Notice2021-22670
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
October 18, 2021
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Defense Department
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The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 198 (Monday, October 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57653-57655]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22670]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 21-22]
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
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#82ece7ebeeace5aceae7e6eef7ece6ace1ebf4c2efe3ebeeacefebee"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b6d8d3dfda98d198ded3d2dac3d8d298d5dfc0f6dbd7dfda98dbdfda">[email protected]</span></a> 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 21-22 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: October 13, 2021.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-22
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 North Macedonia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*................. $160 million
Other.................................... $ 50 million
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TOTAL.................................. $210 million
Funding Source: National Funds and Foreign Military Financing (FMF)
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Fifty-four (54) Stryker Vehicles, to include M1126 Infantry Carrier
Vehicles (ICV), M1130 Command Vehicles (CV), and M1129 Mortar Carrier
Vehicles (MCV)
Non-MDE: Also included are M2A1 .50 cal machine guns; M6 Smoke
Grenade launchers and associated spares; Harris radios; Common Remote
Operated Weapons Station (CROWS); Defense Advanced GPS Receiver; AN/
VAS-5 Driver's Vision Enhancer; spare parts and components; special
tools and test equipment; publications and technical manuals; training;
field service representatives; U.S. Government and contractor
engineering,
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technical, and logistical support services, and other related elements
of program and logistical support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (MK-B-UCE).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
(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: March 16, 2021.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
Policy Justification
North Macedonia--Stryker Vehicles
The Government of North Macedonia has requested the possible sale
of fifty-four (54) Stryker Vehicles, to include M1126 Infantry Carrier
Vehicles (ICV), M1130 Command Vehicles (CV), and M1129 Mortar Carrier
Vehicles (MCV). Also included are Also included are M2A1 .50 cal
machine guns; M6 Smoke Grenade launchers and associated spares; Harris
radios; Common Remote Operated Weapons Station (CROWS); Defense
Advanced GPS Receiver; AN/VAS-5 Driver's Vision Enhancer; spare parts
and components; special tools and test equipment; publications and
technical manuals; training; field service representatives; U.S.
Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistical
support services, and other related elements of program and logistical
support. The estimated cost is $210 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally
which is an important force for political and economic stability in
Europe.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will improve North
Macedonia's capability to meet current and future threats by increasing
operational capabilities, force availability, and promote military
cooperation.
The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be General Dynamics Land Systems
(GDLS), Sterling Heights, MI; vehicles will be produced at GDLS-Canada
in London, Ontario. There are no known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require one (1) Stryker
contractor representative for twelve (12) months, two (2) CROWS
contractor representatives for two (2) months, and four (4) contractor
representatives for two (2) months to travel to North Macedonia to
conduct the Operator and Maintenance OCONUS.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 21-22
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 Stryker Family of Vehicles (FoV) are all derived from the
Flat Bottom Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV). The ICV supplies the common
suspension, drive line, major C4 components, and the hull to the FoV.
The FoV are powered by a 350 horsepower C7 Caterpillar Diesel engine
and runs on eight wheels that feature run flat capability and a central
tire inflation system (CTIS). The FoV contain a vehicle height
management system to aid in transportability. The FoV are supported by
a communications suite that integrates the SINCGARS radio family and
Global Positioning System (GPS) and their commercially exportable
equivalents, and have Mission Equipment Packages that add to the ICV
common capabilities. The Stryker is deployable by C-130 aircraft and
combat capable upon arrival. The Stryker is capable of self-deployment
by highway and self-recovery. It has a low noise level that reduces
crew fatigue and enhances survivability. It moves about the battlefield
quickly and is optimized for close, complex, or urban terrain. The
Stryker program leverages non-developmental items with common
subsystems and components to quickly acquire and filed these systems.
2. The AN/VAS-5 Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE) is compact thermal
camera providing armored vehicle drivers with day or night time visual
awareness in clear or reduced vision (fog, smoke, dust) situations. The
system provides the driver a 180-degree viewing angle using a high
resolution infrared sensor and image stabilization to reduce the effect
of shock and vibration. The viewer and monitor are ruggedized for
operation in tactical environments.
3. The Common Remote Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) is an
externally mounted weapon mounting and control system that allows the
gunner to remain inside the vehicle protected armor while firing a
variety of crew served weapons. The CROWS provides remote day and night
sighting and ballistic control capacity, providing first-burst
engagement of targets at maximum effective weapon range while on the
move.
4. The Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) is a lightweight (less
than two pounds), hand-held or host platform-mounted receiver that may
include a dual frequency (L1/L2), Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing
Module (SAASM) based, Precise Positioning Service (PPS) device that
receives and decodes the L1 and L2 signals-in-space which are
transmitted by the NAVSTAR GPS satellite constellation. The DAGR
provides real-time positioning, velocity (ground speed), navigation,
and timing (PVNT) information, in stand-alone (dismounted) and mounted
(ground facilities, sea, air, and land vehicles) configurations. The
DAGR can support missions involving land-based war-fighting and non-war
fighting operations. The DAGR can also be used as a secondary or
supplemental aid to aviation-based missions which involve operations in
low-dynamic aircraft, and as an aid to navigation in water-borne
operations.
5. The M95, Mortar fire Control System (MFCS) is consist of
multiple Line Replaceable Unit (LRUs) that provides 120mm mortar
weapon's Azimuth and Elevation, which allows the user to aim the mortar
without having to dismount the vehicle. The MFCS provides digital
communication with fire support network, improves weapon accuracy, and
reduces employment time.
6. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
7. 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.
8. A determination has been made that North Macedonia can provide
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.
9. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of North
Macedonia.
[FR Doc. 2021-22670 Filed 10-15-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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