[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 10, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S5931]
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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)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 
     as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 24-0J. This 
     transmittal notifies a cost increase in excess of the total 
     value previously described in the Section 36(b)(1) AECA 
     certification 20-76 of September 24, 2020.
           Sincerely,
                                                  J. Aaron Harding
                            (For Michael Miller, Acting Director).
       Enclosure.


                         Transmittal No. 24-0J

     Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology 
         or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(C), AECA)
       (i) Purchaser: Government of the United Kingdom.
       (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 20-76; Date: 
     September 24, 2020; Implementing Agency: Air Force.
       (iii) Description: On September 24, 2020, Congress was 
     notified by congressional certification transmittal number 
     20-76 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the 
     Arms Export Control Act, of follow-on C-17 aircraft 
     Contractor Logistical Support (CLS) to include aircraft 
     component spare and repair parts; accessories; publications 
     and technical documentation; software and software support; 
     U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and 
     logistical support services; and other related elements of 
     logistical and program support. The total estimated program 
     cost was $401.3 million. There was no Major Defense Equipment 
     (MDE) associated with this sale.
       On May 23, 2023, Congress was notified by congressional 
     certification transmittal number 0G-23 of the addition of 
     $0.7 million in non-MDE beyond what was originally notified, 
     as well as the following non-MDE items: Mission Computer 
     Displays and keyboards; additional spare parts, consumables, 
     and accessories and repair and return support; and GPS 
     receivers. The total cost of the new non-MDE articles was 
     $3.4 million. The total case value increased to $405.4 
     million. There continued to be no MDE associated with this 
     sale.
       This transmittal notifies an increase in non-MDE value by 
     $654.6 million, due to recent cost increases. This will 
     result in a new non-MDE and overall total case value of $1.06 
     billion. There continues to be no MDE associated with this 
     potential sale.
       (iv) Significance: Recent cost increases have brought about 
     the need to add value to the original notification, The 
     proposed sale will improve the United Kingdom's capability to 
     meet current and future threats by ensuring the operational 
     readiness of the Royal Air Force. Its C-17 aircraft fleet 
     provides strategic airlift capabilities that directly support 
     U.S. and coalition operations around the world.
       (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the 
     foreign policy and national security objectives of the United 
     States by improving the security of a key NATO Ally that is 
     an important force for political stability and economic 
     progress in Europe.
       (vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 14, 2024.

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