[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 123 (Monday, July 25, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3636-S3637]
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:
Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Washington, DC.
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. 20-49,
concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the United Arab Emirates for defense articles
services estimated to cost $206 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,
Jedidiah P. Royal
(For James A. Hursch, Director).
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 20-49
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 the United Arab
Emirates (UAE).
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $0 million.
Other $206 million.
Total $206 million.
Funding Source: National Funds.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services Under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of
UAE has requested a possible sale of Oceanographic
Observation Equipment System.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
None.
Non-MDE: An Oceanographic Observation Equipment System that
includes multi-site sensors; multiple remote data collection
facilities; support for centralized data analysis center
eight (8) data analysis workstations; fiber optic
communications suites; power supplies; uninterruptable power
supplies; power and data distribution; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical and logistics support
services; and other related elements of logistical and
program support.
(iii) Military Department: Navy (AE-P-LAI).
(iv) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
(v) Sales Commission, fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed
to be Paid: None.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense
Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached
Annex.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 21, 2022.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
United Arab Emirates--Oceanographic Observation Equipment System
The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has
requested to buy an Oceanographic Observation Equipment
System that includes multi-site sensors; multiple remote data
collection facilities; support for centralized data analysis
center eight (8) data analysis workstations; fiber optic
communications suites; power supplies; uninterruptable power
supplies; power and data distribution; 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 $206 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and
national security objectives of the United States by helping
to improve the security of an important regional partner. The
UAE has been, and continues to be, a vital U.S. partner for
political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will provide UAE with real-time
oceanographic data in defense of the UAE maritime boundary,
natural resources and ports. The United Arab Emirates will
have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 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(s) will be Lockheed Martin Rotary
and Mission System, Manassas, VA. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the
assignment of two
(2) contractor representatives to the UAE to provide
technical reviews, support, and oversight for two and a half
(2.5) years following initial operating capability.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20-49
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 Oceanographic Environmental Observation Equipment
(OEOE) System is an underwater fixed surveillance system that
consists of twelve (12) sensors connected to shore processing
which allows the tracking of marine platforms. The system
provides acoustic detection and tracking of contacts of
interest. The performance will depend on the contact's
acoustic properties and local environmental conditions. The
following capabilities will be provided:
a. Operator Workstation/Displays: Eight {8) operator
workstations. This capability will provide three flat-panel
displays, a keyboard and mouse per operator station lo
support the presentation of acoustic information to the
operators, and the monitoring and maintenance of the system
health and status by the maintainer.
b. Data Storage: This capability will provide for the
collection, aggregation and storage of information in a
central contact database.
c. Maintenance Displays: Two (2) maintenance displays. This
capability will provide a maintenance operator system a view
of the health of the system and tools to trouble and correct
issues.
d. Audio Playback: This capability will allow operators to
listen to acoustic data processed by the system.
2. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is
SECRET//REL TO USA, ARE.
3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the hardware and software elements, the
information could be used to develop countermeasures or
equivalent systems which might reduce system effectiveness or
be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made that the United Arab
Emirates can provide substantially the same degree of
protection for the sensitive technology being released as the
U.S. Government. This sale is necessary in
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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 are authorized for release and export to the
United Arab Emirates.
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