[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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