[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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