Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 123 (Monday, July 29, 2024)

[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 123 (Monday, July 29, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5544-S5546]
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ARMS SALES NOTIFICATIONS

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to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant
information is still available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous
consent to have printed in the Record the notifications that have been
received. If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such
an 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. 0E-24. 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 20-22 of April 10.
2020.
Sincerely,
Mike Miller,
(For James A. Hursch, Director).
Enclosure.

Transmittal No. 0E-24

Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology
or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(A), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of the Netherlands.
(ii) Sec 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 20-22; Date: April
10, 2020; Implementing Agency: Army.
(iii) Description: On April 10, 2020, Congress was notified
by congressional certification transmittal number 20-22 of
the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export
Control Act, of one hundred ninety-nine (199) Excalibur
Increment IB M982A1 tactical projectiles. Also included was
U.S. technical assistance; training; associated support
equipment; and other related elements of logistics and
program support. The total estimated program cost was $40.55
million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $33.7
million of this total.
This transmittal reports the inclusion of an additional
sixty-three (63) Excalibur Increment IB M982A1 tactical
projectiles that include global positioning system guided
Inertial Measurement Units enabled by Selective Availability
Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) or M-Code. Also included are the
following non-MDE items: transportation; technical data;
technical assistance; training; and new equipment training.
The total cost of the new MDE articles is $24.5 million with
a revised total cost for MDE of $58.2 million. The estimated
total value of the additional non-MDE articles is $1.0
million with a revised estimated non-MDE value of $7.85
million. The total estimated case value will increase by
$25.5 million, resulting in a total estimated case value of
$66.05 million.
(iv) Significance: This notification is being provided as
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 articles and services will support the Netherlands'
long-term defense capacity to defend its sovereignty and
territorial integrity, to meet its national defense
requirements.
(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 NATO Ally that is an
important force for political stability and economic progress
in Europe.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Sensitivity of
Technology Statement contained in the original notification
applies to items reported here.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 18, 2024.
U.S. Senate,

Committee on Foreign Relations,

Washington, DC.
Dear Madam or 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 statue. 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 still available to the full Senate, I
ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record the
notifications that have been received. If the cover letter
references a classified annex, then such an annex is
available to all Senators in the office of the Foreign
Relations Committee, room SD-423.
Sincerely,
Benjamin L. Cardin,
Chairman.
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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. 0H-24. 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 22-23 of April 19,
2022.
Sincerely,
James A. Hursch,
Director.
Enclosure.

Transmittal No. 0H-24

Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology
or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(A), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Australia.
(ii) Sec. 36(B)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 22-23; Date:
April 19, 2022; Implementing Agency: Navy.
(iii) Description: On April 19, 2022, Congress was notified
by congressional certification transmittal number 22-23 of
the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export
Control Act, of one hundred six (106) Multifunctional
Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System
(MIDS JTRS) (5) terminals; fifteen (15) MIDS JTRS (6)
terminals; and seven (7) Multifunctional Information
Distribution System MIDS-Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT) (4)
Block Upgrade Two (BU2) retrofit kits. Also included were Low
Volume Terminal (LVT) Cryptographic Modules (LCM). The
estimated total cost was $42 million. Major Defense Equipment
(MDE) constituted $40 million of this total.
This transmittal reports the inclusion of the following
additional MDE items: fifty (50) MIDS JTRS (5) terminals; six
(6) MIDS JTRS (6) terminals; and three (3) MIDS JTRS (7)
terminals. The estimated total value of the new items is $20
million. The non-MDE value will remain at $2 million. The
estimated total case value will increase by $20 million to a
revised $62 million. MDE constitutes $60 million of this
total.
(iv) Significance: This notification is being provided as
the additional MDE items were not enumerated in the original
report. The inclusion of this MDE represents an increase in
capability over what was previously notified. The proposed
articles and services will support Australia in maintaining
its current force projection capability and enhances
interoperability with U.S. forces well into the future.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security objectives of the United
States. Australia is one of our most important allies in the
Western Pacific. The strategic location of this political and
economic power contributes significantly to ensuring peace
and economic stability in the region.
(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: July 18, 2024.
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ARMS SALES NOTIFICATIONS

Mr. CARDIN. 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 still available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous
consent to have printed in the Record the notifications that have been
received. If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such
an 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)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 24-43,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $2.8 billion. We will
issue a news release to notify the public of this proposed
sale upon delivery of this letter to your offices.
Sincerely,
Mike Miller
(For James A. Hursch, Director).
Enclosure.

TRANSMITTAL NO. 24-43

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: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $0.
Other $2.8 billion.
Total $2.8 billion.
Funding Source: National Funds.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
Non-MDE: Follow-on logistics support and services,
including for Joint Mission Planning Software (JMPS) and
support; KIV-77/78 cryptographic devices and support; spares
and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and
return support; calibration support and test equipment;
ground and personnel equipment; classified and unclassified
software and software support, classified and unclassified
publications and technical documentation; personnel training
and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and
other related elements of logistics and program support, in
support of, but not limited to, KC-130J, C-130, E-3, RE-3,
KE-3, KA-350, Bell 212, and Bell 412 aircraft.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR-D-GAK, SR-D-QBP, SR-D-
QDR, SR-D-QDJ, SR-D-QBW, SR-D-QTP, SR-D-QAT, SR-D-QDQ, SR-D-
QAY, SR-D-QAH.
(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.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 23, 2024.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia--System Logistics and Sustainment Support

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested to buy follow-on
logistics support and services, including for Joint Mission
Planning Software (JMPS) hardware and support; KIV-77/78
cryptographic devices and support; spares and repair parts,
consumables and accessories, and repair and return support;
calibration support and test equipment; ground and personnel
equipment; classified and unclassified software and software
support, classified and unclassified publications and
technical documentation; personnel training and training
equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services; and other related
elements of logistics and program support, in support of, but
not limited to, KC-130J, C-130, E-3, RE-3, KE-3, KA 350, Bell
212, and Bell 412 aircraft. The estimated total program cost
is $2.8 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals
and national security objectives of the United States by
improving the security of a partner country that is a force
for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf
Region.
The proposed sale will improve the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia's capability to deter current and future threats by
providing sustainment and training support of the Royal Saudi
Air Force's existing platforms and aircraft fleets. The
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing
this equipment and these services into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
There will be various contractors associated with the
provision of equipment and services involved with this case,
and there is no prime contractor. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
The implementation of this proposed sale may require the
assignment of a small number of additional long-term U.S.
Government or contractor representatives to the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.

TRANSMITTAL NO. 24-43

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act

Annex Item No. vii

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is a multi-
platform, computer-based mission planning system. Its modular
suite of systems is tailored to user needs, allowing
operators of various aircraft to install planning modules
required for flight planning, weapons delivery planning,
post-flight debrief, and operational integration.
2. The KIV-77/78 is a cryptographic applique for
Identification Friend or Foe systems. It can be loaded with
Mode 5 classified elements.
3. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is
SECRET.
4. 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.
5. A determination has been made that the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia 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.
6. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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