Arms Sales Notification, 1450-1452 [2025-00143]

Download as PDF 1450 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 5 / Wednesday, January 8, 2025 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Business Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of Federal advisory committee meeting. AGENCY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Business Board (‘‘the Board’’) will take place. DATES: Open to the public Monday, January 13, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. Eastern time. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be conducted virtually by Zoom. To participate in the meeting, see the Meeting Accessibility section for instructions. SUMMARY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Cara Allison Marshall, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) of the Board in writing at Defense Business Board, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 5B1088A, Washington, DC 20301–1155; or by email at cara.l.allisonmarshall.civ@ mail.mil; or by phone at 703–614–1834. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Designated Federal Officer, the Defense Business Board was unable to provide public notification required by 41 CFR 102–3.150(a) concerning its January 13, 2025 meeting. Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement. This meeting is being held under the provisions of chapter 10 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) (commonly known as the ‘‘Federal Advisory Committee Act’’ or ‘‘FACA’’), 5 U.S.C. 552b (commonly known as the ‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’), and 41 CFR 102–3.140 and 102–3.150. Purpose of the Meeting: The mission of the Board is to examine and advise the Secretary of Defense on overall DoD management and governance. The Board provides independent, strategic-level, private sector and academic advice and counsel on enterprise-wide business management approaches and best VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Jan 07, 2025 Jkt 265001 practices for business operations and achieving National Defense goals. Agenda: The Board meeting will begin January 13 at 3:00 p.m. with opening remarks by the Board DFO, Ms. Cara Allison Marshall, followed by a welcome by the Board Chair. The Board will receive a presentation on the study, Supply Chain Illumination of the Department of Defense, from Mr. Craig Albright and Gen (ret) Joe Votel, CoChairs, Business Transformation Advisory Subcommittee. During this session, the Subcommittee will brief the Board, for its consideration, deliberation and vote, on the best practice, findings, and recommendations it compiled as part of a recent study on ways to improve Supply Chain Risk Management through increased illumination of supply chains. The DFO will then adjourn the open session. The latest version of the agenda is available on the Board’s website at: https:// dbb.dod.afpims.mil/Meetings/MeetingJanuary-2025/. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(1) and 41 CFR 102–3.140, the meeting on January 13 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. is open to the public virtually. Persons desiring to attend the public sessions are required to register. To attend the public sessions, submit your name, affiliation/organization, telephone number, and email contact information to the Board at osd.pentagon.odam.mbx.defensebusiness-board@mail.mil. 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The DFO must PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 receive written comments or statements submitted in response to the agenda set forth in this notice by Friday, January 10, 2025, to be considered by the Board. The DFO will review all timely submitted written comments or statements with the Board Chair and ensure the comments are provided to all members of the Board before the meeting. Written comments or statements received after this date may not be provided to the Board until its next scheduled meeting. Please note that all submitted comments and statements will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection, including, but not limited to, being posted on the Board’s website. Dated: January 2, 2025. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2025–00147 Filed 1–7–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 24–19] 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 24–19, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. 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 1451 Febnt..'U.}' 15, 2024 1bc: Hooo~le Mike ,lob~ Speaketofthe fk>• . u.s, I tome (if RtiJ)l'el:lematives H-209, The Capitol Wash.btgton, DC 205 t $ Ow Mr; Speaker. Pursuant to 'the ~ing l'iQUirL. .s. of~don )6(bl( l)oithe Amis Export Contrul AcJ.. as amended. we; artfaN,•ardins herewith Transm:ittalNo; 24•19;. concerning the Air Force~, propt,ied Lett~s) of Offer and Acceptimce to 1.be Government ofltaly tbr detcnse art.ides and setvk:a em mated 10 co.st $69.3 mmkin. We will issue a ne\W rel~ ttl nodt'y thepubUc of mis proposed sale l.lP()tl delivery ofthis.letter ioyourofflce. Si.~ly, ~(1~~ /'1~1mesA. Hursch Director Bricfosum. 1. TraMmittal 2, Policy lustifieltioo Lt Sensitivity ofTe.chnology Transmittal No. 24–19 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Italy (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other ................................... $56.7 million $12.6 million TOTAL ............................. $69.3 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Foreign Military Sales case IT–D–YAD was below the congressional notification threshold at $32.5 million ($23.0 million in Major Defense Equipment (MDE)) and included twelve (12) AIM– VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Jan 07, 2025 Jkt 265001 120C–8 Advanced Medium Range Airto-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). The Government of Italy has requested that the case be amended to include an additional twelve (12) AIM–120C–8 AMRAAM Missiles. This amendment will cause the case to exceed the notification threshold, and thus notification of the entire case is required. The above notification requirements are combined as follows: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Twenty-four (24) AMRAAM Non-MDE: 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 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (IT–D–YAD) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None known at this time E:\FR\FM\08JAN1.SGM 08JAN1 EN08JA25.005</GPH> BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C 1452 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 5 / Wednesday, January 8, 2025 / Notices (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 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Jan 07, 2025 Jkt 265001 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 [FR Doc. 2025–00143 Filed 1–7–25; 8:45 am] Item No. vii BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P 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. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 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)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 24-19]


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-
19, 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. 24-19
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 *...............  $56.7 million
Other...................................  $12.6 million
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  TOTAL.................................  $69.3 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Foreign Military Sales case 
IT-D-YAD was below the congressional notification threshold at $32.5 
million ($23.0 million in Major Defense Equipment (MDE)) and included 
twelve (12) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles 
(AMRAAM). The Government of Italy has requested that the case be 
amended to include an additional twelve (12) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM 
Missiles. This amendment will cause the case to exceed the notification 
threshold, and thus notification of the entire case is required.
    The above notification requirements are combined as follows:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Twenty-four (24) AMRAAM
Non-MDE:
    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.

    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (IT-D-YAD)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None known at this time

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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

Italy--AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles

    The Government of Italy has requested to buy twelve (12) AIM-120C-8 
Advanced Medium Range Air-to-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 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
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 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles 
(AMRAAM) is a supersonic, air-launched, aerial intercept, guided 
missile featuring digital technology and micro-miniature, solid-state 
electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/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-In-Test (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.
    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.

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