[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2603-S2604]
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)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 25-19,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Romania for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $280 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. 25-19
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 Romania.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $180 million.
Other $100 million.
Total $280 million.
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Funding Source: National Funds and Foreign Military
Financing.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles
and/or Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment:
One (1) AN/MPQ-65 Configuration 3+ Increment 3 radar set.
One (1) AN/MSQ-132 Engagement Control Station.
Two (2) M903 launching stations.
One (1) Electrical Power Plant (EPP) III.
Non-Major Defense Equipment: The following non-MDE items
will also be included: launching station modification kits;
PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment
Enhancement launcher conversion kit; generators; generator
spare parts; prime movers; spare parts for prime movers; KG-
250X encryptor; AN/TPX-57v1 identification friend or foe
(IFF); KIV-77 encryptor; personnel communication equipment
training; Defense Advanced Global Positioning Systems
Receivers (DAGRs); U.S. Government and contractor
representative technical assistance; engineering and
logistics support services; publications and technical
documentation; classified software; classified books and
publications; and other related elements of logistics and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (RO-B-UHD).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: RO-B-UEM.
(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: April 28, 2025.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
policy justification
Romania--PATRIOT Air Defense System
The Government of Romania has requested to buy one (1) AN/
MPQ-65 Configuration 3+ Increment 3 radar set; one (1)AN/MSQ-
132 Engagement Control Station; two (2) M903 launching
stations; and one (1) Electrical Power Plant (EPP) III. The
following non-MDE items will also be included: launching
station modification kits; PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3
(PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement launcher conversion kit;
generators; generator spare parts; prime movers; spare parts
for prime movers; KG-250X encryptor; AN/TPX-57vl
identification friend or foe (IFF); KIV-77 encryptor;
personnel communication equipment training; Defense Advanced
Global Positioning Systems Receivers (DAGRs); U.S. Government
and contractor representative technical assistance;
engineering and logistics support services; publications and
technical documentation; classified software; classified
books and publications; and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is
$280 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 an important
force for political and economic stability in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Romania's capability to meet
current and future threats by enabling it to field a credible
force to deter adversaries and support its participation in
NATO operations. Romania will have no difficulty absorbing
this equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be RTX Corporation, located
in Andover, MA, and Lockheed Martin, located in Bethesda, MD.
At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset
agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale,
Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between
the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require
approximately five U.S. Government and five U.S. contractor
representatives to travel to Romania for a duration of up to
three years to support equipment fielding and training.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
transmittal no. 25-19
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 AN/MPQ-65 Configuration 3+ Increment 3 PATRIOT radar
set (RS) consists of a multifunction phased-array radar
mounted on a semitrailer. The RS is powered by the Electric
Power Plant (EPP) and monitored and controlled by the
Engagement Control Station (ECS). The AN/MPQ-65 RS provides
airspace surveillance, detection, target tracking,
identification, missile tracking, missile guidance, and
electronic counter-countermeasures. It has the capability to
track a wide variety of targets under saturation raid
conditions and support the simultaneous operation of multiple
PATRIOT missiles to defend against a threat.
2. The AN/MSQ-132 Configuration 3+ Increment 3 ECS provides
operational control of the PATRIOT Fire Unit (FU). The ECS
exchanges FU initialization data, defense readiness
conditions, states of alert, target evaluation data,
engagement-related data, and ECS status with the Information
and Coordination Central.
3. The M903 LS is a mobile tactical unit that transports,
aims, and launches the PATRIOT Guidance Enhanced Missile
(GEM-T) and PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles.
The LS is controlled from the Engagement Control Station
(ECS) via the Data Link Terminal network.
4. The Power Generation Equipment Electric Power Plant
(EPP) III provides tactical power for the ECS and RS. The EPP
consists of two 15-kilowatt generator sets which are
interconnected through the power distribution unit.
5. The KG-250X encryptor is a rugged, flexible, low-size,
weight, and power (SWAP), highspeed inline network encryptor.
It is used to secure sensitive data on military and
government networks by encrypting network traffic, allowing
for secure communication in high-risk environments.
6. The identification friend or foe (IFF) is an
identification system designed for command and control. It
enables military and civilian air traffic control
interrogation systems to identify aircraft, vehicles, or
forces as friendly, and to determine its bearing and range
from the interrogator. The AN/TPX-57(Vl) with KIV-77
encryptor is an Air Defense Interrogator (ADI) that is used
to classify and re-classify targets in IFF systems.
7. The Defense Advanced Global Positioning System (GPS)
Receiver (DAGR) is a small, commercial, NAVSTAR GPS receiver
designed for military operations. The Selective Availability
Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) is a security device controlling
the encryption that enables Precise Positioning Service (PPS)
Y-code signals from GPS satellites and resists adversary
attempts to spoof GPS signals. The DAGR with SAASM will
provide position and location information necessary for
ground-based operation. The DAGR has a graphical screen, 12-
channel continuous satellite tracking, simultaneous L1/L2
dual frequency GPS signal reception, and extended performance
in a diverse jamming environment.
8. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is
SECRET.
9. 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 system effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or advanced
capabilities.
10. A determination has been made that Romania can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This
proposed sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign
policy and national security objectives outlined in the
Policy Justification.
11. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Government of Romania.
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