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.

Department of State, Washington, DC. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION TRANSMITTAL LETTER

Please find enclosed the following notification from the Department of State.

Department Notification Number: RSAT 0C-23

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. 0C-23. 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 21-48 of August 3, 2021.

Recipients:

Speaker of the House of Representatives

House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Sincerely, Kaitlyn Wolfe, Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs. Transmittal No. OC-23 Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or Capability (Sec. 36(B)(5)(A), AECA)

(i)(U) Purchaser: Government of Georgia.

(ii)(U) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 21-48; Date: August 3, 2021; Military Department: Army.

Funding Source: National Funds.

(iii)(U) Description: On August 3, 2021, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 21-48, of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of eighty-two (82) Javelin FGM-148 Missiles; and forty-six (46) 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 cost was $30 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $25 million of this total.

This transmittal reports the replacement of the previously notified forty-six (46) Javelin Command Launch Units (CLUs) with thirty (30) Javelin Light Weight Command Launch Units (LWCLUs) (MDE). The following non-MDE items will also be added: technical assistance, training and support equipment in support of Javelin program management, logistics, oversight, and successful delivery of the weapon system. The estimated total value of these additional items is $7.16 million. The total estimated MDE value remains $25 million. The estimated total value will increase by $7 million, resulting in an estimated total case value of $37 million.

(iv)(U) Significance: This notification is being provided to report the replacement of the previously notified Javelin CLUs with Javelin LWCLUs. The proposed sale will support Georgia's ability to build its long-term defense capacity to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity to meet its national defense requirements. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Georgia in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.

(v)(U) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of Georgia which is a strategic partner and a key contributor to security and stability in the region.

(vi)(U) Sensitivity of Technology: The Javelin Weapon System is comprised of two major tactical components, which are a reusable Light Weight Command Launch Unit (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. It may also be used in a 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 highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.

(vii)(U) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 28, 2026.

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