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(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, 

Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None 

known 

(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: December 15, 2023 

*As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Government of Japan—AIM–9X Block II 

Sidewinder Missiles 

The Government of Japan has 

requested to buy forty-four (44) AIM–9X 

Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles; 

and twenty-nine (29) AIM–9X 

Sidewinder Captive Air Training 

Missiles (CATM). Also included are 

missile containers; spare and repair 

parts; repair of repairables; support and 

test equipment; publications and 

technical documentation; personnel 

training and training equipment; 

technical assistance, engineering, and 

logistics support services; transportation 

and program support; and other related 

elements of logistics and program 

support. The estimated total program 

cost is $59.03 million. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy goals and national 

security objectives of the United States 

(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 in the region. Providing 

this missile would complement U.S. 

capabilities, increase capacity in a highthreat region, and support U.S. and 

Japanese goals to promote regional 

stability and the strength of the alliance. 

Japan will have no difficulty absorbing 

these articles 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 RTX 

Corporation, 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. 24–02 

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–9X Block II SIDEWINDER 

Missile represents a substantial increase 

in missile acquisition and kinematics 

performance over the AIM–9M and 

replaces the AIM–9X Block I Missile 

configuration. The missile includes a 

high off-boresight seeker, enhanced 

countermeasure rejection capability, 

low drag/high angle of attack airframe 

and the ability to integrate the Helmet 

Mounted Cueing System. The most 

current AIM–9X Block II Operational 

Flight Software developed for all 

International Partner countries, which is 

authorized by USG Export Policy, 

provides fifth-generation Infra-Red 

Missile capabilities such as Lock-OnAfter-Launch, Weapons Data Link, 

Surface Attack, and Surface Launch. No 

software source code or algorithms will 

be released. 

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 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 

Japan. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 23–82] 

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 23–82 and Policy 

Justification. 

Dated: December 16, 2024. 

Stephanie J. Bost, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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Transmittal No. 23–82 

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: Taipei 

Economic and Cultural Representative 

Office in the United States (TECRO) 

(ii) Total Estimated Value: 

Major Defense Equipment .. $ 0 

Other ................................... $300 million 

TOTAL ............................. $300 million 

(iii) Description and Quantity or 

Quantities of Articles or Services under 

Consideration for Purchase: 

Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 

None 

Non-MDE: 

Included is follow-on life cycle 

support to maintain Command, 

Control, Communications, and 

Computers (C4) capabilities 

managed under the Syun An 

program. The C4 capabilities 

consisting of previously procured 

Multifunctional Information 

Distribution Systems-Low Volume 

Terminals (MIDS–LVT) and Joint 

Tactical Information Distribution 

System (JTIDS) equipment, as well 

as procurement of spare and repair 

parts; repair and return of 

equipment; technical 

documentation; personnel training; 

software and hardware; software 

development; maintenance of 

Continental United States (CONUS) 

technical laboratories; U.S. 

Government and contract 

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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 

2800 Defense Pentagon 

Walblnaton,DC 20301 .. 2800 

The Honorable A4ike Johnson 

Speaker of the House 

U.S. House ofRepresentativesH-209, The Capitol 

Washington. DC 20515 

Dear Mr. Speaker: 

December 15~ 2023 

Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(l)of the Attns Bxport Control 

Act, as ·amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 23-12, concerning the Navy's 

proposed Letter(s)· of Offer and Acceptance to the Taipei Economic ana·euitura1 Representative 

Office in the United States (TECRO) for defense articles and services estimated to cost$300 

million. We will issue a news release to notify the public of this proposed sale upon delivery of 

this letterto your office; 

Sincerely,. 

--~-~-~ P' -;am~ A~ l:ursch -

Director 

EriclriS1.Jres: 

L Transmittal 

2. Policy Justification 
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logistics; and other related elements 

of logistics and program support. 

(iv) Military Department: Navy (TW– 

P–GPU) 

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: TW–P– 

GOS, TW–P–GNU, TW–P–GMK 

(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, 

Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None 

known 

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology 

Contained in the Defense Article or 

Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: 

None 

(viii) Date Report Delivered to 

Congress: December 15, 2023 

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Taipei Economic and Cultural 

Representative Office in the United 

States—Command, Control, 

Communications, and Computers (C4) 

Life Cycle Support 

The Taipei Economic and Cultural 

Representative Office in the United 

States (U.S.) (TECRO) has requested to 

buy follow-on life cycle support to 

maintain Command, Control, 

Communications, and Computers (C4) 

capabilities managed under the Syun 

An program. The C4 capabilities 

consisting of previously procured 

Multifunctional Information 

Distribution Systems-Low Volume 

Terminals (MIDS–LVT) and Joint 

Tactical Information Distribution 

System (JTIDS) equipment, as well as 

procurement of spare and repair parts; 

repair and return of equipment; 

technical documentation; personnel 

training; software and hardware; 

software development; maintenance of 

Continental United States (CONUS) 

technical laboratories; U.S. Government 

and contract engineering and technical 

support; logistics; and other related 

elements of logistics and program 

support. The estimated total cost is $300 

million. 

This proposed sale is consistent with 

U.S. law and policy as expressed in 

Public Law 96–8. 

This proposed sale serves U.S. 

national, economic, and security 

interests by supporting the recipient’s 

continuing efforts to modernize its 

armed forces and to maintain a credible 

defensive capability. The proposed sale 

will help improve the security of the 

recipient and assist in maintaining 

political stability, military balance, and 

economic progress in the region. 

The proposed sale will improve the 

recipient’s capability to meet current 

and future threats by enhancing 

operational readiness and maintenance 

of its existing C4 capabilities and 

sustaining capabilities that provide 

secure flow of tactical information 

required for the development of a Joint 

Common Operation Picture. The 

recipient will have no difficulty 

absorbing this support and equipment 

into its inventory. 

The proposed sale of this equipment 

and support will not alter the basic 

military balance in the region. 

The principal contractor(s) will be 

determined through U.S. Government 

competitive processes. There are no 

known offset agreements proposed in 

connection with this potential sale. 

Implementation of this proposed sale 

will require an estimated twenty-six (26) 

U.S. Government personnel and eightythree (83) U.S. contractor 

representatives to travel to the recipient, 

as required, to provide engineering and 

technical support services as well as 

program and technical reviews. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 24–03] 

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 24–03, Policy Justification, 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 

Dated: December 16, 2024. 

Stephanie J. Bost, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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