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(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: December 22, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
NATO Support and Procurement
Agency (NSPA)—C–17 Maintenance
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The North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO) Support and
Procurement Agency as Lead Nation has
requested to buy contractor logistics
support for the C–17 Strategic Airlift
Capability program; United Stats (U.S.)
Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services;
and other related elements of logistics
and program support. The estimated
total cost is $150 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy goals and national
security objectives of the U.S. by
improving the security of NATO
partners that are a force for political
stability and economic progress in the
North Atlantic region.
The proposed sale will improve
NATO’s capability to meet current and
future threats by improving and
maintaining a flexible strategic airlift
capability. The multinational Heavy
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Airlift Wing already has C–17s in its
inventory and will have no difficulty
absorbing these additional services into
its armed services.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be The
Boeing Company, Arlington, VA. 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 NATO.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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ACTION:
Arms sales notice.
The DoD is publishing the
unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092,
pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or
dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@
mail.mil.
This
36(b)(5)(C) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of
section 155 of Public Law 104–164
dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives with attached
Transmittal 23–0Y.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: December 17, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
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Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
2800 Defense Pentagon
Washqton# DC 2.0301-2800
December 18, 20-23
The Honorable Milre Johnson
Speaker of the House
U.S. House of Representatives
H-209t The Capitol
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Speaker.
Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(S)(C) of the Arms Export Control
Act (AECA), as amended. we are forwarding Transmittal No. 23-0Y. lms notification relates to
enhancements or upgrades from the level of sensitivity of technology or capability described in
the Section 36(b)( 1) AECA certification 23-53 of .August I, 2023.
Sincerely,
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Director
Enclosure:
1. Transmittal
Transmittal No. 23–0Y
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Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of
Sensitivity of Technology or Capability
(Sec. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Finland
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal
No.: 23–53
Date: August 1, 2023
Implementing Agency: Army
(iii) Description: On August 1, 2023,
Congress was notified by Congressional
certification transmittal number 23–53,
of the possible sale, under Section
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act,
of the M270A2 upgrade of M270A1
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems
(MLRS). The upgrade includes intercom
systems; radio communication mounts;
machine gun mounts; battle
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management system vehicle integration
kit; publications for MLRS; spares;
services; support equipment; and other
related elements of program and
logistics support. Major Defense
Equipment (MDE) constituted $0 of this
total.
This transmittal notifies an increase
in non-MDE value by $180 million,
resulting in a new estimated non-MDE
and overall total case value of $575
million. There is no MDE included in
this potential sale.
(iv) Significance: Recent cost
increases have brought about the need
to add value to the original notification.
The upgraded M270A2 MLRS will give
Finland additional advanced capability
to address current and future regional
threats; reinforcing its ability to
maintain regional stability, increasing
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Finland’s security. The sale supports
United States (U.S.) national security
interests by bolstering the land defense
in Europe’s northern flank.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale
will support the foreign policy and
national security of the U.S. by
improving the security of a North
Atlantic Treaty Organization Ally that is
an important force for political stability
and economic progress in Europe.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The
Sensitivity of Technology statement
contained in the original notification
applies to items reported here.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: December 18, 2023
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23-0Y]
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)(5)(C) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the
Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 23-
0Y.
Dated: December 17, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-0Y
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or
Capability (Sec. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Finland
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 23-53
Date: August 1, 2023
Implementing Agency: Army
(iii) Description: On August 1, 2023, Congress was notified by
Congressional certification transmittal number 23-53, of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of the
M270A2 upgrade of M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS). The
upgrade includes intercom systems; radio communication mounts; machine
gun mounts; battle management system vehicle integration kit;
publications for MLRS; spares; services; support equipment; and other
related elements of program and logistics support. Major Defense
Equipment (MDE) constituted $0 of this total.
This transmittal notifies an increase in non-MDE value by $180
million, resulting in a new estimated non-MDE and overall total case
value of $575 million. There is no MDE included in this potential sale.
(iv) Significance: Recent cost increases have brought about the
need to add value to the original notification. The upgraded M270A2
MLRS will give Finland additional advanced capability to address
current and future regional threats; reinforcing its ability to
maintain regional stability, increasing Finland's security. The sale
supports United States (U.S.) national security interests by bolstering
the land defense in Europe's northern flank.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign
policy and national security of the U.S. by improving the security of a
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Ally that is an important force for
political stability and economic progress in Europe.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Sensitivity of Technology
statement contained in the original notification applies to items
reported here.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: December 18, 2023
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