[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 130 (Wednesday, August 3, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3908-S3909]
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. 22-48, 
     concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of the United Kingdom for 
     defense articles and services estimated to cost $300 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. 22-48

     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 
     Kingdom.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $145 million.
       Other $155 million.
       Total $300 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Five hundred thirteen (513) Javelin Lightweight Command 
     Launch Units (LWCLUs).
       Non-MDE: Also included are Javelin LWCLU Basic Skills 
     Trainers (BSTs); Javelin Outdoor Trainers (JOTs); Javelin 
     Vehicle Launcher Electronics (JVL-Es); Javelin LWCLU Train 
     the Trainer Package; Lifecycle Support; System Integration 
     and Check out (SICO); Javelin Operator Manual; Technical 
     Assistance (TAGM); and other related elements of logistical 
     and program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Army (UK-B-WVA).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: UK-B-WML, UK-B-WUJ.
       (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

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       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 1, 2022.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

        United Kingdom--Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units

       The Government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy 
     five hundred thirteen (513) Javelin Lightweight Command 
     Launch Units (LWCLUs). Also included are Javelin LWCLU Basic 
     Skills Trainers (BSTs); Javelin Outdoor Trainers (JOTs); 
     Javelin Vehicle Launcher Electronics (JVL-Es); Javelin LWCLU 
     Train the Trainer Package; Lifecycle Support; System 
     Integration and Check out (SICO); Javelin Operator Manual; 
     Technical Assistance (TAGM); and other related elements of 
     logistical and program support. The total estimated program 
     cost is $300 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 a force for 
     political stability and economic progress in Europe.
       The proposed sale will improve the United Kingdom's 
     capability to meet current and future threats. The United 
     Kingdom will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its 
     homeland defense and deter regional threats. The United 
     Kingdom will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and 
     services 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 the Javelin Joint Venture 
     (JJV). 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 U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to the United Kingdom.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         transmittal no. 22-48

     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 Javelin Weapon System is a medium-range, man 
     portable, shoulder-launched, fire and forget, anti-tank 
     system for infantry, scouts, and combat engineers. It may 
     also be mounted on a variety of platforms including vehicles, 
     aircraft and watercraft. The system weighs 43.5 pounds and 
     has a maximum range in excess of 4,500 meters. The system is 
     highly lethal against tanks and other systems with 
     conventional and reactive armors. The system possesses a 
     secondary capability against bunkers.
       2. Javelin's key technical feature is the use of fire-and-
     forget technology which allows the gunner to fire and 
     immediately relocate or take cover. Additional special 
     features are the top attack and/or direct fire modes, an 
     advanced tandem warhead and imaging infrared seeker, target 
     lock-on before launch, and soft launch from enclosures or 
     covered fighting positions. The Javelin missile also has a 
     minimum smoke motor thus decreasing its detection on the 
     battlefield.
       3. The Javelin Weapon System is comprised of two major 
     tactical components, which are a reusable Light Weight 
     Command Launch Unit (LWCLU) and a round contained in a 
     disposable launch tube assembly. The LWCLU incorporates an 
     integrated day-night sight that provides a target engagement 
     capability in adverse weather and countermeasure 
     environments. The LWCLU may also be used in a stand-alone 
     mode for battlefield surveillance and target detection. The 
     LWCLU's thermal sight is a 3rd generation Forward Looking 
     Infrared (FLIR) sensor. To facilitate initial loading and 
     subsequent updating of software, all on-board missile 
     software is uploaded via the LWCLU after mating and prior to 
     launch.
       4. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
     components, and services included in this potential sale is 
     UNCLASSIFIED.
       5. 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.
       6. A determination has been made that the United Kingdom 
     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.
       7. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Government of the United Kingdom.

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