[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 88039-88041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25820]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-42]


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#1a6a7b777f767b347b3463756f747d2b2e3479736c5a777b737634777376"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95e5f4f8f0f9f4bbf4bbecfae0fbf2a4a1bbf6fce3d5f8f4fcf9bbf8fcf9">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#89edfaeae8a7e7eafba7fbfafbeae4eee4fda7e5e0fafda7eae7faa4e4ebf1c9e4e8e0e5a7e4e0e5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f692859597d8989584d8848584959b919b82d89a9f8582d8959885db9b948eb69b979f9ad89b9f9a">[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-
42, and Policy Justification.

    Dated: November 1, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-42
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 Kuwait
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0 million
Other...................................  $150 million
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  Total.................................  $150 million
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    None
Non-MDE:
    The Government of Kuwait has requested the replacement of expiring 
limited life components and certifications testing in order to support 
an operational life of thirty (30) years for Patriot Advanced 
Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles. Included in this potential sale are: 
test and repair of PAC-3 missiles; stockpile reliability testing and 
field

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returns; repair and return of classified and unclassified PAC-3 missile 
items and ground support equipment (GSE) component level parts; 
replenishment of classified and unclassified missile spares, GSE 
spares, and seeker spares; tools to improve the turnaround time of the 
repair and recertification efforts; air transportation services for 
missile processing; U.S. Government and contractor technical and 
logistics support; training devices; organizational equipment; support 
equipment; test equipment; technical data and publications; personnel 
training and training equipment; and other related elements of 
logistics and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Army (KU-B-UYK)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KU-B-UMI
    (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: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 20, 2023
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Kuwait--Repair and Recertification of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 
Missiles

    The Government of Kuwait has requested the replacement of expiring 
limited life components and certifications testing in order to support 
an operational life of thirty (30) years for Patriot Advanced 
Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles. Included in this potential sale are: 
test and repair of PAC-3 missiles; stockpile reliability testing and 
field returns; repair and return of classified and unclassified PAC-3 
missile items and ground support equipment (GSE) component level parts; 
replenishment of classified and unclassified missile spares, GSE 
spares, and seeker spares; tools to improve the turnaround time of the 
repair and recertification efforts; air transportation services for 
missile processing; U.S. Government and contractor technical and 
logistics support; training devices; organizational equipment; support 
equipment; test equipment; technical data and publications; personnel 
training and training equipment; and other related elements of 
logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $150 
million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States (U.S.) by helping to improve 
the infrastructure of a Major Non-NATO ally that has been an important 
force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
    This proposed sale will improve Kuwait's capability to sustain 
their missile density and ensure readiness for air operations. Kuwait 
will use this capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to 
strengthen homeland defense. Kuwait will have no difficulty absorbing 
this infrastructure, support, and associated 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 the Lockheed Martin Corporation, 
Camden, Arkansas. 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 Kuwait.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2024-25820 Filed 11-5-24; 8:45 am]
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