[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 6, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 559-566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-33297]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9397]


Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial Export 
Licenses

AGENCY: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense 
Trade Controls, Department of State.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has 
forwarded the attached Notifications of Proposed Export Licenses to the 
Congress on the dates indicated on the attachments pursuant to sections 
36(c) and 36(d), and in compliance with section 36(f), of the Arms 
Export Control Act.

DATES: Effective Date: As shown on each of the 48 letters.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lisa V. Aguirre, Directorate of 
Defense Trade Controls, Department of State, telephone (202) 663-2830; 
email [email protected]. ATTN: Congressional Notification of 
Licenses.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act 
(22 U.S.C. 2778) mandates that notifications to the Congress pursuant 
to sections 36(c) and 36(d) must be published in the Federal Register 
when they are transmitted to Congress or as soon thereafter as 
practicable.
    Following are such notifications to the Congress:

March 11, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-143)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of Sig Sauer rifles model Sig 516 full-auto rifles and 
accessories, model 516G2 full-auto rifles and accessories, and SD 
rifle silencers to the Indonesian Defence Force in Indonesia.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs

March 16, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-110)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to the Republic of Korea to support the Patriot Guidance 
Enhances Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) upgrade program and the Missile 
Assembly/Disassembly Facility (MADF).

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs

March 17, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-141)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
technical data and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or 
more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
transfer of technical data and defense services to support the 
Falcon 9 integration and launch of the JCSAT-14 Commercial 
Communication Satellite from Cape Canaveral.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs

March 18, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-151)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms and components abroad controlled under Category I of the 
United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of various rifles, pistols, and revolvers with spare parts 
and accessories to Smith & Wesson Distributing, Inc. in Belgium.

The United States Government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs

March 20, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-153)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:


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Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
technical data and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or 
more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification proposes to 
transfer technical data and defense services to support upgrades to 
the NATO E-3 AWACS aircraft cockpit as part of the Communication 
Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNC/ATM) Cockpit 
Modernization Program for end use by the NATO AEW&C Program 
Management Organization.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs

March 25, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-121)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export and assembly of firearm kits of Sig Sauer rifles and pistols 
which will be for use by the Mexican Navy, Ministries of National 
Defence, and Interior and Federal and State Police Forces of Mexico.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs

March 25, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-147)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Argentina in support of the upgrade of both avionics and 
mission system equipment on five (5) C-130 aircraft, for end use by 
the Argentine Air Force.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs

March 25, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-140)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
technical data and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or 
more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Oman, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom in support of the 
Falcon Eye Project for end use by the Sultan's Special Forces of 
Oman.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs

March 30, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-010)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of M4 Carbines and Holographic Weapon Sights and components 
for the Chilean Police.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs

April 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-126)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed transfer of defense 
articles, including technical data, and defense services in the 
amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, and the United 
Kingdom for the support of mechanical avionics, environmental, and 
lighting systems for the Joint Cargo Aircraft C-27J and industrial 
baseline variants for end-use by the Governments of Australia, 
Bulgaria, Canada, Chad, Greece, India, Italy, Lithuania, Mexico, 
Morocco, Peru, Romania, United Arab Emirates, and the United States.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

April 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-134)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to support the manufacture

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of ground equipment, components, and assemblies for the Patriot Air 
Defense System.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

April 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-136)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Canada, Denmark, 
India, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Saudi 
Arabia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and the United Kingdom for the support 
of helicopter seating systems, restraint systems, cockpit airbag 
systems, floor armor and associated components provided by BAE 
Systems to various end users.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

April 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-002)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of five (5) Helicopters manufactured for Combat Utility to 
the Philippine Air Force.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

April 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-009)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
I am transmitting certification of a proposed license for export for 
the manufacture of significant equipment abroad and the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services for continued support for manufacture of F110-GE-129 
engines for the Japanese Ministry of Defense's F-2 aircraft.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

April 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-108)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the United States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or 
more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of Law Enforcement Carbines, caliber 5.56x45 NATO, semi-
automatic, for use by various Mexican State Governments under the 
Secretariat of National Defense for Mexico.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

April 21, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-148)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services and in the amount of $14,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to the United Arab Emirates to support the procurement, 
maintenance, and training of the C-17A Globemaster III transport 
aircraft.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

April 22, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-142)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Sections 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services for the procurement of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-
Terrain Vehicles (MRAP-ATVs) including associated spare parts, 
equipment, and support services for end-use by the Ministry of 
Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information

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submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication 
of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

April 22, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-129)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
I am transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export 
of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services 
in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
transfer of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Australia, Belgium, Canada, Demark, Germany, Greece, The 
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey to support the 
design, development, production, assembly, manufacture, and testing 
of Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 as part of the NATO 
SeaSparrow program.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 01, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-029)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearm parts, and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of LaRue semi-automatic rifles, various calibers, and 
components to Heron Security and Sport PTY Ltd. in Australia for 
commercial resale.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 01, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-008)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of sub-.50 caliber to .50 caliber inclusive non-automatic, 
semi-automatic, and fully automatic firearms and components for the 
Brazilian Ministry of Defense and the Brazilian Federal Police.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 01, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-011)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, defense 
services, and manufacture know-how for the design and manufacture of 
the Air-to-Ground Pylons for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft in 
Turkey.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 06, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-019)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I 
am transmitting certification of a proposed license for export for 
the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services for the manufacture of T-16B Inertial Sensor Assemblies 
(ISAs), Accelerometer with Higher Level Triad Assembly, and 
associated Circuit Card Assemblies.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 07, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-139)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for the 
export of technical data, and defense services in the amount of 
$100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Israel for the development and delivery of the Highly 
Available Aerostat System for end use by the Israel Ministry of 
Defense.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 07, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-021)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and

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defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services for the acquisition of eleven (11) T-6C aircraft along with 
maintenance, training, and logistics support for end use by the 
Mexican Secretaria De Marina Armada, also known as the Mexican Navy.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 07, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-103)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Italy and Saudi Arabia to support the delivery, 
installation, integration, operation, training, testing, 
maintenance, and repair of the AN/TPS-72 radar system replacement 
program AN/TPS-78.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 11, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-031)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of 4x32 ACOG Riflescopes to the Australian Army.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-144)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of M60E4/Mk43 MOD1, M60D, and M2HB machine guns, accessories, 
and operator basic training to the Ministry of Defense in Tunisia.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-003)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Norway, Oman, Spain, and United Kingdom to support the 
manufacture, integration, installation, operation, training, 
testing, and maintenance of the Project BARQ Ground Based Air 
Defense System.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-020)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services for the acquisition of twenty-four (24) T-6C aircraft along 
with maintenance, training, and logistics support for end use by the 
Mexican Secretaria De La Defensa Nacional.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-007)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Australia to support the installation, checkout, test, 
retrofit, requirements verification, acceptance, operation, 
maintenance, and logistical support of MESA Radar/IFF subsystems and 
Follow-On Sustainment Support Services (FOSSS) for the Royal 
Australian Air Force 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control 
Aircraft.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information

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submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication 
of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-145)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of M4 Commandos, Model R0933, 5.56mm and Armorer's and 
Operator's Training of the M4s for the Royal Oman Police.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-036)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
technical data and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or 
more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
transfer of technical data and defense services to support the 
Falcon 9 integration and launch of the JCSAT-16 Commercial 
Communication Satellite from Cape Canaveral.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-004)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed retransfer of defense 
articles, including technical data, and defense services in the 
amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
retransfer of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services to the Government of Brazil for the acquisition of 
thirty-six Gripen NG Fighter Aircraft with spares parts and ground 
equipment for maintenance, training, and logistics support for the 
aircraft.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

May 28, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-014)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of Sig Sauer P226 Pistol TACOPS with Sound Suppressors and 
DBAL-PL Laser/illuminators for the Saudi Arabian Ministry of 
Defense.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

June 04, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-033)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of Bolt and Bolt Carrier Assemblies for Colt M4/M16 and One-
Piece Upper Receiver, and 14.5'' Heavy Barrel Assemblies for the M4/
M16 with spare parts and training for the Ministry of Home Affairs, 
Singapore Police Logistics Department.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

June 04, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-016)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Japan to support the operation, installation, 
maintenance, and repair of the Mk15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System 
(CIWS) Block 0 through Block 1B Baseline 2.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

June 11, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-056)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles in the amount of $25,000,000 or more.


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The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of MK80 Series/BLU-109 weapons to Israel.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

June 11, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-001)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I 
am transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for 
export for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad 
and the export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services in the amount of 100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Japan for the production of the Evolved SeaSparrow 
Missile (ESSM).

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

June 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-026)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
transfer of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Japan and Israel to support the manufacture and assembly 
of Helmet Mounted Display Systems on fixed wing fighter aircraft for 
end-use by Armed Forces of Japan.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

June 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-017)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services for the intermediate and depot level maintenance support of 
F110-GE-132 engines installed in F-16 Block 60 aircraft for end-use 
by the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

June 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-047)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) and 36 (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
I am transmitting certification of a proposed license for export for 
the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Germany to support the manufacture and assembly of MCX 
5.56mm Rifles in Germany for end-use by the French Ministry of 
Defense.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

June 16, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-038)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of various semi-automatic rifles, bolt action rifles, rifle 
barrels, and accessories to Delta Tactical to be used in target 
shooting, competition shooting, and custom rifle builds in 
Australia.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

June 16, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-042)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Canada for the development, testing, and manufacturing 
of the Improvised Drive System (IDS) transmission system, and parts 
thereof, for the AH-64D Apache helicopter Block III upgrade for end-
use by the U.S. Army.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though

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unclassified, contains business information submitted to the 
Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

June 16, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-030)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services for 
the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to support the manufacture, assembly, training, testing, 
maintenance, and repair of the NL914A and NL914B night vision 
monoculars, the NL963A night vision goggle, and the NL949A aviator's 
night vision goggle in the Philippines.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

June 22, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-050)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Turkey, Canada, and the United Kingdom to support the 
engineering, installation, operation, maintenance, and training for 
the establishment of a multifaceted Turkish Electronic Warfare 
Program to include airborne electronic warfare assets.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

June 25, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-114)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $14,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Iraq to support the operational use of the AGM-65G2 
Tactical Missile and TGM-65G Training Missile systems.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

July 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-133)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I 
am transmitting certification of a proposed license for export for 
the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to support the production of Turkish Utility (T-70) 
Helicopters, which are based on the S-70i international version of 
the Sikorsky Black Hawk, for end use by Turkish Ministry of Defense.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

July 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-135)

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to support the development of Avionics Systems for Turkish 
Utility (T-70) Helicopters which are based on the S-70i 
international version of the Black Hawk for end use by Turkish 
Ministry of Defense.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted 
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which 
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield

Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

    Dated: December 20, 2015.
Lisa V. Aguirre,
Director of Management, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. 
Department of State.
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