[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 25, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2518-S2521]
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. 17-18,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to Canada for defense articles and services
estimated to cost $195 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,
Greg Kausner,
(For J.W. Rixey, Vice Admiral,
USN, Director).
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 17-18
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 Canada.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $ 0 million.
Other $195 million.
Total $195 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
Non-MDE: Non-MDE items and services under consideration for
sale are follow-on support for five (5) CC177 aircraft
(Canada's designator for the C-17), including contractor
logistics support (CLS) provided through the Globemaster III
Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP), in-country field
services support, alternate mission equipment, major
modification and retrofit, software support, aircraft
maintenance and technical support, support equipment,
personnel training and training equipment, additional spare
and repair parts, publications and technical documentation,
and other U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (QCR).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: CN-D-QZZ--$1.3B--15 Nov
06.
(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,: None.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 19, 2017.
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*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Canada--Sustainment Support for C-17 Aircraft
The Government of Canada has requested a possible sale of
follow-on support for five (5) CC177 aircraft (Canada's
designator for the C-17), including contractor logistics
support (CLS) provided through the Globemaster III Integrated
Sustainment Program (GISP), in-country field services
support, aircraft maintenance and technical support, support
equipment, alternate mission equipment, software support,
spares, personnel training and training equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering and logistics support
services, publications and technical documentation, and major
modification and retrofit kits support. The total estimated
program cost is $195 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security objectives of the United States by
sustaining the military capabilities of Canada, a NATO ally
that has been, and continues to be, an important force for
ensuring political stability and economic progress in the
world, including through its involvement in military,
peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations. The sustainment of
Canada's C-17s will ensure the country's continued capability
to rapidly deploy its forces, as well as the continued
interoperability between the U.S. and Canadian Air Forces' C-
17s.
The proposed sale of defense articles and services is
required to maintain the operational readiness of the Royal
Canadian Air Force C-17 aircraft. Canada's current contract
supporting its five (5) C-17s will expire on 20 September
2017. The Royal Canadian Air Force will have no difficulty
absorbing this support.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
Sources of supply will award contracts when necessary to
provide the defense articles ordered if items ordered are not
available from U.S. stock or are considered lead-time away.
The prime contractor will involve the following
contractors:
Boeing Company, Long Beach, California.
Boeing Company Training Systems, St. Louis, Missouri.
Lockheed Martin Corporation/MFC, Lexington, Kentucky.
There are no known offsets. Any offset agreements will be
defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the
contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to Canada. There is an on-going foreign
military sales case providing C-17 sustainment services.
There are currently 13 contractors from Boeing in-country
providing contractor technical services support on a
continuing basis.
There will be no adverse impact to U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
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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. 17-10,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Iraq for defense articles and
services estimated to cost $295.6 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. 17-10
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 Iraq.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $40.6 million.
Other $255.0 million.
Total $295.6 million.
(iii) Description and Qantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Four thousand four hundred (4,400) M16A4 Rifles.
Forty-six (46) M2 50 Caliber Machine Guns.
One hundred eighty-six (186) M240B Machine Guns.
Thirty-six (36) M1151 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled
Vehicles (HMMWVs).
Seventy-seven (77) M1151 up-armored HMMWVs.
Non-MDE: All necessary equipment and accessories to outfit
two Peshmerga Regional Brigades and two support artillery
battalions, to include twelve (12) 3 kilowatt tactical quiet
generator sets, body armor, helmets, and other Organization
Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE); small arms and
associated accessories including tripods, cleaning kits,
magazines, and mounts; mortar systems and associated
equipment; Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and
Explosive (CBRNE) detection and protective equipment;
dismounted and mounted radio systems; commercial navigation
equipment including compasses, binoculars, and Geospatial
Position System (GPS) limited to the Standard Positioning
System (SPS); M1142 HMMWVs; medical equipment; Mine Resistant
Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP); cargo and transportation
equipment, including light tactical vehicles, medium tactical
vehicles, water trucks, fuel trucks, and ambulances; thirty-
six (36) refurbished M119A2 105mm howitzers; RF-7800V Very
High Frequency (VHF) dismounted radios; spare parts, training
and associated equipment related to the mentioned vehicles
and artillery systems.
(iv) Military Department: Army (ADI, ADJ).
(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: None.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 18, 2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Iraq--Equipment for Two Peshmerga Infantry Brigades and
Two Support Artillery Battalions
The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of the
equipment necessary to fully outfit two full Peshmerga
Regional Brigades of light infantry, as well as the equipment
necessary to outfit two artillery battalions that will
ultimately provide support to those regional brigades. These
artillery battalions and infantry brigades will operate under
the Kurdistan Regional Governments Ministry of Peshmerga (KRG
MOP) with the concurrence of the central government.
Requested equipment includes the following: (4,400) M16A4
rifles; (46) M2 50 caliber machine guns; (186) M240B machine
guns; (36) M1151 HMMWVs; (77) M1151 up-armored HMMWVs; (12) 3
Kilowatt Tactical Quiet Generator sets; body armor, helmets,
and other Organization Clothing and Individual Equipment
(OCIE); small arms and associated accessories including
tripods, cleaning kits, magazines, and mounts; mortar systems
and associated equipment; Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) detection and protective
equipment; dismounted and mounted radio systems; commercial
navigation equipment including compasses, binoculars, and
Geospatial Position System (GPS) limited to the Standard
Positioning System (SPS); M1142 HMMWVs; medical equipment;
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP); cargo and
transportation equipment, including light tactical vehicles,
medium tactical vehicles, water trucks, fuel trucks, and
ambulances; (36) refurbished M119A2 105mm howitzers; spare
parts, training and associated equipment related to the
mentioned vehicles and artillery systems.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security objectives of the United States, by
supporting Iraq's capacity to degrade and defeat the Islamic
State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Iraq 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.
There are a number of contractors involved in this effort,
including but not limited to AM General, Oshkosh Defense,
Navistar Defense, Harris Radio, and Colt Corporation. There
are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with
this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
deployment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
personnel to Iraq.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-10
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. M16A4 Assault Rifle. The M16A4 assault rifle is the
fourth generation of the M16 series that fires 5.56mm NATO
cartridges. The A4 variant is equipped with a removable
carrying handle and full length quad Picatinny rail for
mounting optics and other ancillary devices. The highest
level of information that could be disclosed through the sale
and testing of this end-item is UNCLASSIFIED.
2. M2 Machine Gun. The M2 machine gun is an air-cooled
belt-fed machine gun that fires the .50 caliber Browning
Machine Gun (BMG) cartridge. The highest level of information
that could be disclosed through the sale and testing of this
end-item is UNCLASSIFIED.
3. M240B Machine Gun. The M240B machine gun is a belt-fed,
gas-operated medium machine gun firing 7.6251mm NATO
cartridges. The M240B variant is a tripod or vehicle-mounted
configuration. The highest level of information that could be
disclosed through the sale and testing of this end-item is
UNCLASSIFIED.
4. M1151 HMMWV. The M1151 is an expanded capacity armament
carrier HMMWV variant that is armor-ready. Designed as an
armament carrier, the M1151 provides for the mounting and
firing of various weapon systems that are ring-mounted with a
360 degree-arc of fire. The level of information that could
be disclosed through the sale and testing of this end-item is
UNCLASSIFIED.
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5. Garmin Fortrex 401 Navigation Set/Global Positioning
System (GPS). The Garmin Fortrex is a commercial GPS solution
for individual navigation which utilizes GPS Selective
Positioning Service (SPS) mode only. This is a commercial-
off-the-shelf item. The level of information that could be
disclosed through the sale and testing of this end-item is
UNCLASSIFIED.
6. RF-7800V Very High Frequency (VHF) Dismounted Radio. The
RF-7800V is a multipurpose, exportable radio system that can
be configured for 10W handheld/dismounted, 50W vehicle, or
50W base station use. The system incorporates 128 and 256 bit
Harris proprietary and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
encryption and does not utilize SG/NATO waveforms. The system
has an integrated GPS receiver which is SPS capable only.
This radio is not used by the U.S. military and the highest
level of information that could be disclosed through the sale
and testing of this end-item is UNCLASSIFIED.
7. Tactical Quiet Generator Set. The 3KW Tactical Quiet
Generator Set--Mobile Electric Power (MEP) 831A (60HZ) is a
mobile electrical generator that runs on JP/Diesel fuel.
These items are no longer in service with the U.S. military,
but are offered as refurbished articles to Foreign Military
Sales (FMS) customers. The highest level of information that
could be disclosed through the sale and testing of this end-
item is UNCLASSIFIED.
8. All other support and non-MDE equipment offered on this
case carry no technology transfer concerns. The highest level
of information that could be disclosed through the sale and
testing of this end-item is UNCLASSIFIED.
9. All equipment and support listed on this transmittal are
authorized for release and export to the Government of Iraq.
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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. 17-03,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of the Republic of Iraq for
defense articles and services estimated to cost $1.06
billion. 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. 17-03
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: The Government of Iraq.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $0 billion.
Other $1.06 billion.
Total $1.06 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
Non-MDE: Pilot training; maintenance training; and
contractor logistical services support for C-172, C-208, and
T-6 aircraft for up to five (5) years to include contractor
aircraft modification; repair and spare parts; publications;
aircraft ferry; and miscellaneous parts, along with training
base operation support, base life support, security,
construction, and other related elements of program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-NAA).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: N/A.
(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: None.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 11, 2017.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
policy justification
Republic of Iraq--Pilot and Maintenance Training Contractor Logistical
Support (CLS) for Trainer Aircraft, and Base Support
The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of
pilot training; maintenance training; and contractor
logistical services support for C-172, C-208, and T-6
aircraft for up to five (5) years to include contractor
aircraft modification; repair and spare parts; publications;
aircraft ferry; and miscellaneous parts, along with training
base operation support, base life support, security,
construction, and other related elements of program support.
The estimated total program value is $1.06 billion.
The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to provide
for a stable, sovereign, and democratic Iraq, capable of
combating terrorism and protecting its people and
sovereignty. Iraq currently owns twelve (12) C-172, five (5)
C-208, and fifteen (15) T-6 training aircraft. The training
pipeline will allow the Iraqi Air Force to tailor pilot
training for several U.S.-origin operational aircraft. The C-
172s and T-6s are Iraq's training platforms for their
mobility and fighter attack fleets. The C-208s are Iraq's
platform of choice for training its Intelligence,
Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) pilots.
The proposed sale of training and support services will
improve Iraq's ability to train its pilots and maintenance
technicians. By training its own pilots and maintenance
technicians in-country, Iraq will decrease its overseas
training requirements, significantly reduce its training
costs, and will enhance its ability to take over the
sustainment of its aircraft. Iraq will have no difficulty
absorbing this support. In addition to its primary mission--
pilot and maintenance training for Iraqi Air Force
personnel--this proposed sale includes Contractor Logistical
Support costs for the trainer aircraft, as well as possible
future construction and base operation support costs.
The proposed sale of this training and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor is Spartan College, Tulsa, OK. At
this time, there are no known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the
assignment of approximately four U.S. Government
representatives and 50-55 contractor representatives to Iraq.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale. All training and support
listed on this transmittal are authorized for release and
export to the Government of Iraq.
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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. 16-80,
concerning the Army Corps of Engineers' proposed Letter(s) of
Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Kuwait for airbase
construction and services estimated to cost $319 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. 16-80
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: Government of Kuwait.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $0 million.
Other $319 million.
Total $319 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Ouantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Non-MDE: Design, construction, and procurement of key
airfield operations, command and control, readiness,
sustainment, and life support facilities for the Al Mubarak
Airbase in Kuwait. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
will provide project management, engineering services,
technical support, facility and infrastructure assessments,
surveys, planning, programming, design, acquisition, contract
administration, construction management, and other technical
services for the construction of facilities and
infrastructure for the airbase. The overall project includes,
among other features, a main operations center, hangars,
training facilities, barracks, warehouses, support
facilities, and other infrastructure required for a fully
functioning airbase.
(iv) Military Department: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) (HBE).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: N/A.
(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: None.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 6, 2017.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
policy justification
Government of Kuwait--Facilities and Infrastructure Construction
Support Service
The Government of Kuwait has requested possible sale for
the design, construction, and procurement of key airfield
operations, command and control, readiness, sustainment, and
life support facilities for the Al Mubarak Airbase in Kuwait.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will provide project
management, engineering services, technical support, facility
and infrastructure assessments, surveys, planning,
programming, design, acquisition, contract administration,
construction management, and other technical services for the
construction of facilities and infrastructure for the
airbase. The overall project includes, among other features,
a main operations center, hangars, training facilities,
barracks, warehouses, support facilities, and other
infrastructure required for a fully functioning airbase. The
estimated total cost is $319 million.
The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by supporting the
infrastructure needs of a friendly country which has been,
and continues to be, an important
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force for political stability and economic progress in the
Middle East.
The facilities being constructed are similar to other
facilities built in the past by USACE in other Middle Eastern
countries. These facilities replace existing facilities and
will provide autonomous airbase operations to the Kuwait Air
Force. The new airbase will ensure the continued readiness of
the Kuwait Air Force and allow for the continued education of
current and future Kuwait Air Force personnel. The
construction of this airbase will enable Kuwait to enhance
the operational effectiveness of its military and promote
security and stability throughout Kuwait. Kuwait will have no
difficulty absorbing this additional capability into its
armed forces.
The proposed sale of this infrastructure and support will
not alter the basic military balance in the region.
USACE is the principal organization that will direct and
manage this program. USACE will provide services through both
in-house personnel and contract services. The estimated
number of U.S. Government and contractor representatives to
be assigned to Kuwait to implement the provisions of this
proposed sale will be determined as a result of program
definitization.
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale. All defense articles and
services listed in this transmittal are authorized for
release and export to the Government of Kuwait.
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