[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 149 (Friday, August 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63176-63178]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17041]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 22-07]


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 22-07 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: July 29, 2024.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-07
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 Pakistan
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0 million
Other...................................  $450 million
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  TOTAL.................................  $450 million
 

    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: This Foreign Military Sales 
(FMS) Case is a follow-on effort and consolidation of prior F-16 
sustainment and support cases to support the Pakistan Air Force F-16 
fleet by reducing duplicate case activities and adding additional 
continued support elements.

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    None
Non-MDE:
    Included are U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, 
and logistics services for follow-on support of Pakistan's F-16 fleet 
to include participation in F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program, 
Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program, 
International Engine Management Program, Engine Component Improvement 
Program, and other technical coordination groups; aircraft and engine 
hardware and software modifications and support; aircraft and engine 
spare repair/return parts, accessories and support

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equipment; classified and unclassified software and software support; 
publications, manuals, and technical documentation; precision 
measurement, calibration, lab equipment, and technical support 
services; studies and surveys; and other related elements of aircraft 
maintenance and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (PK-D-QAP)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: PK-D-NAP, PK-D-SAF, PK-D-QAJ, PK-
D-QCX
    (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: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 7, 2022

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Pakistan--F-16 Case for Sustainment

    The Government of Pakistan has requested to consolidate prior F-16 
sustainment and support cases to support the Pakistan Air Force F-16 
fleet by reducing duplicate case activities and adding additional 
continued support elements. Included are U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering, technical, and logistics services for follow-on support of 
Pakistan's F-16 fleet to include participation in F-16 Aircraft 
Structural Integrity Program, Electronic Combat International Security 
Assistance Program, International Engine Management Program, Engine 
Component Improvement Program, and other technical coordination groups; 
aircraft and engine hardware and software modifications and support; 
aircraft and engine spare repair/return parts, accessories and support 
equipment; classified and unclassified software and software support; 
publications, manuals, and technical documentation; precision 
measurement, calibration, lab equipment, and technical support 
services; studies and surveys; and other related elements of aircraft 
maintenance and program support. The estimated total cost is $450 
million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a 
partner nation that is a force for political stability in the region by 
allowing Pakistan to retain interoperability with U.S. and coalition 
forces in ongoing counterterrorism efforts and in preparation for 
future contingency operations.
    The proposed sale will improve Pakistan's capability to meet 
current and future threats by continuing the sustainment of its F-16 
fleet, which is the Pakistan Air Force's premier multi-role jet fighter 
and greatly improves Pakistan's ability to project combat power in 
support of counterterrorism through its robust air-to-ground 
capability. Pakistan will have no difficulty absorbing these articles 
and services 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, Fort 
Worth, TX. There are no known offsets proposed in conjunction with this 
sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Pakistan.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2024-17041 Filed 8-1-24; 8:45 am]
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