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Company, 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 Japan.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
(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 24, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Japan—Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM)
Block 2B Tactical Missiles
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The Government of Japan has
requested to buy up to sixty-three (63)
Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block
2B Tactical Missiles, RIM–116E. Also
included are RAM Guided Missile
Round Pack Tri-Pack shipping and
storage containers; training equipment;
operator manuals and technical
documentation; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering; technical and
logistic support services; support for
establishment of an Intermediate Level
Maintenance Facility (ILMF); and other
related elements of logistics and
program support. The estimated total
cost is $74.6 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy goals and national
security objectives of the U.S. by
improving the security of a major ally
that is a force for political stability and
economic progress in the Indo-Pacific
region.
The proposed sale will improve
Japan’s capability to meet current and
future threats by providing significantly
enhanced self-defense for surface units
defending/transiting/patrolling critical
air and sea lines of communication.
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
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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 Japan.
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Transmittal No. 23–68
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Annex
[Transmittal No. 23–71]
Item No. vii
Arms Sales Notification
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The RIM–116E Rolling Airframe
Missile (RAM) is an autonomous,
lightweight, supersonic, surface-to-air
tactical missile for ship self-defense
against current and evolving anti-ship
cruise missile threats. Advanced
technology in the RIM–116E includes
dual-mode (radio frequency/infrared)
(RF/IR) guidance with IR all-the-way
capability for non-emitting threats.
2. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is CONFIDENTIAL.
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 Japan can provide substantially the
same degree of protection for the
sensitive technology being released as
the U.S. Government. This sale is
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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 23–71, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: November 14, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23–71
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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 Romania
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ...................................
$0.97 billion
$1.56 billion
TOTAL .............................
$2.53 billion
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):
Fifty-four (54) M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams
Main Battle Tanks
Fifty-four (54) M1A1 Structures
Four (4) M88A2 HERCULES Combat
Recovery Vehicles
Four (4) M1110 Joint Assault Bridges
Four (4) M1150 Assault Breacher
Vehicles
Four (4) Heavy Assault Scissor Bridge
(HASB)
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Fifty-four (54) M240C 7.62mm
Machine Guns
Ten (10) AGT1500 Gas Turbine
Engines
Five thousand nine hundred forty
(5,940) 120mm M1147 High
Explosive, Multipurpose, Tracer
(HEMP–T) Cartridges
Four thousand two hundred thirty
(4,230) 120mm M1002 Target
Practice Multipurpose, Tracer
(TPMP–T) Cartridges
Non-MDE:
Also included are mine rollers;
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Enhanced Heavy Equipment
Transporter (EHET) M1300 tractors
with M1302 trailer with B-Kit/Frag
Kit; Heavy Expanded Mobility
Tactical Truck (HEMTT) M978A4
with B-Kit/Frag Kit; Tank Rack
Modules (TRM) M107A1 fuel trailer
(2500 gal) with B-Kit/Frag Kit;
HEMTT A4 M1120 Load Handling
System (LHS) with B-Kit/Frag Kit;
Ml076Al with flat rack and B-Kit/
Frag Kit; Forward Repair Systems;
trailer mounted generators;
Common Remote Operated
Weapons Station Low Profile
(CROWS–LP); M2A1 .50 caliber
machine guns; communications
equipment; global positioning
system (GPS) receivers; service and
training ammunition; spare and
repair parts; Special Tools and Test
Equipment (STTE); technical
manuals and publications;
maintenance trainers; gunnery
training systems; tank driver’s
trainers; new equipment training;
U.S. Government and contractor
technical, engineering, and logistics
personnel services; concurrent
spare parts; Field Service
Representative (FSR) support;
Contractor Logistics Support (CLS);
Next Generation Automatic Test
System (NGATS); logistics
products; tank range upgrade;
Intensive Management Office
(IMO); Foreign Liaison Officer
(FLO); Program Management
Reviews (PMR); test measurement
and diagnostic equipment; and
other related elements of logistics
and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (RO–
B–UGI)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
(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: November 9, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Romania—M1A2 Abrams Main Battle
Tanks
The Government of Romania has
requested to buy fifty-four (54) M1A2
SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks; fiftyfour (54) M1A1 Structures; four (4)
M88A2 HERCULES Combat Recovery
Vehicles; four (4) M1110 Joint Assault
Bridges; four (4) M1150 Assault
Breacher Vehicles; four (4) Heavy
Assault Scissor Bridges (HASB); fifty-
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four (54) M240C 7.62mm machine guns;
ten (10) AGT1500 Gas Turbine engines;
five thousand nine hundred forty
(5,940) 120mm M1147 High Explosive,
Multipurpose, Tracer (HEMP–T)
cartridges; and four thousand two
hundred thirty (4,230) 120mm M1002
Target Practice Multipurpose, Tracer
(TPMP–T) cartridges. Also included are
mine rollers; Enhanced Heavy
Equipment Transporter (EHET) M1300
tractors with M1302 trailer with B-Kit/
Frag Kit; Heavy Expanded Mobility
Tactical Truck (HEMTT) M978A4 with
B-Kit/Frag Kit; Tank Rack Modules
(TRM) M107A1 fuel trailer (2500 gal)
with B-Kit/Frag Kit; HEMTT A4 M1120
Load Handling System (LHS) with BKit/Frag Kit; Ml076Al with flat rack and
B-Kit/Frag Kit; Forward Repair Systems;
trailer mounted generators; Common
Remote Operated Weapons Station Low
Profile (CROWS–LP); M2A1 .50 caliber
machine guns; communications
equipment; global positioning system
(GPS) receivers; service and training
ammunition; spare and repair parts;
Special Tools and Test Equipment
(STTE); technical manuals and
publications; maintenance trainers;
gunnery training systems; tank driver’s
trainers; new equipment training; U.S.
Government and contractor technical,
engineering, and logistics personnel
services; concurrent spare parts; Field
Service Representative (FSR) support;
Contractor Logistics Support (CLS);
Next Generation Automatic Test System
(NGATS); logistics products; tank range
upgrade; Intensive Management Office
(IMO); Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO);
Program Management Reviews (PMR);
test measurement and diagnostic
equipment; and other related elements
of logistics and program support. The
estimated total program cost is $2.53
billion.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security
objectives of the United States (U.S.) by
helping to improve the security of a
NATO Ally which is an important force
for political and economic stability in
Europe.
The proposed sale will improve
Romania’s capability to meet current
and future threats by providing a
credible force that is capable of
deterring adversaries and participating
in NATO operations. Romania 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
General Dynamics Land Systems,
Sterling Heights, MI; BAE Systems,
York, PA; Leonardo DRS, Arlington, VA;
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Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ;
Raytheon Company, McKinney, TX;
Lockheed Martin, Orlando, FL; L3
Harris, Melbourne, FL; American Apex
Corporation, Delaware, OH; Allison
Transmissions, Indianapolis, IN;
Pearson Engineering, New Castle,
United Kingdom; Amentum, Chantilly,
VA; CAE, Chantilly, VA; Palomar,
Carlsbad, CA; Boeing Company,
Arlington, VA; Fibrotex, Stearns, KY;
and US Ordnance, McCarran, NV. There
are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require approximately (22) U.S.
Government and (52) U.S. contractor
representatives to travel to Romania for
a duration of up to five years to support
equipment fielding and training.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23–71
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. M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Tank: The
M1A2 Abrams is a third-generation
American main battle tank, produced by
General Dynamics Land Systems and
named for General Creighton Abrams.
The M1A2 SEPv3 (System Enhancement
Package version 3) features include a
multi-fuel turbine engine, composite
armor, an advanced computer fire
control system, separate ammunition
storage in a blow-out compartment, and
120mm main gun. Extensive
improvements have been integrated into
the latest M1A2 SEPv3 configuration.
These improvements include improved
digital systems, increased electrical
power margin to support demands of
future technologies, line replaceable
modules (LRM) to reduce operational
support costs, ammunition data link to
support new tank main gun rounds, and
an auxiliary power unit (APU). M1A2
SEPv3 Abrams tank components
include:
a. Export Thermal Imaging System
(TIS) and Export Commander’s
Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV):
The TIS and CITV constitutes a target
acquisition system which, when
operated with other tank systems, gives
the tank crew a substantial advantage
over the potential threat. The TIS
provides the Abrams M1A2 crew with
the ability to effectively aim and fire the
tank main armament system under a
broad range of adverse battlefield
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conditions. The TIS can be operated and
viewed by the tank gunner or tank
commander and is the main sighting
system for the tanks’ main gun (cannon).
The CITV provides the same target
acquisition system as the TIS but
provides the tank commander a separate
system that can be controlled and
operated independent of the TIS.
b. Special Armor (Foreign Military
Sales-released version of special armor):
Major components of special armor are
fabricated in sealed modules and in
serialized removable sub-assemblies.
c. 120mm Main Gun (Cannon) &
M256 Gun Barrel: The Abrams 120mm
main gun system is composed of: a 120
millimeter (mm) smoothbore gun
(cannon), also referred to as the M256
gun barrel, manufactured at Watervliet
Arsenal; armor-piercing, fin stabilized,
discarded sabot (APFSDS) and other
warheads; and combustible cartridge
case ammunition.
d. AGT–1500 Gas Turbine Propulsion
System: The use of AGT–1500 gas
turbine propulsion system in the M1A2
is a unique application of armored
vehicle power pack technology. The
hardware is composed of the AGT–1500
engine and transmission.
e. Common Remotely Operated
Weapon Station—Low Profile (CROWS–
LP): The CROWS–LP (M153A2E1) is a
commander’s weapon station. It allows
for operation of weapons—M2HB,
M2A1, M240B and M240 machine guns.
The CROWS–LP is an updated version
of the M153A2 CROWS. The CROWS–
LP M153A2E1 has improved
performance over M1553A2.
f. Ammunition Data Link (ADL): The
Ammunition Data Link (ADL) is a
system consisting of hardware,
electronics, software and an upgraded
fire control system. The ADL is required
to effectively fire the latest generation of
‘‘smart’’ 120mm main gun ammunition.
The ADL offers the capability to supply
data to the main gun ammunition to
increase the capability and effectiveness
of the smart round. The Advanced
Multipurpose (AMP) smart round
requires the ADL to function and is a
future enhancement for use with the
M1A2 Abrams.
g. Driver Vision Enhancer—Abrams
(DVE–A) AN/VAS–5 and Rear-View
Sensor System (RVSS): The DVE–A and
M88 DVEs are thermal imaging systems
developed for use while driving combat
vehicles and tactical wheeled vehicles.
The DVE provides night vision
capability for the Abrams tank driver.
RVSS provides a rear-view camera for
the Abrams tank. DVE, DVE-Wide (JAB),
DVE–A, and RVSS allow for tactical
vehicle movement in support of
operational missions in all
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environmental conditions (day/night
and all weather) and provides enhanced
driving capability during limited
visibility conditions (darkness, smoke,
dust, fog, etc.).
h. Militarized GPS Receiver Global
Positioning System (GPS) AN/PSN–13
Defense Advanced GPS Receiver
(DAGR): Militarized GPS capability is
currently provided to military vehicles
using the DAGR. The DAGR is a
handheld GPS receiver which utilizes
Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing
Module (SAASM) security. It is used for
the Abrams tank, the M88A2
HERCULES Recovery Vehicle, and the
Joint Assault Bridge.
i. Communication Radio ‘‘Falcon III
RF–7850D: The Falcon III RF–7850D is
a multi-channel radio. It is a portable,
compact, tactical software-defined
combat-net radio manufactured by L3
Harris Corporation. It is also referred to
as the Falcon III RF–7850D MultiChannel Manpack Radio System. It is
used for the Abrams tank and M88A2
HERCULES Recovery Vehicle.
j. PVS–14 Night Vision Monocular:
The PVS–14 Night Vision Monocular is
a rugged, lightweight, multi-purpose
night vision device that has repeatedly
proven itself in combat. The PVS–14
design was originally commissioned by
the U.S. military to enable nighttime
operations. This monocular is used
globally in some of the most challenging
environments. The PVS–14 can be used
as a handheld device or mounted on a
head harness. The PVS–14 monocular
conforms to 810G Military standards
and demonstrates the highest quality
form and function.
2. Battle Management System (BMS):
The BMS SEPv3 tank will consist of a
Data Distribution Unit—Expandable
(DDUx), a transceiver, and a commercial
software called BC2A platform software
by Interactive. It equips soldiers with
secure data encryption and advanced
logistics. It includes an intuitive
interface with features like touch-tozoom maps and drag-and-drop icons. It
is used for the Abrams tank, M88A2
Recovery Vehicle, Joint Assault Bridges
(JAB), Assault Breacher Vehicles (ABV),
EHET M1300, HEMTT M978A4, and
MEMTTA4A M1120.
3. M88A2 HERCULES Recovery
Vehicle: The primary role of the M88A2
Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat
Utility Lifting Extraction System
(HERCULES) Combat Recovery Vehicle
is recovery of the Abrams M1 Main
Battle Tank. The 70-ton M88A2
Recovery Combat Vehicle is standard
equipment to de-process, recover, and
sustain the Abrams M1 Tank. The
vehicle’s role is to extricate combat
vehicles that have become bogged down
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or entangled and to repair or replace
damaged parts in fighting vehicles while
under fire. The M88A2 main winch is
capable of 70-ton single line recovery
and of 140-ton 2:1 recovery when used
with a 140-ton pulley. The A-frame
boom of the M88A2 can lift 35 tons
when used in conjunction with the
spade down. The spade can be used for
light earth moving and to anchor the
vehicle when using the main winch.
The M88A2 employs an Auxiliary
Power Unit (APU) to provide auxiliary
electrical and hydraulic power when the
main engine is not in operation; the
APU can also be used to slave start other
vehicles. The M88A2 recovery vehicle
components considered to contain
sensitive technology in the proposed
case are as follows:
AVDS–1790–8CR Engine Propulsion
System: The AVDS–1790–8CR is a
unique modification to the standard
piston engine family in the M60 series
and is an upgrade from the engine in the
base M88Al.
4. M1110 Joint Assault Bridge: The
M1110 Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) is a
fully tracked armor engineer vehicle
specifically designed to replace the
M48/M60 AVLB and M104 Wolverine
HAB and to provide assault bridging
capabilities to armored forces. The JAB
System consists of an M1A1 Abrams
chassis (with A2 heavy suspension) and
a hydraulic bridge launch mechanism
that will launch and retrieve the Heavy
Assault Scissor Bridge MLC–115
Normal and MLC–124 Caution. The JAB
contains:
a. Armor: Major components of the
armor are fabricated and assembled into
serialized removable subassemblies and
installed in sealed modules.
b. AGT–1500 Gas Turbine Propulsion
System: The use of AGT–1500 gas
turbine propulsion system in the JAB is
a unique application of armored vehicle
power pack technology. The hardware is
composed of the AGT–1500 engine and
transmission.
5. M830A1 120mm High Explosive
Anti-Tank (HEAT) TP–T Cartridges are
a chemical energy, multi-purpose
projectile with an anti-personnel
capability. The round consists of a fin
stabilized steel body which is loaded
with Composition A3 Type II explosive.
The fins are canted and impart spin to
the projectile. A copper shaped charge
liner and wave shaper are contained
within the warhead.
6. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is SECRET.
7. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware and software
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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.
8. A determination has been made
that Romania will 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.
9. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Government of Romania.
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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 23–63, and Policy
Justification.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23–63]
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:
Dated: November 14, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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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
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23-71]
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-
71, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: November 14, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-71
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 Romania
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $0.97 billion
Other................................... $1.56 billion
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TOTAL................................. $2.53 billion
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Fifty-four (54) M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks
Fifty-four (54) M1A1 Structures
Four (4) M88A2 HERCULES Combat Recovery Vehicles
Four (4) M1110 Joint Assault Bridges
Four (4) M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles
Four (4) Heavy Assault Scissor Bridge (HASB)
Fifty-four (54) M240C 7.62mm Machine Guns
Ten (10) AGT1500 Gas Turbine Engines
Five thousand nine hundred forty (5,940) 120mm M1147 High
Explosive, Multipurpose, Tracer (HEMP-T) Cartridges
Four thousand two hundred thirty (4,230) 120mm M1002 Target
Practice Multipurpose, Tracer (TPMP-T) Cartridges
Non-MDE:
Also included are mine rollers;
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Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter (EHET) M1300 tractors with M1302
trailer with B-Kit/Frag Kit; Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck
(HEMTT) M978A4 with B-Kit/Frag Kit; Tank Rack Modules (TRM) M107A1 fuel
trailer (2500 gal) with B-Kit/Frag Kit; HEMTT A4 M1120 Load Handling
System (LHS) with B-Kit/Frag Kit; Ml076Al with flat rack and B-Kit/Frag
Kit; Forward Repair Systems; trailer mounted generators; Common Remote
Operated Weapons Station Low Profile (CROWS-LP); M2A1 .50 caliber
machine guns; communications equipment; global positioning system (GPS)
receivers; service and training ammunition; spare and repair parts;
Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE); technical manuals and
publications; maintenance trainers; gunnery training systems; tank
driver's trainers; new equipment training; U.S. Government and
contractor technical, engineering, and logistics personnel services;
concurrent spare parts; Field Service Representative (FSR) support;
Contractor Logistics Support (CLS); Next Generation Automatic Test
System (NGATS); logistics products; tank range upgrade; Intensive
Management Office (IMO); Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO); Program
Management Reviews (PMR); test measurement and diagnostic equipment;
and other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (RO-B-UGI)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be
Paid: None
(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: November 9, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Romania--M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks
The Government of Romania has requested to buy fifty-four (54) M1A2
SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks; fifty-four (54) M1A1 Structures; four
(4) M88A2 HERCULES Combat Recovery Vehicles; four (4) M1110 Joint
Assault Bridges; four (4) M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles; four (4)
Heavy Assault Scissor Bridges (HASB); fifty-four (54) M240C 7.62mm
machine guns; ten (10) AGT1500 Gas Turbine engines; five thousand nine
hundred forty (5,940) 120mm M1147 High Explosive, Multipurpose, Tracer
(HEMP-T) cartridges; and four thousand two hundred thirty (4,230) 120mm
M1002 Target Practice Multipurpose, Tracer (TPMP-T) cartridges. Also
included are mine rollers; Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter (EHET)
M1300 tractors with M1302 trailer with B-Kit/Frag Kit; Heavy Expanded
Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) M978A4 with B-Kit/Frag Kit; Tank Rack
Modules (TRM) M107A1 fuel trailer (2500 gal) with B-Kit/Frag Kit; HEMTT
A4 M1120 Load Handling System (LHS) with B-Kit/Frag Kit; Ml076Al with
flat rack and B-Kit/Frag Kit; Forward Repair Systems; trailer mounted
generators; Common Remote Operated Weapons Station Low Profile (CROWS-
LP); M2A1 .50 caliber machine guns; communications equipment; global
positioning system (GPS) receivers; service and training ammunition;
spare and repair parts; Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE);
technical manuals and publications; maintenance trainers; gunnery
training systems; tank driver's trainers; new equipment training; U.S.
Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics
personnel services; concurrent spare parts; Field Service
Representative (FSR) support; Contractor Logistics Support (CLS); Next
Generation Automatic Test System (NGATS); logistics products; tank
range upgrade; Intensive Management Office (IMO); Foreign Liaison
Officer (FLO); Program Management Reviews (PMR); test measurement and
diagnostic equipment; and other related elements of logistics and
program support. The estimated total program cost is $2.53 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States (U.S.) by helping to improve
the security of a NATO Ally which is an important force for political
and economic stability in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Romania's capability to meet current
and future threats by providing a credible force that is capable of
deterring adversaries and participating in NATO operations. Romania
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 General Dynamics Land Systems,
Sterling Heights, MI; BAE Systems, York, PA; Leonardo DRS, Arlington,
VA; Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ; Raytheon Company, McKinney, TX;
Lockheed Martin, Orlando, FL; L3 Harris, Melbourne, FL; American Apex
Corporation, Delaware, OH; Allison Transmissions, Indianapolis, IN;
Pearson Engineering, New Castle, United Kingdom; Amentum, Chantilly,
VA; CAE, Chantilly, VA; Palomar, Carlsbad, CA; Boeing Company,
Arlington, VA; Fibrotex, Stearns, KY; and US Ordnance, McCarran, NV.
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately
(22) U.S. Government and (52) U.S. contractor representatives to travel
to Romania for a duration of up to five years to support equipment
fielding and training.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-71
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. M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Tank: The M1A2 Abrams is a third-generation
American main battle tank, produced by General Dynamics Land Systems
and named for General Creighton Abrams. The M1A2 SEPv3 (System
Enhancement Package version 3) features include a multi-fuel turbine
engine, composite armor, an advanced computer fire control system,
separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment, and 120mm main
gun. Extensive improvements have been integrated into the latest M1A2
SEPv3 configuration. These improvements include improved digital
systems, increased electrical power margin to support demands of future
technologies, line replaceable modules (LRM) to reduce operational
support costs, ammunition data link to support new tank main gun
rounds, and an auxiliary power unit (APU). M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tank
components include:
a. Export Thermal Imaging System (TIS) and Export Commander's
Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV): The TIS and CITV constitutes a
target acquisition system which, when operated with other tank systems,
gives the tank crew a substantial advantage over the potential threat.
The TIS provides the Abrams M1A2 crew with the ability to effectively
aim and fire the tank main armament system under a broad range of
adverse battlefield
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conditions. The TIS can be operated and viewed by the tank gunner or
tank commander and is the main sighting system for the tanks' main gun
(cannon). The CITV provides the same target acquisition system as the
TIS but provides the tank commander a separate system that can be
controlled and operated independent of the TIS.
b. Special Armor (Foreign Military Sales-released version of
special armor): Major components of special armor are fabricated in
sealed modules and in serialized removable sub-assemblies.
c. 120mm Main Gun (Cannon) & M256 Gun Barrel: The Abrams 120mm main
gun system is composed of: a 120 millimeter (mm) smoothbore gun
(cannon), also referred to as the M256 gun barrel, manufactured at
Watervliet Arsenal; armor-piercing, fin stabilized, discarded sabot
(APFSDS) and other warheads; and combustible cartridge case ammunition.
d. AGT-1500 Gas Turbine Propulsion System: The use of AGT-1500 gas
turbine propulsion system in the M1A2 is a unique application of
armored vehicle power pack technology. The hardware is composed of the
AGT-1500 engine and transmission.
e. Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station--Low Profile (CROWS-LP):
The CROWS-LP (M153A2E1) is a commander's weapon station. It allows for
operation of weapons--M2HB, M2A1, M240B and M240 machine guns. The
CROWS-LP is an updated version of the M153A2 CROWS. The CROWS-LP
M153A2E1 has improved performance over M1553A2.
f. Ammunition Data Link (ADL): The Ammunition Data Link (ADL) is a
system consisting of hardware, electronics, software and an upgraded
fire control system. The ADL is required to effectively fire the latest
generation of ``smart'' 120mm main gun ammunition. The ADL offers the
capability to supply data to the main gun ammunition to increase the
capability and effectiveness of the smart round. The Advanced
Multipurpose (AMP) smart round requires the ADL to function and is a
future enhancement for use with the M1A2 Abrams.
g. Driver Vision Enhancer--Abrams (DVE-A) AN/VAS-5 and Rear-View
Sensor System (RVSS): The DVE-A and M88 DVEs are thermal imaging
systems developed for use while driving combat vehicles and tactical
wheeled vehicles. The DVE provides night vision capability for the
Abrams tank driver. RVSS provides a rear-view camera for the Abrams
tank. DVE, DVE-Wide (JAB), DVE-A, and RVSS allow for tactical vehicle
movement in support of operational missions in all environmental
conditions (day/night and all weather) and provides enhanced driving
capability during limited visibility conditions (darkness, smoke, dust,
fog, etc.).
h. Militarized GPS Receiver Global Positioning System (GPS) AN/PSN-
13 Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR): Militarized GPS capability is
currently provided to military vehicles using the DAGR. The DAGR is a
handheld GPS receiver which utilizes Selective Availability Anti-
Spoofing Module (SAASM) security. It is used for the Abrams tank, the
M88A2 HERCULES Recovery Vehicle, and the Joint Assault Bridge.
i. Communication Radio ``Falcon III RF-7850D: The Falcon III RF-
7850D is a multi-channel radio. It is a portable, compact, tactical
software-defined combat-net radio manufactured by L3 Harris
Corporation. It is also referred to as the Falcon III RF-7850D Multi-
Channel Manpack Radio System. It is used for the Abrams tank and M88A2
HERCULES Recovery Vehicle.
j. PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular: The PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular
is a rugged, lightweight, multi-purpose night vision device that has
repeatedly proven itself in combat. The PVS-14 design was originally
commissioned by the U.S. military to enable nighttime operations. This
monocular is used globally in some of the most challenging
environments. The PVS-14 can be used as a handheld device or mounted on
a head harness. The PVS-14 monocular conforms to 810G Military
standards and demonstrates the highest quality form and function.
2. Battle Management System (BMS): The BMS SEPv3 tank will consist
of a Data Distribution Unit--Expandable (DDUx), a transceiver, and a
commercial software called BC2A platform software by Interactive. It
equips soldiers with secure data encryption and advanced logistics. It
includes an intuitive interface with features like touch-to-zoom maps
and drag-and-drop icons. It is used for the Abrams tank, M88A2 Recovery
Vehicle, Joint Assault Bridges (JAB), Assault Breacher Vehicles (ABV),
EHET M1300, HEMTT M978A4, and MEMTTA4A M1120.
3. M88A2 HERCULES Recovery Vehicle: The primary role of the M88A2
Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System
(HERCULES) Combat Recovery Vehicle is recovery of the Abrams M1 Main
Battle Tank. The 70-ton M88A2 Recovery Combat Vehicle is standard
equipment to de-process, recover, and sustain the Abrams M1 Tank. The
vehicle's role is to extricate combat vehicles that have become bogged
down or entangled and to repair or replace damaged parts in fighting
vehicles while under fire. The M88A2 main winch is capable of 70-ton
single line recovery and of 140-ton 2:1 recovery when used with a 140-
ton pulley. The A-frame boom of the M88A2 can lift 35 tons when used in
conjunction with the spade down. The spade can be used for light earth
moving and to anchor the vehicle when using the main winch. The M88A2
employs an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) to provide auxiliary electrical
and hydraulic power when the main engine is not in operation; the APU
can also be used to slave start other vehicles. The M88A2 recovery
vehicle components considered to contain sensitive technology in the
proposed case are as follows:
AVDS-1790-8CR Engine Propulsion System: The AVDS-1790-8CR is a
unique modification to the standard piston engine family in the M60
series and is an upgrade from the engine in the base M88Al.
4. M1110 Joint Assault Bridge: The M1110 Joint Assault Bridge (JAB)
is a fully tracked armor engineer vehicle specifically designed to
replace the M48/M60 AVLB and M104 Wolverine HAB and to provide assault
bridging capabilities to armored forces. The JAB System consists of an
M1A1 Abrams chassis (with A2 heavy suspension) and a hydraulic bridge
launch mechanism that will launch and retrieve the Heavy Assault
Scissor Bridge MLC-115 Normal and MLC-124 Caution. The JAB contains:
a. Armor: Major components of the armor are fabricated and
assembled into serialized removable subassemblies and installed in
sealed modules.
b. AGT-1500 Gas Turbine Propulsion System: The use of AGT-1500 gas
turbine propulsion system in the JAB is a unique application of armored
vehicle power pack technology. The hardware is composed of the AGT-1500
engine and transmission.
5. M830A1 120mm High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) TP-T Cartridges are
a chemical energy, multi-purpose projectile with an anti-personnel
capability. The round consists of a fin stabilized steel body which is
loaded with Composition A3 Type II explosive. The fins are canted and
impart spin to the projectile. A copper shaped charge liner and wave
shaper are contained within the warhead.
6. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
7. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware and software
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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.
8. A determination has been made that Romania will 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.
9. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Romania.
[FR Doc. 2024-26984 Filed 11-19-24; 8:45 am]
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