Notice2024-27776
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
November 27, 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 229 (Wednesday, November 27, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 93560-93562]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23-0U]
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)(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 with attached Transmittal 23-
0U.
Dated: November 21, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-0U
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.: 14-12
Date: May 13, 2014
Military Department: Navy
(iii) Description: On May 13, 2014, Congress was notified by
Congressional certification transmittal number 14-12, of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act of up to
350 AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Tactical Missiles; 35 AIM-9X Special Air
Training Missiles (NATM); 95 AIM-9X-2 Captive Air Training Missiles
(CATM); 22 AIM-9X-2 Tactical Guidance Units; 19 CATM-9X-2 Guidance
Units; and 3 DATM-9X. Also included were containers, test sets and
support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical
documents, personnel training and training equipment, United States
(U.S.) Government and contractor technical assistance, and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total
cost was $534 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $476
million of this total.
On January 9, 2018, Congress was notified by Congressional
certification transmittal number 0W-17 of the change from 350 AIM-9X-2
Sidewinder Tactical Missiles to reflect 300 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II+
Tactical Missiles and 50 AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Tactical Missiles.
Additionally, this transmittal reported the inclusion of 11 CATM-9X-2
Missile Guidance Units. The total notified cost of MDE remained $476
million. The total notified case value remained $534 million.
On December 4, 2020, Congress was notified by Congressional
certification transmittal number 0A-21 of the addition of four (4) AIM-
9X Block II+ Tactical Missile Guidance Units. The total MDE value
increase by $1 million to $477 million. The estimated total case value
remained $534 million.
This transmittal notifies inclusion of the following MDE: an
additional ten (10) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical Guidance Units;
thirty-two (32) AIM-9X Block II+ Sidewinder Tactical Guidance Units;
and ninety (90) AIM-
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9X Block II Sidewinder CATM Guidance Units. The estimated total value
of the new items is $28 million. The net cost of MDE will increase by
$28 million, resulting in a revised MDE value of $505 million. The
estimated total case value will remain $534 million.
(iv) Significance: The proposed sale will improve Australia's
capability to effectively maintain its current force projection and
enhance interoperability with U.S. forces.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign
policy and national security objectives of the U.S. Australia is one of
our most important allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic
location of this political and economic power contributes significantly
to ensuring peace and economic stability in the region. It is vital to
the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and
maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
The AIM-9X Block II and Block II+ (Plus) SIDEWINDER Missile
represents a substantial increase in missile acquisition and kinematics
performance over the AIM-9M and replaces the AIM-9X Block I Missile
configuration. The missile includes a high off-boresight seeker,
enhanced countermeasure rejection capability, low drag/high angle of
attack airframe, and the ability to integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing
System. The most current AIM-9X Block II/II+ Operational Flight
Software developed for all international partner countries, which is
authorized by U.S. Government export policy, provides fifth-generation
infrared missile capabilities such as lock-on-after-launch, weapons
data link, surface attack, and surface launch. No software source code
or algorithms will be released.
The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original
notification applies to additional items reported here.
The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: December 5, 2023
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