[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 9, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41039-41040]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16314]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-31]


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, Transmittal 13-31 with attached transmittal, and 
policy justification.

    Dated: July 2, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-31

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: Finland
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*.................  $0.0 million
Other....................................  $170.0 million
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  Total..................................  $170.0 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: follow-on equipment and 
support for Finland's F-18 Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) Program, consisting 
of F-18C/D Fleet Retrofit Kits of the following systems: 69 KIV-78s 
(Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe), 69 AN/APX-11-30s (Combined 
Interrogator/Transponders), Multifunctional Information Distribution 
Systems, and 32 SUU-63 pylons. The proposed program support includes 
software test and integration center upgrades, flight testing, spare 
and repair parts, support and test equipment, transportation, 
publications and technical documentation, 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: Navy (GAU)
    (v) Prior Related Cases:

FMS case SAA--$2.4 billion--9Jun92
FMS case SAB--$702 million--7Feb94
FMS case GAD--$25 million--13Jul01
FMS case LBB--$63 million--4Aug01
FMS case LBC--$127 million--1Jan04
FMS case LBD--$252 million--25Jul07
FMS case LBH--$307 million--3Apr09

    .
    (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: 27 June 2013

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Finland--F-18 Mid-Life Upgrade Program

    The Government of Finland has requested a possible sale of follow-
on equipment and support for Finland's F-18 Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) 
Program, consisting of F-18C/D Fleet Retrofit Kits of the following 
systems: 69 KIV-78s (Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe), 69 AN/APX-
11-30s (Combined Interrogator/Transponders), Multifunctional 
Information Distribution Systems, and 32 SUU-63 pylons. The proposed 
program support includes software test and integration center upgrades, 
flight testing, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, 
transportation, publications and technical documentation, 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 $170 million.
    The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a friendly country which has been, and continues to be an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in 
Europe.
    The Finnish Air Force (FAF) intends to purchase the MLU Program 
equipment to extend the useful life of its F-18 fighter aircraft and 
enhance their survivability and communications connectivity. The FAF 
needs this upgrade to keep pace with technology advances in sensors, 
weaponry, and communications. Finland has extensive experience 
operating the F-18 aircraft and will have no difficulty incorporating 
the upgraded capabilities into its forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors will be Raytheon in Waltham, 
Massachusetts; Lockheed Martin in Bethesda, Maryland; The Boeing 
Company in St. Louis, Missouri; BAE North America in Arlington, 
Virginia; General Electric in Fairfield, Connecticut; General Dynamics 
in West Falls Church, Virginia; Northrop Grumman in Falls Church, 
Virginia; and Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There are no 
known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential 
sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to 
Finland involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for 
technical reviews/support, program management, and training.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2013-16314 Filed 7-8-13; 8:45 am]
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