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(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: October 24, 2023 

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Japan—Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) 

Block 2B Tactical Missiles 

The Government of Japan has 

requested to buy up to sixty-three (63) 

Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 

2B Tactical Missiles, RIM–116E. Also 

included are RAM Guided Missile 

Round Pack Tri-Pack shipping and 

storage containers; training equipment; 

operator manuals and technical 

documentation; U.S. Government and 

contractor engineering; technical and 

logistic support services; support for 

establishment of an Intermediate Level 

Maintenance Facility (ILMF); and other 

related elements of logistics and 

program support. The estimated total 

cost is $74.6 million. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy goals and national 

security objectives of the U.S. by 

improving the security of a major ally 

that is a force for political stability and 

economic progress in the Indo-Pacific 

region. 

The proposed sale will improve 

Japan’s capability to meet current and 

future threats by providing significantly 

enhanced self-defense for surface units 

defending/transiting/patrolling critical 

air and sea lines of communication. 

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 

Company, 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 Japan. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

Transmittal No. 23–68 

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 RIM–116E Rolling Airframe 

Missile (RAM) is an autonomous, 

lightweight, supersonic, surface-to-air 

tactical missile for ship self-defense 

against current and evolving anti-ship 

cruise missile threats. Advanced 

technology in the RIM–116E includes 

dual-mode (radio frequency/infrared) 

(RF/IR) guidance with IR all-the-way 

capability for non-emitting threats. 

2. The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is CONFIDENTIAL. 

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 Japan 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 Japan. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 23–71] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the 

unclassified text of an arms sales 

notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, 

pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or 

dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@

mail.mil 

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 23–71, Policy Justification, 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 

Dated: November 14, 2024. 

Stephanie J. Bost, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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Transmittal No. 23–71 

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 * $0.97 billion 

Other ................................... $1.56 billion 

TOTAL ............................. $2.53 billion 

Funding Source: National Funds 

(iii) Description and Quantity or 

Quantities of Articles or Services under 

Consideration for Purchase: 

Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 

Fifty-four (54) M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams 

Main Battle Tanks 

Fifty-four (54) M1A1 Structures 

Four (4) M88A2 HERCULES Combat 

Recovery Vehicles 

Four (4) M1110 Joint Assault Bridges 

Four (4) M1150 Assault Breacher 

Vehicles 

Four (4) Heavy Assault Scissor Bridge 

(HASB) 

Fifty-four (54) M240C 7.62mm 

Machine Guns 

Ten (10) AGT1500 Gas Turbine 

Engines 

Five thousand nine hundred forty 

(5,940) 120mm M1147 High 

Explosive, Multipurpose, Tracer 

(HEMP–T) Cartridges 

Four thousand two hundred thirty 

(4,230) 120mm M1002 Target 

Practice Multipurpose, Tracer 

(TPMP–T) Cartridges 

Non-MDE: 

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Enhanced Heavy Equipment 

Transporter (EHET) M1300 tractors 

with M1302 trailer with B-Kit/Frag 

Kit; Heavy Expanded Mobility 

Tactical Truck (HEMTT) M978A4 

with B-Kit/Frag Kit; Tank Rack 

Modules (TRM) M107A1 fuel trailer 

(2500 gal) with B-Kit/Frag Kit; 

HEMTT A4 M1120 Load Handling 

System (LHS) with B-Kit/Frag Kit; 

Ml076Al with flat rack and B-Kit/ 

Frag Kit; Forward Repair Systems; 

trailer mounted generators; 

Common Remote Operated 

Weapons Station Low Profile 

(CROWS–LP); M2A1 .50 caliber 

machine guns; communications 

equipment; global positioning 

system (GPS) receivers; service and 

training ammunition; spare and 

repair parts; Special Tools and Test 

Equipment (STTE); technical 

manuals and publications; 

maintenance trainers; gunnery 

training systems; tank driver’s 

trainers; new equipment training; 

U.S. Government and contractor 

technical, engineering, and logistics 

personnel services; concurrent 

spare parts; Field Service 

Representative (FSR) support; 

Contractor Logistics Support (CLS); 

Next Generation Automatic Test 

System (NGATS); logistics 

products; tank range upgrade; 

Intensive Management Office 

(IMO); Foreign Liaison Officer 

(FLO); Program Management 

Reviews (PMR); test measurement 

and diagnostic equipment; and 

other related elements of logistics 

and program support. 

(iv) Military Department: Army (RO– 

B–UGI) 

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None 

(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: 

See Attached Annex 

(viii) Date Report Delivered to 

Congress: November 9, 2023 

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Romania—M1A2 Abrams Main Battle 

Tanks 

The Government of Romania has 

requested to buy fifty-four (54) M1A2 

SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks; fiftyfour (54) M1A1 Structures; four (4) 

M88A2 HERCULES Combat Recovery 

Vehicles; four (4) M1110 Joint Assault 

Bridges; four (4) M1150 Assault 

Breacher Vehicles; four (4) Heavy 

Assault Scissor Bridges (HASB); fiftyfour (54) M240C 7.62mm machine guns; 

ten (10) AGT1500 Gas Turbine engines; 

five thousand nine hundred forty 

(5,940) 120mm M1147 High Explosive, 

Multipurpose, Tracer (HEMP–T) 

cartridges; and four thousand two 

hundred thirty (4,230) 120mm M1002 

Target Practice Multipurpose, Tracer 

(TPMP–T) cartridges. Also included are 

mine rollers; Enhanced Heavy 

Equipment Transporter (EHET) M1300 

tractors with M1302 trailer with B-Kit/ 

Frag Kit; Heavy Expanded Mobility 

Tactical Truck (HEMTT) M978A4 with 

B-Kit/Frag Kit; Tank Rack Modules 

(TRM) M107A1 fuel trailer (2500 gal) 

with B-Kit/Frag Kit; HEMTT A4 M1120 

Load Handling System (LHS) with BKit/Frag Kit; Ml076Al with flat rack and 

B-Kit/Frag Kit; Forward Repair Systems; 

trailer mounted generators; Common 

Remote Operated Weapons Station Low 

Profile (CROWS–LP); M2A1 .50 caliber 

machine guns; communications 

equipment; global positioning system 

(GPS) receivers; service and training 

ammunition; spare and repair parts; 

Special Tools and Test Equipment 

(STTE); technical manuals and 

publications; maintenance trainers; 

gunnery training systems; tank driver’s 

trainers; new equipment training; U.S. 

Government and contractor technical, 

engineering, and logistics personnel 

services; concurrent spare parts; Field 

Service Representative (FSR) support; 

Contractor Logistics Support (CLS); 

Next Generation Automatic Test System 

(NGATS); logistics products; tank range 

upgrade; Intensive Management Office 

(IMO); Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO); 

Program Management Reviews (PMR); 

test measurement and diagnostic 

equipment; and other related elements 

of logistics and program support. The 

estimated total program cost is $2.53 

billion. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy and national security 

objectives of the United States (U.S.) by 

helping to improve the security of a 

NATO Ally which is an important force 

for political and economic stability in 

Europe. 

The proposed sale will improve 

Romania’s capability to meet current 

and future threats by providing a 

credible force that is capable of 

deterring adversaries and participating 

in NATO operations. Romania will have 

no difficulty absorbing this 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 contractors will be 

General Dynamics Land Systems, 

Sterling Heights, MI; BAE Systems, 

York, PA; Leonardo DRS, Arlington, VA; 

Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ; 

Raytheon Company, McKinney, TX; 

Lockheed Martin, Orlando, FL; L3 

Harris, Melbourne, FL; American Apex 

Corporation, Delaware, OH; Allison 

Transmissions, Indianapolis, IN; 

Pearson Engineering, New Castle, 

United Kingdom; Amentum, Chantilly, 

VA; CAE, Chantilly, VA; Palomar, 

Carlsbad, CA; Boeing Company, 

Arlington, VA; Fibrotex, Stearns, KY; 

and US Ordnance, McCarran, NV. There 

are no known offset agreements 

proposed in connection with this 

potential sale. 

Implementation of this proposed sale 

will require approximately (22) U.S. 

Government and (52) U.S. contractor 

representatives to travel to Romania for 

a duration of up to five years to support 

equipment fielding and training. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

Transmittal No. 23–71 

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. M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Tank: The 

M1A2 Abrams is a third-generation 

American main battle tank, produced by 

General Dynamics Land Systems and 

named for General Creighton Abrams. 

The M1A2 SEPv3 (System Enhancement 

Package version 3) features include a 

multi-fuel turbine engine, composite 

armor, an advanced computer fire 

control system, separate ammunition 

storage in a blow-out compartment, and 

120mm main gun. Extensive 

improvements have been integrated into 

the latest M1A2 SEPv3 configuration. 

These improvements include improved 

digital systems, increased electrical 

power margin to support demands of 

future technologies, line replaceable 

modules (LRM) to reduce operational 

support costs, ammunition data link to 

support new tank main gun rounds, and 

an auxiliary power unit (APU). M1A2 

SEPv3 Abrams tank components 

include: 

a. Export Thermal Imaging System 

(TIS) and Export Commander’s 

Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV): 

The TIS and CITV constitutes a target 

acquisition system which, when 

operated with other tank systems, gives 

the tank crew a substantial advantage 

over the potential threat. The TIS 

provides the Abrams M1A2 crew with 

the ability to effectively aim and fire the 

tank main armament system under a 

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conditions. The TIS can be operated and 

viewed by the tank gunner or tank 

commander and is the main sighting 

system for the tanks’ main gun (cannon). 

The CITV provides the same target 

acquisition system as the TIS but 

provides the tank commander a separate 

system that can be controlled and 

operated independent of the TIS. 

b. Special Armor (Foreign Military 

Sales-released version of special armor): 

Major components of special armor are 

fabricated in sealed modules and in 

serialized removable sub-assemblies. 

c. 120mm Main Gun (Cannon) & 

M256 Gun Barrel: The Abrams 120mm 

main gun system is composed of: a 120 

millimeter (mm) smoothbore gun 

(cannon), also referred to as the M256 

gun barrel, manufactured at Watervliet 

Arsenal; armor-piercing, fin stabilized, 

discarded sabot (APFSDS) and other 

warheads; and combustible cartridge 

case ammunition. 

d. AGT–1500 Gas Turbine Propulsion 

System: The use of AGT–1500 gas 

turbine propulsion system in the M1A2 

is a unique application of armored 

vehicle power pack technology. The 

hardware is composed of the AGT–1500 

engine and transmission. 

e. Common Remotely Operated 

Weapon Station—Low Profile (CROWS– 

LP): The CROWS–LP (M153A2E1) is a 

commander’s weapon station. It allows 

for operation of weapons—M2HB, 

M2A1, M240B and M240 machine guns. 

The CROWS–LP is an updated version 

of the M153A2 CROWS. The CROWS– 

LP M153A2E1 has improved 

performance over M1553A2. 

f. Ammunition Data Link (ADL): The 

Ammunition Data Link (ADL) is a 

system consisting of hardware, 

electronics, software and an upgraded 

fire control system. The ADL is required 

to effectively fire the latest generation of 

‘‘smart’’ 120mm main gun ammunition. 

The ADL offers the capability to supply 

data to the main gun ammunition to 

increase the capability and effectiveness 

of the smart round. The Advanced 

Multipurpose (AMP) smart round 

requires the ADL to function and is a 

future enhancement for use with the 

M1A2 Abrams. 

g. Driver Vision Enhancer—Abrams 

(DVE–A) AN/VAS–5 and Rear-View 

Sensor System (RVSS): The DVE–A and 

M88 DVEs are thermal imaging systems 

developed for use while driving combat 

vehicles and tactical wheeled vehicles. 

The DVE provides night vision 

capability for the Abrams tank driver. 

RVSS provides a rear-view camera for 

the Abrams tank. DVE, DVE-Wide (JAB), 

DVE–A, and RVSS allow for tactical 

vehicle movement in support of 

operational missions in all 

environmental conditions (day/night 

and all weather) and provides enhanced 

driving capability during limited 

visibility conditions (darkness, smoke, 

dust, fog, etc.). 

h. Militarized GPS Receiver Global 

Positioning System (GPS) AN/PSN–13 

Defense Advanced GPS Receiver 

(DAGR): Militarized GPS capability is 

currently provided to military vehicles 

using the DAGR. The DAGR is a 

handheld GPS receiver which utilizes 

Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing 

Module (SAASM) security. It is used for 

the Abrams tank, the M88A2 

HERCULES Recovery Vehicle, and the 

Joint Assault Bridge. 

i. Communication Radio ‘‘Falcon III 

RF–7850D: The Falcon III RF–7850D is 

a multi-channel radio. It is a portable, 

compact, tactical software-defined 

combat-net radio manufactured by L3 

Harris Corporation. It is also referred to 

as the Falcon III RF–7850D MultiChannel Manpack Radio System. It is 

used for the Abrams tank and M88A2 

HERCULES Recovery Vehicle. 

j. PVS–14 Night Vision Monocular: 

The PVS–14 Night Vision Monocular is 

a rugged, lightweight, multi-purpose 

night vision device that has repeatedly 

proven itself in combat. The PVS–14 

design was originally commissioned by 

the U.S. military to enable nighttime 

operations. This monocular is used 

globally in some of the most challenging 

environments. The PVS–14 can be used 

as a handheld device or mounted on a 

head harness. The PVS–14 monocular 

conforms to 810G Military standards 

and demonstrates the highest quality 

form and function. 

2. Battle Management System (BMS): 

The BMS SEPv3 tank will consist of a 

Data Distribution Unit—Expandable 

(DDUx), a transceiver, and a commercial 

software called BC2A platform software 

by Interactive. It equips soldiers with 

secure data encryption and advanced 

logistics. It includes an intuitive 

interface with features like touch-tozoom maps and drag-and-drop icons. It 

is used for the Abrams tank, M88A2 

Recovery Vehicle, Joint Assault Bridges 

(JAB), Assault Breacher Vehicles (ABV), 

EHET M1300, HEMTT M978A4, and 

MEMTTA4A M1120. 

3. M88A2 HERCULES Recovery 

Vehicle: The primary role of the M88A2 

Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat 

Utility Lifting Extraction System 

(HERCULES) Combat Recovery Vehicle 

is recovery of the Abrams M1 Main 

Battle Tank. The 70-ton M88A2 

Recovery Combat Vehicle is standard 

equipment to de-process, recover, and 

sustain the Abrams M1 Tank. The 

vehicle’s role is to extricate combat 

vehicles that have become bogged down 

or entangled and to repair or replace 

damaged parts in fighting vehicles while 

under fire. The M88A2 main winch is 

capable of 70-ton single line recovery 

and of 140-ton 2:1 recovery when used 

with a 140-ton pulley. The A-frame 

boom of the M88A2 can lift 35 tons 

when used in conjunction with the 

spade down. The spade can be used for 

light earth moving and to anchor the 

vehicle when using the main winch. 

The M88A2 employs an Auxiliary 

Power Unit (APU) to provide auxiliary 

electrical and hydraulic power when the 

main engine is not in operation; the 

APU can also be used to slave start other 

vehicles. The M88A2 recovery vehicle 

components considered to contain 

sensitive technology in the proposed 

case are as follows: 

AVDS–1790–8CR Engine Propulsion 

System: The AVDS–1790–8CR is a 

unique modification to the standard 

piston engine family in the M60 series 

and is an upgrade from the engine in the 

base M88Al. 

4. M1110 Joint Assault Bridge: The 

M1110 Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) is a 

fully tracked armor engineer vehicle 

specifically designed to replace the 

M48/M60 AVLB and M104 Wolverine 

HAB and to provide assault bridging 

capabilities to armored forces. The JAB 

System consists of an M1A1 Abrams 

chassis (with A2 heavy suspension) and 

a hydraulic bridge launch mechanism 

that will launch and retrieve the Heavy 

Assault Scissor Bridge MLC–115 

Normal and MLC–124 Caution. The JAB 

contains: 

a. Armor: Major components of the 

armor are fabricated and assembled into 

serialized removable subassemblies and 

installed in sealed modules. 

b. AGT–1500 Gas Turbine Propulsion 

System: The use of AGT–1500 gas 

turbine propulsion system in the JAB is 

a unique application of armored vehicle 

power pack technology. The hardware is 

composed of the AGT–1500 engine and 

transmission. 

5. M830A1 120mm High Explosive 

Anti-Tank (HEAT) TP–T Cartridges are 

a chemical energy, multi-purpose 

projectile with an anti-personnel 

capability. The round consists of a fin 

stabilized steel body which is loaded 

with Composition A3 Type II explosive. 

The fins are canted and impart spin to 

the projectile. A copper shaped charge 

liner and wave shaper are contained 

within the warhead. 

6. The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is SECRET. 

7. If a technologically advanced 

adversary were to obtain knowledge of 

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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. 

8. A determination has been made 

that Romania will 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. 

9. All defense articles and services 

listed in this transmittal have been 

authorized for release and export to the 

Government of Romania. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 23–63] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the 

unclassified text of an arms sales 

notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, 

pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or 

dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@

mail.mil 

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 23–63, and Policy 

Justification. 

Dated: November 14, 2024. 

Stephanie J. Bost, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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