[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 115 (Thursday, June 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50291-50293]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12955]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 22-40]


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 House of Representatives, Transmittal 22-40 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: June 10, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-40
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 Japan
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $257 million
Other...................................  $ 36 million
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  TOTAL.................................  $293 million
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    One hundred fifty (150) AIM-120C-7/C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-
to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs)
    Three (3) AIM-120 AMRAAM Guidance Sections
Non-MDE:
    Also included are AIM-120 missile containers and control sections; 
weapon support and support equipment; classified software delivery and 
support; spare and repair parts, consumables, and accessories; 
classified publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government 
and contractor engineering, technical and logistical support services; 
and other related elements of logistical and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (JA-D-YAX, JA-D-YBD)

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    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: JA-D-YAI, JA-D-YAK, JA-D-YAO, JA-
D-YCM, JA-D-YAU
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None known at this time
    (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: July 25, 2022

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Japan--AIM-120C-7/8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs)

    The Government of Japan has requested to buy one hundred fifty 
(150) AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAMs; and three (3) AIM-120 AMRAAM Guidance 
Sections. Also included are AIM-120 missile containers and control 
sections; weapon support and support equipment; classified software 
delivery and support; spare and repair parts, consumables, and 
accessories; classified publications and technical documentation; U.S. 
Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistical support 
services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. 
The estimated total program cost is $293 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and 
national security objectives of the United States by improving the 
security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and 
economic progress in the Asia-Pacific region.
    The proposed sale will improve Japan's capability to meet current 
and future threats by defending the Japanese homeland and U.S. 
personnel stationed there. Japan already has AMRAAMs in its inventory 
and 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 Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, 
AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with 
this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Japan.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 22-40
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 AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAM is a supersonic, air launched, aerial 
intercept, guided missile featuring digital technology and micro-
miniature solid-state electronics. This potential sale will include 
AMRAAM Guidance Section. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/
shootdown, multiple launches against multiple targets, resistance to 
electronic countermeasures, and interception of high and low-flying and 
maneuvering targets. The AIM-120C-8 is a form, fit, and function 
refresh of the AIM-120C-7 and is the next generation to be produced.
    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 Japan 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 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Japan.

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