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The Department of State has announced notifications for proposed commercial export licenses for defense articles, technical data, and defense services, which were submitted to Congress on various dates. Some key transactions involve exports to countries like Germany, UAE, and the UK for items like radar systems and firearms. The notifications are required by the Arms Export Control Act and were published to inform the public, emphasizing that the U.S. government considers factors such as politics and human rights before licensing these exports. The licenses include sales over $50,000,000, with detailed business information withheld to protect U.S. firms from competitive harm.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking for public comments on their plan to extend a current information collection requirement, as part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) for contract financing related to foreign military sales. This extension is necessary to ensure the proper usage of foreign funds, as mandated by the Arms Export Control Act, for buying military equipment for other countries. The public can comment on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection process until February 18, 2025. The collection involves businesses providing details such as separate progress payment requests and schedules to help the government track and allocate funds properly.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced an arms sales notification involving the sale of military equipment to the Government of Italy. This sale includes 21 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and other military hardware. The total estimated cost of the program is $400 million. The sale aims to strengthen Italy's defense capabilities and enhance interoperability with the U.S. and other allies, without affecting U.S. defense readiness.