[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 78 (Monday, April 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24760-24762]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08577]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 21-60]


Arms Sales Notification

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

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

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House of Representatives, Transmittal 21-60 with attached Policy 
Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: April 19, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-60
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 Australia
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $102 million
Other....................................  $ 6 million
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  TOTAL..................................  $108 million
 


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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Up to eight hundred (800) Hellfire AGM-114R2 Missiles
Non-MDE:
    Also included is Tactical Aviation Ground Munition Program Office 
Technical Assistance; Security Assistance Management Directorate, Joint 
Attack Munition Systems Technical Assistance; classified and 
unclassified publications; spare parts; repair and return; storage; and 
other related elements of program and logistical support.

    (iv) Military Department: Army (AT-B-UMB)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-B-ULO
    (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: December 20, 2021

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Australia--Hellfire AGM-114R2 Missiles

    The Government of Australia has requested to buy up to eight 
hundred (800) Hellfire AGM-114R2 Missiles. Also included is Tactical 
Aviation Ground Munition Program Office Technical Assistance; Security 
Assistance Management Directorate, Joint Attack Munition Systems 
Technical Assistance; classified and unclassified publications; spare 
parts; repair and return; storage; and other related elements of 
program and logistical support. The total estimated case value is $108 
million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States. Australia is one of our most 
important allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic location of this 
political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring 
peace and economic stability in the region. It is vital to the U.S. 
national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a 
strong and ready self-defense capability.
    This proposed sale will improve Australia's capability to meet 
current and future threats by enhancing the Australian Navy's armed 
reconnaissance and anti-tank warfare mission capabilities. Australia 
will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, 
Orlando, Florida. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset 
agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the 
contractor.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor representatives. There 
will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 21-60
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The Hellfire AGM-114R2 is a precision strike, semi-active laser-
guided missile and is the principal air-to-ground weapon for the U.S. 
Army AH-64 Apache. The Hellfire R model incorporates a multi-purpose 
warhead with selectable effects appropriate for engagement of a wide 
range of targets including heavily or lightly armored targets, thin-
skinned vehicles, urban structures, caves, and personnel.
    2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    3. 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.
    4. A determination has been made that the Government of Australia 
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.
    5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal are 
authorized for release and export to the Government of Australia.

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