[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 118 (Monday, July 18, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3332-S3333]
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.

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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,

                                    Washington, DC, July 15, 2022.
     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)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 22-42, 
     concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of Norway for defense articles 
     and services estimated to cost $950 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,
                                                  James A. Hursch,
                                                         Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 22-42

     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 Norway.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment * $800 million.
       Other $150 million.
       Total $950 million.
       Funding Source: National Funds
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Two hundred five (205) AIM-120 D-series Advanced Medium-
     Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs).
       Sixty (60) AIM-120 C-8 or D-series AMRAAMs.
       Four (4) AIM-120D AMRAAM Guidance Sections.
       Non-MDE: Also included are AIM-120 Control Sections, 
     Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs), and missile 
     containers; weapon system support equipment; integration 
     support and test equipment; transportation; repair and return 
     support and equipment; warranties; classified and 
     unclassified software delivery and support; spare and repair 
     parts, consumables, and accessories; publications and 
     technical documentation; maintenance and maintenance support; 
     personnel training and training equipment; U.S. Government 
     and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support 
     services, studies and surveys; and other related elements of 
     logistical and program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (NO-D-YAE, NO-D-YAG).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None known at this time.
       (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: July 15, 2022.
       * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

   Norway--AIM-120 C-8 or D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles

       The Government of Norway has requested to buy two hundred 
     five (205) AIM-120 D-series Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air 
     Missiles (AMRAAMs); sixty (60) AIM-120 C-8 or D-series 
     AMRAAMs; and four (4) AIM-120D AMRAAM Guidance Sections. Also 
     included are AIM-120 Control Sections, Captive Air Training 
     Missiles (CATMs), and missile containers; weapon system 
     support equipment; integration support and test equipment; 
     transportation; repair and return support and equipment; 
     warranties; classified and unclassified software delivery and 
     support; spare and repair parts, consumables, and 
     accessories; publications and technical documentation; 
     maintenance and maintenance support; personnel training and 
     training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor 
     engineering, technical and logistics support services, 
     studies and surveys; and other related elements of logistical 
     and program support. The estimated total cost is $950 
     million.
       This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals 
     and national security objectives of the United States by 
     improving the security of a NATO ally that is an important 
     force for political stability and economic progress in 
     Europe.
       The proposed sale will improve Norway's capability to meet 
     current and future threats by providing advanced air-to-air 
     capability for its F-35A fleet, enabling it to fulfill NATO 
     missions and meet U.S. European Command's goal of combined 
     air operations interoperability and standardization between 
     Norwegian and U.S. forces. Norway will have no difficulty 
     absorbing these weapons 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 will be Raytheon Missile Systems 
     Company, Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset 
     agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Norway.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 22-42

     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-8 and D-series Advanced Medium Range Air-
     to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) are supersonic, air-launched, aerial 
     intercept, guided missiles featuring digital technology and 
     micro-miniature solid-state electronics. 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. State-of-the-art technology is used in the missile 
     to provide it with beyond-visual-range capability.
       a. The increase in capability from the AIM-120C-8 to AIM-
     120D consists of a two-way data link, a more accurate 
     navigation unit with Global Positioning System (GPS) updates, 
     improved high-off boresight (HOBS) capability, and enhanced 
     aircraft-to-missile position handoff.
       b. The AIM-120D features a quadrangle target detection 
     device and an electronics unit within the guidance section 
     that performs all radar signal processing, mid-course and 
     terminal guidance, flight control, target detection, and 
     warhead detonation. The AIM-120D-3 is a form, fit, function 
     refresh of the AIM-120D and is the next generation to be 
     produced.
       c. The potential sale will include Captive Air Training 
     Missiles (CATMs) and AMRAAM Guidance Section spares. It is 
     the AMRAAM's advanced guidance section and mature seeker 
     design that allow it to find targets quickly in the most 
     challenging environments.
       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 Norway can provide 
     substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive 
     technology being released as the U.S. Government. This 
     proposed sale is necessary in furtherance of the 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 
     the Government of Norway.

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