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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 81478-81480]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23181]

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-0J]

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, 
[email protected], or [email protected].

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

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copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with 
attached Transmittal 23-0J.

    Dated: October 2, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-0J

REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Purchaser: Government of India
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 19-02
    Date: February 6, 2019
    Implementing Agency: Air Force
    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description: On February 6, 2019, Congress was notified by 
congressional certification transmittal number 19-02 of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of two (2) 
Self-Protection Suites (SPS) consisting of AN/AAQ 24(V)N Large Aircraft 
Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM), ALQ-211(V)8 Advanced Integrated 
Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS), and AN/ALE-47 Counter-
Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) to protect two (2) Boeing 777 Head-
of-State aircraft. The LAIRCM system consists of three (3) Guardian 
Laser Terminal Assemblies (GLTA), six (6) Missile Warning Sensors (MWS) 
for AN/AAQ-24 (V)N, one (1) LAIRCM System Processor Replacements 
(LSPR), one (1) Control Indicator Unit Replacement (CIUR), one (1) 
Smart Card Assembly and one (1) High-Capacity Card (HCC)/User Data 
Memory (UDM) card. Major Defense Equipment (MDE)

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consisted of twelve (12) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) 
AN/AAQ-24(V)N (6 installed, 6 spares); eight (8) LAIRCM System 
Processor Replacements (LSPR) AN/AAQ-24(V)N (2 installed, 6 spares); 
twenty-three (23) Missile Warning Sensors (MWS) for AN/AAR-54 AAQ-
24(V)N (12 installed, 11 spares); and five (5) AN/ALE-47 Counter-
Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) (2 installed, 3 spares). Also 
included were Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites 
(AIDEWS), LAIRCM CIURs, Smart Card Assemblies, HCCs, and UDM cards, as 
well as: initial spares; consumables; repair and return support; 
support equipment; Self-Protection Suite (SPS) engineering design; 
integration; hardware integration; flight test and certification; 
selective availability anti-spoofing modules (SAASM); warranties, 
publications, and technical documentation; training and training 
equipment; field service representatives; U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and 
other related elements of logistical and program support. The total 
estimated cost was $190 million. MDE constituted $26 million of this 
total.
    This transmittal reports the addition of the following non-MDE 
items and services: impulse cartridges, chaff, and flares; software 
delivery and support; computer program identification number (CPIN) 
systems; major modifications, maintenance, and maintenance support; 
additional spares and repair and return support; additional test and 
integration equipment and support; facilities and construction support; 
and transportation support. No additional MDE is being reported; 
however, the total estimated MDE value will increase by $7 million to 
$33 million due to price increases. The estimated total case value will 
increase to $379 million.
    (iv) Significance: This proposed sale will improve India's 
capability to meet and deter current and future threats by ensuring the 
sustainability of its SPS.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security objectives of the U.S. by helping to 
strengthen the U.S.-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the 
security of a major defensive partner which continues to be an 
important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress 
in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia region.
    (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: June 27, 2023.

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