Arms Sales Notification

l support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. (U) The proposed sale will improve Ukraine's capability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self- defense and regional security missions with a more robust air defense capability. Ukraine will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. (U) The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. (U) The principal contractor will be Boeing Company, located in St. Louis, MO. 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. (U) Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Ukraine. (U) There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 26-30 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. (U) The joint direct attack munition--extended range (JDA