[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 6, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 559-566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-33297]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 9397]
Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial Export
Licenses
AGENCY: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense
Trade Controls, Department of State.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has
forwarded the attached Notifications of Proposed Export Licenses to the
Congress on the dates indicated on the attachments pursuant to sections
36(c) and 36(d), and in compliance with section 36(f), of the Arms
Export Control Act.
DATES: Effective Date: As shown on each of the 48 letters.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lisa V. Aguirre, Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls, Department of State, telephone (202) 663-2830;
email [email protected]. ATTN: Congressional Notification of
Licenses.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act
(22 U.S.C. 2778) mandates that notifications to the Congress pursuant
to sections 36(c) and 36(d) must be published in the Federal Register
when they are transmitted to Congress or as soon thereafter as
practicable.
Following are such notifications to the Congress:
March 11, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-143)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of Sig Sauer rifles model Sig 516 full-auto rifles and
accessories, model 516G2 full-auto rifles and accessories, and SD
rifle silencers to the Indonesian Defence Force in Indonesia.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs
March 16, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-110)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to the Republic of Korea to support the Patriot Guidance
Enhances Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) upgrade program and the Missile
Assembly/Disassembly Facility (MADF).
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs
March 17, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-141)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
technical data and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or
more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
transfer of technical data and defense services to support the
Falcon 9 integration and launch of the JCSAT-14 Commercial
Communication Satellite from Cape Canaveral.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs
March 18, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-151)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearms and components abroad controlled under Category I of the
United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of various rifles, pistols, and revolvers with spare parts
and accessories to Smith & Wesson Distributing, Inc. in Belgium.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs
March 20, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-153)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
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Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
technical data and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or
more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification proposes to
transfer technical data and defense services to support upgrades to
the NATO E-3 AWACS aircraft cockpit as part of the Communication
Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNC/ATM) Cockpit
Modernization Program for end use by the NATO AEW&C Program
Management Organization.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs
March 25, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-121)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export and assembly of firearm kits of Sig Sauer rifles and pistols
which will be for use by the Mexican Navy, Ministries of National
Defence, and Interior and Federal and State Police Forces of Mexico.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs
March 25, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-147)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Argentina in support of the upgrade of both avionics and
mission system equipment on five (5) C-130 aircraft, for end use by
the Argentine Air Force.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs
March 25, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-140)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
technical data and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or
more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Oman, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom in support of the
Falcon Eye Project for end use by the Sultan's Special Forces of
Oman.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs
March 30, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-010)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of M4 Carbines and Holographic Weapon Sights and components
for the Chilean Police.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs
April 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-126)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed transfer of defense
articles, including technical data, and defense services in the
amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, and the United
Kingdom for the support of mechanical avionics, environmental, and
lighting systems for the Joint Cargo Aircraft C-27J and industrial
baseline variants for end-use by the Governments of Australia,
Bulgaria, Canada, Chad, Greece, India, Italy, Lithuania, Mexico,
Morocco, Peru, Romania, United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
April 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-134)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to support the manufacture
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of ground equipment, components, and assemblies for the Patriot Air
Defense System.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
April 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-136)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Canada, Denmark,
India, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Saudi
Arabia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and the United Kingdom for the support
of helicopter seating systems, restraint systems, cockpit airbag
systems, floor armor and associated components provided by BAE
Systems to various end users.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
April 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-002)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of five (5) Helicopters manufactured for Combat Utility to
the Philippine Air Force.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
April 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-009)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act,
I am transmitting certification of a proposed license for export for
the manufacture of significant equipment abroad and the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services for continued support for manufacture of F110-GE-129
engines for the Japanese Ministry of Defense's F-2 aircraft.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
April 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-108)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of
the United States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or
more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of Law Enforcement Carbines, caliber 5.56x45 NATO, semi-
automatic, for use by various Mexican State Governments under the
Secretariat of National Defense for Mexico.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
April 21, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-148)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services and in the amount of $14,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to the United Arab Emirates to support the procurement,
maintenance, and training of the C-17A Globemaster III transport
aircraft.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
April 22, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-142)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Sections 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services for the procurement of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-
Terrain Vehicles (MRAP-ATVs) including associated spare parts,
equipment, and support services for end-use by the Ministry of
Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information
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submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication
of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
April 22, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-129)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act,
I am transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export
of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services
in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
transfer of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Australia, Belgium, Canada, Demark, Germany, Greece, The
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey to support the
design, development, production, assembly, manufacture, and testing
of Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 as part of the NATO
SeaSparrow program.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 01, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-029)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts, and components abroad controlled under Category I of
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of LaRue semi-automatic rifles, various calibers, and
components to Heron Security and Sport PTY Ltd. in Australia for
commercial resale.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 01, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-008)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of sub-.50 caliber to .50 caliber inclusive non-automatic,
semi-automatic, and fully automatic firearms and components for the
Brazilian Ministry of Defense and the Brazilian Federal Police.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 01, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-011)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, defense
services, and manufacture know-how for the design and manufacture of
the Air-to-Ground Pylons for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft in
Turkey.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 06, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-019)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I
am transmitting certification of a proposed license for export for
the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services for the manufacture of T-16B Inertial Sensor Assemblies
(ISAs), Accelerometer with Higher Level Triad Assembly, and
associated Circuit Card Assemblies.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 07, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-139)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for the
export of technical data, and defense services in the amount of
$100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Israel for the development and delivery of the Highly
Available Aerostat System for end use by the Israel Ministry of
Defense.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 07, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-021)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and
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defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services for the acquisition of eleven (11) T-6C aircraft along with
maintenance, training, and logistics support for end use by the
Mexican Secretaria De Marina Armada, also known as the Mexican Navy.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 07, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-103)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Italy and Saudi Arabia to support the delivery,
installation, integration, operation, training, testing,
maintenance, and repair of the AN/TPS-72 radar system replacement
program AN/TPS-78.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 11, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-031)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of 4x32 ACOG Riflescopes to the Australian Army.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-144)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of M60E4/Mk43 MOD1, M60D, and M2HB machine guns, accessories,
and operator basic training to the Ministry of Defense in Tunisia.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-003)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Norway, Oman, Spain, and United Kingdom to support the
manufacture, integration, installation, operation, training,
testing, and maintenance of the Project BARQ Ground Based Air
Defense System.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-020)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services for the acquisition of twenty-four (24) T-6C aircraft along
with maintenance, training, and logistics support for end use by the
Mexican Secretaria De La Defensa Nacional.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-007)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Australia to support the installation, checkout, test,
retrofit, requirements verification, acceptance, operation,
maintenance, and logistical support of MESA Radar/IFF subsystems and
Follow-On Sustainment Support Services (FOSSS) for the Royal
Australian Air Force 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control
Aircraft.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information
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submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication
of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-145)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of M4 Commandos, Model R0933, 5.56mm and Armorer's and
Operator's Training of the M4s for the Royal Oman Police.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-036)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
technical data and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or
more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
transfer of technical data and defense services to support the
Falcon 9 integration and launch of the JCSAT-16 Commercial
Communication Satellite from Cape Canaveral.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-004)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed retransfer of defense
articles, including technical data, and defense services in the
amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
retransfer of defense articles, including technical data, and
defense services to the Government of Brazil for the acquisition of
thirty-six Gripen NG Fighter Aircraft with spares parts and ground
equipment for maintenance, training, and logistics support for the
aircraft.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
May 28, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-014)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of Sig Sauer P226 Pistol TACOPS with Sound Suppressors and
DBAL-PL Laser/illuminators for the Saudi Arabian Ministry of
Defense.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
June 04, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-033)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of Bolt and Bolt Carrier Assemblies for Colt M4/M16 and One-
Piece Upper Receiver, and 14.5'' Heavy Barrel Assemblies for the M4/
M16 with spare parts and training for the Ministry of Home Affairs,
Singapore Police Logistics Department.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
June 04, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-016)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Japan to support the operation, installation,
maintenance, and repair of the Mk15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System
(CIWS) Block 0 through Block 1B Baseline 2.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
June 11, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-056)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles in the amount of $25,000,000 or more.
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The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of MK80 Series/BLU-109 weapons to Israel.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
June 11, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-001)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I
am transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for
export for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad
and the export of defense articles, including technical data, and
defense services in the amount of 100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Japan for the production of the Evolved SeaSparrow
Missile (ESSM).
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
June 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-026)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
transfer of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Japan and Israel to support the manufacture and assembly
of Helmet Mounted Display Systems on fixed wing fighter aircraft for
end-use by Armed Forces of Japan.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
June 12, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-017)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services for the intermediate and depot level maintenance support of
F110-GE-132 engines installed in F-16 Block 60 aircraft for end-use
by the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
June 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-047)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) and 36 (d) of the Arms Export Control Act,
I am transmitting certification of a proposed license for export for
the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Germany to support the manufacture and assembly of MCX
5.56mm Rifles in Germany for end-use by the French Ministry of
Defense.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
June 16, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-038)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearms, parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of
the United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of various semi-automatic rifles, bolt action rifles, rifle
barrels, and accessories to Delta Tactical to be used in target
shooting, competition shooting, and custom rifle builds in
Australia.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
June 16, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-042)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Canada for the development, testing, and manufacturing
of the Improvised Drive System (IDS) transmission system, and parts
thereof, for the AH-64D Apache helicopter Block III upgrade for end-
use by the U.S. Army.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though
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unclassified, contains business information submitted to the
Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
June 16, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 15-030)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services for
the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to support the manufacture, assembly, training, testing,
maintenance, and repair of the NL914A and NL914B night vision
monoculars, the NL963A night vision goggle, and the NL949A aviator's
night vision goggle in the Philippines.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
June 22, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-050)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Turkey, Canada, and the United Kingdom to support the
engineering, installation, operation, maintenance, and training for
the establishment of a multifaceted Turkish Electronic Warfare
Program to include airborne electronic warfare assets.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
June 25, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-114)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $14,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Iraq to support the operational use of the AGM-65G2
Tactical Missile and TGM-65G Training Missile systems.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
July 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-133)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I
am transmitting certification of a proposed license for export for
the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to support the production of Turkish Utility (T-70)
Helicopters, which are based on the S-70i international version of
the Sikorsky Black Hawk, for end use by Turkish Ministry of Defense.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
July 15, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-135)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to support the development of Avionics Systems for Turkish
Utility (T-70) Helicopters which are based on the S-70i
international version of the Black Hawk for end use by Turkish
Ministry of Defense.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted
to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which
could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
Dated: December 20, 2015.
Lisa V. Aguirre,
Director of Management, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, U.S.
Department of State.
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