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conditions, such as darkness, fog, smoke 

or dust. It provides for an improved 

situational awareness, applicable to 

both driving and surveillance. The DVE 

system consists of a Display Control 

Module (DCM), Sensor Module (SM), 

and Pan and Tilt Modules (PTM). The 

DVE is currently available in the 

standard and wide (DVE-Wide) 

configurations. The DVE-Wide provides 

drivers with wider fields of view. 

c. Exportable version of the Inertial 

Navigation Unit (INU) is a navigation 

device that uses motion sensors or 

accelerometers and rotation sensors or 

gyroscopes to continuously calculate the 

position, the orientation, and the 

velocity of Bradley vehicle without the 

need for external references. It is a 

supplementary, and complementary to 

the global positioning system (GPS). In 

the event of a lack of a GPS signal, the 

INU maintains position, velocity, and 

situational awareness. 

d. The Radio Frequency TOW 2A (RF) 

Missile (BGM–71E–4B–RF) is a direct 

attack missile designed to defeat 

armored vehicles, reinforced urban 

structures, field fortification and other 

such targets. TOW Missiles are fired 

from a variety of TOW Launchers in the 

U.S. Army, USMC and FMS customer 

forces. The TOW 2A RF missile can be 

launched from the same launcher 

platforms as the existing wire-guided 

TOW 2A missile without modification 

to the launcher. The TOW 2A missile 

(both wire and RF) contains two tracker 

beacons (Xenon and thermal) for the 

launcher to track and guide the missile 

in flight. Guidance commands from the 

launcher are provided to the missile by 

the RF link contained within the missile 

case. The hardware, software, and 

technical publications provided with 

the sale thereof are unclassified. 

However, the system itself contains 

sensitive technology that instructs the 

system on how to operate in the 

presence of countermeasures. 

e. The Radio Frequency TOW 2B (RF) 

Missile (BGM–71F–3–RF) is a fly-over 

shoot-down missile designed to defeat 

armored vehicles. TOW Missiles are 

fired from a variety of TOW Launchers 

in the U.S. Army, USMC and FMS 

customer forces. The TOW 2B RF 

missile can be launched from the same 

launcher platforms as the existing wireguided TOW 2B missile without 

modification to the launcher. The TOW 

2B missile (both wire and RF) contains 

two tracker beacons (Xenon and 

thermal) for the launcher to track and 

guide the missile in flight. Guidance 

commands from the launcher are 

provided to the missile by the RF link 

contained within the missile case. The 

hardware, software, and technical 

publications provided with the sale 

thereof are unclassified. However, the 

system itself contains sensitive 

technology that instructs the system on 

how to operate in the presence of 

countermeasures. 

f. The Radio Frequency TOW Bunker 

Buster (BB) Missile (BGM–71H–1–RF) is 

a variant of the TOW 2A that replaces 

the TOW 2A warhead with a high 

explosive blast-fragmentation warhead. 

The bulk charge warhead is effective 

against reinforced concrete walls, light 

armored vehicles, and earth and timber 

bunkers. Guidance commands from the 

launcher are provided to the missile by 

the RF link contained within the missile 

case. 

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 or 

equivalent systems which 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 Croatia can provide 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 enclosed Policy 

Justification. 

5. All defense articles and services 

listed in this transmittal have been 

authorized for release and export to 

Croatia. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 20–52] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is 

publishing the unclassified text of an 

arms sales notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Karma Job at karma.d.job.civ@mail.mil 

or (703) 697–8976. 

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 

20–52 with attached Policy Justification 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 

Dated: December 21, 2020. 

Kayyonne T. Marston, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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Transmittal No. 20-52 

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 Brazil 

(ii) Total Estimated Value: 

Major Defense Equipment * ....... $40 million 

Other ........................................... $30 million 

Total ......................................... $70 million 

(iii) Description and Quantity or 

Quantities of Articles or Services under 

Consideration for Purchase: 

Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 

Twenty-two (22) MK 54 Conversion 

Kits—to Convert MK 46 Mod 5 A(S) 

Torpedoes to MK 54 Mod 0 

Lightweight Torpedoes 

Non-MDE: Also included are torpedo 

containers, Recoverable Exercise 

Torpedoes (REXTORP) with containers, 

Fleet Exercise Section (FES) and fuel 

tanks, air launch accessories for rotary 

wing, torpedo spare parts, propellant, 

lanyard start assembly suspensions 

bands, thermal batteries, training, 

publications, support and test 

equipment. U.S. Government and 

contractor engineering, technical, and 

logistics support services, and other 

related elements of logistics and 

program support. 

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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: December 1, 2020 

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Brazil—MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes 

The Government of Brazil has 

requested to buy twenty-two (22) MK 54 

conversion kits—to convert MK 46 Mod 

5 A(S) torpedoes to MK 54 Mod 0 

lightweight torpedoes. Also included 

are torpedo containers, Recoverable 

Exercise Torpedoes (REXTORP) with 

containers, Fleet Exercise Section (FES) 

and fuel tanks, air launch accessories for 

rotary wing, torpedo spare parts, 

propellant, lanyard start assembly 

suspensions bands, thermal batteries, 

training, publications, support and test 

equipment. U.S. Government and 

contractor engineering, technical, and 

logistics support services, and other 

related elements of logistics and 

program support. The total estimated 

value is $70 million. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy and national security 

objectives of the United States by 

improving the security of an important 

regional partner that is an important 

force for political stability and economic 

progress in South America. 

The Government of Brazil intends to 

utilize MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes on 

its Sikorsky S-70B ‘‘Seahawk’’ aircraft 

and surface ships. 

The proposed sale of this equipment 

and support will not alter the basic 

military balance in the region. 

The principal contractor will be 

Raytheon Integrated Defense System, 

Portsmouth, RI. There are no known 

offset agreements proposed in 

connection with this potential sale. 

Implementation of this proposed sale 

will not require long-term assignment of 

any additional U.S. Government or 

contractor representatives to Brazil; 

however, U.S. Government Engineering 

and Technical Services may be required 

on an interim basis for training and 

technical assistance. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

Transmittal No. 20-52 

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 MK 54 Torpedo is a 

conventional torpedo that can be 

launched from surface ships and rotaryand fixed-wing aircraft. The MK 54 is an 

upgrade from the MK 46 Torpedo. The 

upgrade to the MK 54 entails 

replacement of the torpedo’s sonar and 

guidance and control systems with 

modem technology. The new guidance 

and control system uses a mixture of 

commercial-off-the-shelf and custombuilt electronics. The warhead, fuel 

tank, and propulsion system from the 

MK 46 torpedo are re-used in the MK 54 

configuration with minor modifications. 

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 or 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 Brazil 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 

Brazil. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 20–30] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is 

publishing the unclassified text of an 

arms sales notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Karma Job at karma.d.job.civ@mail.mil 

or (703) 697–8976. 

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 

20–30 with attached Policy Justification. 

Dated: December 21, 2020. 

Kayyonne T. Marston, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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