[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 202 (Friday, October 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83857-83860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24126]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-21]


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, 
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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-
21, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: October 15, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN18OC24.002

Transmittal No. 23-21
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 Romania
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 15 million
Other...................................  $487 million
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Total...................................  $502 million
 

    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of Romania 
has requested to buy equipment and services to modernize thirty-two 
(32) F-16 Mid-Life Update Block 10/15 aircraft to be procured through 
third-party transfer from Norway. The equipment includes:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    One hundred twenty-eight (128) LAU-129 Guided Missile Launchers
Non-MDE:
    Also included are KY-58M and KIV-78 cryptographic devices; AN/PYQ-
10C Simple Key Loaders; Joint Mission Planning Systems (JMPS);

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Night Vision Device (NVD) aviator vision systems and spare Image 
Intensifier Tubes; Electronic Warfare database support; Classified/
Unclassified Computer Program Identification Number Systems (CPIN) and 
CPIN Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program 
(ECISAP) equipment and support; flight test services; integration and 
test support and equipment; aircraft and munitions support and support 
equipment; pilot life support equipment; secure communications 
equipment, precision navigation, and cryptographic devices; Classified/
Unclassified software delivery and support; spare parts, consumables 
and accessories, and repair and return support; Precision Measurement 
Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) equipment and support; Aircraft Structural 
Integrity Program (ASIP) support; maintenance and maintenance support; 
studies/surveys; Classified/Unclassified publications and technical 
documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical 
and logistics support services, studies and surveys; and other related 
elements of logistics and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (RO-D-QAP)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: RO-D-QAN, RO-D-QAH
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None known at this time
    (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: June 30, 2023

    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Romania--F-16 Aircraft Modernization
    The Government of Romania has requested to buy equipment and 
services to modernize thirty-two (32) F-16 Mid-Life Update Block 10/15 
aircraft to be procured through third-party transfer from Norway. The 
equipment includes one hundred twenty-eight (128) LAU-129 Guided 
Missile Launchers. Also included are KY-58M and KIV-78 cryptographic 
devices; AN/PYQ-10C Simple Key Loaders; Joint Mission Planning Systems; 
Night Vision Device (NVD) aviator vision systems and spare Image 
Intensifier Tubes; Electronic Warfare database support; Classified/
Unclassified Computer Program Identification Number Systems (CPIN) and 
CPIN Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program 
(ECISAP) equipment and support; flight test services; integration and 
test support and equipment; aircraft and munitions support and support 
equipment; pilot life support equipment; secure communications 
equipment, precision navigation, and cryptographic devices; Classified/
Unclassified software delivery and support; spare parts, consumables 
and accessories, and repair and return support; Precision Measurement 
Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) equipment and support; Aircraft Structural 
Integrity Program (ASIP) support; maintenance and maintenance support; 
studies/surveys; Classified/Unclassified publications and technical 
documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical 
and logistics support services, studies and surveys; and other related 
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is 
$502 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and 
national security objectives of the United States by improving the 
security of a NATO ally that is a force for political stability and 
economic progress in Europe.
    The proposed sale will improve Romania's capability to meet current 
and future threats by bolstering its operational readiness while 
enhancing air and defense capabilities with a modernized fleet. Romania 
has F-16s in its inventory and will have no difficulty absorbing these 
aircraft and equipment into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin, 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 Romania.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-21
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 F-16 Block 10/15 Mid Life Update (MLU) aircraft is an 
advanced, single engine multi-role fighter aircraft. The configuration 
and capability modifications for the F-16 MLU aircraft include an 
avionics package for the Romania specific M6.5.2 Core Operational 
Flight Plan (OFP) Baseline, Communications and Identification for 
M6.5.2, navigation aids, advanced cockpit, mission planning, electronic 
warfare and integrated logistics supportability.
    2. The LAU-129 Guided Missile Launcher provides mechanical and 
electrical interface between an AIM-9 Sidewinder or AIM-120 AMRAAM 
missile and the aircraft.
    3. The KY-58 is a secure voice module primarily used to encrypt 
radio communication to and from military aircraft and other tactical 
vehicles.
    4. The KIV-78 is a cryptographic applique for IFF. It can be loaded 
with Mode 5 classified elements.
    5. The AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader is a handheld device used for 
securely receiving, storing, and transferring data between compatible 
cryptographic and communications equipment.
    6. The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is a multi-platform, 
PC-based mission planning system.
    7. The Hands-On Black-Out (HOBO) Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) 
is a Night Vision Device designed for use with a F-16 NVIS-compatible 
cockpit.
    8. The Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database 
(EWIRDB) is used by USG engineers in the reprogramming and creation of 
shareable Mission Data Files for the AN/ALQ-131 electronic 
countermeasures pod on the F-16 aircraft. The source product is not 
releasable to the customer.
    9. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    10. 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.
    11. A determination has been made that Romania 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.
    12. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been

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authorized for release and export to the Government of Romania.

[FR Doc. 2024-24126 Filed 10-17-24; 8:45 am]
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