[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1130-S1131]
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,
     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. 21-57 
     concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of Morocco for defense articles 
     and services estimated to cost $250 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 21-57

     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 Morocco.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment * $100 million.
       Other $150 million.
       Total $250 million.
       Funding Source: National Funds.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Forty (40) AGM-154C Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOW).
       Non-MDE: Also included are Dummy Air Training Missiles; 
     Captive Flight Vehicles (CFVs); Free Flight Vehicles (FFVs); 
     containers; mission planning, integration support, and 
     testing; munitions storage security and training; weapon 
     operational flight program software development; 
     transportation, tools and test equipment; support equipment; 
     spare and repair parts; publications and technical 
     documentation; personnel training and training equipment; 
     U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics 
     support services; and other related elements of logistical 
     and program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Navy (MO-P-AAM).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: Navy (MO-P-LBI, MO-P-AAL), 
     Air Force (MO-D-SAH).
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (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: April 11, 2023.
       * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

                Morocco--Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOW)

       The Government of Morocco has requested to buy forty (40) 
     AGM-154C Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOW). Also included are 
     Dummy Air Training Missiles; Captive Flight Vehicles (CFVs); 
     Free Flight Vehicles (FFVs); containers; mission planning, 
     integration support, and testing; munitions storage security 
     and training; weapon operational flight program software 
     development; transportation, tools and test equipment; 
     support equipment; spare and repair parts; publications and 
     technical documentation; personnel training and training 
     equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering and 
     logistics support services; and other related elements of 
     logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is 
     $250 million.
       This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and 
     national security of the United States by helping to improve 
     the security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that continues to be an 
     important force for political stability and economic progress 
     in North Africa.
       The proposed sale will improve Morocco's capability to meet 
     current and future threats. Morocco intends to use the 
     missiles on its F-16, multi-role fighter aircraft and will 
     provide enhanced capabilities in effective defense of 
     critical sea lanes. The proposed sale of these missiles and 
     support will increase the Royal Moroccan Air Force's maritime 
     partnership potential and align its capabilities with 
     existing regional baselines. Morocco will have no difficulty 
     absorbing these weapons 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 Missiles & 
     Defense Company, Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset 
     agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require annual 
     trips to Morocco involving U.S. Government and contractor 
     representatives for technical reviews, support, and oversight 
     for approximately seven (7) years.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 21-57

     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 AGM-154 Joint Stand Off Weapon (JSOW) is used by 
     Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, and allows aircraft to 
     attack well-defended targets in day, night, and adverse 
     weather conditions. The AGM-154C carries a BROACH warhead. 
     The BROACH warhead incorporates an advanced multi-stage 
     warhead.

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     The JSOW uses the Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise 
     Positioning System (PPS), which provides for a more accurate 
     capability than the commercial version of GPS.
       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 Morocco 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 Morocco.

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