82 FR 33877 - Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 139 (July 21, 2017)

The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 139 (Friday, July 21, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33877-33879]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15319]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 16-77]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of an arms sales notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107 or Kathy 
Valadez, (703) 697-9217; DSCA/DSA-RAN.

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, Transmittal 16-77 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: July 17, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 16-77
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: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................     $ 0 million
Other...................................................    $750 million
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  Total.................................................    $750 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None
    Non-MDE includes:
    Continuation of a blanket order training program inside and outside 
of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that includes, but is not limited to, 
flight training, technical training, professional military education, 
specialized training, mobile training teams (MTTs), and English 
language training. These blanket order training cases will cover all 
relevant types of training offered by or contracted through the U.S. 
Air Force or Department of Defense Agencies (DOD), to include 
participation in CONUS DOD-sponsored education, as well as MTTs that 
will travel to Saudi Arabia. This training for the Royal Saudi Air 
Force (RSAF) and other Saudi forces will include such subjects as 
civilian

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casualty avoidance, the law of armed conflict, human rights command and 
control, and targeting via MTTs and/or broader Programs of Instruction 
(POIs). Program management, trainers, simulators, travel, billeting, 
and medical support may also be included.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:

FMS Case NFS--$44M
FMS Case NFU--$82M
FMS Case THB--$93M
FMS Case THE--$69M
FMS Case THG--$93M
FMS Case NFT--$48M
FMS Case TGP--$53M
FMS Case THD--$73M
FMS Case THF--$39M

    (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: June 2, 2017
    *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

Policy Justification

Saudi Arabia--Blanket Order Training

    The Government of Saudi Arabia requested a possible sale of 
continued blanket order training program inside and outside of the 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that includes, but is not limited to, flight 
training, technical training, professional military education, 
specialized training, mobile training teams (MTTs), and English 
language training. These blanket order training cases cover all 
relevant types of training offered by or contracted through the U.S. 
Air Force or Department of Defense (DoD) Agencies, to include 
participation in CONUS DOD-sponsored education, as well as MTTs that 
will travel to Saudi Arabia. This training for the Royal Saudi Air 
Force (RSAF) and other Saudi forces will include such subjects as 
civilian casualty avoidance, the law of armed conflict, human rights 
command and control, and targeting via MTTs and/or broader Programs of 
Instruction (POIs). Program management, trainers, simulators, travel, 
billeting, and medical support may also be included. The estimated 
program cost is $750 million.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of an important partner which has been and continues to be a 
leading contributor of political stability and economic progress in the 
Middle East.
    This training would support the United States' continued commitment 
to Saudi Arabia's security and strengthen the U.S.-Saudi Arabia 
strategic partnership. Assisting the RSAF supports Saudi Arabia in 
deterring hostile actions and increases U.S.-Saudi Arabia military 
interoperability. It also helps their ability to work with coalition 
partners during training, exercises, and operations. Saudi Arabia will 
have no difficulty absorbing this training and support.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Saudi Arabia.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale. All defense articles/services have been 
approved for release.

[FR Doc. 2017-15319 Filed 7-20-17; 8:45 am]
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