Arms Sales Notification, 92109-92111 [2024-27301]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 225 / Thursday, November 21, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Health System Education and Training Mission and Capability Evaluation; an update on USU Financial Plans and Strategy; and a brief on Digital Health Integration Center Concept and Artificial Intelligence Integration Discussion. Written Statements: Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and 41 CFR 102–3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments to the BoR USUHS about its mission or in response to an approved agenda. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to Ms. Askins-Roberts at the address noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. 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Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2024–27248 Filed 11–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE [Transmittal No. 23–69] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 23–69, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 18, 2024. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary AGENCY: ACTION: 92109 BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\21NON1.SGM 21NON1 92110 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 225 / Thursday, November 21, 2024 / Notices ucrcnoc 01:\,,Uf'U I T \AAll"'CnA t lVN A\:JCN\, T 2800 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHtNGTON, DC 20301-2800 November 17.2023 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of~ House U.S. House of Representatives H·209, The Capitol Washington. DC 20StS Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(bXl) ofthe Arms Export Control A~ as am~ we are forwarding herewith Tomsmitta1 No. 2)..69, ooncemingthe Navy's proposed Letter(s) ofOfter and Accepumce to the G o ~ t of Japan tor defense articles and services ~ted to cost $23S billion. We will issue a news tdeaseto notify the public ofthis proposed &Ilk upon delivery ofthis letter to your office. Sincerely, IJMuu.<1, ~al ~~-~:Hundt Din:dor Enclosures: I. Transmittal 2.. Policy Justification 3. Sensitivity of Technology Transmittal No. 23–69 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Japan (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * .. Other ...................................... $1.26 billion $1.09 billion TOTAL ............................... $2.35 billion (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Two hundred (200) Tomahawk Block IV All Up Rounds (AURs) (RGM– 109E) Two hundred (200) Tomahawk Block V AURs (RGM–109E) Fourteen (14) Tactical Tomahawk VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 Nov 20, 2024 Jkt 265001 Weapon Control Systems (TTWCS) Non-MDE: Also included is support for the Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) (the All Up Round, the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control Systems (TTWCS) and the Mission Distribution Software Suite Centers (MDSSC)), as well as containers; feasibility studies; software; hardware; training; unscheduled missile maintenance; spares; inservice support; communication equipment; operational flight test; publications; engineering and technical expertise to maintain the TWS capability; non-recurring engineering; transportation; and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (JA–P– NFP, JA–P–NGO) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (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: November 17, 2023 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Japan—Tomahawk Weapon System The Government of Japan has requested to buy two hundred (200) Tomahawk Block IV All Up Rounds (AURs) (RGM–109E); two hundred (200) Tomahawk Block V AURs (RGM–109E); and fourteen (14) Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control Systems (TTWCS). Also included is support for the Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) (the E:\FR\FM\21NON1.SGM 21NON1 EN21NO24.009</GPH> BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 225 / Thursday, November 21, 2024 / Notices All Up Round, the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control Systems (TTWCS) and the Mission Distribution Software Suite Centers (MDSSC)), as well as containers; feasibility studies; software; hardware; training; unscheduled missile maintenance; spares; in-service support; communication equipment; operational flight test; publications; engineering and technical expertise to maintain the TWS capability; non-recurring engineering; transportation; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $2.35 billion. 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 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 a long range, conventional surface-to-surface missile with significant standoff range that can neutralize growing threats. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing these articles 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, 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. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The Tomahawk Block IV/V All Up Round (AUR) consists of the RGM–109E Tomahawk cruise missile assembled in a canister for surface launch. Tomahawk Block IV/V capabilities include: increased system flexibility; improved system response times; improved lethality against an increased target set; improved accuracy; improved Anti-Jam GPS Receiver (AGR) with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) and or M-Code capability; enhanced availability due to a 15-year maintenance interval; and two-way communications between missile and 18:02 Nov 20, 2024 [FR Doc. 2024–27301 Filed 11–20–24; 8:45 am] Jkt 265001 will conduct an open meeting on topics related to the 2024 elections. 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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose: In accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act), Public Law 94–409, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552b), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Sunshine Act Meetings SUMMARY: Transmittal No. 23–69 VerDate Sep<11>2014 Strike/Missile Controllers via Satellite Communications (SATCOM). 2. The Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS) consists of command and control, targeting, mission planning and distribution of the Tomahawk cruise missile. 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 Japan 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. 6. 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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-69]


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-
69, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: November 18, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-69
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 Japan
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $1.26 billion
Other....................................  $1.09 billion
                                          ------------------------------
  TOTAL..................................  $2.35 billion
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Two hundred (200) Tomahawk Block IV All Up Rounds (AURs) (RGM-109E)
    Two hundred (200) Tomahawk Block V AURs (RGM-109E)
    Fourteen (14) Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control Systems (TTWCS)
Non-MDE:
    Also included is support for the Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) (the 
All Up Round, the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control Systems (TTWCS) and 
the Mission Distribution Software Suite Centers (MDSSC)), as well as 
containers; feasibility studies; software; hardware; training; 
unscheduled missile maintenance; spares; in-service support; 
communication equipment; operational flight test; publications; 
engineering and technical expertise to maintain the TWS capability; 
non-recurring engineering; transportation; and other related elements 
of logistics and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Navy (JA-P-NFP, JA-P-NGO)
    (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: November 17, 2023
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Japan--Tomahawk Weapon System

    The Government of Japan has requested to buy two hundred (200) 
Tomahawk Block IV All Up Rounds (AURs) (RGM-109E); two hundred (200) 
Tomahawk Block V AURs (RGM-109E); and fourteen (14) Tactical Tomahawk 
Weapon Control Systems (TTWCS). Also included is support for the 
Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) (the

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All Up Round, the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control Systems (TTWCS) and 
the Mission Distribution Software Suite Centers (MDSSC)), as well as 
containers; feasibility studies; software; hardware; training; 
unscheduled missile maintenance; spares; in-service support; 
communication equipment; operational flight test; publications; 
engineering and technical expertise to maintain the TWS capability; 
non-recurring engineering; transportation; and other related elements 
of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $2.35 
billion.
    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 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 a long range, conventional surface-to-
surface missile with significant standoff range that can neutralize 
growing threats. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing these articles 
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, 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.
Transmittal No. 23-69
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 Tomahawk Block IV/V All Up Round (AUR) consists of the RGM-
109E Tomahawk cruise missile assembled in a canister for surface 
launch. Tomahawk Block IV/V capabilities include: increased system 
flexibility; improved system response times; improved lethality against 
an increased target set; improved accuracy; improved Anti-Jam GPS 
Receiver (AGR) with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) 
and or M-Code capability; enhanced availability due to a 15-year 
maintenance interval; and two-way communications between missile and 
Strike/Missile Controllers via Satellite Communications (SATCOM).
    2. The Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS) consists of 
command and control, targeting, mission planning and distribution of 
the Tomahawk cruise missile.
    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 Japan 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.
    6. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Japan.

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