[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 92 (Thursday, May 26, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2743-S2744]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

  Mr. MENENDEZ. 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:


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                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                                    Arlington, VA.
     The Hon. Robert Menendez,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 
     as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 21-0M. This 
     notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the 
     level of sensitivity of technology or capability described in 
     the Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 20-81 of February 16, 
     2021.
           Sincerely,
                                                  James A. Hursch,
                                                         Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 21-0M

     Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology 
         or Capability (Sec. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
       (i) Purchaser: Government of Egypt
       (ii) Sec. 36(b)(l). AECA Transmittal No.: 20-81
       Date: February 16, 2021
       Military Department: Navy
       Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing (FMF)
       (iii) Description: On February 16, 2021, Congress was 
     notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 
     20-81 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(l) of the 
     Arms Export Control Act, of up to one hundred sixty-eight 
     (168) RIM-116C Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2 
     tactical missiles. Also included were RAM Guided Missile 
     Round Pack Tri-Pack shipping and storage containers; operator 
     manuals 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 program cost was $197 
     million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $182 
     million of this total.
       This transmittal notifies the addition of four (4) MK 49 
     MOD 5 RAM Guided Missile Launching Systems (GMLS) (MDE). The 
     following non-MOE items will also be included: support 
     equipment; sparing; U.S. Government and contractor technical 
     assistance; and U.S. Government non-technical support. The 
     overall MDE value will increase to $282 million and the 
     overall total value will increase to $347 million.
       (iv) Significance: This notification is being provided to 
     report the inclusion of MDE items not previously notified. 
     The inclusion of this MDE represents an increase in 
     capability over what was previously notified. The Egyptian 
     Navy will replace the RAM MK 49 MOD 3 launchers on its Ex-
     Oliver Hazard Perry (OHP) Frigates with these Mod 5 
     launchers. This potential sale will improve Egypt's 
     capability to meet current and future threats and provide 
     significantly enhanced area defense capabilities over Egypt's 
     coastal areas and approaches to the Suez Canal.
       (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the 
     foreign policy and national security objectives of the United 
     States by helping to improve the security of a Major Non-NATO 
     Ally that continues to be an important strategic partner in 
     the Middle East.
       (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The RAM MK 49 GMLS is the 
     launcher for the RAM Guided Missile Weapon System (GMWS) that 
     was approved under the original 36(b)(l) notification, 
     Transmittal No. 20-81. The RAM GMWS is a high fire power, 
     dual mode, fire and forget weapon system, which provides ship 
     self defense against anti-ship missiles. The RAM MK 49 GMLS 
     is comprised of a 21-round launcher guide, which is capable 
     of firing tactical or telemetry RAM missiles.
       The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
     components, and services included in this potential sale is 
     UNCLASSIFIED.
       (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 26, 2022.

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