[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1797-S1798]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION
Mr. RISCH. 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. James E. Risch,
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. OP-24. This
notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the
level of sensitivity of technology or capability described
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in the Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 24-19 of February
15, 2024.
Sincerely,
Michael F. Miller,
Director.
Enclosure.
Transmittal No. OP-24
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology
or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(a), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Italy.
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 24-19; Date:
February 15, 2024; Implementing Agency: Air Force.
(iii) Description: On February 15, 2024, Congress was
notified by congressional certification transmittal number
24-19 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act, of twenty-four (24) AIM-120C-8
Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). Also
included were Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT)/
Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); ADU-891 adaptor group test
sets; AMRAAM containers and support equipment; integration
and test support and equipment; munitions support and support
equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and
repair and return support; contractor logistics support;
classified software delivery and support; classified and
unclassified publications and technical documentation;
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 was $69.3 million. Major Defense
Equipment (MDE) constituted $56.7 million of this total.
This transmittal reports the addition of the following MDE
items: four (4) AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles; two (2) AIM-120D-
3 AMRAAM Integrated Test Vehicles (ITV); and two (2) AIM-
120D-3 AMRAAM guidance sections, including precise position
capability provided by either Selective Availability Anti-
Spoofing Module or M-Code. Also included are non-MDE
classified software delivery and support; Captive Air
Training Missile (CATM) AIM-120C training missiles; and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The
estimated total value of the new items is $49 million. The
estimated MDE value will increase by $16 million to a revised
$72.7 million. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by
$33 million to a revised $45.6 million. The estimated total
case value will increase by $49 million to a revised $118.3
million.
(iv) Significance: This notification is being provided
because the additional MDE items were not enumerated in the
original notification. The inclusion of this MDE represents
an increase in capability over what was previously notified.
The proposed sale will improve Italy's F-35 weapons
capabilities.
(v) Justification: 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.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The AIM-120D-series AMRAAM
is a supersonic, air-launched, aerial intercept, guided
missile featuring digital technology and micro-miniature,
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
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.
The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the
original notification applies to additional items reported
here.
The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is
SECRET.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: March 3, 2025.
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