[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 115 (Monday, July 10, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3880-S3883]
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. 17-34,
concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Australia for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $101.4 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.
Transmittal No. 17-34
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 Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $100.0 million.
Other $1.4 million.
Total $101.4 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty-two (32) Multifunctional Information Distribution
Systems--Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) with four
channel Concurrent Multi-Network (CMN-4).
Thirty-nine (39) AN/ALQ-214A(V)4 Countermeasure Systems.
Non-MDE includes: Also included in this sale are system
integration and testing, software development/integration,
test sets and support equipment, spare and repair parts,
publications and technical documents, U.S. Government and
contractor technical assistance, and other related elements
of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (XX-P-GQF A1).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-P-SAF--$2.2B--02 May 07
(F/A-18F aircraft procurement).
AT-P-GQY--$358M--6 May 11 (first AF/A-18F sustainment).
AT-P-LEN--$992M--13 September 12 (Airborne Electronic
Attack kit procurement).
AT-P-SCI--$1.3B--4 July 13 (EA-18G aircraft procurement).
(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: Jul 10 2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia--Upgrades for F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Aircraft
The Government of Australia requested the possible sale of
thirty-two (32) Multifunctional Information Distribution
System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) with four
channel Concurrent Multi-Network (CMN-4), and thirty-nine
(39) AN/ALQ-214A(V)4 Countermeasure Systems. This will also
include all system integration and testing, component
improvement, test and tools equipment upgrades, support
equipment replenishment, supply support, publications and
technical document updates, personnel training and training
equipment upgrades, aircrew trainer device upgrades, U.S.
Government and contractor technical assistance and other
related elements of logistical and program support. The total
estimated program cost is $101.4 million.
This sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve
the security of a major contributor to political stability,
security, and economic development in the Western Pacific.
Australia is an important Major non-NATO Ally and partner
that contributes significantly to peacekeeping and
humanitarian operations around the world. It is vital to the
U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and
maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.
The proposed sale will improve Australia's capability in
current and future coalition efforts. This equipment will
help the Royal Australian Air Force better communicate with
and protect its F/A-18 aircraft, and the addition of MIDS
JTRS will accomplish the goal of making U.S. and Australian
aircraft more interoperable when supporting operational
forces. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing this
equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment does not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be the Harris Corporation,
Melbourne, FL. There are no known offset agreements proposed
in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale may require the
assignment of U.S. contractor representatives to Australia
which will be determined at a later date.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-34
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. Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS)
Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Concurrent Multi-Network
(CMN-4) is classified CONFIDENTIAL. MIDS JTRS CMN-4 is a
secure data and voice communication network using the Link-16
architecture. The system provides enhanced situational
awareness, positive identification of participants with the
network, secure fighter-to-fighter connectivity, and secure
voice capability. It provides three major functions: Air
Control, Wide Area Surveillance, and Fighter-to-Fighter. The
MIDS JTRS CMN-4 can be used to transfer data in Air-to-Air,
Air-to-Surface and Fighter-to-Fighter scenarios.
2. The AN/ALQ-214A(V)4 is an advanced airborne Integrated
Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) programmable
modular automated system capable of intercepting,
identifying, processing received radar signals (pulsed and
continuous) and applying an optimum probability of survival
from a variety of surface-to-air and air-to-air RF threats.
The system operates in a standalone or Electronic Warfare
(EW) suite mode. In the EW suite mode, the system operates
various dispensable countermeasures and the onboard radar in
the F/A-18E/F in a coordinated, non-interference manner,
sharing information for enhanced information. The ALQ-214 was
designed to operate in a high-density Electromagnetic Hostile
Environment with the ability to identify and counter a wide
variety of multiple threats including those with Doppler
characteristics. Hardware with the AN/ALQ-214A(V)4 is
classified CONFIDENTIAL.
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 or
equivalent system which might
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reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of
a system with similar or advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made that Australia 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.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Australia.
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. 17-40,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of the Netherlands for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $58.2 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).
Transmittal No. 17-40
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 the
Netherlands.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $30.0 million.
Other $28.2 million.
Total $58.2 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case NE-B-WGC for Aircraft
Survivability Equipment (ASE) for the Netherlands' AH-64D
Apache helicopters, was below the congressional notification
threshold at $8.2M (all non-MDE) and included a total of
thirty-three (33) AN/AVR-2B laser detecting sets and
communications, logistics and support equipment. The
Netherlands has requested the case be amended to include the
Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS). This amendment, which
will add $30M of MDE and $20M of non-MDE, will push the
current case above the congressional notification threshold,
requiring notification of the entire case before the
amendment can be offered.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty-two (32) AN/AAR-57A(V)7 Common Missile Warning
Systems (CMWS).
Non-MDE: Thirty-three (33) AN/AVR-2B laser detecting sets,
mission equipment, hardware and services required to
implement customer unique post modifications, communications
and navigation equipment, special tools and test equipment,
ground support equipment, technical data, publications, MWO/
ECP, technical assistance, and training, and other related
elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (XX-B-WGC Amend 1).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NE-B-WES.
(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: July 10, 2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of the Netherlands--AN/AAR-57A(V)7 Common Missile Warning
System (CMWS)
The Government of the Netherlands has requested the
possible sale of thirty-two (32) AN/AAR-57A(V)7 Common
Missile Warning Systems (CMWS). This would be in addition to
the thirty-three (33) AN/AVR-2B laser detecting sets with
various support elements included in an earlier FMS case
valued at $8.2M. Also included in the amended FMS case would
be mission equipment, hardware and services required to
implement customer unique post modifications, communication
and navigation equipment, special tools and test equipment,
ground support equipment, technical data, publications, MWO/
ECP, technical assistance, and training, and other related
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated
total case value is $58.2 million.
This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and
national security objectives of the United States by helping
to improve the security of the Netherlands which has been,
and continues to be an important force for political
stability and economic progress in Europe. It is vital to the
U.S. national interest to assist the Netherlands to develop
and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability.
The proposed sale will improve the Netherlands' capability
to meet current and future threats and will be employed on
the Netherlands' AH-64D Apache helicopters. The Netherlands
will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland
defense, deter regional threats, and provide direct support
to coalition and security cooperation operations. The
Netherlands will have no difficulty absorbing these systems
into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of these systems will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be BAE Systems, Nashua, NH.
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 personnel or
contractor representatives to the Netherlands.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-40
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 AN/AAR-57A(V)7 CMWS is the detection component of
the suite of countermeasures designed to increase
survivability of current generation combat aircraft and
specialized special operations aircraft against the threat
posed by infrared guided missiles.
2. The KIV-77, is a Common Crypto Applique for
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) that provides Mode 4/5
capability. The KIV-77 can be removed from the host and
stored as an UNCLASSIFIED Controlled Cryptographic Item
(CCI).
3. A determination has been made that the Government of the
Netherlands can provide substantially the same degree of
protection for the sensitive technology being released as the
U.S. Government. This proposed sale is necessary to the
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security
objectives outlined in the policy justification.
4. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal are authorized for release and export to the
Government of the Netherlands.
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. 17-35,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Romania for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $3.9 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.
Transmittal No. 17-35
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 Romania.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $1.3 billion.
Other $2.6 billion.
Total $3.9 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Seven (7) Phased
Array Tracking to Intercept of Target (Patriot)
Configuration-3+ Modernized Fire Units consisting of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Seven (7) AN/MPQ-65 Radar Sets.
Seven (7) AN/MSQ-132 Engagement Control Stations.
Thirteen (13) Antenna Mast Groups.
Twenty-eight (28) M903 Launching Stations.
Fifty-six (56) Patriot MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missile
Tactical Ballistic Missile (GEM-T) Missiles.
One hundred sixty-eight (168) Patriot Advanced Capability-3
(PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missiles.
Seven (7) Electrical Power Plants (EPP) III.
Non-MDE includes: Also included with this request are
communications equipment, tools and test equipment, support
equipment, prime movers, generators, publications and
technical documentation, training equipment, spare and repair
parts, personnel training, TAFT team, U.S. Government and
contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support
services,
Systems Integration and Checkout (SICO), field office
support, and other related elements of logistics and program
support.
(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 Attached
Annex.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 10, 2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Romania--Patriot Air Defense System and Related Support and Equipment
The Government of Romania has requested the possible sale
of seven (7) Patriot Configuration-3+ Modernized Fire Units
consisting of: seven (7) AN/MPQ-65 radar sets, seven (7) AN/
MSQ-132 engagement control stations,
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thirteen (13) antenna mast groups, twenty-eight (28) M903
launching stations, fifty-six (56) Patriot MIM-104E Guidance
Enhanced Missile-TBM (GEM-T) missiles, one hundred and sixty-
eight (168) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile
Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles, and seven (7) Electrical
Power Plants (EPP) III. Also included with this request are
communications equipment, tools and test equipment, support
equipment, prime movers, generators, publications and
technical documentation, training equipment, spare and repair
parts, personnel training, TAFT team, U.S. Government and
contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support
services, Systems Integration and Checkout (SICO), field
office support, and other related elements of logistics and
program support. The total estimated program cost is $3.9
billion.
This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and
national security objectives of the United States by helping
to improve the security of a NATO ally that has been, and
continues to be an important force for political stability
and economic progress within Europe. The proposed sale of the
Patriot system will support Romania's needs for its own self-
defense and support NATO defense goals.
Romania will use the Patriot missile system to strengthen
its homeland defense and deter regional threats. The proposed
sale will increase the defensive capabilities of the Romanian
military to guard against aggression and shield the NATO
allies who often train and operate within Romania's borders.
Romania should have no difficulty absorbing this system into
its armed forces.
The proposed sale of these missiles and equipment will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be Raytheon Corporation in
Andover, Massachusetts, and Lockheed-Martin in Dallas, Texas.
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require
approximately 30 U.S. Government and 40 contractor
representatives to travel to Romania for an extended period
for equipment de-processing/fielding, system checkout,
training, and technical and logistics support.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-35
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 Air Defense System contains classified
CONFIDENTIAL hardware components, SECRET tactical software
and CRITICAL/SENSITIVE technology. Patriot ground support
equipment and Patriot missile hardware is classified
CONFIDENTIAL and the associated launcher hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED. Information on system performance capabilities,
effectiveness, survivability, missile seeker capabilities,
select software/software documentation and test data are
classified up to and including SECRET. The items requested
represent significant technological advances for Romania
Patriot. The Patriot Air Defense System continues to hold a
significant technology lead over other surface-to-air missile
systems in the world.
2. The Patriot Air Defense System's 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 certain components. The
list of components is classified CONFIDENTIAL. For more
information contact the PEO Missiles and Space Lower Tier
Project Office.
3, The loss of this hardware, software, documentation and/
or data could permit development of information which may
lead to a significant threat to future U.S. military
operations. If an adversary were to obtain this sensitive
technology, the missile system effectiveness could be
compromised through reverse engineering techniques.
4. This proposed sale is necessary in furtherance of the
U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined
in the Policy Justification. Moreover, the benefits to be
derived from this sale, as outlined in the Policy
Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could
result if the sensitive technology were revealed to
unauthorized persons.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Romania.
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)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 17-31,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Australia for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $50 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).
TRANSMITTAL NO. 17-31
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 Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $49 million.
Other $1 million.
Total $50 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Six thousand thirty (6,030) rounds of M865 120mm Target
Practice Cone Stabilized Discarding Sabot-Tracer (TPCSDS-T)
Tank Projectiles.
Eight thousand six hundred ten (8,610) rounds of Ml002
120mm Target Practice Multipurpose Tracer (TPMP-T) Tank
Projectiles.
Non-MDE includes: Also included are U.S. Government
technical assistance, technical data, and other related
elements of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (XX-B-UJL).
(v) Prior Related Cases. if any: AT-B-UGR.
(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: July 10, 2017.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia--120mm Tank Ammunition and Related Support Services
The Government of Australia has requested the possible sale
of six thousand thirty (6,030) rounds of M865 120mm Target
Practice Cone Stabilized Discarding Sabot-Tracer (TPCSDS-T)
Tank Projectiles and eight thousand six hundred ten (8,610)
rounds of M1002 120mm Target Practice Multipurpose Tracer
(TPMP-T) Tank Projectiles. Also included are U.S. Government
technical services, technical data, and other related
elements of logistical and program support. The total
estimated program cost is $50 million.
This sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve
the security of a major contributor to political stability,
security, and economic development in the Western Pacific.
Australia is an important Major non-NATO Ally and partner
that contributes significantly to peacekeeping and
humanitarian operations around the world. It is vital to the
U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and
maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.
The proposed sale of 120mm tank ammunition will improve
Australia's capability to meet out-year operational readiness
and training requirements. Australia will use this ammunition
to help sustain necessary training levels for its tank
operators. Australia 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.
This requirement will be provided from U.S. Army inventory.
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. or contractor
representatives to Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
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)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 17-23,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of the United Kingdom for
defense articles and services estimated to cost $1.035
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.
TRANSMITTAL NO. 17-23
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 Kingdom.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $887 million.
Other $148 million.
Total $1.035 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Two thousand seven hundred
forty-seven (2,747) Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV).
Non-MDE: Also included with this request are baseline
integration kits, basic issue item kits, B-kit armor, engine
arctic kits, fording kits, run-flat kits, spare tire kits,
silent watch kits, power expansion kits cargo cover kits,
maintainer and operator training,
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U.S. government technical assistance and logistics support
services, and other related elements of logistics and program
support.
(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 Attached
Annex.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 10, 2017.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
United Kingdom--Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) and Accessories
The Government of the United Kingdom
(UK) has requested a possible sale of up to two thousand
seven hundred forty-seven (2,747) Joint Light Tactical
Vehicles (JLTV). This possible sale also includes baseline
integration kits, basic issue item kits, B-kit armor, engine
arctic kits, fording kits, run-flat kits, spare tire kits,
silent watch kits, power expansion kits cargo cover kits,
maintainer and operator training, U.S. government technical
assistance and logistics support services, and other related
elements of logistics and program support. Total estimated
cost is $1.035 billion.
This proposed sale supports the foreign policy and national
security policies of the United States by helping to improve
the security of a NATO ally which has been, and continues to
be, an important partner on critical foreign policy and
defense issues.
The proposed sale will help improve the UK's Light Tactical
Vehicle Fleet and enhance its ability to meet current and
future threats. The UK will have no difficulty absorbing this
equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance
in the region.
The principal contractor of this sale will be Oshkosh
Defense, LLC, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The procured items will
require minimum contractor support until the foreign customer
can eventually transition to internal organic support. There
is no known offset agreement associated with this proposed
sale.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
TRANSMITTAL NO. 17-23
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended
Annex Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. This sale will involve the release of sensitive
technology to the Government of the United Kingdom. The Joint
Light Tactical Vehicle platform is' classified as SECRET. The
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle fleet will incorporate ballistic
armor kits for protection from improvised explosive devices.
2.Sensitive and/or classified (up to SECRET) elements of
the proposed Joint Light Tactical Vehicle include hardware
and accessories, components and associated software: baseline
integration kits, basic issue items, ballistic-kit armor,
engine arctic kits, fording kits, run-flat kits, silent watch
energy kits, power expansion kits and cargo covering kits.
3. A determination has been made that the United Kingdom
can provide substantially the same degree of protection for
this technology as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is
necessary in furtherance of U.S. foreign policy and national
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
4. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Government of the UK.
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