Arms Sales Notification, 105029-105031 [2024-30634]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 247 / Thursday, December 26, 2024 / Notices (iv) Military Department: Army (N4– B–VRL) (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: December 22, 2023 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION NATO Support and Procurement Agency—Stinger Missiles Transmittal No. 23–77 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), as Lead Nation on behalf of Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, has requested to buy nine hundred forty (940) FIM–92K Stinger Missiles. Also included are Battery Coolant Units (BCU); metal containers; United States (U.S.) Government and contractor production, technical, and engineering assistance; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $780 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the U.S. by improving the security of Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, three NATO Allies. The proposed sale will improve the air defense capabilities of these three NATO Allies. They will use the system to defend their territorial integrity and to promote regional stability. The proposed sale supports NATO’s goal of improving national and territorial defense as well as improving interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces. Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into their armed forces. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:37 Dec 23, 2024 Jkt 265001 The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractors will be Raytheon, Tucson, AZ, and Lockheed Martin, Syracuse, NY. 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 U.S. Government personnel or contractor representatives to NATO. 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, as amended Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The Stinger Re-programmable Micro-Processor (RMP) Block I Missile is a lightweight, self-contained air defense system that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. Its seeker and guidance systems enable the weapon to acquire, track, and engage a target with one shot. 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 the NSPA and Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology Frm 00065 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 NSPA, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. [FR Doc. 2024–30632 Filed 12–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–80] Arms Sales Notification Annex PO 00000 105029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 23–80 and Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: December 17, 2024. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\26DEN1.SGM 26DEN1 105030 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 247 / Thursday, December 26, 2024 / Notices ~NS:E·•.SECURITY COOPERATION.·•·AGENCY • ..2e00c,..ren•Pll~·· W11ahlngto""QC20301-:Z800·• December 22. 2023 The Honorable Mike Jobn$0n $peakl!r: of the Ht,nt~e U.$~.·Houseof·Representatives H;.209; TheCapitol Washinaton,.DC 2051S ~ Mr. Speaker: Pursuanffothe reporting requirements ofSection 36(b}(l) oftheAtnls Export Control Act, as· amend~ v.re are forwarding herewith. fransmittalNo. 23-80. conca:mng the Air Forcels prqpQsed.tette:r(s) ofOffer and Acceptance to ·the North·•Atlaritic 1reaty0rganization Support and ~uremerit Agencyfofdetense articles and services estimated tq cost stso million~ We Will issue a news release to n<>tity the put>lic oftbisproposed $lie µport delivery of ttdsJetter to your office. JF?:ci.~ James.Aw Bursch Direbtar· BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C TOTAL ............................. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Transmittal No. 23–80 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: NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other ................................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 $ 0 million $150 million. 19:37 Dec 23, 2024 Jkt 265001 $150 million Funding Source: National Funds (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Non-MDE: Contractor logistics support for the C– 17 Strategic Airlift Capability program; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (K8–D–GAD) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: K8–D– QAG, K8–D–QAC (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: None E:\FR\FM\26DEN1.SGM 26DEN1 EN26DE24.003</GPH> Enclosures: L. Tl'.WlSmittal 2. Poli~y Justification Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 247 / Thursday, December 26, 2024 / Notices (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 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:37 Dec 23, 2024 Jkt 265001 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. [FR Doc. 2024–30634 Filed 12–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P 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 BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P [Transmittal No. 23–0Y] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 105031 E:\FR\FM\26DEN1.SGM 26DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 247 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 105029-105031]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30634]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-80]


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 23-80 
and Policy Justification.

     Dated: December 17, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-80
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: NATO Support and Procurement Agency 
(NSPA)
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0 million
Other...................................  $150 million.
                                         -------------------------------
  TOTAL.................................  $150 million
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    None
Non-MDE:
    Contractor logistics support for the C-17 Strategic Airlift 
Capability program; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements 
of logistics and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (K8-D-GAD)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: K8-D-QAG, K8-D-QAC
    (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: None

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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

    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 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.

[FR Doc. 2024-30634 Filed 12-23-24; 8:45 am]
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