[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 167 (Wednesday, November 13, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S6549]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 24-88,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Denmark for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $744 million. We will issue a
news release to notify the public of this proposed sale upon
delivery of this letter to your office.
Sincerely,
Michael F. Miller,
Director.
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 24-88
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: Government of Denmark
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $706 million.
Other $38 million.
Total $744 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to two hundred three (203) AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium
Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM).
Up to nine (9) AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM guidance sections.
Non-Major Defense Equipment: The following non-MDE items
will also be included: spare AMRAAM control sections; missile
containers and support equipment; munitions support and
support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories,
and repair and return support; weapons software and support
equipment; classified software delivery and support;
classified publications and technical documentation;
transportation support; studies and surveys; U.S. Government
and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support
services; and other related elements of logistics and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (DE-D-YAD).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
(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: October 29, 2024.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Denmark--AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
The Government of Denmark has requested to buy up to two
hundred three (203) AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-
Air Missiles (AMRAAM); and up to nine (9) AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM
guidance sections to include precise position provided by
either Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module or M-Code.
The following non-MDE items will also be included: spare
AMRAAM control sections; missile containers and support
equipment; munitions support and support equipment; spare
parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return
support; weapons software and support equipment; classified
software delivery and support; classified publications and
technical documentation; transportation support; studies and
surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical and logistics support services; and other related
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated
total cost is $744 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals
and national security objectives of the United States by
improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for
political stability and economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Denmark's capability to meet
current and future threats by increasing its combat
capability. Denmark will use these munitions to defend NATO
Allies and its partners. Denmark already has AMRAAM in its
inventory and will have no difficulty absorbing these
articles into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, located
in Tucson, AZ. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any
offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the
purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to Denmark.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 24-88
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AIM-120D-3 series Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missile (AMRAAM) is a supersonic, air-launched, aerial
intercept, guided missile featuring digital technology and
micro-miniature, and solid-state electronics. AMRAAM
capabilities include look-down/shoot-down, multiple launches
against multiple targets, resistance to electronic
countermeasures, and interception of high- and low-flying and
maneuvering targets. The AIM-120D-3 features a quadrangle
target detection device and an electronics unit within the
guidance section that performs all radar signal processing,
mid-course and terminal guidance, flight control, target
detection, and warhead detonation. Precise positioning will
be provided by either Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing
Module or M-Code.
2. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is
SECRET.
3. 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.
4. A determination has been made that Denmark 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.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Government of Denmark.
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