[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 126 (Thursday, July 28, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3774-S3775]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

  Mr. MENENDEZ. 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,

                                                   Washington, DC.
     Hon. Robert Menendez,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     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. 22-40, 
     concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of Japan for defense articles 
     and services estimated to cost $293 million. After this 
     letter is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a new 
     release to notify the public of this proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                  James A. Hursch,
                                                         Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal no. 22-40

     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 Japan.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment * $257 million.
       Other $ 36 million.
       Total $293 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       One hundred fifty (150) AIM-120C-7/C-8 Advanced Medium 
     Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs).
       Three (3) AIM-120 AMRAAM Guidance Sections.
       Non-MDE: Also included are AIM-120 missile containers and 
     control sections; weapon support and support equipment; 
     classified software delivery and support; spare and repair 
     parts, consumables, and accessories; classified publications 
     and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor 
     engineering, technical and logistical support services; and 
     other related elements of logistical and program support.

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       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (JA-D-YAX, JA-D-YBD).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: JA-D-YAI, JA-D-YAK, JA-D-
     YAO, JA-D-YCM, JA-D-YAU.
       (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 25, 2022.
       * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Japan--AIM-120C-7/8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs)

       The Government of Japan has requested to buy one hundred 
     fifty (150) AIM-120C-7/C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air 
     Missiles (AMRAAMs); and three (3) AIM-120 AMRAAM Guidance 
     Sections. Also included are AIM-120 missile containers and 
     control sections; weapon support and support equipment; 
     classified software delivery and support; spare and repair 
     parts, consumables, and accessories; classified publications 
     and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor 
     engineering, technical and logistical support services; and 
     other related elements of logistical and program support. The 
     estimated total program cost is $293 million.
       This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals 
     and national security objectives of the United States by 
     improving the security of a major ally that is a force for 
     political stability and economic progress in the Asia-Pacific 
     region.
       The proposed sale will improve Japan's capability to meet 
     current and future threats by defending the Japanese homeland 
     and U.S. personnel stationed there. Japan already has AMRAAMs 
     in its inventory and will have no difficulty absorbing these 
     missiles 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, 
     Tucson, AZ. 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 Japan.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 22-40

     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 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air 
     Missile (AMRAAM) is a supersonic, air launched, aerial 
     intercept, guided missile featuring digital technology and 
     micro-miniature solid-state electronics. This potential sale 
     will include AMRAAM Guidance Section. 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, and 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 Japan 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.
       5. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Government of Japan.

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