[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2596-S2597]
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. 0C-25. 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 21-68 of August 9, 
     2022.
           Sincerely,
                                                Michael F. Miller,
                                                         Director.
       Enclosure.


                         Transmittal No. 0C-25

     Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology 
         or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(A), AECA)
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Brazil.
       (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 21-68; Date: 
     August 9, 2022; Implementing Agency: Army.
       Funding Source: National Funds.
       (iii) Description: On August 9, 2022, Congress was notified 
     by congressional certification transmittal number 21-68 of 
     the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export 
     Control Act, of two hundred twenty-two (222) Javelin 
     missiles, FGM-148; and thirty-three (33) Javelin Command 
     Launch Units (CLU). Also included were Enhanced Producibility 
     Basic Skills Trainers; missile simulation rounds; Security 
     Assistance Management Directorate technical assistance; 
     Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Project Office 
     technical assistance; other associated equipment and 
     services; and other related elements of logistical and 
     program support. The estimated total value was $74 million. 
     Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $54 million of this 
     total.
       This transmittal reports the replacement of the previously 
     notified thirty-three (33)

[[Page S2597]]

     Javelin Command Launch Units (CLUs) with the following MDE 
     items: fifteen (15) Lightweight Command Launch Units 
     (LwCLUs). The estimated total value of the new items is $3.1 
     million. The addition of these items will not result in a net 
     increase in cost of MDE, which will remain at $54 million. 
     The estimated total case value will remain at $74 million.
       (iv) Significance: This notification is being provided as 
     the replacement 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 support Brazil's modernization of anti-
     tank capabilities.
       (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the 
     foreign policy and national security objectives of the United 
     States by helping to improve the security of an important 
     regional partner that is a force for political stability and 
     economic progress in South America.
       (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Javelin Weapon System 
     is comprised of two major tactical components: a reusable 
     LwCLU, and a round contained in a disposable launch tube 
     assembly. The LWCLU incorporates an integrated day-night 
     sight that provides a target engagement capability in adverse 
     weather and countermeasure environments. The LwCLU may also 
     be used in stand-alone mode for battlefield surveillance and 
     target detection. The LwCLU's thermal sight is a 3rd 
     generation forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensor. To 
     facilitate initial loading and subsequent updating of 
     software, all on-board missile software is uploaded via the 
     LwCLU after mating and prior to launch.
       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: April 23, 2025.

                          ____________________