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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 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.
       There being no objection, the material was ordered to be 
     printed in the Record, as follows:

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                                   Washington, DC.
     Hon. James E. Risch,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: On February 28, 2025, the Secretary of 
     State, pursuant to section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act, as amended, determined that an emergency exists which 
     requires the immediate sale of the defense articles and 
     defense services identified in the attached transmittals to 
     the Government of Israel through the Foreign Military Sales 
     process, including any further amendment specific to costs, 
     quantity, or requirements occurring within the duration of 
     circumstances giving rise to this emergency sale.
       Please find attached (Tab 1) the Secretary of State 
     Determination and Justification waiving the congressional 
     review requirements under Section 36(b)(1) and 36(b)(5)(C) of 
     the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as amended for the 
     attached lists of transmittals of proposed Letters of Offer 
     and Acceptance to the Government of Israel. The determination 
     and detailed justification are a part of each transmittal. We 
     will issue a news release to notify the public of this 
     proposed sale upon delivery of this letter to your office.
           Sincerely,
                                                Michael F. Miller,
                                                         Director.
       Enclosures.


  DETERMINATION UNDER SECTION 36(b)(1) OF THE ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT

       Pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act, 22 U.S.C. 2776, I hereby determine that an emergency 
     exists which requires the immediate sale through the 
     following foreign military sales cases, including any further 
     amendments specific to the cost, quantity, or requirements of 
     these cases, in the national security interest of the United 
     States:
       For Israel:
       Bulldozers
       Administrative Price Change to Munitions
       1,000-lb Warheads and JDAM Kits
       2,000-lb Warheads
       This determination shall be published in the Federal 
     Register and, along with the accompanying Memorandum of 
     Justification, shall be transmitted to Congress with the 
     applicable notifications.


(U) MEMORANDUM OF JUSTIFICATION FOR EMERGENCY ARMS TRANSFERS TO ISRAEL 
         UNDER SECTION 36(b)(1) OF THE ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT

       (U) On October 7, Hamas launched the worst attack on Israel 
     since the 1973 Yom Kippur War, firing thousands of rockets, 
     striking civilians and locations as far as Tel Aviv and 
     Jerusalem. Hamas gunmen crossed into Israel, entering towns 
     and communities as far as 15 miles from Gaza, slaughtering 
     men, women, and children. More than 230 hostages were taken 
     and dragged back into Gaza, including U.S. citizens. Hamas' 
     act of terrorism has claimed the lives of nearly 1,200 in 
     Israel, including at least 31 U.S. citizens, and wounded 
     thousands more. The attack was the single deadliest day for 
     the Jewish people since the Holocaust, and it was reminiscent 
     of the worst rampages of ISIS. The following day, the 
     Government of Israel formally declared war on Hamas in 
     accordance with its Basic Law.
       (U) Israel has the right to defend itself, and the United 
     States strongly supports Israel taking necessary action to 
     defend its country and protect its people from Hamas 
     terrorists, consistent with international law,

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     including the law of war. The Department of State and the 
     Department of Defense are coordinating with Israeli partners 
     to meet their military requirements and ensure Israel has 
     what it needs to continue to defend itself, its people, and 
     U.S. citizens living, working, and traveling in Israel.
       (U) The United States' commitment to Israel's security is 
     ironclad, which is reflected in decades of close political-
     military dialogues and highlevel defense policy exchanges. 
     The historic ten-year U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding 
     to provide Israel with $38 billion in security assistance is 
     a bulwark against regional threats. Should hostilities 
     resume, Israel will need urgent and substantial support to 
     respond to the immediate threat raised by Hamas' failure to 
     uphold the terms of the ceasefire. Forced to respond to a 
     resurgent Hamas, Israel must replenish stocks of key defense 
     articles to fight and destroy Hamas, maintain its Qualitative 
     Military Edge in the region, and continue to deter broader-
     scale regional conflict.
       (U) it is essential to the United States' national security 
     interest to swiftly provide Israel with the military 
     equipment and arms required to defend itself and reinforce 
     deterrence against other significant regional threats. These 
     threats are very likely to increase should hostilities 
     resume. Israel has communicated an urgent requirement for 
     air-to-ground munitions and D9 bulldozers. The urgency of 
     Israel's requirement has been validated by the Department of 
     Defense in consultation with the Department of State. Should 
     hostilities resume, we anticipate Israel will recommence its 
     military operations in Gaza in the near-term. In order to 
     effectively do so and ensure it is prepared for any other 
     attacks, it has an urgent and ongoing need for these defense 
     articles. The immediacy of the challenge at hand requires 
     overcoming the statutory 15-day Congressional Notification 
     timeline to expedite transfers to Israel.
       (U) Further, over the 15 months between Hamas' October 7 
     attack and implementation of the ceasefire, Israel has faced 
     attacks from Hizballah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, 
     Iranian Aligned Militia Groups in Iraq and Syria, and two 
     direct ballistic attacks from Iran. With the resumption of 
     hostilities, such threats will likely increase and Israel 
     remains at urgent risk of extremists in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, 
     and Yemen exploiting the resumption of hostilities.
       (U) For the reasons cited above, an emergency exists 
     requiring immediate provision of these defense articles to 
     Israel in the national security interest of the United 
     States. These transfers, through Foreign Military Sales, will 
     provide Israel as soon as possible with defense articles that 
     are necessary to allow it to defend itself in its war with 
     Hamas as well as sending a strong, unwavering message that 
     the United States will stand by and support Israel as it 
     continues its fight against Hamas and other regional threats. 
     The Secretary of State, therefore, has certified an emergency 
     exists under sections 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act, 22 U.S.C. 2776, thereby waiving the congressional review 
     requirement of that provision.


                         Transmittal No. 24-38

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Israel.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment <sup>*</sup> $0.
       Other $295 million.
       Total $295 million.
       Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
       Non-MDE: D9R and D9T Caterpillar bulldozers; spare and 
     repair parts; corrosion protection; publications and 
     technical documentation; pre-delivery inspections; U.S. 
     Government and contractor support; technical and logistics 
     support services; storage; and other related elements of 
     logistics and program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Army (IS-B-ZZX).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IS-B-ZEU; IS-B-ZLT; IS-B-
     ZYS.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None known at this time.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 28, 
     2025.
       <sup>*</sup>As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export 
     Control Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

                   Israel--Caterpillar D9 Bulldozers

       The Government of Israel has requested to buy D9R and D9T 
     Caterpillar bulldozers; spare and repair parts; corrosion 
     protection; publications and technical documentation; pre-
     delivery inspections; U.S. Government and contractor support; 
     technical and logistics support services; storage; and other 
     related elements of logistics and program support. The 
     estimated total cost is $295 million.
       The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed 
     justification that an emergency exists that requires the 
     immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above 
     defense articles (and defense services) in the national 
     security interests of the United States, thereby waiving the 
     Congressional review requirements under Section 36(b) of the 
     Arms Export Control Act, as amended.
       The United States is committed to the security of Israel, 
     and it is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel 
     to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense 
     capability. This proposed sale is consistent with those 
     objectives.
       The proposed sale will improve Israel's capability to meet 
     current and future threats by improving the ability of the 
     Israeli Ground Forces to defend Israel's borders, vital 
     infrastructure, and population centers. Israel will have no 
     difficulty absorbing this equipment into its Armed Forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The principal contractor will be Caterpillar Inc., located 
     in Irving, TX. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware 
     of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this 
     potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in 
     negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Israel.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 25-0C

     Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology 
         or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(C), AECA)
       (i) Purchaser: Government of Israel.
       (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 12-69; Date: 
     December 14, 2012; Implementing Agency: Air Force.
       Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing.
       (iii) Description: On December 14, 2012, Congress was 
     notified by congressional certification transmittal number 
     12-69 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the 
     Arms Export Control Act, of 6,900 Joint Direct Attack 
     Munitions (JDAM) tail kits (which include 3,450 JDAM Anti-Jam 
     KMU-556 (GBU-31) for MK-84 warheads; 1,725 KMU-557 (GBU-31) 
     for BLU-109 warheads and 1,725 KMU-572 (GBU-38) for MK-82 
     warheads); 3,450 MK-84 2000 lb General Purpose Bombs; 1,725 
     MK-82 500 lb General Purpose Bombs; 1,725 BLU-109 Bombs; 
     3,450 GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs; 11,500 FMU-139 Fuses; 
     11,500 FMU-143 Fuses; and 11,500 FMU-152 Fuses. Also included 
     were spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel 
     training and training equipment, publications and technical 
     documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and 
     technical support, and other related elements of program 
     support. The estimated total cost was $647 million. Major 
     Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $466 million of this 
     total.
       On November 29, 2017, Congress was notified by 
     congressional certification transmittal number 0S-17 of the 
     supplemented description of JDAM tail kit component KMU-556 
     (GBU-31) for MK-84 warheads, KMU-557 (GBU-31) for BLU-109 
     warheads and KMU-572 (GBU-38) for MK-82 warheads as either C/
     B or E/B variants (MDE items). The supplementation of this 
     information did not result in a change to the estimated MDE 
     cost of $466 million. The estimated total case value remained 
     at $647 million.
       This transmittal notifies an increase in MDE value by $624 
     million and non-MDE value by $269 million, due to recent cost 
     increases. There are no additional MDE or non-MDE items being 
     reported with this notification. The estimated total case 
     value will increase by $893 million to $1.54 billion. MDE 
     will constitute $1.09 billion of this total.
       (iv) Significance: Recent cost increases have brought about 
     the need to add value to the original notification. The 
     proposed value increase will improve Israel's capability to 
     meet current and future threats.
       (v) Justification: The Secretary of State has determined 
     and certified that an emergency exists that requires the 
     immediate sale to Israel of the above defense articles and 
     defense services in the national security interests of the 
     United States, thereby waving the Congressional review 
     requirements under Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act, as amended. This proposed sale will support the foreign 
     policy goals and national security of the United States by 
     improving the security of a strategic regional partner that 
     is a force for political and economic stability in the Middle 
     East.
       (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 
     SECRET.
       (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 28, 2025.


                         Transmittal No. 25-26

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Israel.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment <sup>*</sup> $557.5 million.
       Other $118.2 million.
       Total $675.7 million.
       Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:

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       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Two hundred one (201) MK 83 MOD 4/MOD 5 General Purpose 
     1,000-pound bomb bodies.
       Four thousand seven hundred ninety-nine (4,799) BLU-110A/B 
     General Purpose 1,000-pound bomb bodies.
       One thousand five hundred (1,500) KMU-559C/B Joint Direct 
     Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kits for the MK 83 bomb body.
       Three thousand five hundred (3,500) KMU-559J/B JDAM 
     guidance kits for the MK 83 bomb body.
       Non-Major Defense Equipment: The following non-MDE items 
     will also be included: U.S. Government and contractor 
     engineering, logistics, and technical support services; and 
     other related elements of logistics and program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Navy (IS-P-AVH), Air Force (IS-D-
     AFK).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None known at this time.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 28, 
     2025.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

        Israel--Munitions, Guidance Kits, and Munitions Support

       The Government of Israel has requested to buy two hundred 
     one (201) MK 83 MOD 4/MOD 5 General Purpose 1,000-pound bomb 
     bodies; four thousand seven hundred ninety-nine (4,799) BLU-
     110A/B General Purpose 1,000-pound bomb bodies; one thousand 
     five hundred (1,500) KMU-559C/B Joint Direct Attack Munition 
     (JDAM) guidance kits for the MK 83 bomb body; three thousand 
     five hundred (3,500) KMU-559J/B JDAM guidance kits for the MK 
     83 bomb body. The following non-MDE items will also be 
     included: U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
     logistics, and technical support services; and other related 
     elements of logistics and program support. The estimated 
     total cost is $675.7 million.
       The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed 
     justification that an emergency exists that requires the 
     immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above 
     defense articles (and defense services) in the national 
     security interests of the United States, thereby waiving the 
     Congressional review requirements under Section 36(b) of the 
     Arms Export Control Act, as amended.
       The United States is committed to the security of Israel, 
     and it is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel 
     to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense 
     capability. This proposed sale is consistent with those 
     objectives.
       The proposed sale improves Israel's capability to meet 
     current and future threats, strengthen its homeland defense, 
     and serves as a deterrent to regional threats. Israel already 
     has these weapons in its inventory and will have no 
     difficulty absorbing this equipment into its Armed Forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The principal contractors will be Repkon USA, located in 
     Tampa, FL; and The Boeing Company, located in St. Charles, 
     MO. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any 
     offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential 
     sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations 
     between the purchaser and the contractor.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Israel.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 25-26

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

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. The MK 83 MOD 4 and MK 83 MOD 5 are general purpose 
     1,000-pound bombs used by the United States Navy, Marine 
     Corps, and Air Force, as well as foreign partners. The MK 83 
     series is used for unguided delivery in either low or high 
     drag mode, or guided delivery when a guidance kit is 
     attached. It is designed for soft, fragment-sensitive targets 
     and is not intended for hard targets or penetrations.
       2. The BLU-110 A/B is a general purpose 1,000-pound bomb 
     used by the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, 
     as well as foreign partners. The BLU-110 series is a 1,000-
     pound warhead used for unguided delivery in either low or 
     high drag mode, or guided delivery when a guidance kit is 
     attached. It is designed for soft, fragment-sensitive targets 
     and is not intended for hard targets or penetrations.
       3. KMU-559 Joint Direct-Attack Munitions (JDAM) tail kits 
     contain an Inertial Navigation System (INS)/Global 
     Positioning System (GPS) (using either Selective Availability 
     AntiSpoofing Module (SAASM) or M-code) guidance capability 
     that converts unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse 
     weather ``smart'' munitions. The KMU-559 tail kit is paired 
     with a MK 83 class warhead to build a GBU-32 JDAM. The JDAM 
     weapon can be delivered from modest standoff ranges at high 
     or low altitudes against a variety of land and surface 
     targets during the day or night. The JDAM can receive target 
     coordinates via preplanned mission data from the delivery 
     aircraft, by onboard aircraft sensors (e.g., forward-looking 
     infrared, radar, etc.) during captive carry, or from a third-
     party source via manual or automated aircrew cockpit entry.
       4. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
     components, and services included in this potential sale is 
     UNCLASSIFIED.
       5 . If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the 
     information could be used to develop countermeasures that 
     might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the 
     development of a system with similar or advanced 
     capabilities.
       6. A determination has been made that Israel can provide 
     substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive 
     technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale 
     is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and 
     national security objectives outlined in the Policy 
     Justification.
       7. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Government of Israel.
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                         Transmittal No. 25-34

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Israel.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment * $1.90 billion.
       Other $.14 billion.
       Total $2.04 billion.
       Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing and National 
     Funds.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Thirty-five thousand five hundred twenty-nine (35,529) MK 
     84 or BLU-117 General Purpose (GP) bomb bodies, or a 
     combination of both.
       Four thousand (4,000) I-2000 Penetrator warheads.
       Non-MDE: The following non-MDE items will also be included: 
     spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return 
     support; transportation support; U.S. Government and 
     contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support 
     services; and other related elements of logistics and program 
     support.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (IS-D-ADC, IS-D-AHA).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IS-D-ABX, IS-D-ACA, IS-D-
     QFZ.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None known at this time.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 28, 
     2025.
       * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

                Israel--Munitions and Munitions Support

       The Government of Israel has requested to buy thirty-five 
     thousand five hundred twenty-nine (35,529) MK 84 or BLU-117 
     General Purpose (GP) bomb bodies, or a combination of both; 
     and four thousand (4,000) I-2000 Penetrator warheads. The 
     following non-MDE items will also be included: spare parts, 
     consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; 
     transportation support; U.S. Government and contractor 
     engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and 
     other related elements of logistics and program support. The 
     estimated total cost is $2.04 billion.
       The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed 
     justification that an emergency exists that requires the 
     immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above 
     defense articles (and defense services) in the national 
     security interests of the United States, thereby waiving the 
     Congressional review requirements under Section 36(b) of the 
     Arms Export Control Act, as amended.
       The United States is committed to the security of Israel, 
     and it is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel 
     to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense 
     capability. This proposed sale is consistent with those 
     objectives.
       The proposed sale will improve Israel's capability to meet 
     current and future threats, strengthen its homeland defense, 
     and serve as a deterrent to regional threats. Israel will 
     have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its Armed 
     Forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractors will be General Dynamics, located in 
     Garland, TX; Ellwood National Forge Company, located in 
     Irvine, PA; and McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, located in 
     McAlester, OK. There is a possibility that a portion of this 
     procurement will come from U.S. stock. At this time, the U.S. 
     Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in 
     connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement 
     will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the 
     contractor.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Israel.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.

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                         Transmittal No. 25-34

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

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. The MK 84 General Purpose (GP) bomb is a 2,000-pound, 
     free-fall, unguided, low-drag weapon. The MK-84 is designed 
     for soft, fragment sensitive targets and is not intended for 
     hard targets or penetrations. The explosive filling is 
     usually tritonal, though other compositions have sometimes 
     been used.
       2. The BLU-109 bomb is a 2,000-pound, free-fall, unguided, 
     low-drag, hard target penetration warhead designed to 
     penetrate hardened structures before detonating.
       3. The BLU-117 GP bomb is a 2,000-pound, free-fall, 
     unguided, high and low-drag weapon equivalent to the MK-84 
     but slightly differs in explosive filler or manufacturer 
     details.
       4. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
     components, and services included in this potential sale is 
     SECRET.
       5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the 
     information could be used to develop countermeasures that 
     might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the 
     development of a system with similar or advanced 
     capabilities.
       6. A determination has been made that Israel can provide 
     substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive 
     technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale 
     is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and 
     national security objectives outlined in the Policy 
     Justification.
       7. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Government of Israel.

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