Arms Sales Notification

Floor Speech

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Mr. RISCH. 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.

In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant information is still available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record the notifications that have been received. If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such an annex is available to all Senators in the office of the Foreign Relations Committee, room SD-423.

Hon. James E. Risch, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.

Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(5)(A) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 0C-25. 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 21-68 of August 9, 2022. Sincerely, Michael F. Miller, Director.

Enclosure. Transmittal No. 0C-25 Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(A), AECA)

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Brazil.

(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 21-68; Date: August 9, 2022; Implementing Agency: Army.

Funding Source: National Funds.

(iii) Description: On August 9, 2022, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 21-68 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of two hundred twenty-two (222) Javelin missiles, FGM-148; and thirty-three (33) Javelin Command Launch Units (CLU). Also included were Enhanced Producibility Basic Skills Trainers; missile simulation rounds; Security Assistance Management Directorate technical assistance; Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Project Office technical assistance; other associated equipment and services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total value was $74 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $54 million of this total.

This transmittal reports the replacement of the previously notified thirty-three (33) Javelin Command Launch Units (CLUs) with the following MDE items: fifteen (15) Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLUs). The estimated total value of the new items is $3.1 million. The addition of these items will not result in a net increase in cost of MDE, which will remain at $54 million. The estimated total case value will remain at $74 million.

(iv) Significance: This notification is being provided as the replacement 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 support Brazil's modernization of anti- tank capabilities.

(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of an important regional partner that is a force for political stability and economic progress in South America.

(vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Javelin Weapon System is comprised of two major tactical components: a reusable LwCLU, and a round contained in a disposable launch tube assembly. The LWCLU incorporates an integrated day-night sight that provides a target engagement capability in adverse weather and countermeasure environments. The LwCLU may also be used in stand-alone mode for battlefield surveillance and target detection. The LwCLU's thermal sight is a 3rd generation forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensor. To facilitate initial loading and subsequent updating of software, all on-board missile software is uploaded via the LwCLU after mating and prior to launch.

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: April 23, 2025.

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