[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 171 (Tuesday, November 19, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S6628]
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. 24-114,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Greece for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $160 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. 24-114
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 Greece.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $0.
Other $160 million.
Total $160 million.
Funding Source: National Funds.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of
Greece has requested to buy equipment and services for
follow-on support of its F-16 engines.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
Non-Major Defense Equipment: The following non-MDE items
will be included: engine components, parts, and accessories;
aircraft engine and ground handling equipment; major and
minor modifications, spare parts, consumables and
accessories, and repair and return support; classified and
unclassified software delivery and support; classified and
unclassified publications and technical documentation; 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 (GR-D-QBN).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GR-D-SBD.
(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: None.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: November 14,
2024.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Greece--F-16 Engine Follow-On Support
The Government of Greece has requested to buy equipment and
services for follow-on support of its F-16 engines. The
following non-MDE items will be included: engine components,
parts, and accessories; aircraft engine and ground handling
equipment; major and minor modifications; spare parts,
consumables and accessories, and repair and return support;
classified and unclassified software delivery and support;
classified and unclassified publications and technical
documentation; 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 $160 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by improving the
security of a NATO Ally that continues to be a force for
political and economic stability in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Greece's capability to
maintain its F-16 aircraft fleet, which it operates to
promote security in the Eastern Mediterranean. Greece will
have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services 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 General Electric
Aerospace, located in Evendale, OH. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to Greece.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO Sec. 620C(d) OF THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT
OF 1961, AS AMENDED
Pursuant to Section 620C(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act
of 1961, as amended (the Act), Executive Order 12163, State
Department Delegation of Authority No. 293-2, and State
Department Delegation of Authority 510; I hereby certify that
the furnishing to Greece of equipment and services for the
refurbishment of F-16 aircraft engines and related defense
articles and services is consistent with the principles
contained in Section 620C(b) of the Act.
This certification will be made part of the notification to
Congress under Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act,
as amended, regarding the proposed sale of the above-named
articles and services and is based on the justification
accompanying such notification, of which such justification
constitutes a full explanation.
Bonnie D. Jenkins,
Under Secretary for Arms Control and
International Security.
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