[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 148 (Thursday, August 1, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46579-46581]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-18453]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-30]


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 13-30 with attached transmittal, and 
policy justification.

    Dated: July 26, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-30

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: Republic of Korea
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $438 million
Other...................................  $ 14 million
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  TOTAL.................................  $452 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: 260 AIM-120C-7 Advanced 
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), containers, missile support 
and test equipment, provisioning, spare and repair parts, support 
equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and 
technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and 
technical support, and other related elements of program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (YAK).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case YAD-$22M-16Jan10.
    (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: 18 July 2013.

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POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Republic of Korea--AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles

    The Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested a 
possible sale of 260 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air 
Missiles (AMRAAM), containers, missile support and test equipment, 
provisioning, spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel 
training and training equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and technical 
support, and other related elements of program support. The estimated 
cost is $452 million.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy goals and 
national security objectives of the United States by meeting the 
legitimate security and defense needs of an ally and partner nation. 
The ROK continues to be an important force for peace, political 
stability, and economic progress in North East Asia.. The proposed sale 
will provide the ROK with a contingency stock of AMRAAM AIM-120C-7 
missiles to be used on its KF-16 and F-15K aircraft.
    The proposed sale will provide the ROK with a credible defense 
capability to deter aggression in the region and ensure 
interoperability with U.S. forces. Additionally, operational control 
(OPCON) will transfer from US Forces Korea/Combined Forces Command 
(USFK/CFC) to the ROK's Korea Command (KORCOM) in 2015. This 
acquisition will enhance the capabilities needed to support the OPCON 
transfer.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems Company 
in Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to 
Korea involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for 
technical reviews/support, program management, and training over a 
period of eight years. U.S. contractor representatives will be required 
in the ROK to conduct modification kit installation, testing, and 
training.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2013-18453 Filed 7-31-13; 8:45 am]
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