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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 27, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 93565-93566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27775]

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-0X]

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, 
[email protected], or [email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(5)(C) 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-
0X.

    Dated: November 21, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Purchaser: Government of Spain
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 20-57
    Date: September 2, 2020
    Implementing Agency: Air Force
    (iii) Description: On September 2, 2020, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 20-57, of the possible 
sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of one 
hundred (100) AIM-120C-7/8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles 
(AMRAAM) and one (1) AMRAAM Guidance Section (spare). Also included 
were KGV-135A encryption devices; containers; weapon support and 
support equipment; spare and repair parts; publications and technical 
documentation; United States (U.S.) Government and contractor 
engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other 
related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total 
cost was $248.5 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted 
$237.0 million of this total.
    This transmittal notifies the addition of the following MDE items: 
six hundred fifty-five (655) AIM-120 C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-
Air Missiles (AMRAAM) or AIM-120 C-8 AMRAAM Extended Range Missiles 
(AMRAAM-ER); four (4) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM Instrumented Test Vehicles 
(ITV); and thirteen (13) AIM-120 C-8 AMRAAM Guidance Sections (AMRAAM 
GS). Also included are AIM-120 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) and 
spare control sections; Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT)/
Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); classified software delivery and 
support; transportation support; and studies and surveys. The estimated 
total value of the new items is $1.6835 billion. The estimated MDE 
value will increase by $1.5485 billion to a revised $1.7855 billion. 
The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $0.135 billion to a 
revised $0.1465 billion. The estimated total case value will increase 
to $1.932 billion.
    (iv) Significance: This notification is being provided as the 
additional MDE items were not enumerated in the original notification. 
The inclusion of this MDE represents an increase in capability over 
what was previously notified. The proposed sale will improve Spain's 
capability to meet current and future threats by increasing its stocks 
of AMRAAMs for its fighter aircraft fleets and air defense in support 
of its national defense and will further strengthen interoperability 
with the U.S..
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security objectives of the United States by 
supporting the security and defense needs of a NATO Ally which is an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in 
Europe.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Advanced Medium Range Air-to-
Air Missile-Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) variant utilizes an AIM-120C-7 
or C-8 seeker and warhead joined with a new control section and rocket 
rotor (for surface launch mode applications). This provides extended 
range and altitude as well as higher speed and maneuverability. Common 
Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT)/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE) is 
supporting equipment.
    The Instrumented Test Vehicle (ITV) is a captive carry test vehicle 
used primarily for flight test integration. The ITV verifies and 
assesses the aircraft's ability to safely support an AMRAAM launch 
through the aircraft interface mechanism and the aircraft datalink 
antenna.
    The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original 
notification applies to additional items reported here.
    The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: December 5, 2023

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