[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 202 (Friday, October 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83849-83851]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24121]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-33]


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, 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fe8e9f939b929fd09fd087918b9099cfcad09d9788be939f9792d0939792"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5323323e363f327d327d2a3c263d3462677d303a25133e323a3f7d3e3a3f">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1d796e7e7c33737e6f336f6e6f7e707a70693371746e69337e736e30707f655d707c747133707471"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a4c0d7c7c58acac7d68ad6d7d6c7c9c3c9d08ac8cdd7d08ac7cad789c9c6dce4c9c5cdc88ac9cdc8">[email protected]</span></a>.

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-
33, 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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Transmittal No. 23-33
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 Sweden
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $530 million
Other...................................  $75 million
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  Total.................................  $605 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Up to two hundred fifty (250) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-
to-Air-Missiles (AMRAAM)
    Up to six (6) AMRAAM C-8 Guidance Sections
Non-MDE:
    Also included are spare AIM-120 control sections and containers; 
AMRAAM Test Set (ATS) telemetry kits; encryption devices; munitions 
support and support equipment; classified software delivery and 
support; spare parts, consumables, and accessories; repair and return 
support; transportation support; classified publications and technical 
documentation; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor 
technical, engineering, and logistics support services; and other 
related elements of logistical and program support.


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    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SW-D-YAA)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
    (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: July 7, 2023

    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Sweden--AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air 
Missile (AMRAAM)
    The Government of Sweden has requested to buy up to two hundred 
fifty (250) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles 
(AMRAAM); and up to six (6) AMRAAM C-8 Guidance Sections. Also included 
are spare AIM-120 control sections and containers; AMRAAM Test Set 
(ATS) telemetry kits; encryption devices; munitions support and support 
equipment; classified software delivery and support; spare parts, 
consumables, and accessories; repair and return support; transportation 
support; classified publications and technical documentation; studies 
and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering and 
logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical 
and program support. The estimated total cost is $605 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.
    The proposed sale will improve Sweden's capability to meet and 
deter current and future threats in the region by ensuring Sweden has 
modern, capable air-to-air munitions. This sale will further advance 
the already high level of Swedish Air Force interoperability with U.S. 
joint forces and other regional and NATO forces. Sweden will have no 
difficulty absorbing these articles and services 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 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 Sweden.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-33
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 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) 
is a supersonic, air launched, aerial intercept guided missile 
featuring digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state 
electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shoot-down, multiple 
launches against multiple targets, resistance to electronic 
countermeasures, and interception of high-and low-flying and 
maneuvering targets. This potential sale will include AMRAAM guidance 
section and control section spares as well as telemetry test kits.
    2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    3. 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.
    4. A determination has been made that Sweden 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.
    5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of 
Sweden.

[FR Doc. 2024-24121 Filed 10-17-24; 8:45 am]
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