[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 8, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S5439]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

  Mr. RISCH. Madam 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)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 20-57 
     concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of Spain for defense articles 
     and services estimated to cost $248.5 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,
                                                   Heidi H. Grant,
                                                         Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 20-57

     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 Spain.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment * $237.0 million.
       Other $11.5 million.
       Total $248.5 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       One hundred (100) AIM-120C-7/8 Advanced Medium Range Air-
     to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM).
       One (1) AMRAAM Guidance Section (spare).
       Non-MDE: Also included are KGV-135A encryption devices; 
     containers; weapon support and support equipment; spare and 
     repair parts; publications and technical documentation; 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 (SP-D-YAI).
       (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: September 2, 
     2020.
       * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

   Spain--AIM-120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)

       The Government of Spain has requested to buy one hundred 
     (100) AIM-120C-7/8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles 
     (AMRAAM) and one (1) AMRAAM Guidance Section (spare). Also 
     included are KGV-135A encryption devices; containers; weapon 
     support and support equipment; spare and repair parts; 
     publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government and 
     contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support 
     services; and other related elements of logistical and 
     program support. The estimated total cost is $248.5 million.
       This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and 
     national security of the United States by improving the 
     security of a NATO ally which is an important force for 
     political stability and economic progress in Europe. It is 
     vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Spain in 
     developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense 
     capability.
       This proposed sale will improve Spain's capability to meet 
     current and future threats by increasing its stocks of 
     AMRAAMs for its fighter aircraft fleets in support of 
     national defense. The potential sale will further strengthen 
     the interoperability between the United States and Spain. 
     Spain will have no difficulty absorbing these additional 
     missiles into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractor will be Raytheon Missiles and Defense, 
     Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset arrangements proposed 
     in connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment 
     of U.S. Government or contractor representatives in Spain.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 20-57

     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 AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAM is a supersonic, air launched, 
     aerial intercept, guided missile featuring digital technology 
     and micro-miniature solid-state electronics. Purchase will 
     include AMRAAM Guidance Section spares. AMRAAM capabilities 
     include look-down/shoot-down, multiple launches against 
     multiple targets, resistance to electronic countermeasures, 
     and interception of high- and low-flying and maneuvering 
     targets. The AIM-120C-8 is a form, fit, function refresh of 
     the AIM-120C-7 and is the next generation to be produced.
       2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
     components, and services included in this potential sale is 
     SECRET.
       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 that 
     might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the 
     development of a system with similar or advanced 
     capabilities.
       4. A determination has been made that Spain can provide 
     substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive 
     technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale 
     is necessary in furthering 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 
     Spain.

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