Arms Sales Notification, 1456-1458 [2025-00139]

Download as PDF 1456 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 5 / Wednesday, January 8, 2025 / Notices (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (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: February 21, 2024 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States—Taiwan Advanced Tactical Data Link System Upgrade Planning lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) has requested to buy Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cross Domain Solutions (CDS); High Assurance devices; Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers; communications equipment; requirements analysis; engineering; technical services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $75 million. This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96–8. This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and maintain a credible defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region. The proposed sale will improve the recipient’s ability to meet current and future threats by enhancing communications and network security, and providing infrastructure to allow the secure flow of tactical information. The recipient will have no difficulty absorbing this support and equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Jan 07, 2025 Jkt 265001 The principal contractor(s) will be determined through U.S. Government competitive processes. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require an estimated 200 U.S. Government personnel and 200 U.S. contractor representatives to travel to the recipient, as required, to provide engineering and technical support services as well as program and technical reviews. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 24–09 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 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cross Domain Solution (CDS) provides a gateway that allows for secure exchange of information between networks. 2. The High Assurance internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) devices provide a gateway that allows two enclaves to securely exchange data over a network. 3. The Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise Positioning System (PPS) Host Application Equipment (HAE) GPS/Inertial Navigation System (INS) with chipset to receive the M-code signal is a self-contained navigation system that provides the following: acceleration, velocity, position, attitude, platform azimuth, magnetic and true heading, altitude, body angular rates time tags, and coordinated universal time (UTC) synchronized time. The Mcode chipset enables the GPS receiver access to the encrypted M-code signal providing protection against active spoofing attacks and improved jamming resistance. 4. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. 5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of Frm 00023 [FR Doc. 2025–00154 Filed 1–7–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P Annex PO 00000 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 the recipient 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 the recipient. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–0T] 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)(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 23–0T. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: January 2, 2025. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\08JAN1.SGM 08JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 5 / Wednesday, January 8, 2025 / Notices 1457 DEf'ENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 2800~.Pentagon W.•ln1ton, De: aG301-UOO FEB 15 2024 the Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives H-209, The Capitol Washingt0n, DC 205 l S Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to reporting requirements ofSection 36(b)(S)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). as amended; we are forw~ing Transmittal No, 23-0T. This notification relates to erthancements or upgrades from the level.of sensitivity of technology or capabilify~ribed iii the SeaionJ6{b)(l) ABCAcertificauon os~.t 9 of September&~ wos. Sit1cerely. ~a.~ James A. Hursch Director Bncfosure: BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Transmittal No. 23–0T REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Purchaser: Government of the United Arab Emirates (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 08–19 Date: September 8, 2008 Implementing Agency: Missile Defense Agency Funding Source: National Funds (iii) Description: On September 8, 2008, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 08–19 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, to the United Arab Emirates of 3 Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) Fire Units with 147 THAAD missiles, 4 THAAD radar VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Jan 07, 2025 Jkt 265001 sets (3 tactical and one maintenance float), 6 THAAD fire and control communication stations, and 9 THAAD launchers. Also included are fire unit maintenance equipment, prime movers (trucks), generators, electrical power units, trailers, communications equipment, tools, test and maintenance equipment, repair and return, system integration and checkout, spare/repair parts, publications, documentation, personnel services, and other related support elements. The estimated total cost was $6.95 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $4.20 billion of this total. On August 7, 2012, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 0D–12 of the upgrade of the 3 THAAD Fire Units previously notified but not yet delivered, with the addition of 7 Multifunctional Information PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Distribution System Low Volume Terminals (MIDS–LVTs). The total net cost of MDE increased by $2.8 million to $4.203 billion. The estimated total case value remained $6.95 billion. This transmittal notifies the possible sale of an additional twelve (12) THAAD launchers. Also included is five (5) years of sustainment support for both the THAAD ground equipment and the THAAD radar sets, consisting of: system software maintenance and upgrade; test components; repair and return; support equipment; spare and repair parts; personnel training and training equipment; publications and technical data; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total value of the new items and services is $1.163 billion. The net cost of MDE will increase by $120 million, resulting in a revised MDE E:\FR\FM\08JAN1.SGM 08JAN1 EN08JA25.001</GPH> 1. Trat1$mittal 2. Regional Balance (Classified document llrovided under separate cover) 1458 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 5 / Wednesday, January 8, 2025 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 value of $4.323 billion. The net cost of non-MDE will increase by $1.043 billion. The total estimated case value will increase by $1.163 billion to $8.113 billion. (iv) Significance: The proposed sale will improve UAE’s capability to counter current and future threats in the region. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of an important regional partner. The UAE is a vital U.S. partner for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original notification applies to items reported here. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Jan 07, 2025 Jkt 265001 services included in this potential sale is SECRET. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 15, 2024 [FR Doc. 2025–00139 Filed 1–7–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P 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 23–89, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–89] 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: Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@ mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PO 00000 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sfmt 4703 Dated: January 2, 2025. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\08JAN1.SGM 08JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 5 (Wednesday, January 8, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1456-1458]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-00139]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-0T]


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-
0T.

    Dated: January 2, 2025.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-0T

REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Purchaser: Government of the United Arab Emirates
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 08-19
    Date: September 8, 2008
    Implementing Agency: Missile Defense Agency
    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description: On September 8, 2008, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 08-19 of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, to the 
United Arab Emirates of 3 Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) 
Fire Units with 147 THAAD missiles, 4 THAAD radar sets (3 tactical and 
one maintenance float), 6 THAAD fire and control communication 
stations, and 9 THAAD launchers. Also included are fire unit 
maintenance equipment, prime movers (trucks), generators, electrical 
power units, trailers, communications equipment, tools, test and 
maintenance equipment, repair and return, system integration and 
checkout, spare/repair parts, publications, documentation, personnel 
services, and other related support elements. The estimated total cost 
was $6.95 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $4.20 
billion of this total.
    On August 7, 2012, Congress was notified by Congressional 
certification transmittal number 0D-12 of the upgrade of the 3 THAAD 
Fire Units previously notified but not yet delivered, with the addition 
of 7 Multifunctional Information Distribution System Low Volume 
Terminals (MIDS-LVTs). The total net cost of MDE increased by $2.8 
million to $4.203 billion. The estimated total case value remained 
$6.95 billion.
    This transmittal notifies the possible sale of an additional twelve 
(12) THAAD launchers. Also included is five (5) years of sustainment 
support for both the THAAD ground equipment and the THAAD radar sets, 
consisting of: system software maintenance and upgrade; test 
components; repair and return; support equipment; spare and repair 
parts; personnel training and training equipment; publications and 
technical data; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; 
and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total 
value of the new items and services is $1.163 billion. The net cost of 
MDE will increase by $120 million, resulting in a revised MDE

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value of $4.323 billion. The net cost of non-MDE will increase by 
$1.043 billion. The total estimated case value will increase by $1.163 
billion to $8.113 billion.
    (iv) Significance: The proposed sale will improve UAE's capability 
to counter current and future threats in the region.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve 
the security of an important regional partner. The UAE is a vital U.S. 
partner for political stability and economic progress in the Middle 
East.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Sensitivity of Technology 
Statement contained in the original notification applies to items 
reported here.
    The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 15, 2024

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