ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

On 2026-09-24, Senator James E. Risch (R-ID) delivered a floor speech titled "ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION" in the Senate.

ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4979-S4980] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION Mr. RISCH. Madam 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: 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 26-96. Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 26-96 concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Denmark for defense articles and services estimated to cost $425 million. We will issue a news release to notify the public of this proposed sale upon delivery of this letter to your office. Recipients: Speaker of the House of Representatives House Committee on Foreign Affairs Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Sincerely, Kathrine Bowles, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs. Transmittal No. 26-96 Notice of Proposed Issuance Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Denmark. (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * $336 million. Other $89 million. Total $425 million. (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Three (3) MH-60R Multi-mission Helicopters. Eight (8) Embedded Global Positioning System/Precise Positioning. Service/Inertial Navigation Systems with Selective Availability/AntiSpoofing. Module (6 installed, 2 spares). Three (3) Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection Systems. Non-MDE: The following non-MDE items will also be included: T700-GE-401D engines; M514 impulse cartridge/cartridge actuated devices; MJ20 cartridge actuated thruster/cartridge actuated devices; WB53 fire extinguisher cartridge/cartridge actuated devices; CCU-136A/A impulse cartridges; AN/ARC-210 RT-2036 radios with communications security; AN/AAR-47 missile warning systems; AN/APX-128 identification friend or foe transponders; AN/ALE-47 dispenser, electronic countermeasures; advanced data transfer systems; AN/AAS- 44C(V) multi-spectral targeting systems; identification friend or foe mode 4/5 cryptographic applique, KIV-79; joint mission planning systems; AN/ALQ-210 electronic support measures systems; APS-153(V) multi-mode radars; spare engine containers; spare and repair parts; support and test equipment; communications equipment; ferry support; publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (DE-P-SBD). (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: (DE-P-SAE); (DE-P-GBP). (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: September 22, 2026. *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Denmark--MH-60R Multi Mission Helicopters The Government of Denmark has requested to buy three (3) MH-60R multi-mission helicopters; eight (8) embedded global positioning system/precise positioning service/inertial navigation systems with selective availability/anti-spoofing module (6 installed, 2 spares); and three (3) digital magnetic anomaly detection systems. The following non-major defense equipment items will also be included: T700-GE-40ID engines; M514 impulse cartridge/cartridge actuated devices; MJ20 cartridge actuated thruster/cartridge actuated devices; WB53 fire extinguisher cartridge/cartridge actuated devices; CCU-136A/A impulse cartridges; AN/ARC-210 RT-2036 radios with communications security; AN/AAR-47 missile warning systems; AN/APX-128 identification friend or foe transponders; AN/ALE- 47 dispenser, electronic countermeasures; advanced data transfer systems; AN/AAS-44C(V) multi-spectral targeting systems; identification friend or foe Mode 4/5 cryptographic applique, KIV-79; joint mission planning systems; AN/ALQ-210 electronic support measures systems; APS-153(V) multi-mode radars; spare engine containers; spare and repair parts; support and test equipment; communications equipment; ferry support; publications and technical documentation; personnel training; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; obsolescence engineering, integration, and test activities required to ensure readiness for the production of the Denmark MH-60R helicopters and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $425 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals 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. The proposed sale will improve Denmark's capability to meet current and future threats by providing increased security for its critical infrastructure. Denmark will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense. Denmark will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces as they are currently operating this aircraft. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin, located in Owego, NY, and Sikorsky, Corporation, located in Stratford, CT. 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 Denmark. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 26-96 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 MH-60R multi-mission helicopter focuses primarily on anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions. The MH-60R also performs search and rescue, naval gunfire support, surveillance, communications relay, logistics support, personnel transfer, and vertical replenishment missions. The MH-60R carries several sensors and data links to enhance its ability to work in a network centric battle group and as an extension of its home ship/main operating base. The mission equipment subsystem consists of the following sensors and subsystems: an acoustics system capable of dipping sonar and sonobuoy operations, Multi-Mode Radar (MMR) with integral Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogator, radios with communications security (COMSEC), Electronic Support Measures, Integrated Self-Defense, and Multi-Spectral Targeting System. The aircraft processes sensor data onboard and transmits data via Common Data Link (also referred to as Hawklink). The aircraft is compatible with night vision. It can carry AGM-114A/B/K/N/R Hellfire missiles, as well as MK 46/54 torpedoes to engage surface and sub-surface targets. a. AN/ARC-210 RT-2036(C) Radio. The RT-2036(C) radios are capable of line of sight and beyond line of sight and can transmit clear or secure voice using Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System or HAVEQUICK security features. The ultra-high frequency/very high frequency radios (ARC-210) contain embedded sensitive encryption algorithms and keying material. b. The Embedded Global Positioning System -Inertial Navigation System LN-100G/M [[Page S4980]] is a sensor that combines GPS and inertial sensor inputs to provide accurate location information for navigation and targetIng. c. Advanced Digital Antenna Production (ADAP), antenna electronics. The ADAP antenna electronics interfaces with the ADAP Controlled Reception Pattern antenna antennas to ensure availability of GPS signals to the aircraft. d. AN/APX-128 IFF Transponder, Digital. The IFF AN/APX-128 transponder is capable of both Mode 5 and Mode S secure modes and provides own ship positional information. e. KIV-79 IFF Mode 4/5 Cryptographic Applique. The KIV-79 is Type 1 NSA-certified COMSEC for IFF. The KIV-79 provides cryptographic and time-of-day services, concurrent Mode 4/5 operations as well as concurrent interrogator/transponder operations. The KIV-79 IFF system is deployed to identify cooperative, friendly systems. f. Acoustics Algorithms are used to process dipping sonar and sonobuoy data for target tracking and for the acoustics mission planner, which is a tactical aid employed to optimize the deployment of sonobuoys and the dipping sonar (dip