[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 23, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84555-84557]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24492]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-53]


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-
53, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: October 17, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-53
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 Finland
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $ 0
Other....................................  $395 million
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  TOTAL..................................  $395 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    None
Non-MDE:
    Upgrade M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) to M270A2 
configuration. The upgrade will include: intercom systems; radio 
communication mounts; machine gun mounts; battle management system 
vehicle integration kits; publications for MLRS; spares; services; 
support equipment; and other related elements of logistics and program 
support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (FI-B-VBI).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FI-B-VBX.
    (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: August 1, 2023.
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

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Policy Justification

Finland--M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Upgrade

    The Government of Finland has requested to buy the M270A2 upgrade 
for its M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS). The upgrade will 
include: intercom systems; radio communication mounts; machine gun 
mounts; battle management system vehicle integration kit; publications 
for MLRS; spares; services; support equipment; and other related 
elements of program and logistics support. The estimated total cost is 
$395 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by improving the security of a North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally that is an important force for 
political stability and economic progress in Europe.
    The proposed sale will improve Finland's capability to meet current 
and future threats and will enhance interoperability with U.S. forces 
and other allied forces. Finland will have no difficulty absorbing this 
upgrade into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin Inc., Grand 
Prairie, TX; Chelton Inc., Marlow, United Kingdom; Leonardo DRS, 
Arlington, VA; and Loc Performance Products, Inc., Plymouth, MI. There 
are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Finland.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-53
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 M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a full 
spectrum, combat proven all-weather, lethal, and responsive, tracked 
precision strike weapons system assigned to Field Artillery Brigades 
(FABs) supporting Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). All variants of the M270 
consists of a modified M993A1 Bradley Carrier mounted with the M269 
Launcher Loader Module (LLM). The M270A2 fires all current MLRS and 
Guided MLRS (GMLRS) rockets and all Army Tactical Missile System 
(ATACMS) variants. The M270A2 is air transportable by C-5 and C-17 
aircraft. Recent upgrades include the Driver Vision Enhancer, Blue 
Force Tracker, and long-range communications modifications. The M270A2 
houses an Improved Armored Cab (IAC) for enhanced crew survivability. 
The M270A2 incorporates the Common Fire Control System (CFCS) and the 
Improved Launcher Mechanical System (ILMS) modifications.
    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 the Government of Finland can 
provide 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 are 
authorized for release and export to Finland.

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