Notice2024-12942
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
June 13, 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 115 (Thursday, June 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50317-50319]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12942]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 20-49]
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#157b707c793b723b7d707179607b713b767c635578747c793b787c79"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d1bfb4b8bdffb6ffb9b4b5bda4bfb5ffb2b8a791bcb0b8bdffbcb8bd">[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 20-49 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: June 10, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 20-49
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 the United Arab Emirates
(UAE)
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $ 0 million
Other................................... $206 million
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TOTAL................................. $206 million
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services Under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of UAE has
requested a possible sale of Oceanographic Observation Equipment
System.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
None
Non-MDE:
An Oceanographic Observation Equipment System that includes multi-
site sensors; multiple remote data collection facilities; support for
centralized data analysis center eight (8) data analysis workstations;
fiber optic communications suites; power supplies; uninterruptable
power supplies; power and data distribution; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and
other related elements of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (AE-P-LAI)
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(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: July 21, 2022
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
United Arab Emirates--Oceanographic Observation Equipment System
The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested to
buy an Oceanographic Observation Equipment System that includes multi-
site sensors; multiple remote data collection facilities; support for
centralized data analysis center eight (8) data analysis workstations;
fiber optic communications suites; power supplies; uninterruptable
power supplies; power and data distribution; 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 $206 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the
security of an important regional partner. The UAE has been, and
continues to be, a vital U.S. partner for political stability and
economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will provide UAE with real-time oceanographic
data in defense of the UAE maritime boundary, natural resources and
ports. The United Arab Emirates will have no difficulty absorbing this
equipment 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(s) will be Lockheed Martin Rotary and
Mission System, Manassas, VA. There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of
two (2) contractor representatives to the UAE to provide technical
reviews, support, and oversight for two and a half (2.5) years
following initial operating capability.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20-49
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 Oceanographic Environmental Observation Equipment (OEOE)
System is an underwater fixed surveillance system that consists of
twelve (12) sensors connected to shore processing which allows the
tracking of marine platforms. The system provides acoustic detection
and tracking of contacts of interest. The performance will depend on
the contact's acoustic properties and local environmental conditions.
The following capabilities will be provided:
a. Operator Workstation/Displays: Eight (8) operator workstations.
This capability will provide three flat-panel displays, a keyboard and
mouse per operator station to support the presentation of acoustic
information to the operators, and the monitoring and maintenance of the
system health and status by the maintainer.
b. Data Storage: This capability will provide for the collection,
aggregation and storage of information in a central contact database.
c. Maintenance Displays: Two (2) maintenance displays. This
capability will provide a maintenance operator system a view of the
health of the system and tools to trouble and correct issues.
d. Audio Playback: This capability will allow operators to listen
to acoustic data processed by the system.
2. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET//REL
TO USA, ARE.
3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the hardware and software elements, the information could be used to
develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might reduce system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made that the United Arab Emirates 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 are
authorized for release and export to the United Arab Emirates.
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