[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 6, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4815-S4818]
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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,
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 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. 0N-16. This
notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the
level of sensitivity of technology or capability described
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in the Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 15-53 of 04 August
2015.
Sincerely,
J.W. Rixey,
Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 0N-16
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology
or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(A), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Japan.
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(l), AECA Transmittal No.: 15-53; Date: 04
August 2015; Military Department: Navy.
(iii) Description: On 04 August 2015, Congress was notified
by Congressional Notification Transmittal Number 15-53, of
the possible sale under Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export
Control Act of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance of the Government of Japan of two (2) ship sets of
the MK 7 AEGIS Weapon System, AN/SQQ-89A (v) 15J Underwater
Weapon System (UWS), and Cooperative Engagement Capability
(CEC). The total value of this sale is $1.5 billion. Major
Defense Equipment (MDE) constitutes $360 million of this
sale.
This transmittal reports the addition of three (3)
Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) units as MDE. The
correct quantity of CEC units was not listed in the original
transmittal. Increasing the quantity of CEC units will not
result in a net increase in the value of MDE originally
notified. The total case value will remain $1.5 billion.
(iv) Significance: This report is being provided because
three (3) CEC sets were not enumerated as Major Defense
Equipment in the original notification. The total quantity
being considered for purchase is five (5) sets consisting of
two (2) ship sets and three (3) shore sets. This equipment is
required for testing, calibration, and support of the two (2)
new AEGIS DDGs being added to Japan's fleet. This will afford
more flexibility and capability to counter regional threats
and continue to enhance stability in the region.
(v) Justification: The ACS/IUWS/CEC support ship
construction for a new ship class of DDGs based upon a
modified Atago-class hull (Ship Class not yet named) and a
new propulsion system. This modernization effort will
increase the size of Japan's BMD-capable fleet to eight
vessels and enhance its Navy's ability to defend Japan and
the Western Pacific from regional ballistic missile threats.
(vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 1, 2016.
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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. 0P-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 15-35 of 01 June
2015.
Sincerely,
J.W. Rixey,
Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 0P-16
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology
or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(A), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Japan.
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(l), AECA Transmittal No.: 15-35; Date: 01
June 2015; Military Department: Navy.
(iii) Description: On 01 June 2015, Congress was notified
by Congressional Notification Transmittal Number 15-35, of
the possible sale under Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export
Control Act of four (4) E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) Airborne
Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, ten (10) T56-A-
427A engines (8 installed and 2 spares), eight (8)
Multifunction Information Distribution System Low Volume
Terminals (MIDS-LVT), four (4) APY-9 Radars, four (4) AN/AYK-
27 Integrated Navigation Channels and Display Systems, ten
(10) LN-251 Embedded Global Positioning Systems/Inertial
Navigation Systems (EGIs) with embedded airborne Selective
Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) Receiver (ASR), and
six (6) AN/ALQ-217 Electronic Support Measures,
modifications, spare and repair parts, support equipment,
publications and technical documentation, personnel training
and training equipment, ferry services, aerial refueling
support, U.S. Government and contractor logistics,
engineering, and technical support services, and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The value
of Major Defense Equipment (MDE) on the case was $361
million. The total case value was $1.5 billion.
This transmittal reports the inclusion of one (1) E-2D
Weapon Systems Trainer. While the value of the trainer was
included in the original notification, it was not identified
as MDE at that time. The cost of the trainer is $50,904,612.
The value of MDE on the notification is therefore revised to
$412 million. The total estimated value remains $1.5 billion.
(iv) Significance: This notification is being provided as
the E-2D Weapon Systems Trainer was not enumerated as Major
Defense Equipment in the original notification. This
equipment provides the Japan Air Self Defense Force with the
capability to train Weapon System Officers on the mission
systems of the E-2D in a simulated environment.
(v) Justification: (U) 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 peace and stability in that
region. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist
Japan in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-
defense capability. This proposed sale is consistent with
U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives and the
1960 Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security.
(vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 1, 2016.
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Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Arlington, VA.
Hon. Bob Corker,
Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
Senate, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements
of Section 36(b)(5)(A) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended, we are forwarding'Transmittal No. 0R-16. This
notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the
level of sensitivity of technology or capability described in
the Section 36(b)(l) AECA certification 16-26 of 24 March
2016.
Sincerely,
J.W. Rixey,
Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
Enclosure.
Transmittal No. 0R-16
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology
or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(A), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: United Kingdom (UK).
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(l), AECA Transmittal No.: 16-26; Date:
March 24, 2016; Military Department: U.S. Navy.
(iii) Description: On March 24, 2016, Congress was
notified, by Congressional certification transmittal number
16-26, of the possible sale under Section 36(b)(l) of the
Arms Export Control Act of nine (9) P-8A Patrol Aircraft,
which includes: Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS),
Elector-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) MX-20HD, AN/AAQ-2(V)1
Acoustic System, AN/APY-10 Radar and ALQ-240 Electronic
Support Measures (ESM). Also included were twelve (12)
Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint
Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS), twelve (12) Guardian Laser
Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) for AN/AAQ-24(V)N, twelve (12)
Systems Processors for AN/AAQ-24(V)N, twelve (12) Missile
Weapons Sensors for the AN/AAR-54 (for AN/AAQ-24(V)N) and
nine (9) LN-251 with Embedded Global Positioning Systems/
Inertial Navigations System (EGis). The total estimated major
defense equipment (MDE) cost is $1.8 billion. The total
estimated program cost is $3.2 billion.
This transmittal reports the addition of: Two (2)
Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint
Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS), sixty (60) Missile Weapons
Sensors for the AN/AAR-54 (as part of the AN/AAQ-24(V)N), and
eleven (11) LN-25ls with Embedded Global Positioning Systems/
Inertial Navigations Systems (EGis). There is no increase in
the total MDE cost or total estimated program cost.
(iv) Significance: The original notification incorrectly
identified the number of units required to support the UK P-
8A program. Fourteen (14) MIDS JTRS units are required to
ensure adequate spares. Seventy-two (72) missile warning
sensors are required as each of the twelve (12) AAQ-24(V)N
systems consist of six (6) sensors. A total of twenty (20)
EGis are required, as each complete system includes two (2)
EGis for a total of eighteen (18); also now inCluded is a
full total system spare set of two (2) additional EGis.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will allow the UK to
reestablish its Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA)
capability that it divested when it cancelled the Nimrod MRA4
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) program.
The corrected number of units of equipment are required to
support the UK P-8A program.
(vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 1, 2016.
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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. 16-33,
concerning the Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of
Offer and Acceptance to the Republic of Korea for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $65 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.
policy justification
Republic of Korea--SM-2 Block IIIB Standard Missiles and Containers
The Republic of Korea has requested a possible sale of:
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Major Defense Equipment (MOE):
Seventeen (17) SM-2 Block IIIB Standard Missiles.
Seventeen (17) SM-2 Missile Containers.
Non-MDE:
This request also includes the following Non-MDE: personnel
training and training equipment, publications and technical
data, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance,
and other related logistics support.
The total estimated value ofMDE is $60 million. The total
overall estimated value is $65 million.
The Republic of Korea (ROK) 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 peace and
stability in that region. It is vita] to U.S. national
interests to assist our Korean ally in developing and
maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability.
The ROK Navy (ROKN) intends to use the SM-2 Block IIIB
Standard missiles to supplement its existing SM-2 Block IIIA/
IIIB inventory. The proposed sale will provide a defensive
capability while enhancing interoperability with U.S. and
other allied forces. The Republic of Korea will have no
difficulty absorbing these additional 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 the Raytheon Electronic
Systems Company in 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 the Republic of Korea. However, U.S.
Government or contractor personnel in-country visits will be
required on a temporary basis in conjunction with program
technical oversight and support requirements.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
transmittal no. 16-33
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 SM-2 Block IIIB Standard Missile consists of a
Guidance Unit, Dual Thrust Rocket Motor, Steering Control
Unit, and Telemeter with omni-directional antenna. The
proposed sale will result in the transfer of sensitive
technology and information as well as classified and
unclassified defense equipment and technical data. The
hardware and installed software is classified SECRET.
Training documentation is classified CONFIDENTIAL. Shipboard
operational/tactical employment is generally CONFIDENTIAL,
but includes some SECRET data. The all-up round Standard
missiles are classified CONFIDENTIAL. Certain operating
frequencies and performance characteristics 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 which
might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or advanced
capabilities.
3. A determination has been made that the Republic of Korea
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
the Republic of Korea.
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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. 16-39,
concerning the Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of
Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Chile for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $140.1 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,
Jennifer Zakriski,
(For J.W. Rixey, Vice Admiral, USN, Director).
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 16-39
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 Chile.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $73.2 million.
Other $66.9 million.
Total $140.1 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty-thirty (33) Evolved Seasparrow Missiles (ESSMs).
Six (6) Evolved Seasparrow Telemetry Missiles.
Three (3) MK41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS), tactical
version, baseline VII.
Non-MDE: This request also includes the following Non-MDE:
Five (5) ESSM Shipping Containers, Five (5) MK-73 Continuous
Wave illumination Transmitters, Ten (10) MK25 Quad Pack
Containers, One (1) Inertial Missile Initializer Power Supply
(IMIPS), canisters, spare and repair parts, support and test
equipment, publications and technical documentation,
personnel training, U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical and logistics support services,
technical assistance, installation and integration oversight
support, logistics, program management, packaging and
transportation.
(iv) Military Dcpm1ment: Navy.
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: CI-P-AFO, P&A data.
(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: July 1, 2016.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
policy justification
Chile--Evolved Seasparrow Missiles (ESSMs)
The Government of Chile has requested a possible sale of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty-three (33) Evolved Seasparrow Missiles (ESSMs).
Six (6) Evolved Seasparrow Telemetry Missiles.
Three (3) MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS), tactical
version, baseline VII.
Non-MDE: This request also includes the following Non-MDE:
Ten (10) MK25 Quad Pack Canisters; Five (5) ESSM Shipping
Containers; Five (5) MK-73 Continuous Wave Illumination
Transmitters, One (1) Inertial Missile Initializer Power
Supply (IMIPS); spare and repair parts, support and test
equipment, publications and technical documentation,
personnel training, U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical and logistics support services,
technical assistance, installation and integration oversight
support, logistics, program management, packaging and
transportation.
The total estimated value of MDE is $73.2 million. The
total overall estimated value is $140.1 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security of the United States by increasing
Chile's ability to contribute to regional security and
promoting interoperability with the U.S. forces. The sale
will provide upgraded air defense capabilities on Chile's
type 23 frigates. The proposed sale improves Chile's
capability to deter regional threats and strengthen its
homeland defense. Chile will have no difficulty absorbing
this equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be Raytheon Missile Systems,
Tucson, Arizona, BAE Systems, Aberdeen, South Dakota, and
Lockheed Martin, Bethesda, MD. 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 Chile.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-39
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:
l. The sale of Evolved Seasparrow missiles (ESSM) under
this proposed FMS case will result in the transfer of
classified missile equipment to Chile. Both classified and
unclassified defense equipment and technical data will be
transferred. The missile includes the guidance section,
warhead section, transition section, propulsion section,
control section and Thrust Vector Control (TVC), of which the
guidance section and transition section are classified
CONFIDENTIAL. Standard missile documentation to be provided
under this FMS case will include:
a. Parametric documents classified CONFIDENTIAL.
b. Missile Handling/Maintenance Procedures.
c. General Performance Data classified CONFIDENTIAL
d. Firing Guidance classified CONFIDENTIAL.
e. Dynamics Information classified CONFIDENTIAL.
2. The MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) is a fixed,
vertical, multi-missile launching system with the capability
to store and launch multiple missile variants depending on
the warfighting mission. MK 41 VLS is a modular, below-deck
configuration with each module consisting of 8 missile cells
with an associated gas management and deluge system. The
highest classification of the hardware to be exported is
UNCLASSIFIED. The highest classification of the technical
documentation to be exported is UNCLASSIFIED. The highest
classification of software to be exported is CONFIDENTIAL.
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3. The proposed sale of ESSM under this FMS case will
result in the transfer of sensitive technological information
and or restricted information contained in the missile
guidance section. Certain operating frequencies and
performance characteristics are classified SECRET because
they could be used to develop tactics and/or countermeasures
to reduce or defeat missile effectiveness.
4. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements,
primarily performance characteristics, engagement algorithms,
and transmitter specific frequencies, the information could
be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon
system effectiveness.
5. 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.
6. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Chile.
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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. 16-40,
concerning the Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of
Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Israel for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $300 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,
Jennifer Zakriski,
(For J.W. Rixey, Vice Admiral, USN Director).
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 16-40
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 Israel.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *--$55 million.
Other--$245 million.
Total--$300 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Twelve (12) T-700 GE 401C engines (ten (10) installed and
two (2) spares)
Non-MDE:
This request also includes the following non MDE items:
eight (8) AN/APN-194(V) Radar Altimeters, eight (8) AN/APN-
217A Doppler Radar Navigation Sets, eight (8) AN/ARN-151 (V)2
Global Positioning Systems, eight (8) AN/APX-100(V)
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder Sets, eight
(8) OA-8697 A/ARD Direction Finding Groups, eight (8) AN/ARN-
118(V) NAV Receivers, eight (8) AN/ARN-146 On Top Position
Indicators, sixteen (16) 1P-1544A/ASQ-200 Horizontal
Situation Video Displays (HSVD), eight (8) AN/ARC-174A (V)2
HF Radios, sixteen (16) AN/ARC182(V) UHF/UHF Radios, eight
(8) PIN 70600-81010-011 Communication System Controllers,
eight (8) GAU-16 50 Caliber Machine Guns, eight (8) M-60D/M-
240 Machine Guns, eight (8) Internal Auxiliary Fuel Tanks,
sixteen (16) External Auxiliary Fuel Tanks, and eight (8) C-
11822/AWQ Controllers, Armament System. Also included are
spares and repair parts, support and test equipment,
communication equipment, ferry support, publications and
technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical and logistics support services, and
other related elements of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy.
(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 Annex
attached.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 5, 2016.
*as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
Policy Justification
Israel--Excess SH-60F Sea-Hawk Helicopter equipment and support
The Government of Israel has requested to procure twelve
(12) T-700 GE 401C engines (ten (10) installed and two (2)
spares), eight (8) AN/APN-194(V) Radar Altimeters; eight (8)
AN/APN-217A Doppler Radar Navigation Sets; eight (8) AN/ARN-
151 (V)2 Global Positioning Systems; eight (8) AN/APX-100(V)
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder Sets; eight
(8) OA-8697 A/ARD Direction Finding Groups; eight (8) AN/ARN-
118(V) NAV Receivers; eight (8) AN/ARN-146 On Top Position
Indicators; sixteen (16) IP-1544A/ASQ-200 Horizontal
Situation Video Displays (HSVD); eight (8) AN/ARC-174A (V)2
HF Radios; sixteen (16) AN/ARC182(V) UHF/UHF Radios; eight
(8) PIN 70600-81010-011 Communication System Controllers;
eight (8) GAU-16 50 Caliber Machine Guns; eight (8) M-60D/M-
240 Machine Guns; eight (8) Internal Auxiliary Fuel Tanks;
sixteen (16) External Auxiliary Fuel Tanks; and eight (8) C-
11822/AWQ Controllers, Armament System. Also included are
spares and repair parts, support and test equipment,
communication equipment, ferry support, publications and
technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical and logistics support services, and
other related elements of logistical and program support. The
estimated cost is $300 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.
Israel has been approved to receive eight (8) SH-60F Sea
Hawk Helicopters via the Excess Defense Articles (EDA)
Program under a separate notification. That separate
notification included only the SH-60 airframes, thus this
transmittal includes all the major components and customer-
unique requirements requested to supplement the EDA grant
transfer.
Israel has purchased four new frigates to secure the
Leviathan Natural Gas Field. The SH-60F helicopters will be
used onboard these new frigates to patrol and protect these
gas fields as well as other areas under threat.
The proposed sale will improve Israel's capability to meet
current and future threats. The SH-60F Sea-Hawk Helicopters
along with the parts, systems, and support enumerated in this
notification will provide the capability to perform troop/
transport deployment, communications relay, gunfire support,
and search and rescue. Secondary missions include vertical
replenishment, combat search and rescue, and humanitarian
missions. Israel will use the enhanced capability as a
deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland
defense. Israel will have no difficulty absorbing this
equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be Science and Engineering
Services, LLC, Huntsville, Alabama, and General Electric (GE)
of Lynn, Massachusetts. There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the
assignment of additional U.S. Government and/or contractor
representatives to Israel.
Transmittal No. 16-40
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 U.S. Navy primarily employed the SH-60F as an
aircraft carrier based anti-submarine warfare aircraft and a
search and rescue support aircraft during carrier flight
operations. Unless otherwise noted below, SH-60F hardware and
support equipment, test equipment and maintenance spares are
UNCLASSIFIED.
2. Global Positioning System (GPS)/Precise Positioning
Service (PPS)/Selective Availability Anti-spoofing Module
(SAASM). The GPS/PPS/SAASM provides a Space-based Global
Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) that provides reliable
location and time information in all weather at all times and
anywhere on or near the Earth when the signal is unobstructed
line of site to four or more GPS satellites.
3. The AN/ARC-182-electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM)
Radio is a combined Very High Frequency (VHF)/Ultra High
Frequency (UHF) military communications system designed for
all types of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Small and
light enough to be especially attractive for installation in
the lighter aircraft classes, it covers the frequency bands
from 30 to 88 MHz in FM, 116 to 156 MHz in AM, 156 to 174 MHz
in FM and for the UHF band 225 to 400 MHz in both AM and FM
modes. Additionally, a receiver-only facility covering the
band 108 to 116 MHz is provided for navigation purposes.
Channel spacing throughout the range is at 25 KHz intervals.
4. The AN/ARC-174A (V)2 HF Radio provides capability to
transmit and receive on Upper Sideband (USB), Lower Sideband
(LSB), and Amplitude Modulation (AM).
5. A determination has been made that Government of Israel
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.
6. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Israel.
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