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(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 15, 2024
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Italy—AIM–120C–8 Advanced MediumRange Air-to-Air Missiles
The Government of Italy has
requested to buy twelve (12) AIM–
120C–8 Advanced Medium Range Airto-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) that will be
added to a previously implemented case
whose value was under the
congressional notification threshold.
The original Foreign Military Sales
(FMS) case, valued at $32.5 million
($23.0 million in Major Defense
Equipment (MDE)), included twelve (12)
AIM–120C–8 AMRAAM missiles. This
notification is for a combined total of
twenty-four (24) AIM–120C–8
AMRAAM missiles. Also included are
Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT)/
Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE);
ADU–891 Adaptor Group Test Set;
AMRAAM containers and support
equipment; integration and test support
and equipment; munitions support and
support equipment; spare parts,
consumables and accessories, and repair
and return support; contractor logistics
support; classified software delivery and
support; classified and unclassified
publications and technical
documentation; studies and surveys;
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
$69.3 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy goals and national
security objectives of the United States
by improving the security of a NATO
Ally that is a force for political stability
and economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Italy’s
capability to meet current and future
threats by ensuring Italy has modern,
capable air-to-air munitions. It will also
advance United States interoperability
with NATO and the Italian Armed
Forces. Italy already has AMRAAMs in
its inventory and will have no difficulty
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Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
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 Italy 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
Italy.
Annex
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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 RTX
Corporation, 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 Italy.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 24–19
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AIM–120C–8 Advanced
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
(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 to
upload and 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 data,
loading of munitions mission planning
data, loading of Global Positioning
System cryptographic keys, and
declassification of munitions memory.
3. The ADU–891 Adapter Group Test
Set provides the physical and electrical
interface between the CMBRE and the
missile.
4. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is SECRET.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 24–06]
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 24–06, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: January 2, 2025.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Tb~Honorable MikeJohnson
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Dear Mt Speaker:
Pl.u•suaiit to tlie tepc,rtingrequiremenfs of'Sectlon 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control
Act as amen4edt we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 2;4..()6~ coneeming tile Anny's
proposed Letter(sJ ofOffer and Acceptance to the Government of Poland for defense articles and
services estimated to cost$1;2 billion; We wilt issue a news :release to riotifythe public of this
prol)OSCd sale upon delivery of this letter to )'our office.
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Enclosures:
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Transmittal No. 24–06
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
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(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government
of Poland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ...................................
$ 0
$1.2 billion
TOTAL .............................
$1.2 billion
Funding Source: Foreign Military
Financing Direct Loan and National
Funds
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
None
Non-MDE:
Airspace and Surface Radar
Reconnaissance (ASRR) aerostat
systems; Airborne Early Warning
(AEW) Radars with Identification of
Friend or Foe (IFF) capability;
electronic intelligence (ELINT)
sensors systems; mooring systems
with powered tether with
embedded fiber optics; Ground
Control Systems (GCS); associated
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installation hardware; special tools
and test equipment; Basic Issue
Items (BII); program management
support; verification testing;
systems technical support;
transportation; spare and repair
parts; communications equipment;
operators and maintenance
manuals; personnel training and
training equipment; tool and test
equipment; repair and return;
publications and technical
documentation; Quality Assurance
Team (QAT); U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical,
and logistics support services; in-
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country Field Service
Representatives (FSR); and other
related elements of logistics and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (PL–
B–UET)
(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: February 7, 2024
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Poland—Aerostat Systems
The Government of Poland has
requested to buy Airspace and Surface
Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) aerostat
systems; Airborne Early Warning (AEW)
Radars with Identification of Friend or
Foe (IFF) capability; electronic
intelligence (ELINT) sensors systems;
mooring systems with powered tether
with embedded fiber optics; Ground
Control Systems (GCS); associated
installation hardware; special tools and
test equipment; Basic Issue Items (BII);
program management support;
verification testing; systems technical
support; transportation; spare and repair
parts; communications equipment;
operators and maintenance manuals;
personnel training and training
equipment; tool and test equipment;
repair and return; publications and
technical documentation; Quality
Assurance Team (QAT); U.S.
Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services;
in-country Field Service Representatives
(FSR); and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The
estimated total program cost is $1.2
billion.
The proposed sale will support the
foreign policy goals and national
security objectives of the United States
by improving the security of a NATO
Ally that is a force for political stability
and economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve
Poland’s capability to meet current and
future threats of enemy air and ground
weapons systems. Poland will use the
capability as an airborne early warning
system to defend against incoming
regional threats. This will also enable
Poland to increase its contribution to
future NATO operations. Poland 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.
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The principal contractors will be
Raytheon Intelligence and Space, of El
Segundo, CA; TCOM, L.P., of Columbia,
MD; ELTA North America, of Annapolis
Junction, MD; and Avantus Federal LLC
(a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ,
Inc.), of McLean, VA. There are no
known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require forty (40) aerostat contractor
representatives to travel to Poland for
eighty-four (84) months to conduct the
Contractor Logistics Support, training,
and component assembly support.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 24–06
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 Airspace and Surface Radar
Reconnaissance (ASRR) system is a
tethered aerostat system capable of
supporting a variety of surveillance
payloads. It incorporates a tethered
aerostat with a relocatable mooring
system capable of supporting payloads
up to 7,000 lbs at altitudes up to 15,000
ft, which provides surveillance systems
with a line of sight of up to 350km. In
addition to the aerostat, each system
includes a mobile mooring system,
ground control and maintenance
shelters, electrical generators and power
distribution panel, forklift and man lift,
and supply of helium and spare parts.
The program will also include system
training, maintenance, and in-country
support services. Each of the four (4)
aerostats will carry a payload consisting
of one (1) radar system and one (1)
electronic surveillance electronic
intelligence (ELINT) sensor system with
integrated Identify Friend or Foe (IFF)
capability.
a. Radar System. The radar system
will include one of the following: ETLA
North America ELM–2083, Raytheon
KnightWatch, or C-Speed ESR–LWR
Radar. These systems comprise of a
multi-function radar capable of
providing long-range detection of
airborne and maritime targets that are
static or in motion. The systems can
operate in overland, maritime, and airto-air modes. They display Moving
Target Indicator (MTI) tracks overlaid
on a Doppler Beam Sharpened (DBS)
image. The systems can switch between
vertically and horizontally orientated
antennas and incorporate an IFF
capability of one of the following:
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Raytheon APX–119, TPX–62, and AS–
4664 electronically scanned array (ESA)
antennas or Telephonics SFF–44 AllMode interrogator.
b. ELINT System. The ELINT system
will include one of the following:
Raytheon Deutschland Advanced Radar
Detection System (ARDS), BANC3 TSD–
2000, or ETLA North America ELL–
8385. These systems comprise of a
modular, scalable software-defined
radio (SDR) designed for airborne ELINT
missions. The system can search,
intercept, collect, geo-locate, analyze,
store, and distribute wireless signals.
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.
4. A determination has been made
that Poland 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.
5. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Government of Poland.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 24–09]
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
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 24-06]
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-
06, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: January 2, 2025.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 24-06
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 Poland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $ 0
Other................................... $1.2 billion
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TOTAL................................. $1.2 billion
Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing Direct Loan and National
Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
None
Non-MDE:
Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) aerostat systems;
Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Radars with Identification of Friend or
Foe (IFF) capability; electronic intelligence (ELINT) sensors systems;
mooring systems with powered tether with embedded fiber optics; Ground
Control Systems (GCS); associated installation hardware; special tools
and test equipment; Basic Issue Items (BII); program management
support; verification testing; systems technical support;
transportation; spare and repair parts; communications equipment;
operators and maintenance manuals; personnel training and training
equipment; tool and test equipment; repair and return; publications and
technical documentation; Quality Assurance Team (QAT); U.S. Government
and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services;
in-
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country Field Service Representatives (FSR); and other related elements
of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (PL-B-UET)
(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: February 7, 2024
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Poland--Aerostat Systems
The Government of Poland has requested to buy Airspace and Surface
Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) aerostat systems; Airborne Early Warning
(AEW) Radars with Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) capability;
electronic intelligence (ELINT) sensors systems; mooring systems with
powered tether with embedded fiber optics; Ground Control Systems
(GCS); associated installation hardware; special tools and test
equipment; Basic Issue Items (BII); program management support;
verification testing; systems technical support; transportation; spare
and repair parts; communications equipment; operators and maintenance
manuals; personnel training and training equipment; tool and test
equipment; repair and return; publications and technical documentation;
Quality Assurance Team (QAT); U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics support services; in-country
Field Service Representatives (FSR); and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is $1.2
billion.
The proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and
national security objectives of the United States by improving the
security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and
economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Poland's capability to meet current
and future threats of enemy air and ground weapons systems. Poland will
use the capability as an airborne early warning system to defend
against incoming regional threats. This will also enable Poland to
increase its contribution to future NATO operations. Poland 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 contractors will be Raytheon Intelligence and Space,
of El Segundo, CA; TCOM, L.P., of Columbia, MD; ELTA North America, of
Annapolis Junction, MD; and Avantus Federal LLC (a wholly owned
subsidiary of QinetiQ, Inc.), of McLean, VA. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require forty (40)
aerostat contractor representatives to travel to Poland for eighty-four
(84) months to conduct the Contractor Logistics Support, training, and
component assembly support.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 24-06
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 Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) system is a
tethered aerostat system capable of supporting a variety of
surveillance payloads. It incorporates a tethered aerostat with a
relocatable mooring system capable of supporting payloads up to 7,000
lbs at altitudes up to 15,000 ft, which provides surveillance systems
with a line of sight of up to 350km. In addition to the aerostat, each
system includes a mobile mooring system, ground control and maintenance
shelters, electrical generators and power distribution panel, forklift
and man lift, and supply of helium and spare parts. The program will
also include system training, maintenance, and in-country support
services. Each of the four (4) aerostats will carry a payload
consisting of one (1) radar system and one (1) electronic surveillance
electronic intelligence (ELINT) sensor system with integrated Identify
Friend or Foe (IFF) capability.
a. Radar System. The radar system will include one of the
following: ETLA North America ELM-2083, Raytheon KnightWatch, or C-
Speed ESR-LWR Radar. These systems comprise of a multi-function radar
capable of providing long-range detection of airborne and maritime
targets that are static or in motion. The systems can operate in
overland, maritime, and air-to-air modes. They display Moving Target
Indicator (MTI) tracks overlaid on a Doppler Beam Sharpened (DBS)
image. The systems can switch between vertically and horizontally
orientated antennas and incorporate an IFF capability of one of the
following: Raytheon APX-119, TPX-62, and AS-4664 electronically scanned
array (ESA) antennas or Telephonics SFF-44 All-Mode interrogator.
b. ELINT System. The ELINT system will include one of the
following: Raytheon Deutschland Advanced Radar Detection System (ARDS),
BANC3 TSD-2000, or ETLA North America ELL-8385. These systems comprise
of a modular, scalable software-defined radio (SDR) designed for
airborne ELINT missions. The system can search, intercept, collect,
geo-locate, analyze, store, and distribute wireless signals.
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.
4. A determination has been made that Poland 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.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Poland.
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