[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 10, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S5930]
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                        ARMS SALES NOTIFICATIONS

  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 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. 0G-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 21-43 of May 24, 
     2021.
           Sincerely,
                                                Michael F. Miller,
                                                  Acting Director.
       Enclosure.


                         transmittal no. 0G-24

     Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology 
         or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(S)(A)), (AECA)
       (i) Purchaser: Government of Spain.
       (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 21-43; Date: May 
     24, 2021; Implementing Agency: Air Force.
       (iii) Description: On May 24, 2021, Congress was notified 
     by congressional certification transmittal number 21-43 of 
     the possible sale, under Section 36(6)(1) of the Arms Export 
     Control Act, of the Government of Spain's request to buy 
     follow on Contractor Logistics Support to include contractor 
     provided MQ-9A Blk 5 aircraft components, spares, and 
     accessories; repair and return; software and software support 
     services; simulator software; personnel training and training 
     equipment; publications and technical documentation; U.S. 
     Government and contractor provided engineering, technical and 
     logistical support services; and other related elements of 
     logistical and program support. The total estimated program 
     cost is $110 million. There was no Major Defense Equipment 
     (MDE) associated with this sale.
       This transmittal reports the addition of the following non-
     MDE items: modification kits, M299 launchers, and BRU-71 
     pylons to enable the employment of weapons on the previously 
     notified MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft; personnel training 
     and training equipment; publications and technical 
     documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
     technical, and logistics support services; and other related 
     elements of logistics and program support. There is no 
     additional MDE being added and the total net cost of MDE 
     remains $0. The estimated total value of the new non-MDE 
     items is $11.6 million but there will be no increase in the 
     previously notified $110 million non-MDE value. The total 
     case value does not increase, remaining at $110 million.
       (iv) Significance: This reportis being provided as the 
     proposed articles and services will support Spain's efforts 
     to build intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) 
     and strike capabilities.
       (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the 
     foreign policy and national security objectives of the United 
     States by helping to improve the security of a NATO Ally 
     which is an important force for political stability and 
     economic progress in Europe.
       (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The modification kits, M299 
     launchers, and BRU-71 pylons provide the MQ-9A Block 5 with 
     the ability to carry and employ weapons during operations, 
     including but not limited to: Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) 
     Guided Bomb Unit (GBU)-49s, GBU-12s, and AGM-114 Hellfire 
     missiles.
       The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
     components, and services included in this potential sale is 
     UNCLASSIFIED.
       (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 8, 2024.

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