Incorporated
Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
2800 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-2800
6/8/2026
USP000423-26
MEMORANDUM FOR :
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICE (ATTN: MR. JAE CHUNG IPO-230G)
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS, IN
SUBJECT :
Establish Special Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for AN/ASQ-(V) HEAD, DETECTING, MAGNETIC ANOMALY (DIGITAL), DSCA Policy Memo 26-71
REFERENCE :
- Special Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Australia, signed May 5, 2026
The attached Finding approves the establishment of special nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown in the Finding table. The special NC recoupment charges listed in the Finding will be updated in Appendix 1 of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) found at https://samm.dsca.mil.
The establishment of special NC charges for AN/ASQ-(V) HEAD, DETECTING, MAGNETIC ANOMALY (DIGITAL) is based on a total Department of Navy estimate of over $50M incurred by the Commonwealth of Australia for nonrecurring research, development, testing and evaluation for each item identified in the Finding, which qualifies as MDE per section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. If you have any questions egarding this matter, please contact Ms. Yvette Chandler at (703) 697-9445; e-mail: yvette.d.chandler.civ@mail.mil.
Earle L. Kirkley, III
Deputy Assistant Director for Global Execution
Office of International Operations
ATTACHMENT :
As stated
DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
2800 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-2800
6/8/2026
USP000423-26
FINDING :
In accordance with DoD Directive 2140.02, dated May 17, 2018, I hereby approve special nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the Major Defense Equipment shown below:
CATEGORY XI - MILITARY ELECTRONICS
Item Description | MASL | Previous NC Charge | NC Charge | Special NC Charge (Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AN/ASQ-(V) HEAD, DETECTING, MAGNETIC ANOMALY (DIGITAL) | 589500000DMAD |
|
| $244,480.76 |
The special NC recoupment charges are effective immediately and expire ten years after October 5, 2024, the date Australia accepted the FMS LOA, AT-P-FAZ A1, which included the special NC charges.
Earle L. Kirkley, III
Deputy Assistant Director for Global Execution
Office of International Operations