[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 123 (Monday, July 29, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5544-S5546]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        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

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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.
                                  ____

                                                  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.
                                 ______
                                 

                        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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