[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 88 (Monday, May 11, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S2340]
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                        ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

  Mr. RISCH. 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. James E. Risch,
     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. 19-73, 
     concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of Hungary for defense articles 
     and services estimated to cost $230 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,
                                                Charles W. Hooper,
                                Lieutenant General, USA, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 19-73

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

       Prospective Purchaser: Government of Hungary.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment * $190 million.
       Other $40 million.
       Total $230 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantitv or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Sixty (60) AIM-120C-7/C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air 
     Missiles Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER).
       Two (2) AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAM-ER Guidance Sections.
       Non-MDE: Also included are four (4) AMRAAM-ER training 
     missiles (CATM-120C); missile containers; spare and repair 
     parts; cryptographic and communication security devices; 
     precision navigation equipment; software, site surveys; 
     weapons system equipment and computer software support; 
     publications and technical documentation; common munitions 
     and test equipment; repair and return services and equipment; 
     personnel training and training equipment; integration 
     support and test equipment; and U.S. Government and 
     contractor, engineering, technical and logistics support 
     services; and other related elements of logistical and 
     program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (HU-D-YAE).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
       (vi) Sales Commission. Fee. etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivitv of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 8, 2020.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          policy justification

   Hungary--Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles Extended Range 
                              (AMRAAM-ER)

       The Government of Hungary has requested to buy sixty (60) 
     AIM-I20C-7/C-8 AMRAAM-ER missiles, and two (2) spare AIM-
     I20C-7/C-8 AMRAAM-ER guidance sections. Also included are 
     four (4) AMRAAM-ER training missiles (CATM-120C); missile 
     containers; spare and repair parts; cryptographic and 
     communication security devices; precision navigation 
     equipment; software, site surveys; weapons system equipment 
     and computer software support; publications and technical 
     documentation; common munitions and test equipment; repair 
     and return services and equipment; personnel training and 
     training equipment; integration support and test equipment; 
     and U.S. Government and contractor, engineering, technical 
     and logistics support services; and other related elements of 
     logistical and program support. The total estimated cost is 
     $230 million.
       This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and 
     national security of the United States by improving the 
     security of a NATO ally. 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.
       This proposed sale improves Hungary's defense capability to 
     deter regional threats and strengthen its homeland defense. 
     The sale is in support of Hungary's acquisition of the 
     National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) air 
     defense system and would provide a full range of protection 
     from imminent hostile cruise missiles, unmanned aerial 
     vehicles, rotary wing and fixed wing threats. This sale will 
     contribute to Hungary's interoperability with the United 
     States and other allies. Hungary should not have any 
     difficulties absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractor and integrator will be 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 
     assignment of additional U.S. Government and contractor 
     representatives to Hungary.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 19-73

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer rursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile 
     Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) is a medium range ground based air 
     defense missile capable in all-weather against multiple 
     targets in a sophisticated electronic attack environment. 
     AMRAAM-ER utilizes an active C-7 or C-8 seeker and warhead 
     joined with a new control section and rocket motor. This 
     provides extended range and altitude, higher speed and 
     maneuverability, and has been extensively tested and proven. 
     The AIM-l20C-8 is a form, fit, function refresh of the AIM-
     120C-7 and is the next generation to be produced. AIM-120 
     Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) are non-functioning, 
     inert missile rounds used for armament load training, which 
     simulate the correct size and weight of live missiles.
       2. 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 systems which might reduce weapon system 
     effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with 
     similar or advanced capabilities.
       3. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. 
     foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in 
     the enclosed Policy Justification. A determination has been 
     made that Hungary can provide the same degree of protection 
     for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. 
     Government.
       4. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     Hungary.

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