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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextMr. 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.
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.
U.S. Department of State,
Washington, DC.
CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION TRANSMITTAL LETTER
Please find enclosed the following notification from the
Department of State.
Department Notification Number: RSAT 26-0U.
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. 26-0U. 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 23-24 of April 26,
Recipients:
Speaker of the House of Representatives
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Sincerely,
Paul D. Guaglianone,
Senior Bureau Official,
Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Transmittal No. RSAT 26-0U
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology
or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Norway.
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 23-34; Date:
April 26, 2023; Implementing Agency: Air Force.
(iii) Description: On April 26, 2023, Congress was notified
by congressional certification transmittal number 23-34 of
the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export
Control Act, of continued sustainment and associated services
for four (4) C-130J aircraft beyond Block 6 through 2028.
Included were Joint Mission Planning Systems; aircraft
components, spare parts, consumables, and accessories; repair
and return support; aircraft support and support equipment;
unclassified publications and technical documentation;
software delivery and support; unclassified Computer Program
Identification Number systems; telecommunications support;
minor modifications, maintenance, and maintenance support;
U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and
logistics support services; and other related elements of
program and logistical support. The estimated total value was
$166 million. There was no major defense equipment (MDE)
associated with this sale.
This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following
non-MDE items: avionics software support; maps, charts, and
software; and other related elements of logistics and program
support. The estimated total value of the new items is $344
million. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $344
million to a revised $510 million, The estimated total case
value will increase by $344 million to a revised $510
million. There is no MDE associated with this sale.
(iv) Significance: This notification accounts for requested
additional non-MDE items not included in the original
notification. The inclusion of this non-MDE represents an
increase in capability over what was previously notified. The
proposed articles and services will support Norway's
capability to meet current and future threats by increasing
the reliability of its C-130J fleet, while expanding its
national defense capabilities and supporting the common
defense of NATO.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security objectives of the United
States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a
force for political stability and economic progress in
Europe.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
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: June 17, 2026.