Arms Sales Notification

Floor Speech

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Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such annex is available to all Senators in the office of the Foreign Relations Committee, room SD-423.

Hon. Robert Menendez, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.

Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 22-0H. This notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the level of sensitivity of technology or capability described in the Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 14-54 of October 6, 2014. Sincerely, James A. Hursch, Director.

Enclosures. Transmittal No. 22-0H Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(C), AECA)

(i) Purchaser: Government of Estonia.

(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 14-54; Date: October 6, 2014; Implementing Agency: Army.

Funding Source: National Funds.

(iii) Description: On October 6, 2014, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 14-54, of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of three hundred fifty (350) Javelin Guided Missiles, one hundred twenty (120) Command Launch Units (CLU) with Integrated Day/Thermal Sight, one hundred two (102) Battery Coolant Units, sixteen (16) Enhanced Performance Basic Skills Trainers (EPBST), one hundred two (102) Missile Simulation Rounds (MSR), spare and repair parts, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, battery chargers and dischargers, support equipment, publications and technical data, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representative engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related logistics support. The estimated total cost was $55 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $42 million of this total.

On February 21, 2019, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 19-0D, of the inclusion of an additional one hundred thirty (130) Javelin Block 1 (FGM-148) missiles (MDE). The addition of these items resulted in a revised total MDE cost of $75.6 million. The total estimated case value increased to $91 million.

This transmittal reports the inclusion of an additional one hundred fifty-six (156) Javelin Block 1 (FGM-148F) missiles (MDE). This inclusion will result in a revised MDE value of $111.6 million. The total estimated case value will increase to $127 million.

(iv) Significance: Estonia plays an important role in strengthening deterrence capabilities on the northeastern flank of NATO. Sale of the requested items will significantly enhance this NATO partner's ability to counter threats posed by armored and hardened targets, greatly increasing NATO's overall security, and providing a demonstrable deterrent effect.

(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

(vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Sensitivity of Technology statement contained in the original notification applies to items reported here.

The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is UNCLASSIFIED.

(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: June 22, 2022.

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