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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. 

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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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Dated: October 2, 2024. 

Aaron T. Siegel, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

Transmittal No. 23–01 

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.: 11–05 

Date: February 1, 2011 

Military Department: Navy 

(iii) Description: On February 1, 2011, 

Congress was notified by congressional 

certification transmittal number 11–05 

of the possible sale under Section 

36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act 

of the Government of Australia’s request 

for ten year Through-Life-Support (TLS) 

for Australia’s fleet of twenty-four (24) 

MH–60R helicopters. The sustainment 

effort included spare and repair parts 

provisioning, support and test 

equipment, publications and technical 

documentation, U.S. Government and 

contractor engineering, technical and 

logistics support services, and other 

related elements of logistics support. 

The estimated cost was $1.6 billion, 

with no Major Defense Equipment 

(MDE). 

On July 10, 2018, Congress was 

notified by congressional certification 

transmittal number 18–0A of the 

extension of the sustainment support 

will include additional spare parts 

through June 2028 as requested by 

Australia. There was no increase in 

MDE cost. The case value increased 

from $1.6 billion to $2.8 billion. 


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DEPENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 

2800CeftH\llHt P9t,tagoft 

'lb Honorable Kevin M~arthy 

Speaker of the House 

U.S. House ofRepresentatiies 

H-200, The Capitol 

Washington. DC 20515 

.llt,m-Mr. Speaker: 

Wathington,DC 20301-2.BDO 

May 19,2023 

Pw,,.'llarit to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(S)(C) of the Arms ·Bxpmt Control 

Act (ABCA), u amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No, 23-0l. 'Ibis notification relates to 

enhancements or upgrades from the level of sensiti\ity of teelmology or·capahilitydescribed in 

the Section36(b)(t)AECA certifibltion tl..OS of February t, 2011. 

Enclosure: 

t Transmittal 

JamesA. Hunch 

Director 
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On June 15, 2020, Congress was 

notified by congressional certification 

transmittal number 0H–20 of the 

addition of the following MDE: three (3) 

airborne Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) with 

GPS security devices and four (4) T700– 

GE–401C turbo engines. This equipment 

resulted in a net increase in MDE cost 

of $5 million and a corresponding 

decrease in the non-MDE value by $5 

million. The total estimated cost 

remained $2.8 billion. 

This transmittal notifies Australia’s 

request for continued sustainment and 

support services for its MH–60R 

helicopters. No additional MDE is being 

added and there is no increase in MDE 

cost. The total estimated cost will 

increase to $4.3 billion. 

(iv) Significance: This proposed sale 

will improve Australia’s capability to 

perform anti-surface and antisubmarine 

warfare missions as well as secondary 

missions, including vertical 

replenishment, search and rescue, and 

communications relay. Australia will 

use the enhanced capability as a 

deterrent to regional threats and to 

strengthen its homeland defense. 

(v) Justification: This proposed sale 

supports the foreign policy and national 

security objectives of the United States 

by improving the security of a major 

non-NATO ally that is a key partner of 

the United States in ensuring peace and 

stability around the world. 

(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: May 19, 2023 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 23–13] 

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 23–13, and Policy 

Justification. 

Dated: October 2, 2024. 

Aaron T. Siegel, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 


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