[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 30 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1046-S1054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

  Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control 
Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain 
proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, 
the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be 
reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the 
notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the 
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
  In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant 
information is available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous consent to 
have printed in the Record at this point the notifications which have 
been received. If the cover letter references a classified annex, then 
such annex is available to all Senators in the office of the Foreign 
Relations Committee, room SD-423.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                 Arlington, VA, February 23, 2016.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 16-12, 
     concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed 
     Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to Iraq for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $350 million. After 
     this letter is delivered to your office, we plan

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     to issue a news release to notify the public of this proposed 
     sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 16-12

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Iraq.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $0 million.
       Other: $350 million.
       Total: $350 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Non-Major Defense Equipment (MDE): The Iraq Air Force is 
     requesting a five-year sustainment package for its KA-350 
     fleet that includes contract logistics, training, and 
     contract engineering services. Also included in this possible 
     sale are operational and intermediate depot level 
     maintenance, spare parts, component repair, publication 
     updates, maintenance training, and logistics.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-QBQ).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case: IQ-D-QAX-$169M-
     13 September 2011, IQ-D-QBK-$750K-19 November 2009.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 23, 
     2016.
       * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          policy justification

 Government of Iraq--KA-350 Sustainment, Logistics, and Spares Support

       The Government of Iraq is requesting a five-year 
     sustainment package for its KA-350 fleet that includes: 
     operational and intermediate depot level maintenance, spare 
     parts, component repair, publication updates, maintenance 
     training, and logistics. There is no Major Defense Equipment 
     associated with this case. The overall total estimated value 
     is $350 million.
       The Iraq Air Force (IqAF) operates five (5) King Air 350 
     ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) and one 
     (1) King Air 350 aircraft. The KA-350 aircraft are Iraq's 
     only ISR-dedicated airborne platforms and are used to support 
     Iraqi military operations against Al-Qaeda affiliates and 
     Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) forces. The 
     purchase of a sustainment package will allow the IqAF to 
     continue to operate its fleet of six (6) KA-350 aircraft 
     beyond September 2016 (end of the existing Contract Logistics 
     Support (CLS) effort). Iraq will have no difficulty absorbing 
     this support.
       The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
     national security goals of the United States by helping to 
     improve a critical capability of the Iraq Security Forces in 
     defeating ISIL.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractor will be Beechcraft Defense Company, 
     Wichita, KS. There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
     connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Iraq.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.
       All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Government of Iraq.
                                  ____

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                 Arlington, VA, February 23, 2016.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 16-04, 
     concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed 
     Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the United Arab Emirates 
     for defense articles and services estimated to cost $225 
     million. After this letter is delivered to your office, we 
     plan to issue a news release to notify the public of this 
     proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 16-04

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

       (i) Prospective Purchaser: United Arab Emirates.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $82.664 million.
       Other: $142.336 million.
       Total: $225.000 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase: The UAE requested 
     a possible sale of eight (8) AN/AAQ-24(V)N Large Aircraft 
     Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems to protect the 
     UAE's C-17 aircraft. Each C-17 aircraft configuration for the 
     LAIRCM system consists of three (3) Guardian Laser 
     Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA), six (6) Ultra-Violet Missile 
     Warning System (UVMWS) Sensors AN/AAR-54, one (1) Control 
     Indicator Unit Replacement (CIUR) and one (1) LAIRCM System 
     Processor Replacement LSPR.
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Twenty-four (24) AN/AAQ-24(V)N Guardian Laser Transmitter 
     Assembles (GLTA) and thirteen (13) spares. Eight (8) AN/AAQ-
     24 (V)N LAIRCM System Processor Replacement (LSPR) and eleven 
     (11) spares. Forty-eight (48) AN/AAR-54 Ultra-Violet Missile 
     Warning System (UVMWS) Sensors and twenty-six (26) spares.
       Non-MDE items include: Control Indicator Unit Replacement 
     (CIUR), Smart Card Assemblies (SCA), High Capacity Cards 
     (HCC), User Data Modules (UDM), Repeaters, COMSEC Key 
     Loaders, initial spares, consumables, support equipment, 
     technical data, repair and return support, engineering 
     design, Group A and Group B installation, flight test and 
     certification, warranties, contractor provided 
     familiarization and training, U.S. Government (USG) manpower 
     and services, and Field Service Representatives (FSR). The 
     total estimated program cost is $225 million.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (AE-D-QAI).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case: AE-D-QAC-17 
     December 09-$501M, 26 May 10-$250M, 31 July 12-$35M, 28 July 
     15-$335M. AE-D-QAH 28 July 15-$335M.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 23, 
     2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          policy justification

      United Arab Emirates--AN/AAO-24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared 
                        Countermeasures (LAIRCM)

       The United Arab Emirates (UAE) requested a possible sale of 
     eight (8) AN/AAQ-24(V)N LAIRCM for the UAE's C-17 aircraft. 
     Each C-17 aircraft configuration for the LAIRCM system 
     consists of the following major defense equipment (MDE): 
     three (3) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA), six 
     (6) Ultra-Violet Missile Warning System (UVMWS) Sensors AN/
     AAR-54, one (1) LAIRCM System Processor Replacement (LSPR). 
     The sale includes spares bringing the MDE total to thirty-
     seven (37) GLTA AN/AAQ-24(V)Ns, nineteen (19) LSPR AN/AAQ-
     24(V)Ns, and seventy-four (74) UVMWS Sensors AN/AAR-54. The 
     sale also includes the following non-MDE items: Control 
     Indicator Unit Replacements (CIUR), Smart Card Assemblies 
     (SCA), High Capacity Cards (HCC), User Data Modules (UDM), 
     Repeaters, COMSEC Key Loaders, initial spares, consumables, 
     support equipment, technical data, repair and return support, 
     engineering design, Group A and Group B installation, flight 
     test and certification, U.S. Government manpower and 
     services, and Field Service Representatives (FSR). The total 
     estimated value of MDE is $82.664 million. The total 
     estimated program cost is $225 million.
       This proposed sale enhances the foreign policy and national 
     security of the United States by improving the security of a 
     partner country, which has been, and continues to be, an 
     important force for political stability and economic progress 
     in the Middle East.
       The proposed purchase of LAIRCM to provide for the 
     protection of UAE's C-17 fleet enhances the safety of UAE 
     airlift aircraft engaging in humanitarian and resupply 
     missions. LAIRCM facilitates a more robust capability into 
     areas of increased missile threats. The UAE will have no 
     problem absorbing and using the AN/AAQ-24(V)N LAIRCM system.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractor will be The Boeing Company, Chicago, 
     Illinois, The main subcontractor is Northrop Grumman 
     Corporation of Rolling Meadows, Illinois. There are no known 
     offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential 
     sale.
       This sale includes provisions for one (1) FSR to live in 
     the UAE for up to two (2) years. Implementation of this 
     proposed sale requires multiple temporary trips to the UAE 
     involving U.S. Government or contractor representatives over 
     a period of up to six (6) years for program execution, 
     delivery, technical support, and training.


                         Transmittal No. 16-04

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology
       1. The AN/AAQ-24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared 
     Countermeasures (LAIRCM) is a self-contained, directed energy 
     countermeasures system designed to protect aircraft from 
     infrared-guided surface-to-air missiles. The system features 
     digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state 
     electronics. The system operates in all conditions, detecting 
     incoming missiles and jamming infrared-seeker equipped 
     missiles with aimed bursts of laser energy. The LAIRCM system 
     consists of multiple Ultra-Violet Missile Warning System 
     (UVMWS) Sensor units, Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies 
     (GLTA), LAIRCM System Processor Replacement

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     (LSPR), Control Indicator Unit Replacement (CIUR), and a 
     classified High Capacity Card (HCC), and User Data Modules 
     (UDM). The HCC card is loaded into the CIUR prior to flight. 
     When the classified HCC card is not in use, it is removed 
     from the CIUR and put in secure storage. LAIRCM Line 
     Replaceable Units (LRU) hardware is classified SECRET when 
     the classified HCC is inserted into the CIUR. LAIRCM system 
     software, including Operational Flight Program, is classified 
     SECRET. Technical data and documentation to be provided are 
     UNCLASSIFIED.
       a. The set of UVMWS Sensor units (AN/AAR-54) are mounted on 
     the aircraft exterior to provide omni-directional protection. 
     The UVMWS Sensors detect the rocket plume of missiles and 
     sends appropriate data signals to the LSPR for processing. 
     The LSPR analyzes the data from each UVMWS Sensors and 
     automatically deploys the appropriate countermeasures via the 
     GLTA. The CIUR displays the incoming threat.
       b. The AN/AAR-54 UVMWS Sensor warns of threat missile 
     approach by detecting radiation associated with the rocket 
     motor. The AN/AAR-54 is a small, lightweight, passive, 
     electro-optic, threat warning devise used to detect surface-
     to-air missiles fired at helicopters and low-flying fixed-
     wing aircraft and automatically provide counlermeasures, as 
     well as audio and visual warning messages to the aircrew. The 
     basic system consists of multiple UVMWS Sensor units, three 
     GLTAs, a LSPR and a CIUR. The set of UVMWS units (each C-17 
     has six (6)) are mounted on the aircraft exterior to provide 
     omnidirectional protection. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. 
     Software is SECRET. Technical data and documentation to be 
     provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
       2. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. 
     foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in 
     the Policy Justification. Moreover, the benefits derived from 
     this sale, as outlined in the Policy Justification, outweigh 
     the potential damage that could result if the sensitive 
     technology were revealed to unauthorized persons.
       3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the 
     information could be used to develop countermeasures or 
     equivalent systems which might reduce system effectiveness or 
     be used in the development of a system with similar or 
     advanced capabilities.
       4. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the United Arab Emirates.
                                  ____

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                 Arlington, VA, February 11, 2016.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 15-80, 
     concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed 
     Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of 
     Pakistan for defense articles and services estimated to cost 
     $699.04 million. After this letter is delivered to your 
     office, we plan to issue a news release to notify the public 
     of this proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 15-80

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

       (i) Prospective Purchaser: The Government of Pakistan.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $564.68 million.
       Other $134.36 million.
       Total: $699.04 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services Under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Eight (8) F-16 Block 52 
     aircraft (two (2) C and six (6) D models), with the F100-PW-
     229 increased performance engine.
       Fourteen (14) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS).
       Non-MDE items included in this request are eight (8) AN/
     APG-68(V)9 radars, and eight (8) ALQ-211(V)9 Advanced 
     Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites (AIDEWS). 
     Additionally, this possible sale includes spare and repair 
     parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical 
     documentation, personnel training and training equipment, 
     U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and 
     logistics support services, and other related elements of 
     logistical and program support. The estimated cost of MDE is 
     $564.68 million. The total estimated cost is $699.04 million.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-5A7).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case SAF--$1.4B-24 Oct 
     06.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 11, 
     2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

           The Government of Pakistan--F-16 Block 52 Aircraft

       The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale 
     of:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Eight (8) F-16 Block 52 aircraft (two (2) C and six (6) D 
     models), with the F100-PW-229 increased performance engine
       Fourteen (14) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS)
       Non-MDE items included in this request are eight (8) AN/
     APG-68(V)9 radars, and eight (8) ALQ-211(V)9 Advanced 
     Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites (AIDEWS). 
     Additionally, this possible sale includes spare and repair 
     parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical 
     documentation, personnel training and training equipment, 
     U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and 
     logistics support services, and other related elements of 
     logistical and program support. The estimated cost of MDE is 
     $564.68 million. The total estimated cost is $699.04 million.
       This proposed sale contributes to U.S. foreign policy 
     objectives and national security goals by helping to improve 
     the security of a strategic partner in South Asia.
       The proposed sale improves Pakistan's capability to meet 
     current and future security threats. These additional F-16 
     aircraft will facilitate operations in all-weather, non-
     daylight environments, provide a self-defense/area 
     suppression capability, and enhance Pakistan's ability to 
     conduct counter-insurgency and counterterrorism operations.
       This sale will increase the number of aircraft available to 
     the Pakistan Air Force to sustain operations, meet monthly 
     training requirements, and support transition training for 
     pilots new to the Block 52. Pakistan will have no difficulty 
     absorbing these additional aircraft into its air force.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       Contractors have not been selected to support this proposed 
     sale. There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
     connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Pakistan.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 15-80

  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. This sale involves the release of sensitive technology 
     to Pakistan. The F-16C/D Block 50/52 weapon system is 
     UNCLASSIFIED, except as noted below. The aircraft uses the F-
     16 airframe and features advanced avionics and systems. It 
     contains the Pratt and Whitney F-100-PW 229 engine, AN/APG-
     68V(9) radar, digital flight control system, external 
     electronic warfare equipment, Advanced Identification Friend 
     or Foe (AIFF), LINK-16 datalink, and software computer 
     programs.
       2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to SECRET) elements of 
     the proposed F-16C/D include hardware, accessories, 
     components, and associated software: AN/APG-68V(9) Radar, 
     Have Quick I/II Radios, AN/APX-113 AIFF with Mode IV 
     capability, AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures (Chaff and Flare) set, 
     LINK-16 Advanced Data Link Group A provisions only, Embedded 
     Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System, Joint 
     Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), ALQ-211(V)9 Advanced 
     Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) 
     without Digital Radio Frequency Memory, AN/ALQ-213 
     Countermeasures Set, Modular Mission Computer, Have Glass I/
     II without infrared top coat, Digital Flight Control System, 
     F-100 engine infrared signature, and Advanced Interference 
     Blanker Unit. Additional sensitive areas include operating 
     manuals and maintenance technical orders containing 
     performance information, operating and test procedures, and 
     other information related to support operations and repair. 
     The hardware, software, and data identified are classified to 
     protect vulnerabilities, design and performance parameters 
     and other similar critical information.
       3. The AN/APG-68(V)9 is the latest model of the APG-68 
     radar and was specifically designed for foreign military 
     sales. This model contains the latest digital technology 
     available for a mechanically scanned antenna, including 
     higher processor power, higher transmission power, more 
     sensitive receiver electronics, and an entirely new 
     capability, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), which creates 
     higher resolution ground maps from a much greater distance 
     than previous versions of the APG-68. Complete hardware is 
     classified CONFIDENTIAL, major components and subsystems are 
     classified CONFIDENTIAL, software is classified SECRET, and 
     technical data and documentation are classified up to SECRET.
       4. The AN/ARC-238 radio with HAVE QUICK II is a voice 
     communications radio system. The AN/ARC-238 employs 
     cryptographic technology that is classified SECRET. 
     Classified elements include operating characteristics, 
     parameters, technical data, and keying material.

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       5. The AN/APX-113 AIFF with Mode IV system is classified up 
     to SECRET when operational evaluator parameters are loaded 
     into the equipment. Classified elements of the AIFF system 
     include software object code, operating characteristics, 
     parameters, and technical data.
       6. The Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low 
     Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT) is an advanced Link-16 command, 
     control, communications, and intelligence (C31) system 
     incorporating high-capacity, jam-resistant, digital 
     communication links for exchange of near real-time tactical 
     information, including both data and voice, among air, 
     ground, and sea elements. MIDS-LVT is intended to support key 
     theater functions such as surveillance, identification, air 
     control, weapons engagement coordination, and direction for 
     all services and allied forces. The system will provide 
     jamming-resistant, wide-area communications on a Link-16 
     network among MIDS and Joint Tactical Information 
     Distribution System (JTIDS) equipped platforms. The MIDS/LVT 
     and MIDS on Ship Terminal hardware, publications, performance 
     specifications, operational capability, parameters, 
     vulnerabilities to countermeasures, and software 
     documentation are classified CONFIDENTIAL. The classified 
     information to be provided consists of that which is 
     necessary for the operation, maintenance, and repair (through 
     intermediate level) of the data link terminal, installed 
     systems, and related software.
       7. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a 
     modified HGU-55/P helmet that incorporates a visor-projected 
     Heads-Up Display (HUD) to cue weapons and aircraft sensors to 
     air and ground targets. A Helmet Vehicle Interface (HVI) 
     interacts with the aircraft system bus to provide signal 
     generation for the helmet display. This provides significant 
     improvement for close combat targeting and engagement. The 
     hardware is UNCLASSIFIED; technical data and documents are 
     classified up to SECRET.
       8. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware or software source code in 
     this proposed sale, the information could be used to develop 
     countermeasures which might reduce weapon system 
     effectiveness or be used in the development of systems with 
     similar or advanced capabilities. The benefits to be derived 
     from this sale in the furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy 
     and national security objectives, as outlined in the Policy 
     Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could 
     result if the sensitive technology were revealed to 
     unauthorized persons.
       9. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. 
     foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in 
     the Policy Justification.
       10. A determination has been made that the recipient 
     country can provide the same degree of protection for the 
     sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. 
     This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign 
     policy and national security objectives outlined in the 
     Policy Justification.
       11. All defense articles and services are approved for 
     release to the Government of Pakistan.
                                  ____

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                 Arlington, VA, February 10, 2016.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate, 
         Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(5)(A) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 
     as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 0C-16. This 
     report relates to enhancements or upgrades from the level of 
     sensitivity of technology or capability described in the 
     Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 15-14 of 29 May 2015.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 0C-16

   Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or 
                  Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(A), AECA)

       (i) Purchaser: The United Arab Emirates (UAE).
       (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 15-14; Date: 29 
     May 2015; Military Department: Air Force.
       (iii) Description: On 29 May 2015, Congress was notified by 
     Congressional Notification Transmittal Number 15-14, of the 
     possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export 
     Control Act for 500 GBU-31B/B(V)1 (MK-84/BLU-117) bombs, 500 
     GBU-31B/B(V)3 (BLU-109 bombs) bombs, and 600 GBU-12 (MK-82/
     BLU-111) bombs, containers, fuzes, spare and repair parts, 
     support equipment, publications and technical documentation, 
     personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government 
     and contractor logistics and technical support services, and 
     other related elements of logistics support. The estimated 
     total cost was $130 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) 
     constituted $100 million of this total.
       This transmittal reports a clarification that the MDE 
     munitions notified on Congressional Notification transmittal 
     number 15-14 include the following: 500 GBU-31B/B(V)1 (KMU-
     556 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) kits with 500 MK-84/
     BLU-117 general purpose bombs); 500 GBU-31B/B(V)3 (KMU-557 
     JDAM kits with 500 BLU-109 penetrating bombs); and 600 GBU-12 
     kits, with 600 MK-82/BLU-111 general purpose bombs. This 
     transmittal also reports the inclusion as MDE of 1700 FMU-
     152A/B munitions fuzes. The value of the fuzes was included 
     in the MDE cost but was not enumerated as MDE. The total 
     estimated value of associated MDE remains at $100M. The total 
     overall value of the program remains at $130 million.
       (iv) Significance: The proposed sale provides munitions 
     resupply. The UAE continues to be a steadfast partner within 
     the region and continues to participate in Coalition 
     Operations.
       (v) Justification: This proposed sale contributes to the 
     foreign policy and national security of the United States by 
     meeting the security and defense needs of a partner nation 
     that continues to be an important force for political 
     stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
       (vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 10, 2016.
                                  ____

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                  Arlington VA, February 10, 2016.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(5)(A) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 
     as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 0G-16. This 
     report relates to enhancements or upgrades from the level of 
     sensitivity of technology or capability described in the 
     Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 16-10 of 18 December 
     2015.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No.: 0G-16

   Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or 
                  Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(a), AECA)

       (i) Purchaser: Government of Australia.
       (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 16-10; Date: 18 
     December 2015; Military Department: Army.
       (iii) Description: On 18 December 2015, Congress was 
     notified, by Congressional Notification Transmittal Number 
     16-10, of the possible sale under Section 36(b)(l) of the 
     Arms Export Control Act for the following:
       Major Defense, Equipment (MDE):
       Three (3) CH-47F Chinook Helicopters.
       Six (6) T55-GA-714A Aircraft Turbine Engines.
       Three (3) Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade & Below 
     (FBCB2)/Blue Force Tracker (BFT).
       Three (3) Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS).
       Three (3) Honeywell H-764 Embedded Global Positioning/
     Inertial Navigation Systems.
       Three (3) Infrared Signature Suppression Systems.
       The previous request also included the following Non-Major 
     Defense Equipment; AN/APX-123A Identification Friend or Foe 
     (IFF) Transponders, Defense Advanced Global Positioning 
     System (GPS) Receiver (DAGR), AN/ARC-201D SINCGARS Airborne 
     Radio Systems, AN/ARC-220 High Frequency Airborne 
     Communication Systems, AN/ARC-231(V)(C) Airborne VHF/UHF/LOS 
     SATCOM Communications Systems, KY-100 Secure Communication 
     Systems, KIV-77 Common IFF Cryptographic Computers, AN/AVS-6 
     Aviator's Night Vision Systems, AN/ARN-147 Very High 
     Frequency (VHF) Omni Ranging/Instrument Landing System 
     Receiver, AN/PYQ-10(C) Simple Key Loaders, AN/ARN-153 
     Tactical Airborne Navigation (TACAN) System, Spare Parts, 
     Tools, Ground Support Equipment, Technical Publications, 
     Contractor and U.S. Government Technical Services.
       The total estimated cost of MDE was $105 million. The total 
     overall estimated value was $180 million.
       This report revises the quantity of the Honeywell H-764 
     Embedded Global Positioning/Inertial Navigation Systems (GPS/
     INS) to two (2) per aircraft and two (2) as spares, for a 
     total quantity of eight (8). This report also revises the 
     quantity of Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) to four 
     (4), which includes one spare. Additionally, this report 
     removes the three (3) Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade & 
     Below (FBCB2), but retains the Blue Force Tracker (BFT), 
     which are non-MDE. The Infrared Signature Suppression Systems 
     are also revised to be properly enumerated here as non-MDE. 
     The revised MDE total cost is $103 million. The total overall 
     estimated value remains at $180 million.
       (iv) Significance: The GPS/INS provides highly accurate 
     all-altitude, all-weather navigation and timing information 
     to the CH-47F Chinook helicopters, allowing more precise 
     flight pattern and rendezvous. The helicopters have a 
     redundant requirement to have two GPS/INS systems for flight 
     operations. There is also a requirement for two additional 
     GPS/INS as maintenance spares. The CMWS provides enhanced 
     situational awareness and the capability to defeat ground to 
     air missile threats. The CH-47F helicopters will increase 
     Australia's ability to contribute to future coalition 
     operations and help provide stability in the region.
       (v) Justification: It is vital to U.S. national interests 
     to assist Australia to develop and maintain a strong and 
     ready self-defense capability. This update to a previously 
     approved sale will further enhance

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     Australia's interoperability with the U.S. Army.
       (vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 10, 2016.
                                  ____

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                 Arlington, VA, February 10, 2016.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding a revised Transmittal No. 15-62, 
     concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed 
     Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Japan 
     for defense articles and services estimated to cost $1.20 
     billion. The original Transmittal was delivered on November 
     19, 2015, and it erroneously cited the potential for offsets. 
     There are no known offsets associated with this sale. This 
     submission corrects this discrepancy and makes no other 
     changes. After this letter is delivered to your office, we 
     plan to issue a corrected news release to notify the public 
     of this proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 15-62

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Japan.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment:* $.689 billion.
       Other: $.511 billion.
       Total: $1.20 billion.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Three (3) RQ-4 Block 30 (I) Global Hawk Remotely Piloted 
     Aircraft with Enhanced Integrated Sensor Suite (EISS).
       Eight (8) Kearfott Inertial Navigation System/Global 
     Positioning System (INS/GPS) units (2 per aircraft with 2 
     spares).
       Eight (8) LN-251 INS/GPS units (2 per aircraft with 2 
     spares).
       Also included with this request are operational-level 
     sensor and aircraft test equipment, ground support equipment, 
     operational flight test support, communications equipment, 
     spare and repair parts, personnel training, publications and 
     technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical and 
     logistics support services, and other related elements of 
     logistics support.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-SAI).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 10, 
     2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

 Government of Japan--RQ-4 Block 30 (I) Global Hawk Remotely Piloted, 
                                Aircraft

       The Government of Japan has requested a possible sale of:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Three (3) RQ-4 Block 30 (I) Global Hawk Remotely Piloted 
     Aircraft with Enhanced Integrated Sensor Suite (EISS).
       Eight (8) Kearfott Inertial Navigation System/Global 
     Positioning System (INS/GPS) units (2 per aircraft with 2 
     spares).
       Eight (8) LN-251 INS/GPS units (2 per aircraft with 2 
     spares).
       Also included with this request are operational-level 
     sensor and aircraft test equipment, ground support equipment, 
     operational flight test support, communications equipment, 
     spare and repair parts, personnel training, publications and 
     technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical and 
     logistics support services, and other related elements of 
     logistics support. The estimated value of MDE is $.689 
     billion. The total estimated value is $1.2 billion.
       This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy 
     and national security of the United States. Japan is one of 
     the major political and economic powers in East Asia and the 
     Western Pacific and a key partner of the United States in 
     ensuring regional peace and stability. This transaction is 
     consistent with U.S. foreign policy and national security 
     objectives and the 1960 Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and 
     Security.
       The proposed sale of the RQ-4 will significantly enhance 
     Japan's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) 
     capabilities and help ensure that Japan is able to continue 
     to monitor and deter regional threats. The Japan Air Self 
     Defense Force (JASDF) will have no difficulty absorbing these 
     systems into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The principal contractor will be Northrop Grumman 
     Corporation in Rancho Bernardo, California. There are no 
     known offset agreements in connection with this potential 
     sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require the 
     assignment of contractor representatives to Japan to perform 
     contractor logistics support and to support establishment of 
     required security infrastructure.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 15-62

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. The RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk hardware and software are 
     UNCLASSIFIED. The highest level of classified information 
     required for operation may be SECRET depending on the 
     classification of the imagery or Signals Intelligence 
     (SIGINT) utilized on a specific operation. The RQ-4 is 
     optimized for long range and prolonged flight endurance. It 
     is used for military intelligence, surveillance, and 
     reconnaissance. Aircraft system, sensor, and navigational 
     status are provided continuously to the ground operators 
     through a health and status downlink for mission monitoring. 
     Navigation is via inertial navigation with integrated global 
     positioning system (GPS) updates. The vehicle is capable of 
     operating from a standard paved runway. Real time missions 
     are flown under the control of a pilot in a Ground Control 
     Element (GCE). It is designed to carry a non-weapons internal 
     payload of 3,000 lbs consisting primarily of sensors and 
     avionics. The following payloads are integrated into the RQ-
     4: Enhanced Imagery Sensor Suite that includes multi-use 
     infrared, electro-optical, ground moving target indicator, 
     and synthetic aperture radar and a space to accommodate other 
     sensors such as SIGINT. The RQ-4 will include the GCE, which 
     consists of the following components:
       a. The Mission Control Element (MCE) is the RQ-4 Global 
     Hawk ground control station for mission planning, 
     communication management, aircraft and mission control, and 
     image processing and dissemination. It can be either fixed or 
     mobile. In addition to the shelter housing the operator 
     workstations, the MCE includes an optional 6.25 meter Ku-Band 
     antenna assembly, a Tactical Modular Interoperable Surface 
     Terminal, a 12-ton Environmental Control Unit (heating and 
     air conditioning), and two 100 kilowatt electrical 
     generators. The MCE, technical data, and documentation are 
     UNCLASSIFIED. The MCE may operate at the classified level 
     depending on the classification of the data feeds.
       b. The Launch and Recovery Element (LRE) is a subset of the 
     MCE and can be either fixed or mobile. It provides identical 
     functionality for mission planning and air vehicle command 
     and control (C2). The launch element contains a mission 
     planning workstation and a C2 workstation. The primary 
     difference between the LRE and MCE is the lack of any wide-
     band data links or image processing capability within the LRE 
     and navigation equipment at the LRE to provide the precision 
     required for ground operations, take-off, and landing. The 
     LRE, technical data, and documentation are UNCLASSIFIED. The 
     EISS includes infrared/electro-optical, synthetic aperture 
     radar imagery, ground moving target indicator and space to 
     accommodate optional SIGINT, Maritime, datalink, and 
     automatic identification system capabilities. The ground 
     control element includes a mission control function and a 
     launch and recovery capability.
       c. The RQ-4 employs a quad-redundant Inertial Navigation 
     System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) configuration. The 
     system utilizes two different INS/GPS systems for greater 
     redundancy. The system consists of two LN-251 units and two 
     Kearfott KN-4074E INS/GPS Units. The LN-251 is a fully 
     integrated, non-dithered navigation system with an embedded 
     Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM), P(Y) 
     code or Standard Positioning Service (SPS) GPS. It utilizes a 
     Fiber-Optic Gyro (FOG) and includes three independent 
     navigation solutions; blended INS/GPS, INS-only, and GPS-
     only. The Kearfott KN-4074E features a Monolithic Ring Laser 
     Gyro (MRLG) and accelerometer. The inertial sensors are 
     tightly coupled with an embedded SAASM P(Y) code GPS. Both 
     systems employ cryptographic technology that can be 
     classified up to SECRET.
       2. If a technology advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the 
     information could be used to develop countermeasures that 
     might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the 
     development of a system with similar or advanced 
     capabilities.
       3. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Government of Japan.
                                  ____

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                  Arlington VA, February 10, 2016.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 15-82, 
     concerning the Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of 
     Offer and Acceptance to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 
     defense articles and services estimated to cost $154.9 
     million. After this letter is delivered to your office, we 
     plan to issue a news release to notify the public of this 
     proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.

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       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 15-82

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

       (i) Prospective, Purchaser: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $72.5 million.
       Other $82.4 million.
       Total $154.9 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Five (5) MK 15 Phalanx 
     Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) Block 0 to Block 1B Baseline 2 
     upgrade kits.
       Also included are the following non-MDE items: five (5) 
     local control stations, spare and repair parts, upgrade and 
     conversion of the kits, support and test equipment, personnel 
     training and training equipment, publications, software and 
     technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor 
     engineering, technical and logistics support services, and 
     other related elements of program and logistics support. The 
     estimated cost is $154.9 million.
       (iv) Military Department: Navy (SR-P-LCR).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case: SR-P-SAT, 24 Mar 
     74, $147.8 million
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 10, 
     2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          policy justification

 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia--MK 15 Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) 
                        Block 1B Baseline 2 Kits

       The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested a sale for the 
     upgrade and conversion of five (5) MK 15 Phalanx Close-In 
     Weapons System (CIWS) Block 0 systems to the Block 1B 
     Baseline 2 configuration. The Block 0 systems are currently 
     installed on four (4) Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) Patrol 
     Chaser Missile (PCG) Ships (U.S. origin) in their Eastern 
     Fleet and one (1) system is located at its Naval Forces 
     School. Also included are; five (5) local control stations, 
     spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, personnel 
     training and training equipment, publications, software, and 
     technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor 
     engineering, technical and logistics support services, and 
     other related elements of program and logistics support. The 
     total estimated value of MDE is $72.5 million. The overall 
     total estimated value is $154.9 million.
       This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy 
     and national security of the United States by helping to 
     improve the security of a strategic regional partner, which 
     has been, and continues to be, an important force for 
     political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. 
     This acquisition will enhance regional stability and maritime 
     security and support strategic objectives of the United 
     States.
       The proposed sale will provide Saudi Arabia with self-
     defense capabilities for surface combatants supporting both 
     national and multi-national naval operations. The sale will 
     extend the life of existing PCG Class ships. Saudi Arabia 
     will use the enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional 
     threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. Saudi Arabia 
     will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its 
     armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment, services, and support 
     will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractor will be Raytheon Missiles Systems of 
     Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements 
     proposed in connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Saudi Arabia; however, contractor 
     engineering and technical services may be required on an 
     interim basis for installations and integration.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 15-82

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology
       1. The MK 15 CIWS Phalanx Block 1B is a fast reaction 
     detect-through-engage combat system that provides terminal 
     defense against low-flying, high speed, anti-ship missiles; 
     slow speed general purpose aircraft, helicopters, and small 
     surface craft; and rockets, artillery, and mortars. The 
     system is an automatic, self-contained unit consisting of a 
     search and track radar, digitalized fire control system, and 
     electro-optical thermal imager, and a stabilization system, 
     as well as a 20mm M61A1 gun subsystem. CIWS Block 0 provides 
     terminal defense capability but is no longer in the U.S. Navy 
     inventory decreasing its sustainability. By comparison, the 
     CIWS Block 1B upgrade included in this sale would add surface 
     mode and enhanced anti-air warfare capabilities.
       a. There is no Critical Program Information associated with 
     the MK 15 CIWS Phalanx hardware, technical documentation, or 
     software. The highest classification of the hardware to be 
     exported is UNCLASSIFIED. The highest classification of the 
     technical documentation to be exported is CONFIDENTIAL. The 
     highest classification of software to be exported is 
     UNCLASSIFIED.
       2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the 
     information could be used to develop countermeasures which 
     might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the 
     development of a system with similar or advanced 
     capabilities.
       3. A determination has been made that the recipient country 
     can provide substantially the same degree of protection for 
     the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. 
     Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. 
     foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in 
     the Policy Justification.
       4. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     Saudi Arabia.
                                  ____

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                   Arlington VA, January 15, 2016.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 15-52, 
     concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed 
     Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Iraq 
     for defense articles and services estimated to cost $1.95 
     billion. After this letter is delivered to your office, we 
     plan to issue a news release to notify the public of this 
     proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 15-52

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Iraq (GoI)
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $.550 billion.
       Other: $1.400 billion.
       Total: $1.950 billion.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase: provides 
     additional weapons, munitions, equipment, and logistics 
     support for F-16 aircraft.
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes:
       Twenty (20) each Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System 
     (JHMCS).
       Twenty-four (24) each AIM-9M Sidewinder missile.
       One hundred and fifty (150) each AGM-65D/G/H/K Maverick 
     missile.
       Fourteen thousand one hundred and twenty (14,120) each 500-
     lb General Purpose (GP) bomb body/warhead for use either as 
     unguided or guided bombs. Depending on asset availability 
     during case execution, total quantity of 14,120 each 500-lb 
     warheads will comprise a mix of MK-82 500-lb warheads and/or 
     BLU-111 500-lb warheads from stock and/or new contract 
     procurement.
       Two thousand four hundred (2,400) each 2,000-lb GP bomb 
     body/warheads for use either as unguided or guided bombs. 
     Depending on asset availability during case execution, total 
     quantity of 2,400 each 2,000-lb warheads will comprise a mix 
     of MK-84 2,000-lb warheads and/or BLU-117 2,000-lb warheads 
     from stock and/or new contract procurement.
       Eight thousand (8,000) each Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) Paveway 
     II tail kits. Will be combined with 500-lb warheads in the 
     above entry for MK-82 and/or BLU-111 to build a GBU-12 guided 
     bomb.
       Two hundred and fifty (250) each LGB Paveway II tail kits. 
     Will be combined with 2,000-lb warheads in the above entry 
     for MK-82 and/or BLU-117 to build a GBU-10 guided bomb.
       One hundred and fifty (150) each LGB Paveway III tail kits. 
     Will be combined with 2,000-lb warheads in the above entry 
     for MK-82 and/or BLU-117 to build a GBU-24 guided bomb.
       Eight thousand, five hundred (8,500) each FMU-152 fuzes. 
     Will be used in conjunction with the LGB tail kits and 
     warheads in the above entries to build GBU All Up Rounds 
     (AUR's). Includes provisioning for spare FMU-152 fuze units 
     (MDE).
       Four (4) each WGU 43CD2/B Guidance Control Units.
       One (1) each M61 Vulcan Rotary 20mm cannon.
       Six (6) each MK-82 inert bomb.
       Four (4) each MK-84 inert bomb.
       Also included are items of significant military equipment 
     (SME), spare and repair parts, publications, technical 
     documents, weapons components, support equipment, personnel 
     training, training equipment, Aviation Training, Contract 
     Engineering Services, U.S. Government and contractor 
     logistics, engineering, and technical support services, as 
     well as other related elements of logistics and program 
     support. Additional services provided are Aviation Contract 
     Logistics Services including maintenance, supply, component 
     repair/return, tools and manpower. This notification also 
     includes Base Operations Support Services including 
     construction, outfitting, supply, security, weapons, 
     ammunition, vehicles, utilities, power

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     generation, food, water, morale/recreation services, aircraft 
     support and total manpower.
       (iv) Military Department: U.S. Air Force (YAA).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case SAG-$4.2 
     billion--13 Dec 2010. FMS case SAH-$2.3 billion--12 Dec 2011.
       (vi) Sales Commission. Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Annex 
     attached.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: January 15, 2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

    Iraq--F-16 Weapons, Munitions, Equipment, and Logistics Support

       The Government of Iraq requested a possible sale of 
     additional weapons, munitions, equipment, and logistics 
     support for its F-16 aircraft.
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes:
       Twenty (20) each Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System 
     (JHMCS).
       Twenty-four (24) each AIM-9M Sidewinder missile.
       One hundred and fifty (150) each AGM-65D/G/H/K Maverick 
     missile.
       Fourteen thousand one hundred and twenty (14,120) each 500-
     lb General Purpose (GP) bomb body/warhead for use either as 
     unguided or guided bombs.
       Depending on asset availability during case execution, 
     total quantity of 14,120 each 500-lb warheads will comprise a 
     mix of MK-82 500-lb warheads and/or BLU-111 500-lb warheads 
     from stock and/or new contract procurement.
       Two thousand four hundred (2,400) each 2,000-lb GP bomb 
     body/warheads for use either as unguided or guided bombs. 
     Depending on asset availability during case execution, total 
     quantity of 2,400 each 2,000-lb warheads will comprise a mix 
     of MK-84 2,000-lb warheads and/or BLU-117 2,000-lb warheads 
     from stock and/or new contract procurement.
       Eight thousand (8,000) each Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) Paveway 
     II tail kits. Will be combined with 500-lb warheads in the 
     above entry for MK-82 and/or BLU-111 to build GBU-12 guided 
     bombs.
       Two hundred and fifty (250) each LGB Paveway II tail kits. 
     Will be combined with 2,000-lb warheads in the above entry 
     for MK-82 and/or BLU-117 to build GBU-10 guided bombs.
       One hundred and fifty (150) each LGB Paveway III tail kits. 
     Will be combined with 2,000-lb warheads in the above entry 
     for MK-82 and/or BLU-117 to build GBU-24 guided bombs.
       Eight thousand, five hundred (8,500) each FMU-152 fuzes. 
     Will be used in conjunction with the LGB tail kits and 
     warheads in the above entries to build GBU All Up Rounds 
     (AUR's). Includes provisioning for spare FMU-152 fuze units 
     (MDE).
       Four (4) each WGU-43CD2/B Guidance Control Units.
       One (1) each M61 Vulcan Rotary 20mm cannon.
       Six (6) each MK-82 inert bomb.
       Four (4) each MK-84 inert bomb.
       Also included are items of significant military equipment 
     (SME), spare and repair parts, publications, technical 
     documents, weapons components, support equipment, personnel 
     training, training equipment. Aviation Training, Contract 
     Engineering Services, U.S. Government and contractor 
     logistics, engineering, and technical support services, as 
     well as other related elements of logistics and program 
     support. Additional services provided are Aviation Contract 
     Logistics Services including maintenance, supply, component 
     repair/return, tools and manpower. This notification also 
     includes Base Operations Support Services including 
     construction, outfitting, supply, security, weapons, 
     ammunition, vehicles, utilities, power generation, food, 
     water, morale/recreation services, aircraft support and total 
     manpower. The total estimated value of MDE is $.550 billion. 
     The total overall estimated value is $1,950 billion.
       This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and 
     national security of the United States by helping to improve 
     the security of a strategic partner. This proposed sale 
     directly supports Iraq and serves the interests of the people 
     of Iraq and the United States.
       Iraq previously purchased thirty-six (36) F-16 aircraft. 
     Iraq requires these additional weapons, munitions, and 
     technical services to maintain the operational capabilities 
     of its aircraft. This proposed sale enables Iraq to fully 
     maintain and employ its aircraft and sustain pilot training 
     to effectively protect Iraq from current and future threats.
       The proposed sale of these additional weapons, munitions, 
     equipment, and support does not alter the basic military 
     balance in the region.
       The principal vendors are:
       Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth, Texas.
       Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training and Support, Fort 
     Worth, Texas.
       Raytheon Company, Lexington, Massachusetts.
       The Marvin Group, Inglewood, California.
       United Technologies Aerospace Systems, Chelmsford, 
     Massachusetts.
       Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training, Fort Worth, 
     Texas.
       Royal Jordanian Air Academy, Amman, Jordan.
       Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford, Connecticut.
       Michael Baker International, Alexandria, VA.
       There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection 
     with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale requires approximately 
     four hundred (400) U.S. Government and contractor personnel 
     to reside in Iraq through calendar year 2020 as part of this 
     sale to establish maintenance support, on-the-job maintenance 
     training, and maintenance advice.
       There is no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
     result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 15-52

  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. This sale sustains sensitive technology previously sold 
     to Iraq. The F-16C/D Block 50/52 weapon system is 
     UNCLASSIFIED, except as noted below. The aircraft uses the F-
     16 airframe and features advanced avionics and systems. It 
     contains the Pratt and Whitney F-100-PW-229 or the General 
     Electric F-110-GE-129 engine, AN/APG-68V(9) radar, digital 
     flight control system, internal and external electronic 
     warfare equipment, Advanced Identification Friend or Foe 
     (IFF) (without Mode IV), operational flight program, and 
     software computer programs.
       2. The AIM-9M-8/9 Sidewinder is a supersonic, heat-seeking, 
     air-to-air missile carried by fighter aircraft. The hardware, 
     software, and maintenance are classified CONFIDENTIAL. Pilot 
     training, technical data, and documentation necessary for 
     performance and operating information are classified SECRET.
       3. The Paveway II/III (GBU-10/12/24) weapon is classified 
     CONFIDENTIAL. Information revealing target designation 
     tactics and associated aircraft maneuvers, the probability of 
     destroying specific/peculiar targets, vulnerabilities 
     regarding countermeasures and the electromagnetic environment 
     is classified SECRET.
       4. The AGM-65D/G/H/K Maverick air-to-ground missile is 
     SECRET. The SECRET aspects of the Maverick system are 
     tactics, information revealing its vulnerability to 
     countermeasures, and counter-countermeasures. Manuals and 
     maintenance have portions that are classified CONFIDENTIAL. 
     Performance and operating logic of the countermeasures 
     circuits are SECRET.
       5. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a 
     modified HGU-55/P helmet that incorporates a visor-projected 
     Heads-Up Display to cue weapons and aircraft sensors to air 
     and ground targets. The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The 
     technical data and documents are classified up to SECRET.
       6. The PGU-28 20mm High Explosive Incendiary ammunition is 
     a low-drag round designed to reduce in-flight drag and 
     deceleration. It is a semi-armor piercing high explosive 
     incendiary round. The PGU-27 A/B 20mm ammunition is the 
     target practice version of the PGU-28. Both the PGU-27 and 
     the PGU-28 are UNCLASSIFIED.
       7. The M61 20mm Vulcan Rotary Cannon is a six-barreled 
     automatic cannon chambered in 20x102mm. This weapon is fixed 
     mounted on fighter aircraft and is used for damaging and 
     destroying aerial and ground targets. The cannon and the 
     associated ammunition are UNCLASSIFIED.
       8. The MK-82 and MK84 are 500-lb and 2000-lb general 
     purpose bombs respectively. These blast and fragmentation 
     bombs are designed to attack soft and intermediately 
     protected targets. The weapons are UNCLASSIFIED.
       9. The BLU-111 is a 500-lb bomb and the BLU-117 is a 2,000-
     lb bomb. Both bombs are similar to the MK-84 and are filled 
     with the Insensitive Munitions explosive to resist exploding 
     in fuel related fires. They are used by the U.S. Navy. The 
     weapons are UNCLASSIFIED.
       10. MJU-7 Flares are a magnesium-based Infrared (IR) 
     countermeasure used for decoying air-to-air and surface-to-
     air missiles. The MJU-7 hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. 
     Countermeasure effectiveness information is classified up to 
     SECRET.
       11. RR-170 Chaff is a countermeasure used to decoy radars 
     and radar-guided missiles. The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. 
     Countermeasure effectiveness information is classified up to 
     SECRET.
       12. Software, hardware, and other data/information, which 
     is classified or sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to 
     protect system vulnerabilities, design data, and performance 
     parameters. Some end-item hardware, software, and other data 
     identified above are classified at the CONFIDENTIAL and 
     SECRET level. Potential compromise of these systems is 
     controlled through management of the basic software programs 
     of highly sensitive systems and software-controlled weapon 
     systems on a case-by-case basis.
       13. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the 
     information could be used to develop countermeasures or 
     equivalent systems which might reduce weapon system 
     effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with 
     similar or advanced capabilities.
       14. This sale is necessary to further the U.S. foreign 
     policy and national security objectives outlined in the 
     Policy Justification. Moreover, the benefits derived from 
     this sale, as outlined in the Policy Justification, outweigh 
     the potential damage that could result if the sensitive 
     technology were revealed to unauthorized persons.

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       15. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Government of Iraq.
                                  ____

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                   Arlington, VA, January 6, 2016.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 15-65, 
     concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of 
     Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Oman for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $51 million. After 
     this letter is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a 
     news release to notify the public of this proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                        J.W. Rixey
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 15-65

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Oman.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $51 million.
       Other: $0 million.
       Total: $51 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Four hundred (400) Tube-launched Optically-tracked wire 
     guided (TOW) 2B Aero, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM-71F-
     3-RF).
       Seven (7) TOW 2B Aero, RF Missile (BGM-71F-3-RF) Fly-to-Buy 
     Missiles.
       (iv) Military Department: U.S. Army (UKP).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case UKC-$16.8B-05 Mar 
     15.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: January 6, 2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          policy justification

                  Government of Oman--TOW 2B Missiles

       The Government of Oman has requested a possible sale of:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Four hundred (400) Tube-launched Optically-tracked wire 
     guided (TOW) 2B Aero, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM-71F-
     3-RF).
       Seven (7) TOW 2B Aero, RF Missile (BGM-71F-3-RF) Fly-to-Buy 
     Missiles.
       The estimated value of MDE is $51 million. The total 
     estimated cost of this effort is $51 million.
       This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy 
     and national security of the United States by helping to 
     improve the security of a friendly country which has been, 
     and continues to be, an important force for political 
     stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
       The proposed sale of the TOW 2B Missiles and technical 
     support will advance Oman's efforts to develop an integrated 
     ground defense capability. Oman will use this capability to 
     strengthen its homeland defense and enhance interoperability 
     with the U.S. and other allies. Oman will have no difficulty 
     absorbing these missiles into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems, 
     Tucson, Arizona.
       There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection 
     with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require the U.S. 
     Government or contractor representatives to travel to Oman 
     for multiple periods for equipment de-processing/fielding, 
     system checkout and new equipment training. There will be no 
     more than three (3) contractor personnel in Oman at any one 
     time and all efforts will lake less than fourteen (14) weeks 
     in total.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         transmittal no. 15-65

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. The Radio Frequency (RF) Tube-launched Optically-tracked 
     Wire guided (TOW) 2B Aero Missile (BGM-7IF-3-RF) is a fly-
     over, shoot-down version with the actual missile flight path 
     offset above the gunner's aim point. The TOW 2B flies over 
     the target and uses a laser profilometer and magnetic sensor 
     to detect and fire two downward-directed, explosively-formed 
     penetrator warheads inio the target. The TOW 2B has a range 
     of 200 to 3750m. A Radio Frequency (RF) Data link, replaced 
     the traditional TOW wire guidance link in all new production 
     variants of the TOW beginning in FY 07. No RF TOW AERO 
     technical data will be released during program development 
     without prior approval from the Office of the Deputy 
     Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and 
     Cooperation. The hardware for the TOW 2B is UNCLASSIFIED. 
     Software for performance data, lethality penetration and 
     sensors are classified SECRET.
       2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the 
     information could be used to develop countermeasures that 
     might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the 
     development of a system with similar or advanced 
     capabilities.
       3. A determination has been made that the recipient country 
     can provide substantially the same degree of protection for 
     the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. 
     Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of (he U.S. 
     foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in 
     the Policy Justification.
       4. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Government of Oman.
                                  ____

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                   Arlington, VA, January 6, 2016.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 15-64, 
     concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of 
     Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Iraq for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $800 million. After 
     this letter is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a 
     news release to notify the public of this proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         transmittal no. 15-64

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Iraq.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $750 million.
       Other: $50 million.
       Total: $800 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles 
     and Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Five thousand (5,000) AGM-114K/N/R Hellfire missiles.
       Ten (10) 114K M36E9 Captive Air Training Missiles.
       Non-MDE included with this request are Hellfire missile 
     conversion; blast fragmentation sleeves and installation 
     kits; containers; transportation; spare and repair parts; 
     support equipment; personnel training and training equipment; 
     publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government-
     provided and contractor-provided technical, engineering, and 
     logistics support services; and other related elements of 
     logistics and program support.
       (iv) Military Department: U.S. Army (UBW).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
       IQ-B-UBF, Basic/LOA Value: $40.6M/LOA Implementation Date: 
     27 FEB 14.
       IQ-B-UBF, A1/LOA Value: $57.8M/LOA Implementation Date: 16 
     JUN 14.
       IQ-B-UBQ, Basic/LOA Value: $68.3M/LOA Implementation Date: 
     29 SEP 14.
       IQ-B-UCI, Basic/LOA Value: $49.3M/LOA Implementation Date: 
     24 DEC 14.
       IQ-B-UCX, Basic/LOA Value: $62.6M/LOA Implementation Date: 
     11 JUN 15.
       IQ-B-UHC, Basic/LOA Value: $45.7M/LOA Implementation Date: 
     10 AUG 15.
       IQ-B-UHK, Basic/LOA Value: $56.5M/LOA Implementation Date: 
     05 OCT 15.
       IQ-B-UBL, A1/LOA Value: $53.4M/LOA Implementation Date: 26 
     JUN 14.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc. Paid. Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: January 6, 2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (AECA).


                          policy justification

  The Government of Iraq--Hellfire Missiles and Captive Air Training 
                                Missiles

       The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 
     five thousand (5,000) AGM-114K/N/R Hellfire missiles; Ten 
     (10) 114K M36E9 Captive Air Training Missiles; associated 
     equipment; and defense services. The estimated major defense 
     equipment (MDE) value is $750 million. The total estimated 
     value is $800 million.
       The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
     national security goals of the United States by helping to 
     improve a critical capability of the Iraq Security Forces in 
     defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
       Iraq will use the Hellfire missiles to improve the Iraq 
     Security Forces' capability to support ongoing combat 
     operations. Iraq will also use this capability in future 
     contingency operations. Iraq, which already has Hellfire 
     missiles, will face no difficulty absorbing these additional 
     missiles into its armed forces.

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       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin 
     Corporation in Bethesda, Maryland. There are no known offset 
     agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require any 
     additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives in 
     Iraq.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         transmittal no. 15-64

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
          36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       The Hellfire Missile is primarily an air-to-surface missile 
     with a multi-mission, multi-target, precision-strike 
     capability. The Hellfire can be launched from multiple air 
     platforms and is the primary precision weapon for the United 
     States.
       The Captive Air Training Missile (CATM) is a training 
     missile (Non-NATO) that consists of a functional guidance 
     section coupled to an inert missile bus. The missile has an 
     operational semi-active laser seeker that can search for and 
     lock-on to laser-designated targets for pilot training, but 
     it does not have a warhead or propulsion section and cannot 
     be launched.
       The highest level of classified information that could be 
     disclosed by a proposed sale or by testing of the end item is 
     SECRET. Information required for maintenance or training is 
     CONFIDENTIAL. Vulnerability data, countermeasures, 
     vulnerability/susceptibility analyses, and threat definitions 
     are classified SECRET or CONFIDENTIAL. Release of detailed 
     information to include discussions, reports and studies of 
     system capabilities, vulnerabilities and limitations that 
     lead to conclusions on specific tactics or other counter 
     countermeasures (CCM) is not authorized for disclosure.
       If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the 
     information could be used to develop countermeasures that 
     might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the 
     development of a system with similar or advanced 
     capabilities.
       A determination has been made that the Government of Iraq 
     can provide substantially the same degree of protection as 
     the U.S. Government for the information proposed for release.

                          ____________________