevention of substance abuse; c. The change of culture of large organizations; or d. Implementation science. In accordance with subsection 550B(b)(2) of the NDAA for FY 2020, individuals appointed or designated to the DAC–PSM may include individuals with experience in sexual assault prevention efforts of institutions of higher education, public health officials, and such other individuals as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate. As further described in subsection 550B(b)(3) of the NDAA for FY 2020, no active-duty member of the Armed Forces, as defined by 10 U.S.C. 101(a)(4), shall be appointed or designated as a DAC–PSM member. DAC–PSM members who are not fulltime or permanent part-time Federal civilian officers or employees, or activeduty members of the Uniformed Services, shall be appointed as experts or consultants pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3109 to serve as special government employee members. DAC–PSM members who are full-time or permanent part-time Federal civilian officers or employees, or active-duty members of the Uniformed Services (excluding the Armed Forces), shall be designated pursuant to 41 CFR 102– 3.130(a) to serve as regular government employee members. The DoD Appointing Authority shall appoint the DAC–PSM’s leadership from among the membership previously approved to serve on the DAC–PSM in accordance with DoD policy and procedures, for a term of service of one-to-two years, with annual renewal, which shall not exceed the member’s approved DAC–PSM appointment or designation. PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 88979 DAC–PSM members are appointed or designated to exercise their own best judgment on behalf of the DoD, without representing any particular points of view, and to discuss and deliberate in a manner that is free from conflicts of interest. Except for reimbursement of official DAC–PSM-related travel and per diem, DAC–PSM members serve without compensation. The public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the DAC–PSM about the DAC–PSM’s mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of planned meeting of the DAC–PSM. All written statements shall be submitted to the DFO for the DAC–PSM, and this individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Dated: November 5, 2024. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2024–26101 Filed 11–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 22–68] 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 22–68, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 6, 2024. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\12NON1.SGM 12NON1 88980 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 12, 2024 / Notices DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY aoonetena~ Wuhingtc.m,DC 20301•2800 October 23~ 2023 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House U.S.. House of Representatives H,..209~ The Capitol Washington, DC 20S IS· Dear Mr. Speaker. Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36{b)(l)of the Arms Export Control Ac~ as amended. we are forwardhig h~1itb Transmittal No~ 22-681' ~ the Army*s proposed Letter();) of Offer and Aeceptanc.e to the Government of the United Kingdom tbr defense articles and services estimated to cost $957.4 million. We will issue a news release to notify the public of this proposed we. upon delivery of this letter to your office. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C Transmittal No. 22–68 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 the United Kingdom (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other ................................... $950.2 million $ 7.2 million Total ................................. $957.4 million VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Nov 08, 2024 Jkt 265001 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Three thousand (3,000) Joint Air-toGround Missiles (JAGM), AGM– 179A Non-MDE: Also included are dummy missiles; technical assistance; publications; integration support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (iv) Military Department: Army (UK– B–WVD) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: UK–B– WSO, UK–B–WTX (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 23, 2023 E:\FR\FM\12NON1.SGM 12NON1 EN12NO24.109</GPH> •Enclosures: 1. Transmittal 2 .Policy Justification 3. Sensiti.vity of Technology Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 12, 2024 / Notices Transmittal No. 22–68 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act POLICY JUSTIFICATION United Kingdom—Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) Annex khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES The Government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy three thousand (3,000) JAGM, AGM–179A. Also included are dummy missiles; technical assistance; publications; integration support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $957.4 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States (U.S.) by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will improve the United Kingdom’s capability to meet current and future threats. The United Kingdom will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats. The United Kingdom 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 the Lockheed Martin Corporation, Orlando, FL. 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 U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the United Kingdom. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Nov 08, 2024 Jkt 265001 Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The JAGM all up round (AUR), designated AGM–179A, is an Air-toGround Missile (AGM) consisting of a HELLFIRE Romeo (AGM–114R) backend (i.e., propulsion, warhead, and control sections) mated to a newly designed dual-mode Guidance Section (GS). The dual-mode GS is a combination of Millimeter Wave (MMW) and Semi-Active Laser (SAL) sensors co-axially aligned on a steerable gimbal. The combination of MMW and SAL sensors provide improved Precision Point and Fire-and-Forget capabilities onto a single munition. This combination allows targeting capability against fast moving and stationary targets in countermeasure and/or a battlefield intensive environment, and in low cloud ceiling and adverse weather. 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 United Kingdom can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 88981 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 the United Kingdom. [FR Doc. 2024–26154 Filed 11–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–0R] 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 23–0R. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 6, 2024. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\12NON1.SGM 12NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 12, 2024)]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-26154]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 22-68]


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 22-
68, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: November 6, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-68
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 the United Kingdom
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $950.2 million
Other...................................  $ 7.2 million
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  Total.................................  $957.4 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Three thousand (3,000) Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM), AGM-
179A
Non-MDE:
    Also included are dummy missiles; technical assistance; 
publications; integration support; and other related elements of 
logistics and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Army (UK-B-WVD)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: UK-B-WSO, UK-B-WTX
    (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 23, 2023

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    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

United Kingdom--Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM)

    The Government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy three 
thousand (3,000) JAGM, AGM-179A. Also included are dummy missiles; 
technical assistance; publications; integration support; and other 
related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated 
program cost is $957.4 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and 
national security objectives of the United States (U.S.) by improving 
the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and 
economic progress in Europe.
    The proposed sale will improve the United Kingdom's capability to 
meet current and future threats. The United Kingdom will use the 
enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense and deter 
regional threats. The United Kingdom 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 the Lockheed Martin Corporation, 
Orlando, FL. 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 U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the 
United Kingdom.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 22-68
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 JAGM all up round (AUR), designated AGM-179A, is an Air-to-
Ground Missile (AGM) consisting of a HELLFIRE Romeo (AGM-114R) back-end 
(i.e., propulsion, warhead, and control sections) mated to a newly 
designed dual-mode Guidance Section (GS). The dual-mode GS is a 
combination of Millimeter Wave (MMW) and Semi-Active Laser (SAL) 
sensors co-axially aligned on a steerable gimbal. The combination of 
MMW and SAL sensors provide improved Precision Point and Fire-and-
Forget capabilities onto a single munition. This combination allows 
targeting capability against fast moving and stationary targets in 
countermeasure and/or a battlefield intensive environment, and in low 
cloud ceiling and adverse weather.
    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 United Kingdom 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 the 
United Kingdom.

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