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n. Embedded Global Positioning
System (GPS)/Inertial Navigation
System (INS) (EGI) provides GPS and
INS capabilities to the aircraft. The EGI
will include Selective Availability antispoofing Module (SAASM) security
modules to be used for secure GPS PPS,
if required.
o. Cartridge, 25.4mm, Decoy M839.
The M1 (Z133) is a 25.4mm Decoy Chaff
Cartridge. Z133 is a component in A965.
p. Flare Countermeasure M211 can
defeat certain shoulder launched
missiles.
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 which
might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
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4. A determination has been made
that Greece 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 are authorized
for release and export to the
Government of Greece.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 24–02]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
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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 24–02, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: December 16, 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
December 15. 2023
The Honorable Mike Johnson
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(b){l) of the Arms Export Control
Act, as amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No* 24-0~ concerning the Navy's
proposed Letter(s} of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Japan for defense articles and
services estimated to cost $59.03 million. We will issue a news release to notify the public of
this proposed sale upon delivery of this letter to your office.
Sincerely,
ra,{)kJ
James A. Hursch
Director
Enclosures:
1. Transmittal
2. Policy Justification
3. Sensitivity of Technology
Transmittal No. 24–02
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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 Japan
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ....................................
$38.78 million
$20.25 million
TOTAL .............................
$59.03 million
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Forty-four (44) AIM–9X Sidewinder
Block II Tactical Missiles
Twenty-nine (29) AIM–9X
Sidewinder Captive Air Training
Missiles (CATM)
Non-MDE:
Also included are missile containers;
spare and repair parts; repair of
repairables; support and test
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equipment; publications and
technical documentation; personnel
training and training equipment;
technical assistance, engineering,
and logistics support services;
transportation and program
support; and other related elements
of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (JA–P–
AVA)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
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(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
known
(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: December 15, 2023
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
The principal contractor will be RTX
Corporation, 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.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Transmittal No. 24–02
Government of Japan—AIM–9X Block II
Sidewinder Missiles
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
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The Government of Japan has
requested to buy forty-four (44) AIM–9X
Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles;
and twenty-nine (29) AIM–9X
Sidewinder Captive Air Training
Missiles (CATM). Also included are
missile containers; spare and repair
parts; repair of repairables; support and
test equipment; publications and
technical documentation; personnel
training and training equipment;
technical assistance, engineering, and
logistics support services; transportation
and program support; and other related
elements of logistics and program
support. The estimated total program
cost is $59.03 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
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 in the region. Providing
this missile would complement U.S.
capabilities, increase capacity in a highthreat region, and support U.S. and
Japanese goals to promote regional
stability and the strength of the alliance.
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.
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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
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
Japan.
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Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AIM–9X Block II SIDEWINDER
Missile represents a substantial increase
in missile acquisition and kinematics
performance over the AIM–9M and
replaces the AIM–9X Block I Missile
configuration. The missile includes a
high off-boresight seeker, enhanced
countermeasure rejection capability,
low drag/high angle of attack airframe
and the ability to integrate the Helmet
Mounted Cueing System. The most
current AIM–9X Block II Operational
Flight Software developed for all
International Partner countries, which is
authorized by USG Export Policy,
provides fifth-generation Infra-Red
Missile capabilities such as Lock-OnAfter-Launch, Weapons Data Link,
Surface Attack, and Surface Launch. No
software source code or algorithms will
be released.
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23–82]
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 23–82 and Policy
Justification.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: December 16, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 24-02]
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 24-
02, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: December 16, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 24-02
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 *............... $38.78 million
Other................................... $20.25 million
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TOTAL................................. $59.03 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Forty-four (44) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles
Twenty-nine (29) AIM-9X Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles
(CATM)
Non-MDE:
Also included are missile containers; spare and repair parts;
repair of repairables; support and test equipment; publications and
technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment;
technical assistance, engineering, and logistics support services;
transportation and program support; and other related elements of
logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (JA-P-AVA)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
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(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be
Paid: None known
(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: December 15, 2023
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Japan--AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missiles
The Government of Japan has requested to buy forty-four (44) AIM-9X
Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles; and twenty-nine (29) AIM-9X
Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM). Also included are
missile containers; spare and repair parts; repair of repairables;
support and test equipment; publications and technical documentation;
personnel training and training equipment; technical assistance,
engineering, and logistics support services; transportation and program
support; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The estimated total program cost is $59.03 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 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 in the region. Providing this missile would
complement U.S. capabilities, increase capacity in a high-threat
region, and support U.S. and Japanese goals to promote regional
stability and the strength of the alliance. 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 RTX Corporation, 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. 24-02
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 AIM-9X Block II SIDEWINDER Missile represents a substantial
increase in missile acquisition and kinematics performance over the
AIM-9M and replaces the AIM-9X Block I Missile configuration. The
missile includes a high off-boresight seeker, enhanced countermeasure
rejection capability, low drag/high angle of attack airframe and the
ability to integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing System. The most current
AIM-9X Block II Operational Flight Software developed for all
International Partner countries, which is authorized by USG Export
Policy, provides fifth-generation Infra-Red Missile capabilities such
as Lock-On-After-Launch, Weapons Data Link, Surface Attack, and Surface
Launch. No software source code or algorithms will be released.
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 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.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to Japan.
[FR Doc. 2024-30316 Filed 12-18-24; 8:45 am]
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