[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7172-S7173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
MORNING BUSINESS
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ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION
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)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA),
as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 24-1D. 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 09-36 of July 17,
2009.
Sincerely,
Michael F. Miller,
Director.
Enclosure.
Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Washington, DC.
Hon. Michael McCaul,
Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs,
House of Representatives, 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. 24-1D. 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 09-36 of July 17,
2009.
Sincerely,
Michael F. Miller,
Director.
Enclosure.
Transmittal No. 24-1D
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology
or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Australia.
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 09-36; Date: July
17, 2009; Military Department: Air Force.
(iii) Description: On July 17, 2009, Congress was notified
by congressional certification transmittal number 09-36 of
the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export
Control Act (AECA), to continue participation in the USAF/
Boeing Globemaster III Sustainment Partnership (GSP) which
consists of support for Australia's fleet of four (4) Boeing
C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft, contractor technical
and logistics personnel services, support equipment, spare
and repair parts, and other related elements of logistics
support. The estimated cost was $300 million. There was no
Major Defense Equipment (MDE) associated with this sale.
On May 19, 2014, Congress was notified by congressional
certification transmittal number 14-0C, under section
36(b)(5)(C) of the AECA, of the inclusion of additional
Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) to support Australia's
fleet of C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft, which increased
from four (4) to six (6). The total case value was increased
by $150 million, resulting in a total case value of $450
million. There was no MDE associated with this sale.
On December 1, 2017, Congress was notified by congressional
certification transmittal number 17-0A, under section
36(b)(5)(C) of the AECA, of the further inclusion of
additional funding to maintain Australia's participation in
the USAF/Boeing Globemaster III Sustainment Partnership (GSP)
through 2022. Additionally, Australia's fleet of C-17A
Globemaster III cargo aircraft increased from six (6) to
eight (8). Support included contractor technical and
logistics support services; support equipment; spare and
repair parts; and other related elements of logistics
support. The total case value increased by $400 million,
resulting in a total case value of $850 million. There was no
MDE associated with this sale.
This transmittal reports the addition of the following non-
MDE items: Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services; major
modifications and maintenance support; 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. The
estimated total value of the new items is $4.03 billion. The
estimated total case value will increase by $4.03 billion to
a revised $4.88 billion. There is no MDE associated with this
sale.
(iv) Significance: This proposed sale will support
Australia's ability to effectively maintain its current force
projection capability that enhances interoperability with
U.S. forces, well into the future.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security of the United States by
helping to improve the security of an important major non-
NATO ally and partner which contributes significantly to
peacekeeping, humanitarian, and combat operations around the
world.
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(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is
UNCLASSIFIED.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: December 17, 2024.
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