[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 69 (Monday, April 11, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21435-21441]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08236]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9513]


Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense 
Trade Controls: Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial 
Export Licenses

AGENCY: 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: As shown on each of the 33 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:

October 01, 2015

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 the United Arab Emirates, France and the United Kingdom to 
support the integration, operation, training, testing, repair and 
operational level maintenance of the Maverick AGM-65 Weapons System and 
Paveway II, Paveway III, Enhanced Paveway II, and Enhanced Paveway III 
Weapons Systems for end-use by the United Arab Emirates.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-064.

October 16, 2015

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 transfer of technical data and defense services to support the 
replication of the Have Quick I/II and SATURN Electronic Counter-
Counter Measure (ECCM) for integration into Radio Communications 
equipment in Germany.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-027.

October 16, 2015

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 technical data and defense services for the marketing, 
sale, and support of the ScanEagle UAS and the Integrator UAS to the 
United Arab Emirates.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-041.

October 23, 2015

Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the Senate.

Dear Mr. President: 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 various calibers of machine guns to the government of 
Lebanon.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-090.

October 23, 2015.

Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr. President of the Senate.


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Dear Mr. President: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting certification of a license for the 
export of firearms, parts and components abroad controlled under 
Category I of the United States Munitions List, 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 the Government of Saudi Arabia, related to M2 .50 cal. and 
M240 7.62mm machine guns.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-079.

October 23, 2015

Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the Senate.

Dear Mr. President: 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 Canada, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom to support the 
C-130 Air Crew Training Device 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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-078.

October 23, 2015

Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the Senate.

Dear Mr. President: 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 M4 Type Carbines to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. 15-076.

October 23, 2015

Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the Senate.

Dear Mr. President: Pursuant to Sections 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 the United Kingdom for the manufacture of Joint Strike 
Fighter airframe parts and components.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-055.

October 23, 2015

Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the Senate.

Dear Mr. President: 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 $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 to support the design, manufacture, test, overhaul, 
maintenance, repair, and operation of the AN/APG-63(v)1 radar system 
retrofit kits for the F-15J/DJ 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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-068.

October 23, 2015

Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the Senate.

Dear Mr. President: 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 5.56 caliber upper receiver assemblies to the United Arab 
Emirates for incorporation into complete automatic rifles for resale to 
government entities within the United Arab Emirates.
    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.


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Sincerely,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-067.

October 23, 2015

Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the Senate.

Dear Mr. President: 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 manufacture of weapon adapters for 
the Joint Strike Fighter, F-35 Lightning II 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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-012.

November 10, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 Saudi Arabia to support the integration, installation, 
operation, training, testing, maintenance, and repair of the Patriot 
Air Defense System (Configuration 3), to include upgrade to the Patriot 
Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T). This program is referred to 
as the ``Saudi Arabian New Additional Patriot (SNAP)'' 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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-080.

November 10, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 5.56x45 NATO caliber rifles, M203 40mm grenade launchers, 
and accessories to the Ministry of Interior of Tunisia for national 
defense and training purposes.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-071.

November 10, 2015
Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 Japan for the Upgrade of the E-767 Airborne Warning and 
Control System (AWACS) Block 30/35-based Mission System to a new Block 
40/45-based Mission System for end-use by the Japan Air Self-Defense 
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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-063.

November 10, 2015
Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 authorizes 
the export of defense articles, defense services, and technical data to 
support the manufacture in Germany of the Counter-Battery Radar (COBRA) 
Antenna Subsystem for sale abroad.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal NO. DDTC 15-054.

November 10, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. President: Pursuant to Sections 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 Canada, the United Kingdom, and France for the manufacture 
of F/A-18A-F and Derivative Aircraft Landing Gear Assemblies, Sub-
Assemblies, Parts, and Components.

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    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-053.

November 10, 2015
Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 Saudi Arabia to support the user interface development, 
delivery, integration, installation, fielding, training, testing, 
maintenance, and operational support of the Advanced Field Artillery 
Tactical Data System (AFATDS) and auxiliary systems in support for the 
Artillery Fire Management, Command, Control, and Communications AFATDS 
System (AFMC3AS).
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-018.

November 13, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 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 necessary for the assembly and integration of ordinance 
products that include 30/40mm Bushmaster Automatic Cannon onto Light 
Armored Vehicles for the Government 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 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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-085.

November 13, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 for the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, 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 Qatar for the procurement of an additional four (4) C-17A 
Globemaster III transport aircraft including associated spares, support 
equipment, and aircrew and maintenance training.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-089.

November 13, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 25,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Denmark to support the integration, installation, 
operation, training, testing, maintenance, and repair of the Small 
Diameter Bomb and Laser Small Diameter Bomb onto the F-16 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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-111.

November 24, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 5.5x45 NATO caliber rifles, 5.56 Silencers, and 
accessories to the Government of 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.

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Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-092.

November 24, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 9mm semi-automatic pistols and accessories to the 
Government of 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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-060.

November 24, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 $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 South Korea, Malaysia, Egypt, Thailand, and Australia to 
support the integration, installation, operation, training, testing, 
maintenance, and repair of navigation products for use in K9, K55, and 
Wheeled 105 Self Propelled Howitzers.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-049.

November 25, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 the amount of 
$1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of .308, .338, and .50 caliber barrel blanks to Canada for 
research and development.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-106.

December 14, 2015
Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 the amount of 
$1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of 7.62 x 51mm M134 Weapon Systems to the Government of 
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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-117.

December 16, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 Taiwan for the design, development, and procurement of the 
mine countermeasures Combat Management System and Interior and Exterior 
Communications Systems for the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense Mine 
Countermeasures Vessel 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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-024.

December 18, 2015

Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the Senate.

Dear Mr. President: 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 9mm semi-automatic pistols and accessories for the 
Government of Iraq.
    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,

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publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States 
firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 14-154.

December 18, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 7,500 9mm caliber pistols and accessories to the 
Government of Cote D' Ivoire.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-084.

December 18, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 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 the Government of Saudi Arabia, related to 30/40mm medium 
caliber ammunition.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-087.

December 18, 2015

Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the Senate.

Dear Mr. President: 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 $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of defense articles, to include technical data, and 
defense services to support the Proton integration and launch of the 
Hispasat1F and Amazonas Commercial Communication Satellites from 
Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-104.

December 18, 2015

Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the Senate.

Dear Mr. President: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting certification of a proposed license for 
the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of technical data, manufacturing know-how, and defense 
services to Japan to support the manufacture, integration, 
installation, operation, training, testing, maintenance, and repair of 
the AN/APX-72 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder for 
integration into the Japanese Ministry of Defense 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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-112.

December 21, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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, 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 India for the procurement of 15 CH-47F(I) Chinook 
helicopters including associated spares, components, parts, accessories 
and support equipment.
    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-114.

December 21, 2015

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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, 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 India for the procurement of twenty-two (22) AH-64E Apache 
helicopters including associated spares, components, parts, accessories 
and support equipment.

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    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.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-115.


    Dated: April 5, 2016.
Lisa V. Aguirre,
Managing Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. 
Department of State.
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