[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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