Arms Sales Notification

f program and logistics support. The estimated total cost is $11.9 billion. (U) 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. (U) The proposed sale will enhance German maritime forces capability to meet current and future threats by improving national and territorial defense as well as interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces. Germany will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 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 contractors will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, located in Bethesda, MD, and RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA. 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 require the assignment of two additional U.S. Government and two contractor representatives to Germany for a duration of two weeks to support program requirements and technical oversight. (U) There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No.