[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 184 (Monday, September 23, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77500-77501]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21697]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-34]


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: Pamela Young at (703) 953-6092, 
[email protected], or [email protected].

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 with attached Transmittal 23-
34, and Policy Justification.

    Dated: September 18, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-34
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 Norway
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0 million
Other...................................  $166 million
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    TOTAL...............................  $166 million
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    None
    Non-MDE:
    The Government of Norway has requested continued sustainment and 
associated services for four (4) C-130J aircraft beyond Block 6 through 
2028. Included are Joint Mission Planning Systems (JMPS); aircraft 
components, spare parts, consumables, and accessories; repair and 
return support; aircraft support and support equipment; unclassified 
publications and technical documentation; software delivery and 
support; unclassified Computer Program Identification Number (CPIN) 
systems; telecommunications support; minor modifications, maintenance 
and 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: Air Force (NO-D-QBV)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NO-D-QAT
    (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: April 26, 2023

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Norway--C-130J Sustainment

    The Government of Norway has requested continued sustainment and 
associated services for four (4) C-130J aircraft beyond Block 6 through 
2028. Included are Joint Mission Planning Systems (JMPS); aircraft 
components, spare parts, consumables, and accessories; repair and 
return support; aircraft support and support equipment; unclassified 
publications and technical documentation; software delivery and 
support; unclassified Computer Program Identification Number (CPIN) 
systems; telecommunications support; minor modifications, maintenance 
and 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 $166 
million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and 
national security objectives of the United States by improving the 
security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and 
economic progress in Europe.
    The proposed sale will improve Norway's capability to meet current 
and future threats by bolstering operational readiness while enhancing 
air and defense capabilities with a modernized fleet. Norway already 
has C-130Js and 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, Marietta, GA. The 
purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement would be 
defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Norway.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness because 
of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2024-21697 Filed 9-20-24; 8:45 am]
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