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(U.S.) Government and contractor
engineering, technical and logistical
support services; and other related
elements of logistics and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(JA–D–YBI)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: JA–D–
YAI, JA–D–YAK, JA–D–YAO, JA–D–
YCM, JA–D–YAU, JA–D–YAX, JA–D–
YBD
(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: December 15, 2023
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Japan—AIM–120C–8 Advanced
Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles
(AMRAAM)
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Transmittal No. 24–03
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AIM–120C–8 Advanced
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
(AMRAAM) is a supersonic, airlaunched, aerial intercept, guided
missile featuring digital technology and
micro-miniature, solid-state electronics.
AMRAAM capabilities include lookdown/shoot-down, multiple launches
against multiple targets, resistance to
electronic countermeasures, and
interception of high- and low-flying and
maneuvering targets.
2. The Common Munitions Built-InTest (BIT)/Reprogramming Equipment
(CMBRE) is support equipment used to
interface with weapon systems to
initiate and report BIT results, and
upload/download flight software.
CMBRE supports multiple munitions
platforms with a range of applications
that perform preflight checks, periodic
maintenance checks, loading of
Operational Flight Program (OFP) data,
loading of munitions mission planning
data, loading of Global Positioning
System (GPS) cryptographic keys, and
declassification of munitions memory.
3. The ADU–891 Adapter Group Test
Set provides the physical and electrical
interface between the Common
Munitions Built-in-Test Reprogramming
Equipment (CMBRE) and the missile.
4. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
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services included in this potential sale
is SECRET.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to
Japan.
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Annex
The Government of Japan has
requested to buy one hundred twenty
(120) AIM–120C–8 Advanced MediumRange Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM);
and three (3) AIM–120C–8 guidance
sections. Also included are AIM–120
Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM),
missile containers, and control section
spares; Common Munitions Built-inTest Reprogramming Equipment
(CMBRE); ADU–891 Adapter Group Test
Sets; munitions support and support
equipment; spare and repair parts,
consumables, and accessories, and
repair and return support; contract
logistics support (CLS); classified
software delivery and support;
classified/unclassified publications and
technical documentation; studies and
surveys; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical and
logistical support services; and other
related elements of logistics and
program support. The estimated total
cost is $224 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 defending its
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homeland and U.S. personnel stationed
there. The proposed sale is Japan’s
Calendar Year 2023 annual purchase of
AMRAAMs. Japan will have no
difficulty absorbing these articles 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 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 24–05]
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 24–05, 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.De 20301·2800
Ikcc1nbcr 15, 2023
The Honorable Mlke 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--05, concerning the Am1y's
proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Italy for defense services
estimated to cost $400 million. We will issue a news release to notify the public of this proposed
sale upon delivery of this letter to your office.
Sincerely.
flnwua~1Jwd.
t?'J~es A. Hursch
Director
Enclosures:
1. Transmittal
2. Policy Justification
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Transmittal No. 24–05
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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 Italy
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ...................................
$345 million
$ 55 million
TOTAL .............................
$400 million
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Twenty-one (21) M142 High Mobility
Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS)
One (1) M31A2 Guided Multiple
Launch Rocket System Unitary
(GMLRS–U) High Explosive (HE)
Pods with Insensitive Munitions
Propulsion System (IMPS)
Non-MDE:
Also included are Universal Fielding
Modules; towbar toolkits and sets;
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crypto-fill cable; AN/PRC–158
Multi-Channel Tactical Radio
installation kits; Multi-Channel AN/
PRC–158 radios; RF–7800i-CU100
radio router; HARRIS installation
kits for 160W high frequency (HF)
radio system; HF AN/PRC–160W–
HF radios; Simple Key Loader
(SKL) AN/PYQ–10 (C); RF–7800i
Tactical Intercom System
installation kit; RF7800i Tactical
Intercom System; Fire Control Panel
Trainer (FCPT) hardware and
software; Missile Common Test
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3. Sensitivity of Technology
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Device Trainer (MCTD–T), slim;
Panasonic Toughbook ruggedized
laptop with 30ft cables and power
adapters and internal CD ROM
drive; RF–7800i Tactical Intercom
System training hardware; RF–
7800i and CU100 training rigs, test
equipment, and Golden System for
operator and maintenance training;
Launcher Adapter Group (LAG) and
Sling; Launcher Control Unit (LCU);
Weapons Control Unit (WCU);
MCTD V.4 hardware and spares;
MCTD V.4 software and
publications; spare parts;
Maintenance Support Device (MSD)
V.4; Wireless AT-Platform Test Set
(WATS); guided missile
organizational tool kit; Hydraulic
Servicing Unit (HSU); Interactive
Electronic Technical Manual
(IETM) development; Direct
Support (DS)/General Support (GS)
tool kits; Gas Particulate Filter Unit
(GPFU); Forward Repair System
(FRS); Positioning Navigation
Assembly (PNA) with Selective
Availability Anti-Spoofing Module
(SAASM) Global Positioning
System/Precise Positioning Service
(GPS/PPS); Common MLRS SPORT
Test Program Set (CMST) hardware
and software development; mobile
Standard Automotive Tool Set
(SATS); RF7800i Tactical Intercom
System spare package; Technical
Manual Unit organizational Repair
Parts and Special Tools List
(RPSTL); Technical Manual
operator’s manual; Launch POD/
container (LP/C) trainer M68A2;
GMLRS–U flight surveillance kit;
and other related elements of
program and logistic support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (IT–
B–YDQ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IT–B–
PSX
(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: December 15, 2023
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Italy—M142 High Mobility Artillery
Rocket Systems (HIMARS)
The Government of Italy has
requested to buy twenty-one (21) M142
High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
(HIMARS); and one (1) M31A2 Guided
Multiple Launch Rocket System Unitary
(GMLRS–U) High Explosive (HE) Pods
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with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion
System (IMPS). Also included are
Universal Fielding Modules; towbar
toolkits and sets; crypto-fill cable; AN/
PRC–158 Multi-Channel Tactical Radio
installation kits; Multi-Channel AN/
PRC–158 radios; RF–7800i-CU100 radio
router; HARRIS installation kits for
160W high frequency (HF) radio system;
HF AN/PRC–160W–HF radios; Simple
Key Loader (SKL) AN/PYQ–10 (C); RF–
7800i Tactical Intercom System
installation kit; RF7800i Tactical
Intercom System; Fire Control Panel
Trainer (FCPT) hardware and software;
Missile Common Test Device Trainer
(MCTD–T), slim; Panasonic Toughbook
ruggedized laptop with 30ft cables and
power adapters and internal CD ROM
drive; RF–7800i Tactical Intercom
System training hardware; RF–7800i
and CU100 training rigs, test equipment,
and Golden System for operator and
maintenance training; Launcher Adapter
Group (LAG) and Sling; Launcher
Control Unit (LCU); Weapons Control
Unit (WCU); MCTD V.4 hardware and
spares; MCTD V.4 software and
publications; spare parts; Maintenance
Support Device (MSD) V.4; Wireless
AT-Platform Test Set (WATS); guided
missile organizational tool kit;
Hydraulic Servicing Unit (HSU);
Interactive Electronic Technical Manual
(IETM) development; Direct Support
(DS)/General Support (GS) tool kits; Gas
Particulate Filter Unit (GPFU); Forward
Repair System (FRS); Positioning
Navigation Assembly (PNA) with
Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing
Module (SAASM) Global Positioning
System/Precise Positioning Service
(GPS/PPS); Common MLRS SPORT Test
Program Set (CMST) hardware and
software development; mobile Standard
Automotive Tool Set (SATS); RF7800i
Tactical Intercom System spare package;
Technical Manual Unit organizational
Repair Parts and Special Tools List
(RPSTL); Technical Manual operator’s
manual; Launch POD/container (LP/C)
trainer M68A2; GMLRS–U flight
surveillance kit; and other related
elements of program and logistic
support. The estimated total program
cost is $400 million.
This proposed sale will support
United States (U.S.) foreign policy and
national security by helping to improve
the security of a North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Ally which is an important
partner for political stability and
economic progress in Europe. Italy
requests these capabilities to provide for
the defense of deployed troops, regional
security, and interoperability with the
U.S.
The proposed sale will improve Italy’s
capability to meet current and future
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threats and enhance its interoperability
with U.S. and other allied forces. Italy
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 contractor will be
Lockheed Martin, Grand Prairie, TX.
There are no known offset agreements in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require the assignment of 10 U.S.
Government and 10 contractor
representatives annually to Italy for a
period of one week. U.S. Government or
contractor representatives travel to Italy
will be required for program
management reviews and New
Equipment Training.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 24–05
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 M142 High Mobility Artillery
Rocket System (HIMARS) is a C–130transportable wheeled launcher
mounted on a 5-ton Family of Medium
Tactical Vehicles truck chassis.
HIMARS is the modern Army-fielded
version of the Multiple Launch Rocket
System (MLRS) M270 launcher and can
fire all the MLRS Family of Munitions
(FOM) including Guided Multiple
Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
variants and the Army Tactical Missile
System (ATACMS). Utilizing the MLRS
FOM, the HIMARS can engage targets
between 15 and 300 kilometers with
GPS-aided precision accuracy.
2. The Guided Multiple Launch
Rocket System (GMLRS) M31A2 Unitary
is the Army’s primary munition for
units fielding the M142 HIMARS and
M270Al Multiple Launcher Rocket
System (MLRS) launchers. The M31
Unitary is a solid propellant artillery
rocket that uses Global Positioning
System/Precise Positioning Service
(GPS/PPS)-aided inertial guidance to
accurately and quickly deliver a single
high-explosive blast fragmentation
warhead to targets at ranges from 15–70
kilometers. The rockets are fired from a
launch pod container that also serves as
the storage and transportation container
for the rockets. Each rocket pod holds
six (6) total rockets.
3. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
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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 Italy can provide 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 are authorized
for release and export to Italy.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No.: ED–2024–SCC–0145]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Comment Request; High
School Longitudinal Study of 2009
(HSLS:09)—Third Follow-Up
Institute of Education Sciences
(IES), Department of Education (ED).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, the Department is proposing a
reinstatement with change of a
previously approved information
collection request (ICR).
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before February
18, 2025.
ADDRESSES: To access and review all the
documents related to the information
collection listed in this notice, please
use https://www.regulations.gov by
searching the Docket ID number ED–
2024–SCC–0145. Comments submitted
in response to this notice should be
submitted electronically through the
Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov by selecting the
Docket ID number or via postal mail,
commercial delivery, or hand delivery.
If the regulations.gov site is not
available to the public for any reason,
the Department will temporarily accept
comments at ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.
Please include the docket ID number
and the title of the information
collection request when requesting
documents or submitting comments.
Please note that comments submitted
after the comment period will not be
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accepted. Written requests for
information or comments submitted by
postal mail or delivery should be
addressed to the Manager of the
Strategic Collections and Clearance
Governance and Strategy Division, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland
Ave. SW, LBJ, Room 4C210,
Washington, DC 20202–1200.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
specific questions related to collection
activities, please contact Carrie Clarady,
(202) 245–6347.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department, in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA)
(44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the
general public and Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on
proposed, revised, and continuing
collections of information. This helps
the Department assess the impact of its
information collection requirements and
minimize the public’s reporting burden.
It also helps the public understand the
Department’s information collection
requirements and provide the requested
data in the desired format. The
Department is soliciting comments on
the proposed information collection
request (ICR) that is described below.
The Department is especially interested
in public comment addressing the
following issues: (1) is this collection
necessary to the proper functions of the
Department; (2) will this information be
processed and used in a timely manner;
(3) is the estimate of burden accurate;
(4) how might the Department enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (5) how
might the Department minimize the
burden of this collection on the
respondents, including through the use
of information technology. Please note
that written comments received in
response to this notice will be
considered public records.
Title of Collection: High School
Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09)—
Third Follow-Up.
OMB Control Number: 1850–0852.
Type of Review: Reinstatement with
change of a previously approved ICR.
Respondents/Affected Public:
Individuals or Households. Total
Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 11,600.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 1,933.
Abstract: The High School
Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09) is
conducted by the National Center for
Education Statistics (NCES), part of the
Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
within the U.S. Department of
Education. The HSLS:09 base-year data
collection took place in the 2009–10
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school year, with a randomly selected
sample of fall-term 9th-graders in more
than 900 public and private high
schools with both 9th and 11th grades.
This fall 2009 cohort of 9th graders has
been followed over time, with follow-up
interviews in spring 2012 and summerfall 2013 and a collection of
administrative records (such as high
school transcripts). HSLS:09 data allows
researchers, educators, and
policymakers to examine motivation,
achievement, and persistence in STEM
(as well as non-STEM) coursetaking and
careers. More generally, HSLS:09 data
will allow researchers from a variety of
disciplines to examine issues of college
entry, persistence and success, and how
changes in young people’s lives and
their connections with communities,
schools, teachers, families, parents, and
friends affect these decisions.
This request is to conduct the third
follow-up of the High School
Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09).
This submission includes materials and
justification for the HSLS:09 third
follow-up and includes approximately
23,000 sample members who were in
9th grade in 2009 during the base-year
data collection. Most of the data for the
third follow-up will be obtained by
administrative data matching. Sample
members will also be invited to
complete a brief web survey. In addition
to supporting statements, this
submission includes: a membership list
of the Technical Review Panel (TRP)
(appendix A); a description of the
confidentiality procedures in place for
the administrative record matching
(appendix B); study communication
materials (appendix C); and the survey
instrument (appendix D).
This submission covers HSLS:09 third
follow-up materials and procedures
required for administering a brief survey
for sample members and administrative
records matching. This submission is
designed to adequately justify the need
for and overall practical utility of the
third follow-up study, presenting the
plan for the data collection and
providing as much detail about the
measures to be used as is available at
the time of this submission. For this
full-scale study NCES will publish a
notice in the Federal Register allowing
for an initial 60-day public comment
period and then an additional 30-day
public comment period.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 24-05]
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-
05, 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. 24-05
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 Italy
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $345 million
Other................................... $ 55 million
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TOTAL................................. $400 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Twenty-one (21) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
(HIMARS)
One (1) M31A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Unitary (GMLRS-
U) High Explosive (HE) Pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion
System (IMPS)
Non-MDE:
Also included are Universal Fielding Modules; towbar toolkits and
sets; crypto-fill cable; AN/PRC-158 Multi-Channel Tactical Radio
installation kits; Multi-Channel AN/PRC-158 radios; RF-7800i-CU100
radio router; HARRIS installation kits for 160W high frequency (HF)
radio system; HF AN/PRC-160W-HF radios; Simple Key Loader (SKL) AN/PYQ-
10 (C); RF-7800i Tactical Intercom System installation kit; RF7800i
Tactical Intercom System; Fire Control Panel Trainer (FCPT) hardware
and software; Missile Common Test
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Device Trainer (MCTD-T), slim; Panasonic Toughbook ruggedized laptop
with 30ft cables and power adapters and internal CD ROM drive; RF-7800i
Tactical Intercom System training hardware; RF-7800i and CU100 training
rigs, test equipment, and Golden System for operator and maintenance
training; Launcher Adapter Group (LAG) and Sling; Launcher Control Unit
(LCU); Weapons Control Unit (WCU); MCTD V.4 hardware and spares; MCTD
V.4 software and publications; spare parts; Maintenance Support Device
(MSD) V.4; Wireless AT-Platform Test Set (WATS); guided missile
organizational tool kit; Hydraulic Servicing Unit (HSU); Interactive
Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) development; Direct Support (DS)/
General Support (GS) tool kits; Gas Particulate Filter Unit (GPFU);
Forward Repair System (FRS); Positioning Navigation Assembly (PNA) with
Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) Global Positioning
System/Precise Positioning Service (GPS/PPS); Common MLRS SPORT Test
Program Set (CMST) hardware and software development; mobile Standard
Automotive Tool Set (SATS); RF7800i Tactical Intercom System spare
package; Technical Manual Unit organizational Repair Parts and Special
Tools List (RPSTL); Technical Manual operator's manual; Launch POD/
container (LP/C) trainer M68A2; GMLRS-U flight surveillance kit; and
other related elements of program and logistic support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (IT-B-YDQ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IT-B-PSX
(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: December 15, 2023
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Italy--M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS)
The Government of Italy has requested to buy twenty-one (21) M142
High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS); and one (1) M31A2
Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Unitary (GMLRS-U) High Explosive
(HE) Pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion System (IMPS). Also
included are Universal Fielding Modules; towbar toolkits and sets;
crypto-fill cable; AN/PRC-158 Multi-Channel Tactical Radio installation
kits; Multi-Channel AN/PRC-158 radios; RF-7800i-CU100 radio router;
HARRIS installation kits for 160W high frequency (HF) radio system; HF
AN/PRC-160W-HF radios; Simple Key Loader (SKL) AN/PYQ-10 (C); RF-7800i
Tactical Intercom System installation kit; RF7800i Tactical Intercom
System; Fire Control Panel Trainer (FCPT) hardware and software;
Missile Common Test Device Trainer (MCTD-T), slim; Panasonic Toughbook
ruggedized laptop with 30ft cables and power adapters and internal CD
ROM drive; RF-7800i Tactical Intercom System training hardware; RF-
7800i and CU100 training rigs, test equipment, and Golden System for
operator and maintenance training; Launcher Adapter Group (LAG) and
Sling; Launcher Control Unit (LCU); Weapons Control Unit (WCU); MCTD
V.4 hardware and spares; MCTD V.4 software and publications; spare
parts; Maintenance Support Device (MSD) V.4; Wireless AT-Platform Test
Set (WATS); guided missile organizational tool kit; Hydraulic Servicing
Unit (HSU); Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) development;
Direct Support (DS)/General Support (GS) tool kits; Gas Particulate
Filter Unit (GPFU); Forward Repair System (FRS); Positioning Navigation
Assembly (PNA) with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM)
Global Positioning System/Precise Positioning Service (GPS/PPS); Common
MLRS SPORT Test Program Set (CMST) hardware and software development;
mobile Standard Automotive Tool Set (SATS); RF7800i Tactical Intercom
System spare package; Technical Manual Unit organizational Repair Parts
and Special Tools List (RPSTL); Technical Manual operator's manual;
Launch POD/container (LP/C) trainer M68A2; GMLRS-U flight surveillance
kit; and other related elements of program and logistic support. The
estimated total program cost is $400 million.
This proposed sale will support United States (U.S.) foreign policy
and national security by helping to improve the security of a North
Atlantic Treaty Organization Ally which is an important partner for
political stability and economic progress in Europe. Italy requests
these capabilities to provide for the defense of deployed troops,
regional security, and interoperability with the U.S.
The proposed sale will improve Italy's capability to meet current
and future threats and enhance its interoperability with U.S. and other
allied forces. Italy 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 contractor will be Lockheed Martin, Grand Prairie,
TX. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of
10 U.S. Government and 10 contractor representatives annually to Italy
for a period of one week. U.S. Government or contractor representatives
travel to Italy will be required for program management reviews and New
Equipment Training.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 24-05
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 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a C-
130-transportable wheeled launcher mounted on a 5-ton Family of Medium
Tactical Vehicles truck chassis. HIMARS is the modern Army-fielded
version of the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M270 launcher and
can fire all the MLRS Family of Munitions (FOM) including Guided
Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) variants and the Army Tactical
Missile System (ATACMS). Utilizing the MLRS FOM, the HIMARS can engage
targets between 15 and 300 kilometers with GPS-aided precision
accuracy.
2. The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) M31A2 Unitary
is the Army's primary munition for units fielding the M142 HIMARS and
M270Al Multiple Launcher Rocket System (MLRS) launchers. The M31
Unitary is a solid propellant artillery rocket that uses Global
Positioning System/Precise Positioning Service (GPS/PPS)-aided inertial
guidance to accurately and quickly deliver a single high-explosive
blast fragmentation warhead to targets at ranges from 15-70 kilometers.
The rockets are fired from a launch pod container that also serves as
the storage and transportation container for the rockets. Each rocket
pod holds six (6) total rockets.
3. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and
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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 Italy can provide 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 are
authorized for release and export to Italy.
[FR Doc. 2024-30322 Filed 12-18-24; 8:45 am]
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