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additional two (2) Embedded Global 

Positioning System/Inertial Navigation 

System (GPS/INS) (EGI) with SAASM or 

M-code capability; and six (6) AN/APY– 

8 Lynx Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) 

and Ground Moving Target Indicator 

(GMTI) systems. Also included are 

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) 4500 

Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Systems; 

Remotely Operated Video Enhanced 

Receiver (ROVER) 6Sx systems and 

Video Dissemination Links (VDL); 

Digital Datalink Encryptors; Automatic 

Information System Transponders; 

KOR–24A tactical airborne radios; and 

portable pre/post-flight equipment; as 

well as additional units of the following: 

MX–20 Multi-Spectral Targeting 

Systems; SeaVue Maritime Multi-Role 

patrol radars; SAGE 750 Electronic 

Surveillance Measures (ESM) systems; 

C-Band Line-of-Sight (LOS) ground data 

terminals; Honeywell TPE–331–10GD 

turboprop engines; M6000 UHF/VHF 

radios; cryptographic and IFF 

equipment; and Simple Key Loaders. 

This transmittal further notifies the 

following non-MDE items that were 

inadvertently omitted from the original 

notification: Due Regard Radars (DRR); 

and KY–100M narrowband/wideband 

cryptographic devices. The estimated 

total value of the additional items is 

$152 million. The total estimated MDE 

value will increase by $14 million to 

$167 million. The estimated total case 

value will increase to $752 million. 

(iv) Significance: The proposed sale 

will improve the recipient’s capability 

to meet current and future threats by 

providing timely Intelligence, 

Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), 

target acquisition, and counter-land, 

counter-sea, and anti-submarine strike 

capabilities for its security and defense. 

(v) Justification: This proposed sale 

serves U.S. national, economic, and 

security interests by supporting the 

recipient’s continuing efforts to 

modernize its armed forces and to 

maintain a credible defensive capability. 

The proposed sale will help improve the 

security of the recipient and assist in 

maintaining political stability, military 

balance, and economic progress in the 

region. 

(vi) Sensitivity of Technology: 

The Embedded Global Positioning 

System/Inertial Navigation System 

(GPS/INS) (EGI) with Selective 

Availability Anti-Spoofing Module 

(SAASM)—or M-Code receiver when 

available—and Precise Positioning 

Service (PPS) is a self-contained 

navigation system that provides 

information on the following: 

acceleration, velocity, position, attitude, 

platform azimuth, magnetic and true 

heading, altitude, body angular rates, 

time tags, and coordinated universal 

time (UTC) synchronized time. SAASM 

or M-Code enables the GPS receiver 

access to the encrypted P(Y) code or M 

code signal, providing protection 

against active spoofing attacks. 

The AN/APY–8 Lynx Synthetic 

Aperture Radar (SAR) and Ground 

Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) system 

provides all-weather surveillance, 

tracking and targeting for military and 

commercial customers from manned 

and unmanned vehicles. 

The Due Regard Radar (DRR) is a 

collision avoidance air-to-air radar 

comprised of a two-panel Active 

Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) 

antenna and a Radar Electronics 

Assembly (REA) that give the UAS pilot 

the ability to detect and track aircraft 

across the same Field-of-View (FOV) as 

a manned aircraft. AESA technology 

allows the DRR to track multiple targets 

while simultaneously continuing to 

scan for new aircraft. 

The KY–100Ms provide encryption to 

enable secure voice communications 

over the MQ–9B’s radios. 

The SNC 4500E ELINT system is used 

to detect, identify, and locate various 

radar emitters and provide the collected 

data to operational users for further 

analysis and exploitation. 

The L3 Harris ROVER 6Sx/6Si 

transceiver provides real-time, fullmotion video (FMV) and other network 

data for situational awareness, targeting, 

battle damage assessment, surveillance, 

relay, convoy over-watch operations and 

other situations where eyes-on-target are 

required. It provides expanded 

frequencies and additional processing 

resources from previous ROVER 

versions, allowing increased levels of 

collaboration and interoperability with 

numerous manned and unmanned 

airborne platforms. 

The Automatic Identification System 

(AIS) Transponder provides the ability 

to track & identify AIS-equipped 

maritime vessels over VHF. 

The Digital Datalink Encryptors 

provide NSA Type-1 encryption for 

each High Data Rate (HDR) datalink. 

The MQ–9B system utilizes multiple 

independent datalinks to provide 

communications between the Ground 

Control Station and the aircraft. 

The KOR–24A Small Tactical 

Terminal (STT) is a two channel, 

software defined, small form factor Link 

16 radio. The STT provides high 

assurance secure communications. 

The Portable Pre-flight/Post-flight 

Equipment (P3E) is used by the ground 

crew at the MQ–9B operating sites to 

interface with the aircraft for performing 

maintenance functions. The P3E is a 

ruggedized computer assembly that 

interfaces directly with the aircraft via 

a cable and provides functionality for 

conducting pre and post-flight checks, 

and to establish the aircraft on the 

SATCOM datalink for handover to the 

flight crew in the Ground Control 

Station. 

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: June 8, 2023 

[FR Doc. 2024–23112 Filed 10–4–24; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 23–35] 

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 23–35, Policy Justification, 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 

Dated: October 2, 2024. 

Aaron T. Siegel, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 


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Transmittal No. 23–35 

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 Ukraine 

(ii) Total Estimated Value: 

Major Defense Equipment * .. $30 million 

Other ...................................... $255 million 

TOTAL ............................... $285 million 

Funding Source: National Funds. 

(iii) Description and Quantity or 

Quantities of Articles or Services under 

Consideration for Purchase: The 

Government of Ukraine has requested to 

buy the National Advanced Surface-toAir Missile System (NASAMS), that 

includes: 

Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 

One (1) AN/MPQ–64F1 Sentinel 

Radar 

Non-MDE: 

Also included are a Fire Distribution 

Center (FDC); canister launchers, 

secure communications, GPS 

receivers, code loaders, and cable 

sets; tool kits; test equipment; 

support equipment; prime movers; 

generators; technical 

documentation; spare parts; U.S. 

Government and contractor 

technical support; and other related 

elements of logistics and program 

support. 


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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 

2800 DefenM Pentagon 

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy 

Speaker of the House 

U.S. House of Representatives 

H-209, The Capitol 

Wasi\ington, DC 20515 

Dear Mr. Speaker. 

Washinston, CC 20301,.2800 

May24.2023 

Pursuant to the reporting requ.i:rernems of Section J6(b)(l) of 1he Arms Export Control 

Ad, as amended, we are furwarding herewith Transmittal No. 23-35, concerning the Army}s 

proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Oovemment of Ukraine for defense articles 

amd senices estimated to cost S28S million. We will issue a news release to notify the public of 

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

Enclosures: 

1. Transmittal 

2. Policy Justification 

3. Sensitivity ofTeohoology 
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(iv) Military Department: Army (JU– 

B–UAC) 

(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: May 24, 2023 

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Ukraine—National Advanced Surfaceto-Air Missile System (NASAMS) 

The Government of Ukraine has 

requested to buy the National Advanced 

Surface-to-Air Missile System 

(NASAMS), that includes: one (1) AN/ 

MPQ–64F1 Sentinel Radar. Also 

included are a Fire Distribution Center 

(FDC); canister launchers, secure 

communications, GPS receivers, code 

loaders, and cable sets; tool kits; test 

equipment; support equipment; prime 

movers; generators; technical 

documentation; spare parts; U.S. 

Government and contractor technical 

support; and other related elements of 

logistics and program support. The total 

estimated cost is $285 million. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy goals and national 

security objectives of the United States 

by improving the security of a partner 

country that is a force for political 

stability and economic progress in 

Europe. 

Ukraine has an urgent need to 

increase its capabilities to defend 

against Russian missile strikes and 

aircraft. Acquiring and effectively 

deploying this capability will enhance 

Ukraine’s ability to defend its people 

and protect critical national 

infrastructure. 

The proposed sale of this equipment 

and support will not alter the basic 

military balance in the region. 

The principal contractor will be 

Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, 

AZ. 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 Ukraine. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

Transmittal No. 23–35 

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. National Advanced Surface-to-Air 

Missile System (NASAMS) Medium 

Range Air Defense System (MRADS) 

Description. This is a System of Systems 

(SOS) consisting of the Sentinel Radar, 

the Fire Distribution Center (FDC), the 

AIM–120 Advanced Medium Range Airto-Air Missile (AMRAAM), the AIM– 

120 Extended Range Missile 

(AMRAAM–ER), and the AIM–9X 

Missile. The NASAMS MRADS is 

designed for mid-range air defense and 

can be deployed to engage fixed wing 

and rotary wing aircraft, cruise missiles, 

and unmanned aerial systems (UASs). 

The NASAMS MRADS is not a Program 

of Record (POR) for the U.S. Department 

of Defense, but the SOS architecture 

does consist of several PORs: the U.S. 

Army’s AN/MPQ–64 Sentinel radar, the 

U.S. Air Force’s AIM–120 AMRAAM 

missile, and the U.S. Navy’s AIM–9X 

Missile. The NASAMS is comprised of 

both U.S.- and Norwegian-manufactured 

components. Norwegian components 

will be procured by the Raytheon 

Company. Norwegian involvement will 

be managed by Raytheon using export 

authorizations received from the U.S. 

Department of State. 

2. NASAMS Fire Unit (FU). Consists 

of one fire distribution center (FDC); one 

AN/MPQ–64F1surveillance, acquisition, 

and tracking radar; three truck-mounted 

Canister Launchers (LCHR); and the 

High Mobility Launcher (HML). 

3. Fire Distribution Center (FDC). The 

command & control entity, FDC, is the 

major operator interface in NASAMS. It 

provides all command-and-control 

functionality necessary to effectively 

conduct Air Defense missions, both in a 

stand-alone configuration as well as in 

a netted configuration integrated with 

other units. The FDC interfaces and 

controls the AN/MPQ–64F1 Sentinel 

radar and the Canister and High 

Mobility-Launchers. The FDC also 

interfaces (voice and data) to the 

national command and control 

structure. 

4. AN/MPQ–64F1 Sentinel Radar. 

This is the organic mobile Air Defense 

acquisition and tracking sensor for the 

United States Army. Sentinel provides 

persistent air surveillance and fire 

control quality data through commandand-control systems to defeat UAS, 

cruise missiles, and fixed-wing and 

rotary-wing aircraft threats. 

5. Canister Launcher (CLS). Purpose is 

to transport, aim, and fire the U.S. Air 

Force AMRAAM, AMRAAM–ER, and 

the U.S. Navy AIM–9X Sidewinder 

missiles. Under the remote control of 

the FDC, the launcher permits rapid 

launching of one or more missiles 

against single or multiple targets and 

can support 6 engagements 

simultaneously. The launcher provides 

360-degree, all weather, day and night, 

missile launch capability. 

6. The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is SECRET. 

7. 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. 

8. A determination has been made 

that Ukraine 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. 

9. All defense articles and services 

listed in this transmittal have been 

authorized for release and export to the 

Government of Ukraine. 

[FR Doc. 2024–23109 Filed 10–4–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 23–0I] 

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 23–0I. 


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