[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 239 (Friday, December 11, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80060-80062]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-27299]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 20-72]


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)(1) 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 20-72 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: December 8, 2020.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 20-72
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Romania
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 10 million
Other...................................  $290 million
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  Total.................................  $300 million
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    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of Romania 
has requested to buy two (2) Coastal Defense Systems (CDS) consisting 
of:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Up to ten (10) Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution 
System--Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS)
Non-MDE:
    Also included are two Coastal Defense System Fire Distribution 
Centers; four Mobile Launch Vehicles; Transport Loading Vehicles; Naval 
Strike Missiles; non-operational Inert Handling/Loading Missile (IHM) 
to support missile handling and loading/unloading; training missile and 
equipment spares; associated containers; training and training 
equipment; publications and technical documentation; spares parts; 
loading and mobile

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maintenance support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements 
of logistical and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Navy (RO-P-SAE)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 16, 2020
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Romania--Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defense System (CDS)

    The Government of Romania has requested to buy two (2) Coastal 
Defense Systems (CDS) consisting of: Up to ten (10) Link-16 
Multifunctional Information Distribution System--Joint Tactical Radio 
Systems (MIDS-JTRS). Also included are two Coastal Defense System Fire 
Distribution Centers; four Mobile Launch Vehicles; Transport Loading 
Vehicles; Naval Strike Missiles; non-operational Inert Handling/Loading 
Missile (IHM) to support missile handling and loading/unloading; 
training missile and equipment spares; associated containers; training 
and training equipment; publications and technical documentation; 
spares parts; loading and mobile maintenance support; U.S. Government 
and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; 
and other related elements of logistical and program support. The 
estimated total cost is $300 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a 
NATO Ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense 
capability. This proposed sale will enhance U.S. national security 
objectives in the region.
    The proposed sale will improve Romania's capability to meet current 
and future threats by improving Romania's maritime defense capabilities 
in the Black Sea and increasing interoperability with the United 
States. Romania will use this long-range, precision strike weapon to 
enhance mission effectiveness, survivability, and NATO interoperability 
in current and future missions and operations. Romania will have no 
difficulty absorbing this equipment and support into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal U.S. contractor will be Raytheon Missile and Defense, 
Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection 
with this potential sale.
    Implementation of the proposed sale will require U.S. Government 
and contractor personnel to visit Romania on a temporary basis in 
conjunction with program technical oversight and support requirements, 
including program and technical reviews, as well as to provide training 
and maintenance support in country.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20-72
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
    1. The Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defense System (CDS) 
provides a high performance, mobile, ground-based coastal defense 
capability. It has a net centric architecture, which enables multiple 
simultaneous engagements and over-the-horizon (OTH) targeting. The 
system can be closely integrated and adapted to a country's adjacent 
weapons and command and control systems. This expands the defended area 
and enhances the total fighting capability of the force. The NSM CDS is 
a ``turn-key'' solution that includes equipment, prime movers, spares, 
training, training equipment, logistics support equipment, 
documentation, services, and communications. This configuration 
consists of mobile Command and Control (C2) Fire Distribution Centers 
(FDCs) with an integrated communication subsystem and associated 
software; Mobile Launch Vehicles (MLVs) that perform a complete fire 
mission; Transport Loading Vehicles (TLVs) for the missiles; 
communication subsystem; Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS); tactical 
missiles; telemetered missiles to support test firings; inert or 
``dummy'' missiles for handling/loading training; and an inert 
operational missile to support ground based integration and system 
verification testing.
    2. Multifunctional Information Distribution System--Joint Tactical 
Radio System (MIDS-JTRS) is a secure data and voice communication 
network using Link-16 architecture. MIDS-JTRS provides a high capacity, 
low latency internet Protocol (IP) based waveform that can quickly 
transmit large amounts of data. Advanced algorithms allow cooperative 
detection and engagement of a wider array of targets, improving fused 
track accuracy and increasing lethality/survivability through 
Situational Awareness.
    3. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    4. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could 
be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system 
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or 
advanced capabilities.
    5. A determination has been made that Romania can provide 
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive 
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is 
necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national 
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
    6. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of the 
Romania.

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