[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 40 (Thursday, February 28, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6848-6859]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-03516]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10687]


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.

DATES: As shown on each of the 61 letters.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Anthony M. Dearth, Directorate of 
Defense Trade Controls, Department of State, telephone (202) 663-2836; 
email [email protected]. ATTN: Congressional Notification of 
Licenses.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 36(c) and 36(d), and in 
compliance with section 36(f), of the Arms Export Control Act. Section 
36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776) mandates that 
notifications to the Congress pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) must 
be published in a timely manner in the Federal Register, upon 
transmittal to Congress.
    Following are such notifications to the Congress:
April 16, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. 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 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 transfer of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to provide training, maintenance, and engineering support on 
AT-802U and S2R-660 Archangel border patrol aircraft for end use by the 
Armed Forces of the UAE.
    The U.S. 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 by the applicant, publication of which could cause 
competitive harm to the U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-081.
April 6, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and accessories 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 fully automatic machine guns, gun barrels, spare parts, 
and accessories to Bahrain.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Mary K. Waters,
Assistant Secretary, Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-097.

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April 6, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representative.
Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and accessories 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 machine guns, spare parts, and accessories to Saudi 
Arabia.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,
Assistant Secretary, Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-118.
April 16, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 radios, parts, and components, for integration and 
installation into military vehicles of the UAE.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-009.
August 20, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms accessories and parts abroad controlled under Category I of 
the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of upper receiver assemblies with 14.5 inch barrels and 
lower parts kits to the UAE.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-033.
April 16, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms and accessories 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 5.56mm rifles, suppressors, day optics with night vision 
settings, night vision monoculars, accessories and training to Saudi 
Arabia.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-054.
June 19, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and accessories abroad controlled under Category I of 
the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of 5.56mm rifles, 7.62mm semi-automatic sniper systems, 
suppressors, grenade launchers, and accessories to Saudi Arabia.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-055.
August 20, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms parts and accessories abroad controlled under Category I of 
the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of upper receiver assemblies with lower parts kits to the 
UAE.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,


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Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-056.
April 6, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, We are 
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 Norway to support the integration, installation, operation, 
training, testing, O-Level maintenance, and repair of F-135 propulsion 
systems.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-068.
May 18, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
we are transmitting certification of a proposed license 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 to Algeria and United Kingdom to support the manufacture of 
the Falcon III tactical radio systems.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-070.
July 18, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom 
to support the manufacture of the Communication, Navigation, and 
Identification (CNI) Audio Control Electronic (ACE) module for the F-35 
Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-074.
April 17, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Sections 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 involves 
the export of technical data, and defense services for the GA-ASI Type 
Certifiable Predator B UAS and prospective payloads to support the 
assessment, demonstration, and manufacture phase of the Scavenger/
PROTECTOR program and the subsequent follow on phases for end-use by 
the Ministry of Defence, U.K.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-080.
April 16, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
we are transmitting certification of a proposed license 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 Israel to support the manufacture, integration, 
installation, operation, testing, maintenance, and repair of the 120mm 
GPS Phase 1 and (SAL/GPS) Phase 2 Dual Mode Mortar.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-087.
April 16, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license

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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 Italy to support the final assembly and check-out facility 
of F-35 aircraft.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-088.
April 17, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 Belgium, Norway and the UK to support the maintenance, 
repair and overhaul of F-100 aircraft engines.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-089.
July 11, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and accessories abroad controlled under Category I of 
the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to Qatar of fully automatic 5.56mm carbines and commando 
rifles with accessories, operator's manuals and training.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-092.
July 5, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and accessories abroad controlled under Category I of 
the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of 12.7 x 99mm and 7.62 x 51mm machine guns with primary and 
spare barrels and accessories for Saudi Arabia.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-093.
June 27, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 the Republic of Korea to support the manufacture of the 
F414-GE-400 engine.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-098.
August 23, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 the Philippines to support the integration, operation, 
demonstration, repair, testing, storage, shipping, modification, and 
maintenance of the Maverick Weapon System.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.


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Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-100.
April 6, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan. Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 Germany and Israel to support the design, development, and 
manufacture of magazines, grips, new variations of pistols, and other 
firearm components by Israel.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-102.
June 19, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 Poland, Colombia and Chile to support the pre-delivery 
requirements and post-delivery modification of S-70i helicopters to 
Chile.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-105.
April 6, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 Israel to support the Missile Firing Unit and Stunner 
Interceptor Subsystems of the David's Sling Weapon System.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-107.
July 5, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of automatic rifles, silences, and spare parts to Indonesia.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-108.
July 11, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, We are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of 7.62mm automatic machine gun systems, barrels, spare 
parts, components, technical data, and basic operator maintenance 
training to Saudi Arabia.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,


Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-109.
August 1, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
we are transmitting certification of a proposed license 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

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unclassified technical data, and defense services to Poland to support 
the manufacture and sustainment of the Patriot M903 Launching Station 
for the WISLA Patriot Air Defense System.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-110.
August 1, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 Poland to support the manufacture, integration, 
verification, and repair of the Mobile Communication Node and Mobile 
Antenna Mast for WISLA Patriot Air Defense System.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-111.
April 17, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 France and Japan to support development and modification of 
maritime patrol aircraft for use by the government of Japan.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-117.
July 11, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
we are transmitting certification of a proposed license 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 transfer of defense articles, to include technical data, and 
defense services to support the design, development, assembly, 
engineering integration, and manufacturing of the Advanced Medium Range 
Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) propulsion sections.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-119.
April 6, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 qualification, modification, test, repair, and 
integration of components for Tamir Interceptor missiles for end-use by 
the Ministry of Defense for Israel.
    The U.S. 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 
U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-120.
April 6, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
we are transmitting certification of a proposed license 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 Canada and the United Kingdom for the production of 
Tomahawk Missile Electronic Assemblies.
    The U.S. 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

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business information submitted to the Department of State by the 
applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the 
U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-121.
August 20, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 Jordan to support maintenance and repair of AH-1 F/S Cobra 
Helicopters for use by the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-123.
July 5, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license 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 Japan to support the manufacture of the Mk 45 Mod 4 gun 
system.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-130.
April 5, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 bolt action rifles and semi-automatic rifles of various 
calibers to Canada for commercial resale.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-131.
July 12, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 for replacement of old machine guns, grenade 
launchers, lasers, night vision goggles, accessories, and spare parts 
and components that are in poor condition in their inventory.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-132.
April 17, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
we are transmitting certification of a proposed license 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 to support the manufacture of Mk 46 Torpedo 
assemblies and components in Japan.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-133.
April 5, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of proposed license amendment 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 operation, training and maintenance of ScanEagle and 
Integrator Unmanned Aerial System for end use by the Royal Saudi Land 
Forces.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-134.
April 17, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 UK for the assembly of GPS Aided Inertial Navigation 
Systems (GAINS) and Manufacture of the Electronic and Mechanical 
Components and Parts for GAINS for use in Paveway Weapon Systems.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-136.
April 17, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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, to include technical data, and defense 
services for the manufacture of control section units and associated 
electronics modules in the UK for the AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range 
Air-to-Air Missile for end-use by the United States of America.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-137.
April 17, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 integration and operation, 
engineering support, training, testing, maintenance, and repair of AN/
PRC-158 software defined tactical radio systems and the Network 
Planning and Management System for command and control/command, 
control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and 
reconnaissance mission applications.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-138.
August 29, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 to the UAE for 
infantry-related military training and other advisory assistance for 
the Presidential Guard Command.
    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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-139.
August 17, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
we are 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, to Sweden for 
the manufacture of.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having

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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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-142.
July 11, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of an amendment of a proposed license for 
the manufacture abroad of significant military equipment and the export 
of defense articles, including technical data, 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 defense services and technical 
data to Sweden for the manufacture of F404 RM12 gas turbine military 
aircraft engine parts and components.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-143.
July 25, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 to India to provide 
P-8I aircraft in-country customer support, logistics support, aircraft 
health monitoring, engine condition monitoring, flight management 
database support, in-country aircraft field support, assorted repair 
and replacement spares, equipment maintenance, and updated technical 
manuals.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-144.
April 6, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of the 
Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 semi-automatic pistols of various calibers to Canada for 
commercial resale.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-145.
July 31, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 UAE to establish a Patriot Weapon System Additional 
Equipment and Spares Program.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-146.
May 18, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 to Japan of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services to support the assembly, disassembly, alignment, test, 
integration, repair and maintenance of MTS-A Variants.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 17-147.

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July 27, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for export of defense 
articles, including technical data, defense services in the amount of 
$100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles and technical data to Japan to support 
the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of Mk15 Close-In 
Weapon System and the SeaRAM Weapon System for end use by the Japanese 
Ministry of Defense.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-003.
July 11, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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, France, and Switzerland to support the design, 
development, manufacture, and final delivery of completed Boeing 777-
300ER New Government Aircraft of Japan for use by the Japan Ministry of 
Defense.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters.,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-004.
July 11, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms 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 semi-automatic pistols and rifles, bolt-action rifles to 
Canada for commercial resale.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-007.
June 27, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 Italy to manufacture and/or assemble Millimeter Wave Front 
End Assemblies of the Guidance Section and Control Sections of AGM-88E 
Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile for the Italian Ministry of 
Defense.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-008.
July 20, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 Japan to support the manufacture of Drogue Rocket Motor and 
Propellant for end use in aircraft ejection seats for the Japanese 
Ministry of Defense.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs,

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-010.
July 27, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 services to the Netherlands to support the 
modernization of the Royal Netherlands Air Force fleet of six CH-
47F(NL) Chinook Helicopters.

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    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-011.
July 31, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representative.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 UAE and UK to support the delivery, fielding, integration, 
inspection, maintenance, testing, training, and upgrade to Patriot Air 
Defense System Fire Units, equipment, and spares.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-016.
September 19, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms 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 to the Philippines of 9mm semi-automatic pistols to the 
Philippine Armed Forces.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-019.
July 27, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed export for the manufacture 
abroad of Significant Military Equipment 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, defense services, and technical data to 
Israel to support the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of 
Trophy anti-tank active protection systems for end use by the Israel 
Ministry of Defense.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-020.
August 17, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 India to support the establishment of two P-8I aircraft 
training centers for the Indian Navy.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-022.
September 10, 2018
The Honorable Eliot L. Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Dear Mr. Engel:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of automatic 5.56mm rifles to the UAE.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Charles S. Faulkner,

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-024.
July 11, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:


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    Pursuant to Section 40(g)(2) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 
we are transmitting a report containing information about a proposed 
transaction for the export and transfer of certain defense articles to 
U.S. contract employees engaged in supporting or facilitating ongoing 
U.S. military operations to counter terrorism in Syria.
    The President has determined that the provision of defense articles 
and defense services to foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or 
individuals engaged in supporting or facilitating ongoing U.S. military 
operations to counter terrorism in Syria is essential to the nation 
security interests of the United States. Enclosed with this letter are 
a copy of the President's determination and classified memorandum of 
justification for the determination.
    The transaction that is the subject of the enclosed classified 
report involves the export of defense articles to Syria to enable the 
aforementioned recipients to safely support future U.S. 
counterterrorism operations in Syria. The proposed transaction will be 
authorized to proceed not less than 15 days after the date of this 
letter transmitting the report required pursuant to section 40(g)(2) of 
the AECA.
    This report is being provided to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of 
Representatives, and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations 
of the Senate, as prescribed in section 40 of the AECA.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-031.
July 5, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
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 semi-automatic pistols to Canada for commercial resale.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-035.
June 27, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of the 
U.S. Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of .223, .30, and 6.5mm caliber rifled barrel blanks to 
Canada for commercial re-sale.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-036.
August 17, 2018
The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, we are 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and components abroad controlled under Category I of 
the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of fully-automatic rifles to Jordan for the Public Security 
Directorate.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Mary K. Waters,

Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs,

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 18-043.

Anthony M. Dearth,
Chief of Staff, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department 
of State.
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