[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17193-17195]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05826]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 21-49]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

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ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Hedlund at 
[email protected] or (703) 697-9214.

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 21-49 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: March 16, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-49
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 Greece
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0 million
Other...................................  $270 million
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  TOTAL.................................  $270 million
 
Funding Source: National Funds

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
None
Non-MDE:
Included are U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and 
logistics support services for F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity 
Program (ASIP), F-16 Aircrew Training Device (ATD), Low Altitude 
Targeting and Infrared for Night (LANTIRN), and Reconnaissance (RECCE) 
Pods support programs; aircraft classified and unclassified aircraft 
software and software support; Multifunctional Information Distribution 
System (MIDS) software support; Joint Mission Planning Software (JMPS) 
support; participation in Electronic Combat International Security 
Assistance Program (ECISAP), International Engine Management Program 
(IEMP), and technical coordination groups; other aircraft and engine 
hardware and software modifications and support; spare and repair/
return parts and equipment; personnel training and training equipment; 
publications, manuals, and technical documentation; and other related 
elements of aircraft maintenance and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (GR-D-QAG)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GR-D-QCH, GR-D-SNX, GR-D-SNY
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc. Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 3, 2021

    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Greece--F-16 Sustainment Materiel and Services

    The Government of Greece has requested to buy U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services for 
F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP), F-16 Aircrew 
Training Device (ATD), Low Altitude Targeting and Infrared for Night 
(LANTIRN), and Reconnaissance (RECCE) Pods support programs; aircraft 
classified and unclassified aircraft software and software support; 
Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) software 
support; Joint Mission Planning Software (JMPS) support; participation 
in Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program 
(ECISAP), International Engine Management Program (IEMP), and technical 
coordination groups; other aircraft and engine hardware and software 
modifications and support; spare and repair/return parts and equipment; 
personnel training and training equipment; publications, manuals, and 
technical documentation; and other related elements of aircraft 
maintenance and program support. The total estimated value is $270 
million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a NATO ally, which is an important partner for political 
stability and economic progress in Europe.
    The proposed sale will improve Greece's capability to meet current 
and future threats by providing agile logistics support to its F-16 
program, encompassing aspects of aircrew training and aircraft 
maintenance. The ability to provide this level of support to the F-16 
program will increase its inter-operability with NATO forces and 
enhance its ability to provide for security of its borders. Greece has 
demonstrated a continued commitment to modernizing its military and 
will have no difficultly absorbing this additional sustainment support 
into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of these services will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors for this proposed sale are L3/Harris 
International, Melbourne, Florida; Lockheed-Martin Aero Corporation, 
Fort Worth, Texas; Collins Aerospace, Charlotte, North Carolina; 
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Falls Church, Virginia; Raytheon Company, 
Waltham, Massachusetts; and Atec, Incorporated, Houston, Texas. The 
purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be 
defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor(s).
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives outside the United States.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2023-05826 Filed 3-21-23; 8:45 am]
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