[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 105 (Friday, May 31, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32632-32634]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-12932]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-28]


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, Transmittal 13-28 with attached transmittal, and 
policy justification.

    Dated: May 28, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-28
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (U)
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: The Netherlands
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:


Major Defense Equipment*................  $ 10 million
Other...................................  181 million
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  Total.................................  191 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: continuation of a 
Continental United States (CONUS)-based Royal Netherlands Air Force F-
16 Formal Training Unit (FTU), 50,000 MJU-7B w/BBU-36B Infrared Decoy 
Flares, 30,000 RR-188 w/BBU-35B Training Chaff, 3,750 BDU-33D/B w/lugs/
Mk4 spot low-drag training bombs, 240 MK-82 inert low-drag general 
purpose bombs, 90 GBU-12 inert laser-guided bombs, 60-GBU-38 inert GPS 
guided bombs, 120,000 PGU-27 inert training rounds, pilot training, JP-
8 fuel, air refueling support, airlift services, base operating 
support, facilities, training munitions, technical data and 
publications, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. 
government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and 
other related elements of logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (NXZ).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:

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    FMS case NZS-$122 million-31Dec06.
    FMS case NZU-$93 million-19Aug10.
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None.
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None.
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 17 May 2013.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

The Netherlands--F-16 Pilot Training and Logistics Support

    The Government of the Netherlands has requested a possible sale for 
the continuation of a Continental United States (CONUS)-based Royal 
Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-16 Formal Training Unit (FTU), 50,000 
MJU-7B w/BBU-36B Infrared Decoy Flares, 30,000 RR-188 w/BBU-35B 
Training Chaff, 3,750 BDU-33D/B w/lugs/Mk4 spot low-drag training 
bombs, 240 MK-82 inert low-drag general purpose bombs, 90 GBU-12 inert 
laser-guided bombs, 60-GBU-38 inert GPS guided bombs, 120,000 PGU-27 
inert training rounds, pilot training, JP-8 fuel, air refueling 
support, airlift services, base operating support, facilities, training 
munitions, technical data and publications, personnel training and 
training equipment, U.S. government and contractor technical and 
logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics 
support. The estimated cost is $191 million.
    This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the U.S. by improving the capabilities of the 
RNLAF and enhancing its standardization and interoperability with U.S. 
forces.
    The RNLAF trains aircrews in aircraft operations and tactics with 
the 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson Air National Guard Base. The 
continuation of this U.S.-based training supports the RNLAF's ability 
to continue its contributions to Overseas Contingency Operations and to 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization air policing operations in 
Afghanistan, as well as to possible future coalition operations.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The U.S. Air Force will manage the F-16 pilot training program for 
the RNLAF. The Tucson Air National Guard, 162nd Fighter Wing will 
provide instruction, flight operations, and maintenance support and 
facilities. There is no prime contractor involved in this program. 
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this 
potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor representatives to The 
Netherlands.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2013-12932 Filed 5-30-13; 8:45 am]
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