Notice2024-10472
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
May 14, 2024
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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 89, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41955-41957]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10472]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 22-04]
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#117f74787d3f763f7974757d647f753f727867517c70787d3f7c787d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5638333f3a7831783e33323a23383278353f20163b373f3a783b3f3a">[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 22-04 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: May 8, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-04
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 Bahrain
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............................. $ 0 million
Other................................................. $175.98 million
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TOTAL............................................. $175.98 million
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
None
Non-MDE:
Upgrade nine (9) M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) to M270
A1 minimum configuration. The upgrade will include: the Common Fire
Control System (CFCS); Improved Launcher Mechanical System (ILMS); 600h
Engine and associated engine compartment modifications; Improved
Electronics Distribution Box (IEDB); fan speed control valve; cables
and mounting hardware, Power Take Off (PTO) and BOO series
transmission; the Digital Communication Systems (DCOMMS); and Vehicular
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Intercom System (AN/VIC-3). In addition, the effort will include two
(2) years spare parts; Operator and Maintenance Training Course'
Contractor Logistics Support; U.S. Government engineering support;
support and test equipment; integration and test support, software
delivery and support; publications and technical documentation;
technical and logistics support services; storage; and other related
elements of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (BA-B-ULJ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: BA-B-JAH, BA-B-UEP, BA-B-UIW
(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 24, 2022
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Bahrain--M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) Upgrade
The Government of Bahrain has requested to buy upgrades to nine (9)
M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) to a M270 A1 minimum
configuration. The upgrade will include: the Common Fire Control System
(CFCS); Improved Launcher Mechanical System (ILMS); 600h Engine and
associated engine compartment modifications; Improved Electronics
Distribution Box (IEDB); fan speed control valve; cables and mounting
hardware, Power Take Off (PTO) and BOO series transmission; the Digital
Communication Systems (DCOMMS); and Vehicular Intercom System (AN/VIC-
3). In addition, the effort will include two (2) years spare parts;
Operator and Maintenance Training Course' Contractor Logistics Support;
U.S. Government engineering support; support and test equipment;
integration and test support, software delivery and support;
publications and technical documentation; technical and logistics
support services; storage; and other related elements of logistical and
program support. The estimated total cost is $175.98 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a
Major Non-NATO Ally that is an important force for political stability
and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve Bahrain's capability to meet current
and future threats by enhancing Bahrain's ability to defend itself
against regional malign actors and improve interoperability with
systems operated by U.S. forces and other Gulf countries. Bahrain's
continued investment in its defensive capabilities is crucial to
protecting its borders, energy infrastructure, and its residents,
including over 15,000 U.S. citizens and Naval personnel living and
working in the country. Bahrain will have no difficulty absorbing these
upgraded MLRSs 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 the Lockheed Martin Corporation,
Bethesda, MD. There are no known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to Bahrain.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 22-04
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 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a high-mobility
automatic system based on an M270 weapons platform. The MLRS fires
surface-to-surface rockets: the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS)
and the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS). Without leaving
the cab, the crew of three (driver, gunner and section chief) can fire
up to 12 MLRS rockets in fewer than 60 seconds.
2. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
3. 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.
4. A determination has been made that the Government of Bahrain can
provide substantially 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.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Bahrain.
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