[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 28, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12037-12039]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-4694]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 12-11]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to 
fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 
July 21, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 
601-3740.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittals 12-11 with attached transmittal and 
policy justification.

    Dated: February 23, 2012.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 12-11
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: Japan.
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $24 million
Other...................................  $146 million
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    Total...............................  $170 million
 
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: provides for 6 KC-130R and 
30 T-56-A-16 engines being provided as Excess Defense Articles (EDA), 
along with the regeneration, overhaul, modifications, and logistics 
support for those engines. Also included are 6 non-EDA spare T-56-A-16 
engines, 6 AN/APS-133 Radars, 9 AN/APX-119 Transponder Systems (6 
installed and 3 spares), transportation, aircraft ferry support, repair 
and return, spare and repair parts, support equipment, tools and test 
equipment, technical data and publications, personnel training and 
training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
technical, and logistics support services, and other related elements 
of logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (SAF).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None.
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or

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Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None.
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 16, 2012.

Policy Justification

Japan--KC-130R Aircraft

    The Government of Japan has requested a possible sale to provide 6 
KC-130R and 30 T-56-A-16 engines being provided as Excess Defense 
Articles (EDA), along with the regeneration, overhaul, modifications, 
and logistics support for those engines. Also included are 6 non-EDA 
spare T-56-A-16 engines, 6 AN/APS-133 Radars, 9 AN/APX-119 Transponder 
Systems (6 installed and 3 spares), transportation, aircraft ferry 
support, repair and return, spare and repair parts, support equipment, 
tools and test equipment, technical data and publications, personnel 
training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and other 
related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $170 
million. The EDA portion of this sale is also being notified separately 
as required by statute.
    Japan is one of the major political and economic powers in East 
Asia and the Western Pacific and a key ally of the United States in 
ensuring the peace and stability of this region. The U.S. Government 
shares bases and facilities in Japan. This proposed sale is consistent 
with these U.S. objectives and with the 1960 Treaty of Mutual 
Cooperation and Security.
    The proposed sale of aircraft and support will help to modernize 
the Japanese Defense Force's aging cargo aircraft fleet. The KC-130 
will provide Japan with an improved capability for the movement of 
cargo and personnel in humanitarian missions.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor for training will be CAE, Inc in Tampa, 
Florida. The regeneration, overhaul, and modifications will be 
accomplished by U.S. Government personnel. There are no known offset 
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S. Government 
personnel to Japan on a temporary basis to support aircraft deliveries, 
technical assistance, technical and program reviews, and training.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2012-4694 Filed 2-27-12; 8:45 am]
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