[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 27, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1007-S1008]
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

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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)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 
     as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 23-0T. 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 08-19 of September 8, 
     2008.
           Sincerely,
                                                  James A. Hursch,
                                                         Director.
       Enclosure.


                         Transmittal No. 23-0T

     Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology 
         or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(C), AECA)
       (i) Purchaser: Government of the United Arab Emirates.
       (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 08-19; Date: 
     September 8, 2008; Implementing Agency: Missile Defense 
     Agency.
       Funding Source: National Funds.
       (iii) Description: On September 8, 2008, Congress was 
     notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 
     08-19 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the 
     Arms Export Control Act, to the United Arab Emirates of 3 
     Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) Fire Units with 
     147 THAAD missiles, 4 THAAD radar sets (3 tactical and one 
     maintenance float), 6 THAAD fire and control communication 
     stations, and 9 THAAD launchers. Also included are fire unit 
     maintenance equipment, prime movers (trucks), generators, 
     electrical power units, trailers, communications equipment, 
     tools, test and maintenance equipment, repair and return, 
     system integration and checkout, spare/repair parts, 
     publications, documentation, personnel services, and other 
     related support elements. The estimated total cost was $6.95 
     billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $4.20 
     billion of this total.
       On August 7, 2012, Congress was notified by Congressional 
     certification transmittal number 0D-12 of the upgrade of the 
     3 THAAD Fire Units previously notified but not yet delivered, 
     with the addition of 7 Multifunctional Information 
     Distribution System Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVTs). The 
     total net cost of MDE increased by $2.8 million to $4.203 
     billion. The estimated total case value remained $6.95 
     billion.
       This transmittal notifies the possible sale of an 
     additional twelve (12) THAAD launchers. Also included is five 
     (5) years of sustainment support for both the THAAD ground 
     equipment and the THAAD radar sets, consisting of: system 
     software maintenance and upgrade; test components; repair and 
     return; 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 elements of logistical and program support. 
     The total value of the new items and services is $1.163 
     billion. The net cost of MDE will increase by $120 million, 
     resulting in a revised MDE value of $4.323 billion. The net 
     cost of non-MDE will increase by $1.043 billion. The total 
     estimated case value will increase by $1.163 billion to 
     $8.113 billion.
       (iv) Significance: The proposed sale will improve UAE's 
     capability to counter current and future threats in the 
     region.
       (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the 
     foreign policy and national security of the United States by 
     helping to improve the security of an important regional 
     partner. The UAE is a vital U.S. partner for political 
     stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
       (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Sensitivity of 
     Technology Statement contained in the original 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: February 15, 2024.

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