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intercept, identify, locate, record, and/or 

analyze sources of radiated 

electromagnetic energy to support 

classification of unknown surface and 

airborne units. 

6. The AN/AYK–27 Integrated 

Navigation Control and Display System 

serves as the network manager and the 

human machine interface for the E–2D 

navigation system. 

7. The LN–251 Embedded Global 

Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation 

Systems (EGIs) with embedded airborne 

Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing 

Module (SAASM) or M-Code Receiver 

(ASR) system provides position, 

navigation and timing information to 

the E–2D via the Global Positioning 

Satellite system and an inertial 

measuring unit. 

8. The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is SECRET. 

9. If a technologically advanced 

adversary were to obtain knowledge of 

the specific hardware and 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. 

10. A Special Security Agreement will 

be in place to provide additional 

security requirements for 

implementation by the Government of 

Japan to protect the advanced 

capabilities this aircraft provides. This 

sale is necessary in furtherance of the 

U.S. foreign policy and national security 

objectives outlined in the Policy 

Justification. 

11. All defense articles and services 

listed in this transmittal have been 

authorized for release and export to the 

Government of Japan. 

[FR Doc. 2024–20743 Filed 9–11–24; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 22–72] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the 

unclassified text of an arms sales 

notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, 

pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or 

dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@

mail.mil. 

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 22–72, and Policy 

Justification. 

Dated: September 9, 2024. 

Aaron T. Siegel, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION.AGENCY 

2800o.hnse Pel,tagon 

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy 

Speaker of the House 

U.S. House of Representatives 

H-209, Capitol 

Washington, DC 2051 S 

Dear Mr, Speaker: 

W.9hlfflton,, 0C20301•2800 

MAR 2 9 2023 

Pursuant to the reporting requirements of SectionJ6(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control 

Actt as amended, we·are forwarding herewith. Tmn.wittal No. 22-72i concerning the Navy's·· 

proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to Government of Bahrain for defense articles 

aidservicesestimated tocost$350 m.illioo~ We will issue a news release to notifjttbe public of' 

this proposed sale upon delivery of this letter to your office. 

Enclosures: 

1. Trammittal ... 

2~. Policy Justification 

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Transmittal No. 22–72 

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 Bahrain 

(ii) Total Estimated Value: 

Major Defense Equipment * $ 0 million 

Other ................................... $350 million 

TOTAL ............................. $350 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 Bahrain has 

requested to buy equipment and 

services to refurbish twenty-four 

(24) Excess Defense Article (EDA) 

AH–1W multi-role helicopters. 

Included are services to refurbish a 

full-motion Aircraft Procedures 

Trainer (APT), M272A1 missile 

launchers and spare T–700–GE–401 

aircraft engines, spare parts, 

support, training, publications, and 

other related elements of logistics 

and program support. 

(iv) Military Department: Navy (BA– 

P–SAV) 

(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: 

None 

(viii) Date Report Delivered to 

Congress: March 29, 2023 

*As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Bahrain—Refurbishment of AH–1W 

Attack and Reconnaissance Helicopters 

The Government of Bahrain has 

requested to buy equipment and 

services to refurbish twenty-four (24) 

Excess Defense Article (EDA) AH–1W 

multi-role helicopters. Included are 

services to refurbish a full-motion 

Aircraft Procedures Trainer (APT), 

M272A1 missile launchers and spare T– 

700–GE–401 aircraft engines, spare 

parts, support, training, publications, 

and other related elements of logistics 

and program support. The estimated 

total cost is $350 million. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy and national security 

objectives of the United States by 

helping to improve the security of a 

Major Non-NATO ally that is an 

important force for political stability 

and economic progress in the Middle 

East. 

The proposed sale will improve 

Bahrain’s capability to meet current and 

future threats by improving its ability to 

fulfill maritime patrol, close air support, 

and search and rescue missions. Bahrain 

will have no difficulty absorbing these 

defense articles and services into its 

armed forces. 

The proposed sale of these services 

and support will not alter the basic 

military balance in the region. 

The principal contractor will be Bell 

Corporation, Fort Worth, TX. 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 Bahrain. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

[FR Doc. 2024–20735 Filed 9–11–24; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 22–0U] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the 

unclassified text of an arms sales 

notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, 

pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or 

dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@

mail.mil. 

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 22–0U. 

Dated: September 9, 2024. 

Aaron T. Siegel, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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