[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6829-S6833]
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 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.

                                                  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. 16-31, 
     concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of 
     Offer and Acceptance for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 
     defense articles and services estimated to cost $3.51 
     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,
                              James Worm, Acting Deputy Director, 
                   (For J. W. Rixey, Vice Admiral, USN, Director).
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 16-31

     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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $2.60 billion.
       Other $ .91 billion.
       Total $3.51 billion.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under consideration for Purchase:
       Maior Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Forty-eight (48) CH-47F Chinook Cargo Helicopters.
       One hundred twelve (112) T55-GA-714A Engines (ninety-six 
     (96) installed, sixteen (16) spares).
       One hundred sixteen (116) Embedded Global Positioning 
     System (GPS) Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI) (ninety-six 
     (96) installed, twenty (20) spares).
       Fifty-eight (58) AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems 
     (CMWS) (forty-eight (48) installed, ten (10) spares).
       Forty-eight (48) M240H 7.62mm Machine Guns with spare 
     parts.
       Non-MDE: This request also includes the following Non-MDE: 
     M134D Mini-Guns or equivalent type guns with support 
     equipment and training; Aircraft Survivability Equipment (AN/
     APR-39A(V) 1/4, AN/AVR-2B, AN/ARC-231, AN/ARC-201D, AN/APX-
     123A, ARN-147 VOR/ILS, ARN-153 TACAN, APN-209, IDM-401 
     Improved Data Modem, and AN/ARC-220); Infrared Signature 
     Suppression System (IRSS); Fast Rope Insertion Extraction 
     System (FRIES); Extended Range Fuel System (ERPS); Ballistic 
     Armor Protection System; facilities; air worthiness support; 
     spares and repair parts; communications equipment; personnel 
     training and training equipment; site surveys; tool and test 
     equipment; Ground Support Equipment (GSE); repair and return; 
     publications and technical documentation; Quality Assurance 
     Team (QAT); U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
     technical and logistics support services; and other related 
     elements of logistics and program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Army (SR-B-ZAG).
       (v) Sales Commission. Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vi) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Annex 
     attached.
       (vii) Prior Related Case, if any: None.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: December 7, 2016.
       *as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          policy justification

       Kingdom of Saudi Arabia--CH-47F Chinook Cargo Helicopters

       The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible sale 
     of:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Forty-eight (48) CH-47F Chinook Cargo Helicopters.
       One hundred twelve (112) T55-GA-714A Engines (ninety-six 
     (96) installed, sixteen (16) spares).
       One hundred sixteen (116) Embedded Global Positioning 
     System (GPS) Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI (ninety-six 
     (96) installed, twenty (20) spares)).
       Fifty-eight (58) AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems 
     (CMWS) (forty-eight (48) installed, ten (10) spares).
       Forty-eight (48) M240H 7.62mm Machine Guns with spare 
     parts.
       Non-MDE: This request also includes the following Non-MDE: 
     M134D Mini-Guns or equivalent type guns with support 
     equipment and training; Aircraft Survivability Equipment (AN/
     APR-39A(V)1/4, AN/AVR-2B, AN/ARC-231, AN/ARC-201D, AN/APX-
     123A, ARN-147 VOR/1LS, ARN-153 TACAN, APN-209, IDM-401 
     Improved Data Modem, and AN/ARC-220); Infrared Signature 
     Suppression System (IRSS); Fast Rope Insertion Extraction 
     System (FRIES); Extended Range Fuel System (ERPS); Ballistic 
     Armor Protection System; facilities; air worthiness support; 
     spares and repair parts; communications equipment; personnel 
     training and training equipment; site surveys; tool and test 
     equipment; Ground Support Equipment (GSE); repair and return; 
     publications and technical documentation; Quality Assurance 
     Team (QAT); U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
     technical and logistics support services; and other related 
     elements of logistics and program support. The total overall 
     estimated value is $3.51 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 which has been 
     and continues to be a leading contributor of political 
     stability and economic progress in the Middle East. This sale 
     will increase the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command's 
     (RSLFAC) interoperability with U.S. forces and convey U.S. 
     commitment to Saudi Arabia's security and armed forces 
     modernization.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The proposed sale of the CH-47F aircraft will improve Saudi 
     Arabia's heavy lift capability. Saudi Arabia will use this 
     enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense and 
     deter regional threats. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty 
     absorbing these aircraft into its armed forces.
       The prime contractors will be The Boeing Military Aircraft 
     Company, Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, and Honeywell Aerospace 
     Company, Phoenix, Arizona. There are no known offset 
     agreements in connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this sale will require up to sixty (60) 
     U.S. Government and contractor representatives to travel to 
     Saudi Arabia for up to sixty (60) months for equipment de-
     processing, fielding, system checkout, training, and 
     technical logistics support.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 16-31

     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:

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       1. The CH-47F Chinook Cargo Helicopter is a medium-lift 
     helicopter equipped with the Common Avionics Architecture 
     System (CAAS) cockpit, which provides aircraft system, 
     flight, mission, and communication management systems, five 
     multifunction displays, two general purpose processor units, 
     two control display units and two data concentrator units. 
     The navigation system will have two Embedded Global 
     Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS), two 
     Digital Advanced Flight Control Systems (DAFCS), one ARN-149 
     Automatic Direction Finder, one ARN-147 Very High Frequency 
     Omnidirectional Range/Instrument Landing System (VOR/ILS) 
     marker beacon system, one ARN-153 Tactical Airborne 
     Navigation (TACAN) system, two air data computers, and one 
     Radar Altimeter system. The aircraft survivability equipment 
     includes the AN/APR-39A(V)1/4 Radar Signal Detecting Set, and 
     the AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System.
       The Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation 
     System (GPS/INS) is SECRET. The AN/AAR-57 Common Missile 
     Warning System (CMWS) is CONFIDENTIAL. Releasable technical 
     manuals for operation and maintenance are SECRET. The AN/APR-
     39A(V)1/4 Series Radar Detecting Set (RDS) is SECRET. The AN/
     AVR-2B, Laser Warning Set is CONFIDENTIAL. Releasable 
     technical manuals for operation and maintenance are SECRET. 
     The AN/ARC-231 (V)(C) is UNCLASSIFIED. The AN/ARC-201D Single 
     Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), 
     performance capabilities, Electronic Countermeasures/
     Electronic Counter Counter-Measures (ECM/ECCM) specifications 
     and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) are SECRET. The AN/APX-
     123A, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder is 
     UNCLASSIFIED. The AN/ARN-147, Very High Frequency Omni 
     Ranging/Instrument Landing System (VOR/ILS) receiver is 
     UNCLASSIFIED. The AN/ARC-220 is UNCLASSIFIED. The KN-77 is 
     UNCLASSIFIED. The AN/PYQ-10 (C) Simple Key Loader (SKL) is 
     UNCLASSIFIED. The TSEC KY-58 voice secure equipment is 
     CONFIDENTIAL if software fill is installed. The TSEC KY-100 
     voice secure equipment is used with the FM Command Radio to 
     provide secure two-way communication. It is Communications 
     Security (COMSEC) Equipment and is classified SECRET if 
     software fill is installed. The AN/AVS-6/7(V)1 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 or 
     equivalent systems which might reduce weapon system 
     effectiveness.
       3. A determination has been made that Saudi Arabia 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.
       4. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
                                  ____

                                                  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. 16-62, 
     concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed 
     Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Qatar 
     for defense articles and services estimated to cost $700 
     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,
                                James Worm, Acting Deputy Director
                    (For J.W. Rixey, Vice Admiral, USN, Director).
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 16-62

     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 Qatar.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE)* $ 0 million.
        Other $700 million,
       Total $700 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
       Non-MDE includes: Follow-on support for eight (8) C-17 
     aircraft, to include contract labor for sustainment 
     engineering, on-site COMSEC support, Quality Assurance, 
     support equipment repair, supply chain management, spares 
     replenishment, maintenance, back shop support, and 
     centralized maintenance support/associated services. Required 
     upgrades will include fixed installation satellite antenna, 
     Mode 5+ installation and sustainment, Automatic Dependent 
     Surveillance-Broadcast Out, and two special operations 
     loading ramps.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAI).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: QA-D-QAB.
       (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: December 7, 2016.
       * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          policy justification

    Qatar--Continuation of Logistics Support Services and Equipment

       The Government of Qatar has requested a possible sale of 
     continued logistics support for eight (8) C-17 aircraft which 
     will include contract labor for sustainment engineering, on-
     site COMSEC support, Quality Assurance, support equipment 
     repair, supply chain management, spares replenishment, 
     maintenance, back shop support, and centralized maintenance 
     support/associated services. Required upgrades will include 
     fixed installation satellite antenna, Mode 5+ installation 
     and sustainment, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast 
     Out, and two special operations loading ramps. The estimated 
     total cost is $700 million.
       The proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and 
     national security of the U.S. by helping to improve the 
     security of an important regional ally. Qatar is a vital 
     partner for political stability and economic progress in the 
     Middle East. The C-17 provides a heavy airlift capability and 
     complements the normal, day-to-day operations of the 
     Government of Qatar's C-130J fleet. Qatar will have no 
     difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale will enhance Qatar's ability to operate 
     and maintain its C-17s, supporting its capability to provide 
     humanitarian aid in the Middle East and Africa region and 
     support its troops in coalition operations. Qatar's current 
     contract supporting its C-17 fleet will expire in September 
     of 2017.
       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 Corporation of 
     Chicago, Illinois. The U.S. Government is not aware of any 
     known offsets associated with this sale. Any offset agreement 
     will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the 
     contractor.
       Implementation of this sale will require the assignment of 
     approximately five additional U.S. Government and 
     approximately 50 contractor representatives to Qatar.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness, 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 16-62

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

                          Annex A Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. This sale will involve the release of sensitive 
     technology to Qatar in the performance of services to sustain 
     eight (8) Qatar C-17 aircraft. While much of the below 
     equipment supporting the C-17 is not new to the country, 
     there will be replenishment spares of the below sensitive 
     technologies purchased to support the fleet.
       2. The Force 524D is a 24-channel SAASM based Global 
     Positioning System (GPS) receiver, with precise positioning 
     service (PPS) capability built upon Trimble's next generation 
     OPS technology. The Force 524D retains backward compatibility 
     with the proven Force 5GS, while adding new functionality to 
     interface with digital antenna electronics, to significantly 
     improve anti-jam (AJ) performance. The host platform can 
     select the radio frequency (RF) or digital antenna 
     electronics (DAE) interface. In the digital mode, the Force 
     524D is capable of controlling up to 16 independent beams. 
     The hardware and software associated with the 524D receiver 
     card is UNCLASSIFIED.
       3. The C-17 aircraft will be equipped with the GAS-1, which 
     is comprised of the Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas 
     (CRPA), with the associated wiring harness and the Antenna 
     Electronics (AE)-1, to provide AJ capability. The hardware is 
     UNCLASSIFIED.
       4. The KIV-77 is the crypto applique for Mode V 
     Identification Friend of Foe (IFF). The hardware is 
     UNCLASSIFIED and COMSEC controlled.
       5. 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.
       6. Qatar is both willing and able to protect United States 
     classified military information. Qatari physical and document 
     security standards are equivalent to U.S. standards. Qatar 
     has demonstrated its willingness and capability to protect 
     sensitive military technology and information released to its 
     military in the past.
       7. 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, where revealed to 
     unauthorized persons.

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       8. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal are authorized for release and export to the 
     Government of Qatar.
                                  ____

                                                  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)(I) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 16-61, 
     concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed 
     Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Qatar 
     for defense articles and services estimated to cost $81 
     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,
                                James Worm, Acting Deputy Director
                    (For J.W. Rixey, Vice Admiral, USN, Director).
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 16-61

     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 (MDE) * $51 million.
       Other $30 million.
       Total $81 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Four (4) F117-PW-100 C17 
     Engines (spares).
       Non-MDE includes: Quick Engine Change (QEC) Kits, Engine 
     Transport Trailers, Engine Platforms, Engine Trailers, and 
     other various support.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (LAC).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: QA-D-QAB.
       (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: December 7, 2016.
       * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          policy justification

                Qatar--Spare C-17 Engines and Equipment

       The Government of Qatar has requested a possible sale of 
     the following in support of its eight (8) C-17 Globemaster 
     III aircraft procured under a Direct Commercial Sale (DCS): 
     four (4) spare F117-PW-100 engines, Quick Engine Change (QEC) 
     Kits, Engine Transport Trailers, Engine Platforms, Engine 
     Trailers, and other various support. The estimated total 
     program cost is $81 million.
       The proposed sale would contribute to the foreign policy 
     and national security of the U.S. by helping to improve the 
     security of an important regional ally. Qatar is a vital 
     partner for political stability and economic progress in the 
     Middle East. The C-17 provides a heavy airlift capability and 
     complements the normal, day-to-day operations of Qatar's C-
     130J fleet. Qatar will have no difficulty absorbing this 
     equipment into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale would enhance Qatar's ability to operate 
     and maintain its C-17s, supporting its capability to provide 
     humanitarian aid in the Middle East and Africa region and 
     support its troops in coalition operations.
       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 Corporation of 
     Chicago, Illinois. The U.S. Government is not aware of any 
     known offsets associated with this sale. Any offset agreement 
     will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the 
     contractor.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not alter current 
     assignment of additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Qatar. The number of U.S. Government and 
     contractor representatives required in Qatar to support the 
     program will be determined in joint negotiations as the 
     program proceeds through the development, production and 
     equipment installation phases.
       There is no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
     result of this proposed sale. All defense articles and 
     services listed in this transmittal are authorized for 
     release and export to the Government of Qatar.
                                  ____

                                                  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. 16-52, 
     concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of 
     Offer and Acceptance to the Kingdom of Morocco for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $108 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,
                                James Worm, Acting Deputy Director
                    (For J.W. Rixey, Vice Admiral, USN, Director).
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 16-52

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(I) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended
       (i) Prospective Purchaser. Kingdom of Morocco.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $101 million.
       Other: $7 million.
       Total: $108 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       One thousand two-hundred (1,200) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency 
     (RF) Missiles (BGM-71-4B-RF)
       Fourteen (14) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (Fly-
     to-Buy Lot Acceptance Missiles)
       Non-MDE includes: U.S. Government and contractor 
     engineering; technical and logistics support services; and 
     other related elements of logistics and program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Army (VTG).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: MO-B-USZ for $137,034.913 
     signed on 4 May 2016.
       (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: December 7, 2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          policy justification

  Government of Morocco--Radio Frequency (RF) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency 
                (RF) Missile (BGM-71-4B-RF and Support)

       The Government of Morocco has requested a possible sale of 
     one thousand two-hundred (1,200) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) 
     Missiles (BGM-71-413-RF) and fourteen (14) TOW 2A, Radio 
     Frequency (RF) Missiles (Fly-to-Buy Lot Acceptance Missiles). 
     Also included with this request is U.S. Government and 
     contractor engineering, technical and logistics support 
     services; and other related elements of logistics and program 
     support. The estimated MDE sale is $101 million. The total 
     estimated value is $108 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 Major Non-NATO Ally that continues 
     to be an important force for the political stability and 
     economic progress in North Africa. This proposed sale 
     directly supports Morocco and serves the interests of the 
     Moroccan people and the United States.
       The proposed sale of TOW 2A Missiles and technical support 
     will advance Morocco's efforts to develop an integrated 
     ground defense capability. Morocco 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 involved in this program are: 
     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 
     Morocco.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 16-52

     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) TOW 2A Missile (BGM-71E-4B-RF) 
     is designed to defeat armored vehicles, reinforced urban 
     structures, field fortifications and other such targets. TOW 
     missiles are fired from a variety of TOW launchers in the U 
     .S. Army, USMC, and FMS customer forces. The TOW 2A RF 
     missile can be launched from the same launcher platforms as 
     the existing wire-guided TOW 2A missile without modification 
     to the launcher. The TOW 2A missile (both wire & RF) contains 
     two trackers for the launcher to track and guide the missile 
     in flight. Guidance commands from the launcher are provided 
     to the missile by a RF link contained within the missile 
     case. The hardware, software, and technical publications 
     provided with the sale thereof are UNCLASSIFIED. However, the 
     system itself contains sensitive technology that instructs 
     the system on how to operate in the presence of 
     countermeasures.
       2. The highest level of classified information that must be 
     disclosed in training to use the end item is UNCLASSIFIED. 
     The highest level of classified information that must be 
     disclosed in maintenance of the end item is UNCLASSIFIED. The 
     highest level of classified information that could be 
     disclosed by sale of the end item is SECRET. The highest 
     level of classified information that could be revealed by 
     testing the end item is SECRET. The highest level of 
     classified information that could be revealed by reverse 
     engineering of the end item is 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 weapon system effectiveness or be used in the 
     development of a system with similar or advanced 
     capabilities.

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

                                                  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. 16-15, 
     concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of 
     Offer and Acceptance to the Government of the United Arab 
     Emirates for defense articles and services estimated to cost 
     $3.5 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. 16-15

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended
       Prospective Purchaser: United Arab Emirates.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $1.68 billion
       Other $1.82 billion
       Total $3.50 billion
       (iii) Description and Ouantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Twenty-eight (28) AH-64E Remanufactured Apache Attack 
     Helicopters.
       Nine (9) new AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters.
       Seventy-six (76) T700-GE-701D Engines (56 remanufactured, 
     18 new, 2 spares).
       Thirty-nine (39) AN/ASQ-170 Modernized Target Acquisition 
     and Designation Sight/AN/AAR-11 Modernized Pilot Night Vision 
     Sensors (28 remanufactured, 9 new, 2 spares).
       Thirty-two (32) remanufactured AN/APR-48B Modernized--Radar 
     Frequency Interferometers.
       Forty-six (46) AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (31 
     remanufactured, 9 new, 6 spares).
       Eighty-eight (88) Embedded Global Positioning Systems with 
     Inertial Navigation (72 new, 16 spares).
       Forty-four (44) Manned-Unmanned Teaming-International 
     (MUMTi) Systems (28 remanufactured, 9 new, 7 spares).
       Fifteen (15) new MUMTi System Upper Receivers.
       Non-MDE: Training devices, helmets, simulators, generators, 
     transportation, wheeled vehicles and organization equipment, 
     spare and repair parts, support equipment, tools and test 
     equipment, technical data and publications, personnel 
     training and training equipment, U.S. government and 
     contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support 
     services, and other related elements of logistics support.
       (iv) Military Department: Army (AE-B-GUA).
       (v) Prior Related Cases. if any: FMS case: AE-B-JAH-02 Jan 
     92-$617M, FMS case: AE-B-UDE-06 Jan 00-$195M, FMS case: AE-B-
     UDN-28 Nov 05-$755M, FMS case: AE-B-ZUL-21 Oct 09-$252M, FMS 
     case: AE-B-ZUF-22 Dec 08-$174M
       (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: December 7, 2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

      United Arab Emirates--Apache AH-64E Helicopters and Services

       The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has 
     requested a possible sale of twenty-eight (28) AH-64E 
     Remanufactured Apache Attack Helicopters; nine (9) new AH-64E 
     Apache Attack Helicopters; Seventy-six (76) T700-GE-701D 
     Engines (56 remanufactured, 18 new, 2 spares); thirty-nine 
     (39) AN/ASQ-170 Modernized Target Acquisition and Designation 
     Sight/AN/AAR-11 Modernized Pilot Night Vision Sensors (28 
     remanufactured, 9 new, 2 spares); thirty-two (32) 
     remanufactured AN/APR-48B Modernized--Radar Frequency 
     Interferometers forty-six (46) AAR-57 Common Missile Warning 
     Systems (31 remanufactured, 9 new, 6 spares); eighty-eight 
     (88) Embedded Global Positioning Systems with Inertial 
     Navigation (72 new, 16 spares); forty-four (44) Manned-
     Unmanned Teaming-International (MUMTi) systems (28 
     remanufactured, 9 new, 7 spares); and fifteen (15) new MUMTi 
     System Upper Receivers. This request also includes training 
     devices, helmets, simulators, generators, transportation, 
     wheeled vehicles and organization equipment, spare and repair 
     parts, support equipment, tools and test equipment, technical 
     data and publications, personnel training and training 
     equipment, U.S. government and contractor engineering, 
     technical, and logistics support services, and other related 
     elements of logistics support. Total estimated program cost 
     is $3.5 billion.
       This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and 
     national security of the U.S. by helping to improve the 
     security of a friendly country that has been and continues to 
     be an important force for political stability and economic 
     progress in the Middle East.
       The proposed sale will improve the UAE's capability to meet 
     current and future threats and provide greater security for 
     its critical infrastructure. The UAE will use the enhanced 
     capability to strengthen its homeland defense. The UAE will 
     have no difficulty absorbing these Apache aircraft into its 
     armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractor will be Boeing in Mesa, AZ and 
     Lockheed Martin in Orlando, FL. Offsets are a requirement of 
     doing business in UAE; however offsets are negotiated 
     directly between the Original Equipment Manufactures or other 
     vendors and the UAE government and details are not known at 
     this time.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     assignment of contractor representatives to the UAE.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 16-15

     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 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter weapon system 
     contains communications and target identification equipment, 
     navigation equipment, aircraft survivability equipment, 
     displays, and sensors. The airframe itself does not contain 
     sensitive technology; however, the pertinent equipment listed 
     below will be either installed on the aircraft or included in 
     the sale:
       a. The AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radar (FCR) is an active, 
     low-probability of intercept, millimeter-wave radar, combined 
     with a passive AN/APR-48B Modernized Radar Frequency 
     Interferometer (M-RFI) mounted on top of the helicopter mast. 
     The FCR Ground Targeting Mode detects, locates, classifies 
     and prioritizes stationary or moving armored vehicles, tanks 
     and mobile air defense systems as well as hovering 
     helicopters, helicopters, and fixed wing aircraft in normal 
     flight if desired, the radar data can be used to refer 
     targets to the regular electro-optical Modernized Target 
     Acquisition and Designation Sight (MTADS). This information 
     is provided in a form that cannot be extracted by the foreign 
     user. The content of these items is classified SECRET. User 
     Data Module (UDM) on the RFI processor, contains the Radio 
     Frequency threat library. The UDM, which is a hardware 
     assemblage, is classified CONFIDENTIAL when programmed with 
     threat parameters, threat priorities and/or techniques 
     derived from U.S. intelligence information.
       b. The AN/ASQ-170 Modernized Target Acquisition and 
     Designation Sight/AN/AAQ-11 Pilot Night Vision Sensor (MTADS/
     PNVS) provides day, night, and limited adverse weather target 
     information, as well as night navigation capabilities. The 
     PNVS provides thermal imaging that permits nap-of-the-earth 
     flight to, from, and within the battle area, while TADS 
     provides the co-pilot gunner with search, detection, 
     recognition, and designation by means of Direct View Optics 
     (DVO), EI\2\television, and Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) 
     sighting systems that may be used singularly or in 
     combinations. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Technical manuals for 
     authorized maintenance levels are UNCLASSIFIED. Reverse 
     engineering is not a major concern.
       c. The AN/APR-48B Modernized Radar Frequency Interferometer 
     (M-RFI) is an updated version of the passive radar detection 
     and direction finding system. It utilizes a detachable UDM on 
     the M-RFI processor, which contains the Radar Frequency (RF) 
     threat library. The UDM, which is a hardware assemblage item 
     is classified CONFIDENTIAL when programmed. Hardware becomes 
     CLASSIFIED when populated with threat parametric data. 
     Releasable technical manuals are Unclassified/restricted 
     distribution.
       d. The AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) detects 
     energy emitted by threat missiles in-flight, evaluates 
     potential false alarm emitters in the environment, declares 
     validity of threat and selects appropriate countermeasures. 
     The CMWS consists of an Electronic Control Unit (ECU), 
     Electro-Optic Missile Sensors (EOMSs), and Sequencer and 
     Improved Countermeasures Dispenser (ICMD). The ECU hardware 
     is classified CONFIDENTIAL; releasable technical manuals for 
     operation and maintenance are classified SECRET.
       e. The AN/APR-39 Radar Signal Detecting Set is a system 
     that provides warnings of radar-directed air defense threats 
     and allows appropriate countermeasures. This is the 1553 
     databus-compatible configuration. The hardware is classified 
     CONFIDENTIAL when programmed with U.S. threat data; 
     releasable technical manuals for operation and maintenance 
     are classified CONFIDENTIAL; releasable technical data 
     (technical performance) is classified SECRET. The system can 
     be programmed with threat data provided by the purchasing 
     country.
       f. The AN/AVR-2B Laser Warning Set is a passive laser 
     warning system that receives, processes, and displays threat 
     information resulting from aircraft illumination by lasers on 
     the multi-functional display. The hardware is classified 
     CONFIDENTIAL; releasable technical manuals for operation and 
     maintenance are classified SECRET.
       g. The Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial 
     Navigation System plus

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     MultiMode Receiver (EGI+MMR). The aircraft has two EGIs which 
     use internal accelerometers, rate gyro measurements, and 
     external sensor measurements to estimate the aircraft state, 
     provides aircraft flight and position data to aircraft 
     systems. The EGI is a velocity-aided, strap down, ring laser 
     gyro based inertial unit. The EGI unit houses a GPS receiver. 
     The receiver is capable of operating in either non-encrypted 
     or encrypted. When keyed, the GPS receiver will automatically 
     use anti-spoof/jam capabilities when they are in use. The EGI 
     will retain the key through power on/off/on cycles. Because 
     of safeguards built into the EGI, it is not considered 
     classified when keyed. Integrated within the EGI is an 
     Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for processing functions. 
     Each EGI also houses a Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR). The MMR is 
     incorporated to provide for reception of ground based NAVAID 
     signals for instrument aided flight. Provides IMC I IFR 
     integration and certification of improved Embedded Global 
     Positioning System and Inertial (EGI) unit, with attached 
     MMR, with specific cockpit instrumentation allows Apaches to 
     operate within the worldwide IFR route structure. Also 
     includes integration of the Common Army Aviation Map (CAAM), 
     Area Navigation (RNAV), Digital Aeronautical Flight 
     Information File (DAFIF) and Global Air Traffic Management 
     (GATM) compliance.
       h. Manned-Unmanned Teaming-International (MUMT-I) provides 
     Manned-Unmanned Teaming with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs), 
     other Apaches and other interoperable aircraft and land 
     platforms. Provides ability to display real-time UAS sensor 
     information to aircraft and transmit MTADS video. Capability 
     to receive video and metadata from Interoperability Profile 
     compliant (IOP) as well as legacy systems. It is a data link 
     for the AH-64E that provides a fully integrated multiband, 
     interoperable capability that allows pilots to receive off-
     board sensor video streaming from different platforms in non-
     Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) bands. The MUMT-I data link 
     can retransmit Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) or Apache 
     Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight full-motion 
     sensor video and metadata to another MUMT-I-equipped Apache. 
     It can also transmit to ground forces equipped with the One 
     Station Remote Video Terminal. It provides Apache aircrews 
     with increased situational awareness and net-centric 
     interoperability while significantly reducing sensor-to-
     shooter timelines. This combination results in increased 
     survivability of Apache aircrews and ground forces by 
     decreasing their exposure to hostile fire.
       i. Link 16 is a military tactical data exchange network. 
     Its specification is part of the family of Tactical Data 
     Links. Link 16 provides aircrews with enhanced situational 
     awareness and the ability to exchange target information to 
     Command and Control (C2) assets via Tactical Digital 
     Information Link-Joint (TADIL-J). Link 16 can provide a range 
     of combat information in near-real time to U.S. and allies' 
     combat aircraft and C2 centers. This will contribute to the 
     integrated control of fighters by either ground-based or 
     airborne controllers and will greatly increase the fighters' 
     situational awareness and ability either to engage targets 
     designated by controllers or to avoid threats, thereby 
     increasing mission effectiveness and reducing fratricide and 
     attrition. The Link 16 enables the Apache to receive 
     information from the command-and-control platforms and 
     enables it to share this data with all the other services, 
     making it more efficient at locating and prosecuting targets. 
     The material solution for the AH-64E is currently the Small 
     Tactical Terminal (SIT) KOR-24A from Harris to satisfy its 
     requirement for an Airborne and Maritime/Fixed Station (AMF) 
     Small Airborne Link 16 Terminal (SALT). The SIT is the latest 
     generation of small, two-channel, Link 16 and VHF/UHF radio 
     terminals. While in flight, the SIT provides simultaneous 
     communication, voice or data, on two key waveforms.
       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 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 Government of the United Arab Emirates.

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