[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 63 (Monday, April 25, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2413-S2415]
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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,
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 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.
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. 0K-16. This
notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the
level of sensitivity of technology or capability described in
the Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 14-44 of 17 September
2014.
Sincerely,
J.W. Rixey,
Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 0K-16
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology
or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5A), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Poland.
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 14-44; Date: 17
September 2014; Military Department: Air Force.
(iii) Description: On 17 September 2014, Congress was
notified by Congressional certification transmittal number
14-44 of the possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms
Export Control Act of 40 AGM-158A Joint Air-to-Surface
Standoff Missiles (JASSM), 2 AGM-58A JASSM Live with Test
Instrumentation Kit (TIK) and Flight Termination Systems
(FTS), 2 AGM-158A JASSM Inert with TIK and FTS, and 2 Flight
Certification Test Vehicles. Also included: Operational
Flight Plan upgrade to M6.5 tape for the Polish F-16C/D Block
52 aircraft to include JASSM integration, missile containers,
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 total cost was $500 million. Major Defense
Equipment (MDE) constituted $270 million of this total.
This transmittal reports the addition of twenty-eight (28)
AGM-158A Joint Air-to Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) to
the previously notified sale. Upon completion of contract
negotiations between the U.S. Government and the vendor, the
per-missile price was significantly lower than anticipated,
resulting in residual funds available to Poland. Poland
decided to use these funds to procure twenty-eight (28)
additional missiles. Increasing the quantity of missiles will
not result in a net increase in the value of MDE originally
notified. The total case value will remain $500 million.
(iv) Significance: The proposed increase in quantity will
improve Poland's capacity to deter regional threats and to
strengthen its homeland defense as well as to strengthen its
air-to-ground strike capabilities.
(v) Justification: The proposed sale will contribute to the
foreign policy and the national security objectives of the
United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO
ally. Poland continues to be an important force for political
stability and economic progress in Central Europe.
(vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 21, 2016.
Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Arlington, VA.
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. 16-19,
concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed
Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of
Australia for defense articles and services estimated to cost
$1.22 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. 16-19
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 Australia.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $1.08 billion.
Other $ .14 billion.
Total $1.22 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to 450 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AIM-
120D).
Up to 34 AIM-120D Air Vehicles Instrumented (AAVI).
Up to 6 Instrumented Test Vehicles (ITVs).
Up to 10 spare AIM-120 Guidance Sections (GSs).
Non-MDE: This request also includes the following Non-MDE:
containers, weapon system support equipment, support and test
equipment, site survey, transportation, repair and return
warranties, spare and repair parts, publications and
technical data, maintenance, personnel training, and training
equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representative
engineering, logistics, and technical support services, and
other related elements of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (YLD).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-D-YKX-01 DEC 98, AT-D-
YLB-06 OCT-11 AT-D-YLC-25 FEB-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 Provosed to be Sold: See Annex
attached.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 21, 2016.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia--AIM-120D Advanced Medium-Ranee Air-to-Air Missiles
The Government of Australia requested a possible sale of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to 450 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AIM-
120D).
Up to 34 AIM-120D Air Vehicles Instrumented (AAVI).
Up to 6 Instrumented Test Vehicles (ITVs).
Up to 10 spare AIM-120 Guidance Sections (GSs).
This request also includes the following Non-MDE:
containers, weapon system support equipment, support and test
equipment, site survey, transportation, repair and return
warranties, spare and repair parts, publications and
technical data, maintenance,
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personnel training, and training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor representative engineering, logistics, and
technical support services, and other related elements of
logistics support.
The total estimated value of MDE is $1.08 billion. The
total overall estimated value is $1.22 billion.
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 partner and major
contributor to political stability, security, and economic
development in the Pacific region and globally.
This proposed sale is in support of the Royal Australian
Air Force's (RAAF) F/A-18, E/A-18G, and F-35 aircraft. This
proposed sale will provide the RAAF additional air-to-air
intercept capability and increase interoperability with the
U.S. Air Force. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing
these missiles into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor for production is Raytheon in
Tucson, Arizona. The principal contractor for integration is
unknown and will be determined during contract negotiations.
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment
of any additional U.S. or contractor representatives to
Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-19
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. The AIM-120D AMRAAM hardware, including the missile
guidance section, is classified CONFIDENTIAL. State-of-the-
art technology is used in the missile to provide it with
unique beyond-visual-range capability. The increase in
capability from the AIM-120C-7 to AIM-120D consists of a two-
way data link, a more accurate navigation unit, improved
High-Angle Off-Boresight (HOBS) capability, and enhanced
aircraft to missile position handoff.
2. AIM-120D features a target detection device with
embedded electronic countermeasures, an electronics unit
within the guidance section that performs all radar signal
processing, mid-course and terminal guidance, flight control,
target detection, and warhead burst point determination.
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 that
might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or advanced
capabilities.
4. 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.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Government of Australia.
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Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Arlington, VA.
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. 0E-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 14-23 of 23 July 2014.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Zakriski,
(For J.W. Rixey, Vice Admiral,
USN, Director).
Enclosures.
transmittal no. 0e-16
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology
or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(A), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Tunisia.
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(l), AECA Transmittal No.: 14-23; Date: 23
July 2014; Military Department: Army.
(iii) Description: On 23 July 2014, Congress was notified
by Congressional Notification Transmittal Number 14-23, of
the possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export
Control Act of twelve UH-60M Black Hawk aircraft as well as
spare and repair parts, weapon systems, configurations
updates, communications security equipment and radios,
integration studies, support equipment, aircraft ferry and
tanker support, repair and return, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and training equipment,
U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics
personnel services, and other related elements of logistics
support. The estimated total cost was $700 million. Major
Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $440 million of this
total.
This transmittal reports the inclusion of eighteen (18)
sets of Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial
Navigation System (GPS/INS) equipment as MDE. Although the
value of the GPS/INS was included in the total value of the
case, it was not enumerated or valued as MDE in the original
notification. Upgrading the status of this equipment to MDE
will increase the MDE cost by $7.5 million.
Additionally, this transmittal reports the inclusion of two
(2) M36-E9 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) in the
weapons configuration (Hellfire training missiles) as MDE.
Although the value of the CATM was included in the total
value of the case, it was not enumerated or valued as MDE in
the original notification. Upgrading the status of this
equipment to MDE will increase the MDE cost by $105,000.
Finally, this transmittal report designates the Advanced
Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) as the specific
Precision Guided Rocket System listed in the original
notification. It has now been determined that the APKWS will
be the Precision Guided Rocket System integrated into the
aircraft and will include 515 all up rounds. The APKWS all-up
rounds consist of guidance sections, MK66 MOD 4 2.75 inch
rocket motors, and M152 High Explosive (HE) warheads. The
value of the APKWS was included in the total case value of
the original notification but was not included in the MDE
cost. The inclusion of the APKWS as MDE will increase the MDE
cost by $17.5 million. The revised total MDE cost is $465.1
million. The total case value will remain $700 million.
(iv) Significance: The GPS/INS provides highly accurate
all-altitude, all-weather navigation and timing information
to the UH-60M Black Hawk aircraft, allowing more precise
flight pattern and rendezvous. The CATM consists of a
functional guidance section coupled to an inert missile bus
and is used for flight training but cannot be launched. The
inclusion of APKWS rounds will improve Tunisia's capacity to
sustain security operations and strengthen its internal and
external defense capabilities and increase its ability to
carry out operations against terrorist forces while
significantly reducing risk to civilians.
(v) Justification: The United States is committed to the
security of Tunisia, and it is vital to U.S. national
interests to assist Tunisia to develop and maintain a strong
and ready self-defense capability. This upgrade to a
previously approved sale will further enhance Tunisia's
interoperability with the U.S. Army.
(vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 21, 2016.
transmittal no. 0e-16
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. The CATM consists of a functional guidance section
coupled to an inert missile bus and is used for flight
training but cannot be launched. The missile has an
operational semi-active laser seeker that can search for and
lock-on to laser-designated targets. It functions like a
tactical missile (without launch capability) during captive
carry on the aircraft, making it suitable for training the
aircrew in simulated Hellfire missile target acquisition and
lock. The Sensitive Technology is contained within the
operational semi-active laser seeker. The highest level for
release of the M36-E9 CATM is SECRET, based upon the semi-
active seeker. Reverse engineering could reveal CONFIDENTIAL
information. Vulnerability data, countermeasures,
vulnerability/susceptibility analyses, and threat definitions
are classified SECRET or CONFIDENTIAL.
2. The APKWS II All-Up-Round (AUR) is an air-to-ground
weapon that consists of an APKWS II Guidance Section (GS),
legacy 2.75-inch MK66 Mod 4 rocket motor and legacy MK152 and
MK435/436 warhead/fuze. The APKWS is a tactical rocket system
that can be launched from several platforms, offering multi-
mission, multi-target capability and precision-strike
lethality. These guided rockets are steered to the target by
following reflected laser beam energy directed onto the
target either by the launching aircraft, a second aircraft,
or ground-based troops operating a laser designator. Hardware
is Unclassified; information related to performance,
effectiveness, vulnerabilities and counter-measure is
classified up to SECRET.
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 that
might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or advanced
capabilities.
4. 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.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Government of Tunisia.
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Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Arlington, VA.
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. 16-07,
concerning the Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of
Offer and Acceptance to Qatar for defense articles and
services estimated to cost $260 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. 16-07
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 Qatar.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $227 million.
Other $33 million.
Total $260 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Two-hundred and fifty-two (252) RIM 116C-2 Rolling Airframe
Tactical Missiles.
Two (2) RIM 116C-2 Rolling Airframe Telemetry Missiles.
Also included are the following non-MDE items; support
equipment, publications, technical documentation, personnel
training, U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical and logistics support services, live fire test
event support, and other related integration elements. The
estimated cost is $260 million.
(iv) Military Department: U.S. Navy (AAD).
(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 Delivered to Congress: April 21, 2016.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
policy justification
Qatar--RIM-116C and RIM-116C-2 Rolling Airframe Missiles
The Government of Qatar has requested a possible sale of
two-hundred and fifty-two (252) RIM-116C Rolling Airframe
Tactical Missiles, and two (2) RIM 116C-2 Rolling Airframe
Telemetry Missiles. Also included are support equipment,
publications and technical documentation, personnel training,
U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and
logistics support services, live fire test event support, and
other related integration elements. The total estimated value
of MDE is $227 million. The overall total estimated value is
$260 million.
This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve
the security of a friendly country. Qatar is an important
force for political stability and economic progress in the
Persian Gulf region. This proposed sale will provide Qatar
with military capabilities to protect its naval forces and
nearby oil/gas infrastructure from air and missile threats.
Qatar will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles into
its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment, services, and support
will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems
in Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple
trips by U.S. Government and contractor representatives to
participate in program and technical reviews, system
integration, as well as training and maintenance support in
country for a period of thirty-six (36) months.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
transmittal no. 16-07
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 RIM-116C Rolling Airframe Missile is an autonomous
(i.e., ``fire and forget'') lightweight, supersonic, surface-
to-air tactical missile for ship self-defense against current
and evolving anti-ship cruise missile threats. Advanced
technology in the RIM-116C includes dual-mode RF/IR (radio
frequency/infrared) guidance with IR all-the-way capability
for non-emitting threats. The highest classification of the
hardware, embedded software, and maintenance is CONFIDENTIAL.
The RIM-116C-2 is a non-tactical telemetry round, used
primarily for test and training purposes; it includes an
unclassified telemeter which replaces the warhead section.
The data set, generated by R1114-116C-2 is UNCLASSIFIED.
The Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) is a product of a
cooperative program with Germany and has been executed, since
1976, under a series of governing Memoranda of Understanding/
Memoranda of Agreements (MOU/MOAs) for the development,
production, and in-service support between the United States
and Germany.
A determination has been made that the Government of Qatar
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 U.S.
foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in
the Policy Justification.
All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Government of Qatar.
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