Notice2024-25820
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
November 6, 2024
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 88039-88041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25820]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23-42]
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: Pamela Young at (703) 953-6092,
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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 with attached Transmittal 23-
42, and Policy Justification.
Dated: November 1, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-42
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 Kuwait
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $ 0 million
Other................................... $150 million
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Total................................. $150 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:
The Government of Kuwait has requested the replacement of expiring
limited life components and certifications testing in order to support
an operational life of thirty (30) years for Patriot Advanced
Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles. Included in this potential sale are:
test and repair of PAC-3 missiles; stockpile reliability testing and
field
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returns; repair and return of classified and unclassified PAC-3 missile
items and ground support equipment (GSE) component level parts;
replenishment of classified and unclassified missile spares, GSE
spares, and seeker spares; tools to improve the turnaround time of the
repair and recertification efforts; air transportation services for
missile processing; U.S. Government and contractor technical and
logistics support; training devices; organizational equipment; support
equipment; test equipment; technical data and publications; personnel
training and training equipment; and other related elements of
logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (KU-B-UYK)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KU-B-UMI
(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: None
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 20, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Kuwait--Repair and Recertification of Patriot Advanced Capability-3
Missiles
The Government of Kuwait has requested the replacement of expiring
limited life components and certifications testing in order to support
an operational life of thirty (30) years for Patriot Advanced
Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles. Included in this potential sale are:
test and repair of PAC-3 missiles; stockpile reliability testing and
field returns; repair and return of classified and unclassified PAC-3
missile items and ground support equipment (GSE) component level parts;
replenishment of classified and unclassified missile spares, GSE
spares, and seeker spares; tools to improve the turnaround time of the
repair and recertification efforts; air transportation services for
missile processing; U.S. Government and contractor technical and
logistics support; training devices; organizational equipment; support
equipment; test equipment; technical data and publications; personnel
training and training equipment; and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $150
million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States (U.S.) by helping to improve
the infrastructure of a Major Non-NATO ally that has been an important
force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
This proposed sale will improve Kuwait's capability to sustain
their missile density and ensure readiness for air operations. Kuwait
will use this capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to
strengthen homeland defense. Kuwait will have no difficulty absorbing
this infrastructure, support, and associated services 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,
Camden, Arkansas. 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 Kuwait.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
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