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The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a potential arms sale to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), acting for Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. This sale includes 940 Stinger Missiles and supporting equipment at an estimated cost of $780 million. The sale aims to enhance these countries' air defense capabilities and strengthen NATO's military cooperation without impacting U.S. defense readiness. The primary contractors for this deal are Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, and the sale does not involve U.S. personnel deployment to NATO.

The Department of the Army has issued a notice regarding additional property at the former Pueblo Chemical Depot in Colorado that is now considered surplus and no longer needed by the United States. This decision is based on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 and involves guidelines for managing and getting rid of surplus property. The surplus property might be available to state and local governments for public use, and interested parties should contact the Local Redevelopment Authority. This notice updates a previous one from December 20, 2013.

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has announced a proposed public information collection and is inviting comments from the public. This initiative is being implemented in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The DHA is focusing on gathering feedback about the necessity, utility, and clarity of the proposed information collection and strategies to minimize the burden on respondents. Public comments will be considered until March 11, 2025, and submissions can be made through various methods including the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail to the Department of Defense.

The Department of Defense has issued a notice about the potential sale of additional missile defense systems to the United Arab Emirates. This sale will include 12 THAAD launchers, support, and upgrade services valued at $1.163 billion, raising the total case value to $8.113 billion. The sale aims to enhance the UAE's defense capabilities and strengthen its partnership with the United States, contributing to regional security and stability. The highest security classification for this sale is SECRET.

The Department of Defense has identified several companies as "Chinese military companies" in accordance with the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. This list includes entities such as 360 Security Technology, Huawei, and Tencent Holdings, among others. These designations mean the companies are linked to the Chinese military, and the list must be updated and published annually until 2030. Companies on this list have the option to request reconsideration if they believe they were wrongly included.

The Department of Defense, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, is inviting public comments on a new information collection plan. This initiative, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, seeks feedback on the necessity and effectiveness of collecting data for the Armed Forces Workplace and Equal Opportunity Survey. The survey is designed to gather insights related to racial and ethnic issues, including harassment and discrimination, within the military. The collected data will aid in evaluating and improving military personnel policies and practices regarding racial and ethnic relations.

The Department of Defense's Office of the General Counsel is requesting public feedback on a proposed information collection related to conflicts of interest for members of certain defense advisory committees. This proposal, part of the compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, seeks comments on the necessity and practicality of the information being collected, and ways to improve it while minimizing the burden on respondents. The form, called SD Form 830, aims to identify potential conflicts of interest among committee members. The public has until February 10, 2025, to submit comments on the proposal.

The Department of Defense has released a notice about a proposed arms sale to Germany. Germany plans to purchase various communication radios, including AN/PRC-117 and AN/PRC-160 models, along with related equipment and support services, for a total estimated cost of $281 million. This sale aims to enhance Germany’s military communication capabilities, improve cooperation with NATO forces, and support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives without affecting regional military balance. The main contractor for this sale will be L3Harris Global Communications, Inc.

The Joint Service Committee on Military Justice (JSC) is conducting an annual review of the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM), United States, as part of their routine procedures. They are inviting the public to propose any changes to the MCM, but individuals must include a supporting rationale for suggestions. Submissions must be made electronically through the Federal Rulemaking Portal due to COVID-19 related restrictions. The deadline for submitting proposed changes is April 23, 2021.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking for public feedback on proposed changes to a public information collection requirement related to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) concerning Independent Research and Development Technical Descriptions. The aim is to determine if the information collected is necessary and beneficial, and to find ways to reduce the reporting burden on businesses. The proposal includes extending the current approval, which expires on April 30, 2021, for another three years. Public comments will be accepted until March 22, 2021.