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ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

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 available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous consent to
have printed in the Record the notifications which have been received.
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.
There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in
the Record, as follows:

Defense Security

Cooperation Agency,

Arlington, VA.
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)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 19-73,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Hungary for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $230 million. After this
letter is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a news
release to notify the public of this proposed sale.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Hooper,
Lieutenant General, USA, Director.
Enclosures.

Transmittal No. 19-73

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

Prospective Purchaser: Government of Hungary.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $190 million.
Other $40 million.
Total $230 million.
(iii) Description and Quantitv or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Sixty (60) AIM-120C-7/C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missiles Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER).
Two (2) AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAM-ER Guidance Sections.
Non-MDE: Also included are four (4) AMRAAM-ER training
missiles (CATM-120C); missile containers; spare and repair
parts; cryptographic and communication security devices;
precision navigation equipment; software, site surveys;
weapons system equipment and computer software support;
publications and technical documentation; common munitions
and test equipment; repair and return services and equipment;
personnel training and training equipment; integration
support and test equipment; and U.S. Government and
contractor, engineering, technical and logistics support
services; and other related elements of logistical and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (HU-D-YAE).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
(vi) Sales Commission. Fee. etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed
to be Paid: None.
(vii) Sensitivitv of Technology Contained in the Defense
Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached
Annex.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 8, 2020.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.

policy justification

Hungary--Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles Extended Range
(AMRAAM-ER)

The Government of Hungary has requested to buy sixty (60)
AIM-I20C-7/C-8 AMRAAM-ER missiles, and two (2) spare AIM-
I20C-7/C-8 AMRAAM-ER guidance sections. Also included are
four (4) AMRAAM-ER training missiles (CATM-120C); missile
containers; spare and repair parts; cryptographic and
communication security devices; precision navigation
equipment; software, site surveys; weapons system equipment
and computer software support; publications and technical
documentation; common munitions and test equipment; repair
and return services and equipment; personnel training and
training equipment; integration support and test equipment;
and U.S. Government and contractor, engineering, technical
and logistics support services; and other related elements of
logistical and program support. The total estimated cost is
$230 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by improving the
security of a NATO ally. This sale is consistent with U.S.
initiatives to provide key allies in the region with modern
systems that will enhance interoperability with U.S. forces
and increase security.
This proposed sale improves Hungary's defense capability to
deter regional threats and strengthen its homeland defense.
The sale is in support of Hungary's acquisition of the
National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) air
defense system and would provide a full range of protection
from imminent hostile cruise missiles, unmanned aerial
vehicles, rotary wing and fixed wing threats. This sale will
contribute to Hungary's interoperability with the United
States and other allies. Hungary should not have any
difficulties absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor and integrator will be Raytheon
Missile Systems, Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of additional U.S. Government and contractor
representatives to Hungary.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.

Transmittal No. 19-73

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer rursuant to
Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act

Annex Item No. vii

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) is a medium range ground based air
defense missile capable in all-weather against multiple
targets in a sophisticated electronic attack environment.
AMRAAM-ER utilizes an active C-7 or C-8 seeker and warhead
joined with a new control section and rocket motor. This
provides extended range and altitude, higher speed and
maneuverability, and has been extensively tested and proven.
The AIM-l20C-8 is a form, fit, function refresh of the AIM-
120C-7 and is the next generation to be produced. AIM-120
Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) are non-functioning,
inert missile rounds used for armament load training, which
simulate the correct size and weight of live missiles.
2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the
information could be used to develop countermeasures or
equivalent systems which might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with
similar or advanced capabilities.
3. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S.
foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in
the enclosed Policy Justification. A determination has been
made that Hungary can provide the same degree of protection
for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S.
Government.
4. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Hungary.

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