[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 6, 2024)] [Notices] [Pages 88024-88026] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-25822] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23-0O] Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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)(5)(C) 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- 0O. Dated: November 1, 2024. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P [[Page 88025]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN06NO24.006 BILLING CODE 6001-FR-C Transmittal No. 23-0O REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Purchaser: Government of the Republic of Korea (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 20-23 Date: April 10, 2020 Implementing Agency: Air Force (iii) Description: On April 10, 2020, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 20-23, of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of follow- on support and services for the Republic of Korea's F-35 aircraft, engines, and weapons; publications and technical documentation; support equipment; spare and repair parts; repair and return; test equipment; software delivery and support; pilot flight equipment; personnel training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of program support. The estimated total cost was $675 million. There was no Major Defense Equipment (MDE) included. This transmittal notifies the addition of the following non-MDE items: continued Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the F-35 program; electronic warfare (EW) data and Reprogramming Lab support; Cartridge Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD); classified software development, delivery, and support; aircraft engine Component Improvement Program (CIP) support; transportation support; and engineering technical assistance. No MDE is being added to this case. The estimated total value of the new non-MDE items is $565 million, however only a net increase in total non-MDE of $545 million is required. The estimated total case value will increase to $1.22 billion. (iv) Significance: The proposed sale will sustain the Republic of Korea's F-35 fleet readiness and increase aircraft reliability and maintainability. (v) Justification: 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 Indo-Pacific region. [[Page 88026]] (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Electronic Warfare Reprogramming Lab is used by USG engineers in the reprogramming and creation of shareable Mission Data Files for foreign F-35 customers. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 21, 2023 [FR Doc. 2024-25822 Filed 11-5-24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P