[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 50 (Thursday, March 22, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1936-S1938]
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                        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. 17-60, 
     concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to Saudi Arabia for defense articles and services 
     estimated to cost $300 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,
                                                Gregory M. Kausner
       (for Charles W. Hooper, Lieutenant General, USA, Director).
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 17-60

     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: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $0 million.
       Other $300 million.
       Total $300 million.
       (iii) Description and Ouantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
       Non-MDE: A new Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to 
     provide funds for blanket order requisitions under a 
     Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Agreement (CLSSA) for 
     common spares/repair parts to support Saudi Arabia's fleet of 
     M1A2 Abrams tanks, M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, High 
     Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), Light 
     Armored Vehicles (LANs), M198 Towed Howitzers, additional 
     support, and other related elements of logistics and program 
     support.
       (iv) Military Department: Army (XX-B-KYN).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR-B-KYM, SR-B-KYL, SR-B-
     KSB, SR-B-KRK, SR-B-KRI, SR-B-KRE, SR-B-KRB, SR-B-KRA, SR-B-
     KLF, SR-B-KEZ, SR-B-UBW.
       (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: March 22, 2018.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          policy justification

 Saudi Arabia--Royal Saudi Land Forces Ordnance Corps Foreign Military 
                       Sales Order (FMSO) II Case

       The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested 
     a possible purchase of a new Foreign Military Sales Order 
     (FMSO) II to provide funds for blanket order requisitions 
     under a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Agreement 
     (CLSSA) for common spares/repair parts to support Saudi 
     Arabia's fleet of M1A2 Abrams tanks, M2 Bradley Fighting 
     Vehicles, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles 
     (HMMWVs), Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs), M198 Towed 
     Howitzers, additional support, and other related elements of 
     logistics and program support. The total estimated program 
     cost is $300 million.
       This proposed sale will contribute to U.S. foreign policy 
     and national security objectives 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 growth in the Middle East. This potential 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 stability.
       The primary objective of this proposed sale is to allow the 
     Royal Saudi Land Forces Ordnance Corps to continue to 
     purchase needed spare/repair parts to maintain Saudi Arabia's 
     fleet of M1A2 Abrams Tanks, M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 
     High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), Light 
     Armored Vehicles (LAVs), M198 Towed Howitzers, additional 
     support vehicles and other related logistics support as part 
     of the Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement 
     (CLSSA) program. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty 
     absorbing this equipment and support into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       There are no principal contractors involved with this 
     potential sale. There are no known offset agreements proposed 
     in connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     permanent assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Saudi Arabia.
       There will be no adverse impact on 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. 17-52, 
     concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $106.8 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,
                                                Gregory M. Kausner
       (for Charles W. Hooper, Lieutenant General, USA, Director).
       Enclosures.


                         transmittal no. 17-52

     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: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $0 million.
       Other $106.8 million.
       Total $106.8 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
       Non-MDE: Continuation of Maintenance Support Services (MSS) 
     contract that supports the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation 
     Command's (RSLFAC) fleet of AH-64D/E, UH-60L, Schweizer 333 
     and Bell 406CS helicopters. The MSS contract services 
     includes the management and installation of engineering 
     change proposals and modification work orders; Repair and 
     Return (R&R) management services and component repairs; 
     aircraft simulator logistics, maintenance and technical 
     support; training; and maintenance management support for the 
     RSLFAC Headquarters staff; and other related elements of 
     logistics and program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Army (SR-B-ZAU).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR-13-UAF; SR-B-UGZ; SR-B-
     WAL.
       (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: March 22, 2018.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          policy justification

 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia--Continuation of Maintenance Support Services 
                                 (MSS)

       The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested the continuation 
     of the Maintenance Support Services (MSS) contract that 
     supports the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command's 
     (RSLFAC) fleet of AH-64D/E, UH-60L, Schweizer 333 and Bell 
     406CS helicopters. The MSS contract services includes 
     management and installation of engineering change proposals 
     and modification work orders; Repair and Return (R&R) 
     management services and component repairs; aircraft simulator 
     logistics, maintenance and technical support; training; and 
     maintenance management support for the RSLFAC Headquarters 
     staff; and other related elements of logistics and program 
     support. The estimated total case value is $106.8 million.
       This proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and 
     national security objectives 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 growth in the Middle East. This potential sale is a 
     continuation of current support. Saudi Arabia will have no 
     difficulty absorbing this equipment and support into its 
     armed forces.
       The continuation of MSS services will aid in the 
     maintenance support of Saudi Arabia's rotary wing aircraft 
     fleet, engines, avionics, weapons, and missile components.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The principal contractor will be DynCorps International, 
     Mclean, VA. There are no known offset agreements in 
     connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require the 
     assignment of one (1) U.S. Government and up to three hundred 
     twenty (320) contractor representatives to travel to Saudi 
     Arabia for a period of two (2) years.
       There will be no adverse impact on 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. 17-62, 
     concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to Saudi Arabia for defense articles and services 
     estimated to cost $670 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,
                                                Gregory M. Kausner
       (for Charles W. Hooper, Lieutenant General, USA, Director).
       Enclosures.


                         transmittal no. 17-62

  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: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment *  $647 million.
       Other  $23 million.
       Total  $670 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Up to six thousand six hundred (6,600) TOW 2B Missiles 
     (BGM-71F-Series)
       Ninety-six (96) TOW 2B (BGM-71F-Series) Fly-to-Buy Lot 
     Validation Missiles
       Non-MDE:
       Also included is government furnished equipment; technical 
     manuals and publications; essential spares and repair parts; 
     consumables; live fire exercise and ammunition; tools and 
     test equipment; training; transportation; U.S. Government 
     technical support and logistic support; contractor technical 
     support; repair and return support; quality assurance teams; 
     in-country Field Service Representative (FSR); other 
     associated equipment and services in support of TOW 2B 
     missiles; and other related elements of logistics and program 
     support.
       (iv) Military Department: Army (SR-B-VBQ).
       (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: March 22, 2018.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          policy justification

             Saudi Arabia--TOW 2B (BGM-71F-Series) Missiles

       The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested 
     to buy up to six thousand six hundred (6,600) TOW 2B missiles 
     (BGM-71F-Series) and ninety-six (96) TOW 2B (BGM-71F-Series) 
     fly-to-buy lot validation missiles. Also included is 
     government furnished equipment; technical manuals and 
     publications; essential spares and repair parts; consumables; 
     live fire exercise and ammunition; tools and test equipment; 
     training; transportation; U.S. Government technical support 
     and logistic support; contractor technical support; repair 
     and return support; quality assurance teams; in-country Field 
     Service Representative (FSR); other associated equipment and 
     services in support of TOW 2B missiles; and other related 
     elements of logistics and program support. The total 
     estimated program cost is $670 million.
       This proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and 
     national security objectives by improving the security of a 
     friendly country which has been, and continues to be, an 
     important force for political stability and economic growth 
     in the Middle East. This potential sale is consistent with 
     U.S. initiatives to provide key partners in the region with 
     modern systems that will enhance interoperability with U.S. 
     forces and increase stability.
       The proposed sale of TOW 2B missiles and technical support 
     will advance the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts to develop 
     an integrated ground defense capability. A strong national 
     defense and dedicated military force will assist Saudi Arabia 
     to sustain itself in its efforts to maintain stability. Saudi 
     Arabia 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 is Raytheon Missile Systems, 
     Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
     connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     permanent assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Saudi Arabia. There will be no more than 
     two contractor personnel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at 
     any one time and all efforts will take less than two weeks in 
     total.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 17-62

     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 TOW 2B RF Missile is a fly-over-shoot-down missile 
     designed to defeat armored vehicles. These missiles are fired 
     from a variety of TOW launchers in the U.S. Army, USMC and 
     FMS customer forces. The TOW 2B RF can be launched from the 
     same launcher platforms as the existing wire-guided TOW 2B 
     missiles without modification to the launcher. The TOW 2B 
     missile (both wire & RF) contains two tracker beacons (xenon 
     and thermal) for the launcher to track and guide the missile 
     in flight. Guidance commands from the launcher are provided 
     to the

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     missile by an RF link contained within the missile case. The 
     hardware, software and technical publications provided with 
     the sale are unclassified; however, the system itself 
     contains sensitive technology that instructs the system on 
     how to operate in the presence of countermeasures.
       2. If a technologically advanced adversary obtains 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the 
     information could be used to develop countermeasures or 
     equivalent systems that might reduce weapon system 
     effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with 
     similar or advanced capabilities.
       3. A determination has been made that Saudi Arabia 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.
       4. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal are authorized for release and export to the 
     Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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