Arms Sales Notification to Jordan
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This notice outlines the potential sale of non-major defense equipment to Jordan, valued at $280 million. It includes radar systems, spare parts, and support services to enhance Jordan's military capabilities. The sale aims to support U.S. foreign policy by strengthening a key ally in the Middle East, without impacting regional military balance.
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Key Changes
- The prospective sale involves non-major defense equipment worth $280 million to Jordan.
- It includes radar systems and various military support services.
- The sale aims to enhance Jordan's military capabilities without altering regional balance.
Obligations
What this law requires
The Department of Defense must publish unclassified text of arms sales notifications to comply with section 155 of Public Law 104-164.
The U.S. Government must assign thirteen U.S. Government representatives and twenty-four contractor representatives to Jordan for the implementation of this arms sale.
The Government of Jordan must ensure the protection of sensitive technology provided in the arms sales agreement to a degree substantially the same as that provided by the U.S. Government.
The Department of Defense must ensure that the proposed sale does not alter the basic military balance in the region.
Any offset agreements related to the sale must be defined during negotiations between the purchaser (Jordan) and the contractor.