Notice2025-00139
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
January 8, 2025
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 5 (Wednesday, January 8, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1456-1458]
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. 23-0T]
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-
0T.
Dated: January 2, 2025.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-0T
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of the United Arab Emirates
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 08-19
Date: September 8, 2008
Implementing Agency: Missile Defense Agency
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description: On September 8, 2008, Congress was notified by
Congressional certification transmittal number 08-19 of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, to the
United Arab Emirates of 3 Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD)
Fire Units with 147 THAAD missiles, 4 THAAD radar sets (3 tactical and
one maintenance float), 6 THAAD fire and control communication
stations, and 9 THAAD launchers. Also included are fire unit
maintenance equipment, prime movers (trucks), generators, electrical
power units, trailers, communications equipment, tools, test and
maintenance equipment, repair and return, system integration and
checkout, spare/repair parts, publications, documentation, personnel
services, and other related support elements. The estimated total cost
was $6.95 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $4.20
billion of this total.
On August 7, 2012, Congress was notified by Congressional
certification transmittal number 0D-12 of the upgrade of the 3 THAAD
Fire Units previously notified but not yet delivered, with the addition
of 7 Multifunctional Information Distribution System Low Volume
Terminals (MIDS-LVTs). The total net cost of MDE increased by $2.8
million to $4.203 billion. The estimated total case value remained
$6.95 billion.
This transmittal notifies the possible sale of an additional twelve
(12) THAAD launchers. Also included is five (5) years of sustainment
support for both the THAAD ground equipment and the THAAD radar sets,
consisting of: system software maintenance and upgrade; test
components; repair and return; support equipment; spare and repair
parts; personnel training and training equipment; publications and
technical data; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance;
and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total
value of the new items and services is $1.163 billion. The net cost of
MDE will increase by $120 million, resulting in a revised MDE
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value of $4.323 billion. The net cost of non-MDE will increase by
$1.043 billion. The total estimated case value will increase by $1.163
billion to $8.113 billion.
(iv) Significance: The proposed sale will improve UAE's capability
to counter current and future threats in the region.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign
policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve
the security of an important regional partner. The UAE is a vital U.S.
partner for political stability and economic progress in the Middle
East.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Sensitivity of Technology
Statement contained in the original notification applies to 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: February 15, 2024
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