[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 190 (Wednesday, September 30, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61730-61732]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-21632]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 20-0J]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of an arms sales notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karma Job at [email protected] 
or (703) 697-8976.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(5)(C) arms sales notification is 
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the 
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 20-0J with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: September 22, 2020.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 20-0J

Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or 
Capability (Sec. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Australia
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 17-12
    Date: June 23, 2017
    Military Department: Air Force
    (iii) Description: On June 23, 2017, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 17-12 of the possible 
sale under Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act of up to 
five (5) Gulfstream G-550 aircraft modified to integrate Airborne 
Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare 
(AISREW) mission systems, Global Positioning System (GPS) capability, 
secure communications, aircraft defensive systems; spares, including 
whole life costs of airborne and ground segments; aircraft modification 
and integration; ground systems for data processing and crew training; 
ground support equipment; publications and technical data; U.S. 
Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support 
services; flight test and certification; and other related elements of 
logistical and program support. The estimated total cost was $1.3 
billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $.04 billion of this 
total.
    This transmittal reports the inclusion of the following non-MDE 
items and services: Spares and repair/return parts; consumables and 
support equipment; publications and technical documentation; 
maintenance, training and training equipment; U.S. Government and 
contractor flight test and certification, aircraft modification and 
integration, engineering, technical and logistics support services; and 
other related elements of logistical and

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program support. These additional items will result in an increase in 
non-MDE cost of $500 million, causing a revised total cost for non-MDE 
of $1.76 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) will remain $.04 
billion. The total estimated case value will increase by $500 million 
to $1.8 billion.
    (iv) Significance: The proposed articles and services will support 
Australia's efforts to modernize its Electronic Warfare support 
capability and increases interoperability between the U.S. Air Force 
and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by 
improving the security of a major Non-NATO Ally that is a key partner 
of the United States in ensuring peace and stability around the world.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Sensitivity of Technology 
Statement contained in the original notification applies to items 
reported here.
    (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 26, 2020

[FR Doc. 2020-21632 Filed 9-29-20; 8:45 am]
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