[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 209 (Tuesday, December 19, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6055-S6056]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION
Mr. CARDIN. 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. Benjamin L. Cardin,
Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements
of Section 36(b)(5)(A) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA),
as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 0T-23. This
notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the
level of sensitivity of technology or capability described in
the Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 12-39 of July 20,
2012.
Sincerely,
James A. Hursch,
Director.
Enclosure.
transmittal no. 0t-23
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology
or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(A), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Thailand.
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 12-39; Date: July
20, 2012; Implementing Agency: Army.
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Funding Source: National Funds.
(iii) Description: On July 20, 2012, Congress was notified
by Congressional certification transmittal number 12-39, of
the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export
Control Act, of 4 UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters, 10 T700-GE-
701D Engines (8 installed and 2 spares), warranty, support
equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training and
training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S.
Government and contractor technical assistance, and other
related logistics support. The estimated cost was $235
million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $170
million of this total.
On July 28, 2017, CN 0M-16 reported the inclusion of eight
(8) H-764ACE Embedded Global Position System (GPS)/Inertial
Navigation Systems (EGI) units as MDE. Although the value of
the EGI was included in the total value of the case and the
original notification, it was not enumerated as MDE in the
original notification. Upgrading the status of this equipment
to MDE did not result in a net increase in cost of MDE. The
total case value remained $235 million.
On October 17, 2018, CN 0Q-18 reported the addition of two
spare Embedded Global Position System (GPS)/Inertial
Navigation Systems (EGI) units valued at $371,970. These
additions did not result in an increase to the MDE cost of
$170 million or to the total case value of $235 million.
On April 21, 2021, CN 21-0H reported the addition of the
following additional MDE items: 1) eight (8) UH-60M Black
Hawk helicopters in standard USG configuration with
designated unique equipment and Government Furnished
Equipment (GFE); and 2) seventeen (17) T700-GE-70lD engines
(includes 1 spare). The following non-MDE items were also
included: H-764ACE/EAGLE+429 Embedded Global Position System/
Inertial Navigation Systems (EGIs); AN/APX-117A
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders; AN/ARC-201E
RT-l478E (or designated replacement); MXF-4027 radios (or
designated replacement); Aviation Mission Planning Systems
(AMPS); Engine Inlet Barrier Filter (EIBF) System; External
Rescue Hoist (ERH); C-406 Emergency Locator Transmitter
(ELT); LRIP Crew Chief Gunner Seats; basic aircraft warranty;
CONUS and OCONUS air worthiness support; calibration
services; spare and repair parts; aviation and peculiar
ground support equipment; communication equipment;
publications and technical documentation; personnel and
equipment training; site surveys; special tools and test
equipment; U.S. Government and contractor technical and
logistics support services; and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The addition of these items
resulted in a net increase in MDE cost of $240 million,
resulting in a revised MDE cost of $410 million. The
additional non-MDE items resulted in a net increase of $100
million. The total estimated case value increased to $575
million.
On November 21, 2022, CN 0S-22 reported the inclusion of
the following MDE items to replace the previously notified,
now unavailable/obsolete H-764ACE/EAGLE+429 EGIs: ten (10)
Embedded Global Position System (GPS)/Inertial Navigation
Systems (EGI). The estimated total value of the added MDE
items was $1,350,000 but did not increase the MDE cost of
$410 million. The estimated total case value remained $575
million.
This transmittal reports the inclusion of an additional
eight (8) Embedded Global Position System (GPS)/Inertial
Navigation System (EGI)+429 with SAASM and/or M-Code (MDE).
The estimated total value of the added MDE items is
$1,350,000. These items will not increase the MDE cost of
$410 million. The total case value will remain $575 million.
(iv) Significance: This notification is being provided
because the additional MDE items were not enumerated in the
original notification. The inclusion of this MDE represents
an increase in capability over what was previously notified.
The proposed sale will support Thailand's ongoing effort to
modernize its armed forces by updating its military
capabilities and improving interoperability with the United
States and other allies.
(v) Justification: 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
which is an important force for political stability and
economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the
previous notification applies to items reported here.
The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is
SECRET.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: December 18, 2023.
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