[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 10, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2877-S2878]
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. 17-21, concerning the Army's proposed
Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of the United Arab
Emirates for defense articles and services estimated to cost $2.0
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. 17-21
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 the United Arab
Emirates (UAE).
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $1.0 billion.
Other $1.0 billion.
Total $2.0 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Sixty (60) Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missiles
with canisters.
One hundred (100) Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile-
Tactical (GEM-T) Missiles.
Non-MDE includes:
Also included are canisters, tools and test equipment,
support equipment, publications and technical documentation,
spare and repair parts, U.S. Government and contractor
technical, engineering and logistics support services, and
other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (AE-B-ZUG, Amendment 8).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AE-B-ZUG.
(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 10, 2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)--Patriot PAC-3 and GEM-T
Missiles
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has requested
the possible sale of sixty (60) Patriot Advanced Capability 3
(PAC-3) missiles with canisters and one hundred (100) Patriot
Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) missiles. Also
included are canisters, tools and test equipment, support
equipment, publications and technical documentation, spare
and repair parts, U.S. Government and contractor technical,
engineering and logistics support services, and other related
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost
is $2 billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security of the United States by improving the
security of an important ally which has been, and continues
to be, a force for political stability and economic progress
in the Middle East. This sale is consistent with U.S.
initiatives to provide key allies in the region with modern
systems that will enhance interoperability with U.S. forces
and increase security.
The proposed sale will enhance the UAE's capability to meet
current and future aircraft and missile threats. The UAE will
use the capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to
strengthen its homeland defense. The UAE has fielded the
Patriot system since 2009 and will have no difficulty
absorbing these additional missiles into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of these missiles will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor for the PAC-3 Missile is Lockheed-
Martin in Dallas, Texas. The prime contractor for the GEM-T
missile is Raytheon Company in Andover, Massachusetts. There
are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with
this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require
additional contractor representatives to the UAE. It is not
expected additional U.S. Government personnel will be
required in country for an extended period of time. U.S. Army
Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (AMCOM)
currently maintains a field office in UAE in support of UAE
Patriot systems.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-21
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 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment
Enhancement/Configuration-3 Ground Support Equipment (PAC-3
MSE/C-3) Air Defense System. The Patriot Advanced Capability-
3/Configuration-3 Ground Support Equipment (PAC-3/C-3) Air
Defense System contains classified CONFIDENTIAL hardware
components, SECRET tactical software, and critical/sensitive
technology. The PAC-3 Missile Four-Pack and Guidance Enhanced
Missile (GEM-T) hardware is classified CONFIDENTIAL and the
associated launcher hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The items
requested represent significant technological advances for
UAE. The PAC-3/C-3 Air Defense System continues to hold a
significant technology lead over other surface-to-air missile
systems in the world.
2. The PAC-3/C-3 sensitive/critical technology is primarily
in the area of design and production know-how and primarily
inherent in the design, development and/or manufacturing data
related to the following components:
a. Radar Enhancement Phase III (REP-3) Exciter Assemblies
b. Radar Digital Processor
c. Modern Adjunct Processor
d. REP-3 Traveling Wave Tube
e. Classification, Discrimination, and Identification-3
(CDI-3) Digital Signal Processor
f. CDI-3 Analog/Digital Converters
g. Hardware-in-the-Loop and Digital Simulations
h. Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Oscillators
i. PAC-3 Missile Guidance Processor Unit
j. PAC-3 Seeker
k. PAC-3 Missile Software
l. PAC-3 MSE Software
m. GEM-T Fuze
n. GEM-T SAW Oscillator
o. Selected areas of the Patriot Ground Equipment software
p. Multiband Radio Frequency Datalink (MRFDL)
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3. Information on vulnerability to electronic
countermeasures and counter-countermeasures, system
performance capabilities and effectiveness, survivability and
vulnerability data, PAC-3 and GEM-T Missile seeker
capabilities, non-cooperative target recognition, low
observable technologies, select software/software
documentation and test data are classified up to and
including SECRET.
4. 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 weapons systems effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or advanced
capabilities.
5. A determination has been made that the Government of the
UAE can provide substantially the same degree of protection
for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S.
Government. This proposed sustainment program is necessary to
the furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national
security objectives outlined in the policy justification.
6. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal are authorized for release and export to the
Government of the UAE.
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. 17-08,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of India for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $75 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. Rixley,
Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
Enclosures.
transmittal no. 17-08
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: Government of India.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $0 million.
Other $75 million.
Total $75 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
Non-MDE include:
Thirty-eight thousand thirty-four (38,034) M50 General
Purpose Masks.
Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology
(JSLIST) consisting of: Thirty-eight thousand thirty-four
(38,034) Suits, Thirty-eight thousand thirty-four (38,034)
Pairs of Trousers, Thirty-eight thousand thirty-four (38,034)
Pairs of Gloves, Thirty-eight thousand thirty-four (38,034)
Pairs of Boots, Thirty-eight thousand thirty-four (38,034)
NBC Bags, Eight hundred fifty-four (854) Aprons, Eight
hundred fifty-four (854) Alternative Aprons, Nine thousand
five hundred nine (9,509) Quick Doff Hood, One hundred
fourteen thousand one hundred two (114,102) M61 Filters.
Also included is training, technical data, U.S. Government
technical assistance, staging/consolidation, and
transportation line.
(iv) Military Department: Army.
(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 Annex
Attached.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 10, 2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
policy justification
Government of India--CBRN Support Equipment
The Government of India (GoI) has requested a possible sale
of 38,034 M50 general purpose masks; Joint Service
Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), which
consists of 38,034 each: suits, pairs of trousers, pairs of
gloves, pairs of boots and NBC bags; 854 aprons; 854
alternative aprons; 9,509 Quick Doff Hoods; and 114,102 M61
filters. Also included in the potential sale is training;
technical data; U.S. Government technical assistance;
staging/consolidation; transportation; and other related
elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $75
million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security of the United States, by helping to
improve the security of a friendly country which has been,
and continues to be, an important force for political
stability and economic progress in South Asia.
The GoI intends to use these defense articles and services
to modernize its armed forces. This will contribute to the
Indian military's goal to update its capability while
enhancing the relationship between India and the United
States. The GoI will have no difficulty absorbing these
defense articles 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 involved in this program is Avon
Protection Systems, Inc., Cadillac, MI. At this time, 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.
transmittal no. 17-08
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 Joint Service lightweight Integrated Suit Technology
(JSLIST) is a chemical and biological protective garment
meant to be worn over the operational uniform of the user. It
has an outer shell made up of a 50% nylon and 50% cotton
poplin blend material with a water repellant finish. The
liner layer consists of a nonwoven front laminated to
activated carbon spheres and bonded to a tricot knit back
that absorbs chemical agents. When the JSLIST coat and
trousers are combined with boots, gloves, and a chemical
protective mask, JSLIST provides protection against chemical
and biological agents, radioactive fallout particles, and
battlefield contaminants. The highest level of information
that could be disclosed by the transfer of the JSLIST Suit is
UNCLASSIFIED. JSLIST is considered a U.S. military uniform
item, and as such, any unit being sold to Foreign Military
Sales customers will not utilize an actively used U.S.
military camouflage pattern in accordance with the Security
Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Chapter 4, paragraph
4.5.6. and 10 USC Sec. 771.
2. The M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask is the U.S.
Armed Forces' field protective mask. The system used two M61
filters integrated into the air inlet system to protect
against nuclear, biological and chemical threats including
select toxic industrial chemicals. The highest level of
information that could be disclosed by the transfer of the
M50 is UNCLASSIFIED.
3. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal are authorized for release and export to the
Government of India.
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