[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 178 (Monday, October 19, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6064-S6065]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 20-72
concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Romania 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,
Heidi H. Grant,
Director.
Enclosures.
transmittal no. 20-72
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* $10 million.
Other $290 million.
Total $300 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of
Romania has requested to buy two (2) Coastal Defense Systems
(CDS) consisting of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Up to ten (10) Link-16
Multifunctional Information Distribution System--Joint
Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS).
Non-MDE: Also included are two Coastal Defense System Fire
Distribution Centers; four Mobile Launch Vehicles; Transport
Loading Vehicles; Naval Strike Missiles; non-operational
Inert Handling/Loading Missile (IHM) to support missile
handling and
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loading/unloading; training missile and equipment spares;
associated containers; training and training equipment;
publications and technical documentation; spares parts;
loading and mobile maintenance support; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support
services; and other related elements of logistical and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (RO-P-SAE).
(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: October 16, 2020.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
policy justification
Romania--Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defense System
(CDS)
The Government of Romania has requested to buy two (2)
Coastal Defense Systems (CDS) consisting of: up to ten (10)
Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System--
Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS). Also included are
two Coastal Defense System Fire Distribution Centers; four
Mobile Launch Vehicles; Transport Loading Vehicles; Naval
Strike Missiles; non-operational Inert Handling/Loading
Missile (IHM) to support missile handling and loading/
unloading; training missile and equipment spares; associated
containers; training and training equipment; publications and
technical documentation; spares parts; loading and mobile
maintenance support; U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and
other related elements of logistical and program support.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve
the security of a NATO Ally in developing and maintaining a
strong and ready self-defense capability. This proposed sale
will enhance U.S. national security objectives in the region.
The proposed sale will improve Romania's capability to meet
current and future threats by improving Romania's maritime
defense capabilities in the Black Sea and increasing
interoperability with the United States. Romania will use
this long-range, precision strike weapon to enhance mission
effectiveness, survivability, and NATO interoperability in
current and future missions and operations. Romania 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.
The principal U.S. contractor will be Raytheon Missile and
Defense, Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of the proposed sale will require U.S.
Government and contractor personnel to visit Romania on a
temporary basis in conjunction with program technical
oversight and support requirements, including program and
technical reviews, as well as to provide training and
maintenance support in country.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20-72
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex Item No. vii
1. The Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defense System
(CDS) provides a high performance, mobile, ground-based
coastal defense capability. It has a net centric
architecture, which enables multiple simultaneous engagements
and over-the-horizon (OTH) targeting. The system can be
closely integrated and adapted to a country's adjacent
weapons and command and control systems. This expands the
defended area and enhances the total fighting capability of
the force. The NSM CDS is a ``turn-key'' solution that
includes equipment, prime movers, spares, training, training
equipment, logistics support equipment, documentation,
services, and communications. This configuration consists of
mobile Command and Control (C2) Fire Distribution Centers
(FDCs) with an integrated communication subsystem and
associated software; Mobile Launch Vehicles (MLVs) that
perform a complete fire mission; Transport Loading Vehicles
(TLVs) for the missiles; communication subsystem;
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS); tactical missiles;
telemetered missiles to support test firings; inert or
``dummy'' missiles for handling/loading training; and an
inert operational missile to support ground based integration
and system verification testing.
2. Multifunctional Information Distribution System--Joint
Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS) is a secure data and voice
communication network using Link-16 architecture. MIDS-JTRS
provides a high capacity, low latency Internet Protocol (IP)
based waveform that can quickly transmit large amounts of
data. Advanced algorithms allow cooperative detection and
engagement of a wider array of targets, improving fused track
accuracy and increasing lethality/survivability through
Situational Awareness.
3. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is
SECRET.
4. 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.
5. A determination has been made that Romania 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.
6. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Government of the Romania.
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