[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 13, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14767-14769]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-6041]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 12-14]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

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 12-14 with attached transmittal and 
policy justification.

    Dated: March 8, 2012.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 12-14
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: United Kingdom.
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $250 million
Other....................................  $50 million
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TOTAL....................................  $300 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 20 F-117-PW-100 engines, 
engine exchange kits, support equipment, Global Positioning Systems, 
communications equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training 
and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S. 
Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support 
services, and all other related elements of program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QCY Amd 4).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case QCX-$485M-May10.
    (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: 7 March 2012.

* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

United Kingdom--F117-PW-100 Engines

    The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has requested the 
possible sale of 20 F-117-PW-100 engines, engine exchange kits, support 
equipment, Global Positioning Systems, communications equipment, spare 
and repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, 
publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and 
all other related elements of program support. The proposed sale 
supports the continued UK access to the United States Air Force/Boeing 
GLOBEMASTER III Sustainment Partnership program supporting the UK's 
fleet of eight Boeing C-17A GLOBEMASTER III aircraft. The estimated 
cost is $300 million.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by helping to maintain and 
improve the security of a key NATO ally that has been, and continues to 
be, an important force for major political stability and economic 
progress throughout Europe.
    The UK was the first foreign customer for the C-17 GLOBEMASTER III 
cargo aircraft. Continued sustainment of this system by the UK helps 
alleviate the burden placed on U.S. forces supporting NATO operations. 
The C-17 provides the UK with increased force protection capability 
that enhances regional and global stability. The UK will have no 
problem absorbing these additional engines and support into its armed 
forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor will be The Boeing Company in Long Beach, 
California. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection 
with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of 
additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the UK.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
[FR Doc. 2012-6041 Filed 3-12-12; 8:45 am]
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