Notice2023-11581
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
June 1, 2023
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Defense Department
Abstract
The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 105 (Thursday, June 1, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35855-35857]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11581]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 22-0A]
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#513f34383d7f367f3934353d243f357f323827113c30383d7f3c383d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8be5eee2e7a5eca5e3eeefe7fee5efa5e8e2fdcbe6eae2e7a5e6e2e7">[email protected]</span></a> or (703) 697-9214.
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, Transmittal 22-0A.
Dated: May 25, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-0A
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C)), (AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Australia
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 15-26
Date: April 28, 2015
Military Department: Navy
(iii) Description: On April 28, 2015, Congress was notified by
Congressional certification transmittal number 15-26 of the possible
sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of follow-on
sustainment support and services in support of three (3) Hobart Class
Destroyers. The sustainment efforts included AEGIS computer software
and hardware updates, system integration and testing, tools and test
equipment, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and
technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment,
aircrew trainer devices upgrades, U.S. Government and contractor
technical assistance, and other related elements of logistics and
program support. The estimated total cost was $275 million. Major
Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $0 of this total.
On June 27, 2019, Congress was notified by Congressional
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certification transmittal number 0L-19 of Australia's request to
purchase upgrade kits for their Multifunctional Information
Distribution System (MIDS) Low Volume Terminal (LVT) equipment
installed on the Hobart Class Destroyers. The MIDS LVT Block Upgrade 2
(BU2) kits provide a suite of hardware, software and firmware updates
for the MIDS LVT units to provide a more robust security and enhanced
throughput (higher data rate). The total case value remained $275
million.
On May 27, 2020, Congress was notified by Congressional
certification transmittal number 0E-20 of Australia's request to
purchase the following MDE items: three (3) MIDS Joint Tactical Radio
System (JTRS) equipment suites to be installed on the Hobart Class
Destroyers; three (3) MIDS on Ship (MOS) Modernization (MOS Mod)
equipment suites to replace the current MOS systems installed on the HC
Destroyers; and three (3) Command and Control Processor System (C2PS)
equipment suites to replace the current legacy C2P systems installed on
the HC Destroyers. This equipment resulted in total MDE costs of $12.0
million and a corresponding decrease in non-MDE value by $12.0 million.
The total case value remained $275 million.
This transmittal notifies Australia's request for continued
sustainment and support services for its three (3) Hobart Class
Destroyers.
The overall MDE value will remain at $12.0 million. The total case
value will increase to $600 million.
(iv) Significance: This proposed sale will contribute to the
modernization of the Royal Australian Navy HC Destroyers, improve the
Royal Australian Navy's capability to conduct self-defense and regional
security missions, and enhance its interoperability with the United
States and other NATO members.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale supports the foreign policy
and national security objectives of the United States by improving the
security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that is a key partner of the United
States in ensuring peace and stability around the world.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology: No additional MDE is proposed as
part of this transmittal. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and services included in this potential
sale is SECRET.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: January 12, 2022
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