[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 5, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66338-66340]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26438]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-55]


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 13-55 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: October 31, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 13-55
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*.................  $401 Million
Other....................................  $3 Million
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    Total................................  $404 Million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: procurement of 112 Patriot 
Anti-Tactical Missiles (ATM, which will be upgraded to the Guided 
Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) configuration via Direct Commercial 
Sale), test equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training, 
publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor 
technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of 
logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (ZDG)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:

FMS case ZAA--$428 million--30 Oct 07
FMS case ZAH--$10 million--02 Jan 08
FMS case BCR--$19 million--18 Mar 10

    (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: See Attached Annex
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 25 Oct 13
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

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POLICY JUSTIFICATION

The Republic of Korea--Patriot Anti-Tactical Missiles

    The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested a possible sale to 
procure 112 Patriot Anti-Tactical Missiles (ATM, which will be upgraded 
to the Guided Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) configuration via a 
Direct Commercial Sale), test equipment, spare and repair parts, 
personnel training, publications and technical data, U.S. Government 
and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other 
related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $404 
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. These upgraded 
missiles will provide the ROK with an enhanced capability to defend 
against ballistic missile, aircraft and cruise missile threats.
    The proposed sale of ATMs (and subsequent upgrade to GEM-T) 
contributes to the ROK's goal to develop a more capable defense force 
and enhance interoperability with U.S. forces. The ROK will have no 
difficulty absorbing and maintaining these additional missiles in its 
inventory.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor for the procurement and upgrade will be 
Raytheon Company in Andover, Massachusetts.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the permanent 
assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor representatives to 
Korea. Support teams will travel to the country on a temporary basis 
for logistics support.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 13-55
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended
Annex
Item No. vii
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The Patriot Anti-Tactical Missiles (ATM) (which will be upgraded 
to Guided Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T)) contains classified 
components and critical/sensitive technology. The ATM hardware is 
unclassified. The ATM will continue to hold a significant technology 
lead over other surface-to-air missile systems in the world.
    2. The ATM sensitive/critical technology is primarily in the area 
of design and production know-how and primarily inherent in the design, 
development and/or manufacturing data related to the ATM Fuze.
    3. Information on vulnerability to electronic countermeasures and 
counter-counter measures, system performance capabilities and 
effectiveness, survivability and vulnerability data, non-cooperative 
target recognition, low observable technologies, select software/
software documentation and test data are classified up to and including 
Secret.
    4. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could 
be used to develop countermeasures, which might reduce weapon system 
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or 
advanced capabilities.
    5. This proposed effort is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. 
foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy 
Justification. It is believed the Republic of Korea can provide 
adequate protection of the technology being released.

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