Billing Code: 6001-FR
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 22-48]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Hedlund at neil.g.hedlund.civ@mail.mil
or (703) 697-9214.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is published to
fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is
a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 22-48 with attached
Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

Dated: June 10, 2024.

Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Department of Defense.

Transmittal No. 22-48
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 the United Kingdom
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*
Other
TOTAL

$145 million
$155 million
$300 million

(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for
Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Five hundred thirteen (513) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units
(LWCLUs)
Non-MDE:
Also included are Javelin LWCLU Basic Skills Trainers (BSTs); Javelin Outdoor
Trainers (JOTs); Javelin Vehicle Launcher Electronics (JVL-Es); Javelin LWCLU
Train the Trainer Package; Lifecycle Support; System Integration and Check out
(SICO); Javelin Operator Manual; Technical Assistance (TAGM); and other
related elements of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (UK-B-WVA)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: UK-B-WML, UK-B-WUJ
(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: August 1, 2022
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION
United Kingdom – Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units
The Government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy five hundred thirteen (513) Javelin
LWCLUs. Also included are Javelin LWCLU BSTs; JOTs; JVL-Es; Javelin LWCLU Train the
Trainer Package; Lifecycle Support; SICO; Javelin Operator Manual; Technical Assistance
(TAGM); and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated
program cost is $300 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 the United Kingdom’s capability to meet current and future
threats. The United Kingdom will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland
defense and deter regional threats. The United Kingdom will have no difficulty absorbing this
equipment and services 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 the Javelin Joint Venture. There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to the United Kingdom.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

Transmittal No. 22-48
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 Javelin Weapon System is a medium-range, man portable, shoulder-launched, fire and
forget, anti-tank system for infantry, scouts, and combat engineers. It may also be mounted
on a variety of platforms including vehicles, aircraft and watercraft. The system weighs ~43.5
pounds and has a maximum range in excess of 4,500 meters. The system is highly lethal
against tanks and other systems with conventional and reactive armors. The system possesses
a secondary capability against bunkers.
2. Javelin’s key technical feature is the use of fire-and-forget technology which allows the
gunner to fire and immediately relocate or take cover. Additional special features are the top
attack and/or direct fire modes, an advanced tandem warhead and imaging infrared seeker,
target lock-on before launch, and soft launch from enclosures or covered fighting positions.
The Javelin missile also has a minimum smoke motor thus decreasing its detection on the
battlefield.
3. The Javelin Weapon System is comprised of two major tactical components, which are a
reusable LWCLU and a round contained in a disposable launch tube assembly. The LWCLU
incorporates an integrated day-night sight that provides a target engagement capability in
adverse weather and countermeasure environments. The LWCLU may also be used in a
stand-alone mode for battlefield surveillance and target detection. The LWCLU’s thermal
sight is a 3rd generation Forward Looking Infrared sensor. To facilitate initial loading and
subsequent updating of software, all on-board missile software is uploaded via the LWCLU
after mating and prior to launch.
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 weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
6. A determination has been made that the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom.
[FR Doc. 2024-12952 Filed: 6/12/2024 8:45 am; Publication Date: 6/13/2024]