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)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 24-0Q. This transmittal notifies a cost increase in excess of the total value previously described in the Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 19-60 of April 23, 2020. Sincerely, Michael F. Miller, Director. transmittal no. 24-0q Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(C), AECA)

(i) Purchaser: Government of the United Arab Emirates.

(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 19-60j, Date: April 23, 2020; Implementing Agency: Army.

Funding Source: National Funds.

(iii) Description: On April 23, 2020, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 19-60 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide funds for blanket order requisitions under a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Agreement (CLSSA) for common spares/ repair parts to support the United Arab Emirates' fleet of AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk, and CH-47 Chinook aircraft, additional support, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated value was $150 million. There was no Major Defense Equipment (MDE) associated with this sale.

This transmittal notifies an extension of the previously notified Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II for blanket order requisitions under a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Agreement (CLSSA) for common spares/repair parts to support the United Arab Emirates' fleet of AH-64 Apache, UH- 60 Black Hawk, and CH-47 Chinook aircraft, additional support, and other related elements of logistics and program support. There is no MDE being reported with this notification and, as such, the total MDE value remains $0. The total estimated value of the newly extended, non-MDE articles and services is $300 million; resulting in an increase in both the estimated non-MDE and overall total case value to $450 million.

(iv) Significance: The proposed sale will contribute to the UAE's ability to effectively integrate with U.S.-led coalitions and operate independently in support of U.S. interests and the security of U.S. forces in- theater and is consistent with U.S. bilateral and multilateral defense plans in the CENTCOM region.

(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of an important partner in the region. This sale is consistent with U.S. initiatives to provide key partners in the region with modern systems that will enhance interoperability with U.S. forces and increase security.

(vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 12, 2025.

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