[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 77 (Monday, May 16, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2820-S2822]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION
Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control
Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain
proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification,
the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be
reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the
notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant
information is available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous consent to
have printed in the Record the notifications which have been received.
If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such annex is
available to all Senators in the office of the Foreign Relations
Committee, room SD-423.
There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in
the Record, as follows:
Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Arlington, VA.
Hon. Bob Corker,
Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements
of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 15-70,
concerning the Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of
Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Egypt for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $143 million. After
this letter is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a
news release to notify the public of this proposed sale.
Sincerely,
J.W. Rixey,
Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 15-70
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: Egypt.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $116 million.
Other $ 27 million.
Total $143 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Articles or Services
under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes:
Twenty (20) UGM-84L Harpoon Block II Encapsulated Missiles
Two (2) Encapsulated Harpoon Certification Training
Vehicles (EHCTV)
Non-MDE items also included are containers, spare and
repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and
technical documentation. personnel training and training
equipment. U.S. Government and contractor representative
technical assistance, engineering and logistics support
services, and other related elements of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (XX-P-LFW)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
FMS case ABW-$48M-12 Nov 97.
FMS case ABZ-$68M-27 Mar 98.
FMS Case CAN-$107M-22 Jan 03.
(vi) Sales Commission. Fee. etc.. Paid. Offered, or Aereed
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: May 11, 2016.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Egypt--UGM:-84L Harpoon Block II Encapsulated Missiles
The Government of Egypt has requested a possible sale of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes:
Twenty (20) UGM-84L Harpoon Block II Encapsulated Missiles
Two (2) Encapsulated Harpoon Certification Training
Vehicles (EHCTV).
Non-MDE items also included are containers, spare and
repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and
technical documentation, personnel training and training
equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representative
technical assistance, engineering and logistics support
services, and other related elements of logistics support.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security of the United States by helping to
improve the security of a strategic partner that has been and
continues to be an important force for
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political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale of these submarine-launched missiles will
support the Egyptian Navy's Type 209 submarines, increasing
its anti-surface warfare and maritime security capabilities.
Egypt already possesses Harpoon Block II missiles and will
have no difficulty absorbing these additional weapons.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be The Boeing Company in St.
Louis, Missouri. There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require annual
trips to Egypt involving U.S. Government and contractor
representatives for technical reviews, support, and oversight
for approximately five years.
There will be no adverse impact on United States defense
readiness as a result of this proposed sale
Transmittal No. 15-70
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 UGM-84L Harpoon Block II Encapsulated missile system
is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The Harpoon missile is a
conventional tactical weapon system currently in service in
the U.S. Navy and in 29 other foreign nations. It provides
day, night, and adverse weather, stand-off capability and is
an effective Anti-Surface Warfare missile. The UGM-84L
incorporates components, software, and technical design
information that are considered sensitive. The following
components of the proposed sale are classified CONFIDENTIAL:
a. The Radar Seeker
b. The Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System
(GPS/INS)
c. Operational Flight Program Software
d. Missile operational characteristics and performance data
These elements are essential to the ability of the Harpoon
missile to selectively engage hostile targets under a wide
range of operations, tactical, and environmental conditions.
2. 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. All defense articles and services listed in
this transmittal have been authorized for release and export
to Egypt.
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Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Arlington, VA.
Hon. Bob Corker,
Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements
of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 16-08,
concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of
Offer and Acceptance to the United Arab Emirates for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $476 million. After
this letter is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a
news release to notify the public of this proposed sale.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Zakriski,
(For J. W. Rixey, Vice Admiral, USN Director).
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 16-08
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: United Arab Emirates.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $ 468 million.
Other $ 8 million.
TOTAL $ 476 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Four-thousand (4,000) AGM-1 14R/K Hellfire Missiles.
Also included are the following non-MDE items: training and
technical assistance. The estimated cost is $476 million.
(iv) Military Department: Army (AE-B-ZUF, Amendment 2)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
AE-B-JAH-02 Jan 92--$606 million.
AE-13-UDE-06 Jan 00--195 million.
AE-B-ZUF-31 Dec 08-$174 million.
AE-B-ZUL-21 Oct 09-$252 million.
(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: May 11, 2016.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
policy justification
United Arab Emirates--AGM-114 R/K Hellfire Category III
Missiles
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested a possible
sale of four-thousand (4,000) AGM-114 R/K Hellfire Missiles
over the next three (3) years in increments of one-thousand
(1,000) to one-thousand five-hundred (1,500) missiles. Also
included in this possible sale are training and technical
assistance. The total estimated value of MDE is $468 million.
The overall total estimated value is $476 million.
This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve
the security of a partner country, which has been, and
continues to be, an important force for political stability
and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve the UAE's capability to meet
current and future threats and provide greater security for
its critical infrastructure. The UAE will use the enhanced
capability to strengthen its homeland defense. (UAE will have
no difficulty absorbing these Hellfire missiles into its
armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Missile and
Fire Control in Dallas, Texas. 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 or contractor
representatives to the United Arab Emirates.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
transmittal no. 16-08
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
Annex Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
1. The AGM-114 R/K Hellfire Category III Missile is an air-
to-ground missile used against heavy and light armored
targets, thin-skinned vehicles, urban structures, bunkers,
caves, and personnel. The missile is Inertial Measurement
Unit-based, with a variable delay fuze, improved safety and
reliability. The highest level for release of the AGM-114 R/K
Hellfire Missile Semi-Active Laser is SECRET, based upon the
software. The highest level of classified information that
could be disclosed by a proposed sale or by testing of the
end item is SECRET: the highest level that must be disclosed
for production, maintenance or training is CONFIDENTIAL.
Reverse engineering could reveal CONFIDENTIAL information.
Vulnerability data, countermeasures, vulnerability/
susceptibility analyses and threat definitions are classified
up to SECRET.
2. A determination has been made that the Government of the
United Arab Emirates can provide substantially the same
degree of protection for the 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.
3. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the United Arab Emirates.
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Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Arlington, VA.
Hon. Bob Corker,
Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements
of Section 36(b)(5)(A) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA),
as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 01-16. This
notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the
level of sensitivity of technology or capability described in
the Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 11-37 of 28 October
2011.
Sincerely,
J. W. Rixey,
Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
Enclosures.
transmittal no. 01-16
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology
or Capability (Sec. 36(B)(5)(A), AECA)
i. Purchaser: Government of Finland.
ii. Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 11-37; Date: 28
October 2011; Military Department: Air Force.
iii. Description: On 28 October 2011, Congress was notified
by Congressional certification transmittal number 11-37, of
the possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export
Control Act (AECA) of 70 AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface
Standoff Missiles (JASSM), 2 test vehicles, support and test
equipment, publications, and technical documentation,
personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support
services, and other related elements of logistical and
program support. The estimated total cost was $255 million.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $134 million of
this total.
This transmittal reports the addition of one test vehicle,
a JASSM Missile in which the warhead has been replaced by
test instruments. The additional unit will result in a net
increase in cost of MDE of $2 million, resulting in a revised
MDE cost of $136 million. The total cost will remain at $255
million.
iv. Significance: This report is being provided to increase
the quantity of JASSM test vehicles Finland will procure from
2 to 3. The additional equipment provides Finland additional
capability to support its JASSM missiles.
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v. Justification: This proposed sale will contribute to the
foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the
United States by improving the security of a partner nation
that remains an important force for political stability and
economic progress in Europe. Finland intends to integrate the
JASSM on its F/A-18C/D aircraft. Finland's acquisition of
JASSM is intended to modernize its current aircraft munitions
suite and counter potential threats. This will contribute to
the Finnish military's goal of updating its capability.
Finland will have no difficulty absorbing this additional
test vehicle into its inventory.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
vi. Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 13, 2016.
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Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Arlington, VA.
Hon. Bob Corker,
Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements
of Section 36(b)(5)(A) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA),
as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 0L-16. This
notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the
level of sensitivity of technology or capability described in
the Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 13-67 of January14,
2014.
Sincerely,
J.W. Rixey,
Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
Enclosure.
transmittal no. 0L-16
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology
or Capability (Sec. 36(B)(5)(A), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Singapore.
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 13-67; Date: 14
January 2014; Military Department: Air Force.
(iii) Description: On 14 January 2014, Congress was
notified by Congressional certification transmittal number
13-67, of the possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act of:
70 Active Electronically Scanned Array Radars (AESA)
70 LN-260 Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial
Navigation Systems (GPS/INS)
70 Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS)
70 APX-125 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
Combined Interrogator Transponders
3 AIM-9X Block II Captive Air Training Missiles
3 TGM-650 Maverick Missiles for testing and integration
4 GBU-50 Guided Bomb Units (GBU) for testing and
integration
5 GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions for testing and
integration
3 CBU-105 (D-4)/B Sensor Fused Weapons for testing and
integration
1 AIS Interface Test Adapters for software updates
1 Classified Computer Program Identification Numbers
(CPINs)
4 GBU-49 Enhanced Paveways for testing and integration
2 DSU-38 Laser Seekers for testing and integration
6 GBU-12 Paveway II, Guidance Control Units
Also included were Modular Mission Computers (MMC), a
software maintenance facility, cockpit multifunction
displays, radios, secure communications, video recorders; a
Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); maintenance, repair and
return, aircraft and ground support equipment, spare and
repair parts, tool and test equipment; engine support
equipment, publications and technical documentation; aerial
refueling support, aircraft ferry services, flight test;
personnel training and training equipment, site surveys,
construction, U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services, and other related
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated
value of Major Defense Equipment (MDE) was $330 million. The
estimated total cost was $2.43 billion.
This transmittal reports an update to the MDE status of the
MMC and cockpit multifunction displays. The MMC and cockpit
multifunction displays included in the notified sale were
categorized as MDE by the U.S. Air Force in June and August
2015, respectively. Updating the designation of this
equipment as MDE results in a $62.2 million increase to the
MDE value of this sale. The new estimated MDE value is $392.2
million. The total case value will remain $2.43 billion.
(iv) Significance: This equipment provides the Republic of
Singapore Air Force improved situational awareness and the
ability to interpret complex tactical situations more quickly
and accurately.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security of the United States
by increasing the ability of Singapore to contribute to
regional security. The proposed sale will improve the
security of a strategic partner which has been, and continues
to be, an important force for political stability and
economic progress in the Asia Pacific region.
(vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 13, 2016.
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