[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 12 (Monday, January 23, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Pages S387-S391]
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.
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)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 16-79,
concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed
Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Kenya
for defense articles and services estimated to cost $418
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. 16-79
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 Kenya.
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(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment $53.6 million.
Other $364.4 million.
Total $418.0 million.
(iii) Description and Ouantitv or Ouantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Maior Defense Equipment (MDE):
Components for Paveway II (GBU-12/58) (includes spares):
Two hundred and twenty-two (222) MXU-1006/B Airfoil Groups
for GBU-58.
One hundred and fourteen (114) MXU-650 Airfoil Groups for
GBU-12.
Three hundred and twenty-four (324) MAU-169 L/B or MAU-209
CB CCGs for GBU-12/58.
Three hundred and twenty-four (324) FMU-152 Fuzes for GBU-
12/58.
Two hundred and sixteen (216) MK-81 Bomb Bodies for GBU-58.
One hundred and eight (108) MK-82/BLU-111 Bomb Bodies for
GBU-12.
Components for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
(APKWS) (includes spares):
Seven hundred and fourteen (714) WGU-59/B APKWS Guidance
Sections.
Non-MDE includes: Twelve (12) Air Tractor AT-802L aircraft;
two (2) Air Tractor AT-504 trainer aircraft; twelve (12) FMU-
152 A (D-2/D-5)/B Fuzes (for Training/Inert); six (6) Mk-81
Trainer/Inert Bomb Bodies; six (6) Mk-82 Trainer/Inert Bomb
Bodies; Seven hundred and fourteen (714) MK-66 MOD 4 2.75''
Rocket Motors; Seven hundred and fourteen (714) M152 HE
Warheads (2.75'' Airborne Rocket); 505,000 rounds .50 cal
ammunition; FN HMP400 LLC Herstal 50 cal guns; MX-15HDi
electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) full motion video cameras
with laser designation; VHF/UHF radios; LAU-131 Launchers;
AAR-47 Warning Systems; electro countermeasure display
systems AN/ALE-47; HGU-55/P Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems;
spare engines; initial spare parts; support equipment;
studies; contract logistics support and technical services;
publications; aircraft ferry and support; life support
equipment; maintenance training; pilot training; follow-on
training; alternate mission equipment; U.S. Government
manpower services and travel; modifications and engineering
change proposals; ground based training system; operational
flight trainer and spares; and aircraft modification,
integration, and support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (SAA).
(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.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: January 18, 2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Kenya--Air Tractor Aircraft with Weapons and Related
Support
The Government of Kenya has requested a possible sale of up
to twelve (12) Air Tractor AT-802L and two (2) AT-504 trainer
aircraft, weapons package, technical support and program
management. The total estimated program cost is $418 million.
This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by improving the
security of a strong regional partner who is a regional
security leader undertaking critical operations against al-
Shabaab and troop contributor to the African Union Mission in
Somalia (AMISOM).
The proposed sale provides a needed capability in the
ongoing efforts to counter al-Shabaab. The platform maximizes
the Kenyan Defense Force's Close Air Support (CAS) ability
because it is a short-field aircraft capable of using
precision munitions and cost effective logistics and
maintenance.
The proposed sale supplements Kenya's aging F-5 aircraft as
it will be more fiscally efficient and able to be pre-
positioned much closer to the conflict area than the F-5
fleet. The Kenyan Defense force is committed to modernizing
its air fleet and is capable of absorbing these aircraft. The
proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter
the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be L-3 Communications, Platform
Integration Division, Waco, Texas. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale requires the
assignment of at least five contractor representatives in
Kenya.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-79
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. This sale involves the release of sensitive technology
to Kenya. The AT-802L weapons system is classified up to
Secret. The AT-802L aircraft uses the AT-802 airframe and
features avionics and other technologically sensitive
systems. The AT-802L contains an MX-15HDi electro-optical/
infrared (EO/IR) full motion video (FMV) cameras with laser
designation; internal and external self-protection equipment;
a modified HGU-55/P helmet that incorporates a reticle-
projected Heads-Up Display to cue weapons and aircraft
sensors to ground targets; and software computer programs.
2. Sensitive and classified (up to SECRET) elements of the
proposed AT-802L include the hardware, accessories,
components, and associated software associated with the: MX-
15HDi EO/IR FMV turret, Stores Management System (SMS),
Missile Warning System (MWS), HGU-55/P Helmet Mounted Cueing
System (HMCS), and air-to-ground weapons. Additional
sensitive areas include operating manuals and maintenance
technical orders containing performance information,
operating and test procedures, and other information related
to support operations and repair. The hardware, software, and
data identified are classified to protect vulnerabilities,
design and performance parameters, and other similar critical
information.
3. The MX-15HDi is an EO/IR FMV camera that includes a
laser designator which creates the ability to designate
ground targets for use with laser guided weapons. The
commercially developed system software and hardware are
UNCLASSIFIED.
4. The SMS provides basic flight path guidance to release
zone, mission recording and diagnostics, and continuous
stores status and inventory management. It is an internally
mounted suite. The commercially developed system software and
hardware are UNCLASSIFIED.
5. The AN/AAR-47 is an electronic warfare system used to
protect against IR guided missile threats, laser-guided/
laser-aided threats, and unguided munitions. The system,
hardware components and software are SECRET.
6. The AN/ALE-47 system uses information from missile
warning sensors to determine the correct response to defeat
IR and other guided missiles. The AN/ALE-47 is SECRET.
7. HMCS is a modified HGU-55/P helmet that incorporates a
reticle-projected Heads-Up Display to assist with cueing
weapons to ground targets. This system projects visual
targeting information, enabling the pilot to monitor this
information without interrupting his field of view through
the cockpit canopy. This provides improvement for close
combat targeting and engagement. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED.
8. The following munitions are part of the AT-802L
configuration:
a. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) is a
low cost semi-active laser guidance kit developed by BAE
Systems which is added to current unguided 70 mm rocket
motors and warheads similar to and including the HYDRA 70
rocket. It is a low collateral damage weapon that can
effectively strike both soft and lightly armored targets.
APKWS turns a standard unguided 2.75 inch (70 mm) rocket into
a precision laser-guided rocket, classification up to SECRET.
b. The LAU-131 launcher is tube shaped, 59.8 inches in
length, and 10.125 inches in diameter. It weighs 65 pounds
and is capable of carrying seven rockets (2.75 in or 70mm).
Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and documentation
provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
c. GBU-12/58 Paveway II (PW-II): 500-lb (GBU-12) and 250-lb
(GBU-58) are laser-guided ballistic bombs (LGBs) developed by
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. The LGB is a maneuverable,
free-fall weapon that guides to a spot of laser energy
reflected off of the target. The LGB is delivered like a
normal general purpose (GP) warhead and the semi-active
guidance corrects for many of the normal errors inherent in
any delivery system. Laser designation for the weapon can be
provided by a variety of laser target markers or designators.
The LGB consists of a computer control group (CCG) that is
not warhead specific (MAU-169UB or MAU-209C/B) and a warhead
specific Air Foil Group (AFG), that attach to the nose and
tail of MK 81 and MK 82 or BLU-111 and BLU-110 General
Purpose (GP) bomb bodies. The overall weapon is CONFIDENTIAL.
d. The FN HMP400 LCC is a self-contained airborne weapon
system that includes a Herstal .50 cal M3P machine gun and
250-round ammunition box. This system is UNCLASSIFIED.
9. Kenya has expressed a willingness to protect United
States classified military information equivalent to US
Government standards. Kenya is firmly committed to its
relationship with the United States and to its promise to
protect classified information and prevent its transfer to a
third party. This sale is needed in furtherance of USG
foreign policy and national security interests by helping to
improve the security of a vital partner in the AFRICOM AOR.
10. 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 advance capabilities. The benefits to be derived
from this sale in the furtherance of the US foreign policy
and national security objectives, as outlined in the Policy
Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could
result if the sensitive technology were revealed to
unauthorized persons.
11. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Kenya.
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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
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the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, we are forwarding
herewith Transmittal No. 16-78, 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 $525 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. 16-78
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $0 million.
Other $525 million.
Total $525 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
Non-MDE includes:
Ten (10) 74K Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS)
Aerostats.
Fourteen (14) Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) Radars.
Twenty-six (26) MX-20 Electro-Optic Infrared (EO/IR)
Cameras.
Ten (10) Communications Intelligence (COMINT) Sensors.
Also included are the Mooring systems with powered tether
with embedded fiber optics; Ground Control Systems (GCS);
associated installation hardware; special tools and test
equipment; Basic Issue Items (BII); program management
support; verification testing; systems technical support;
transportation; spare and repair parts; communications
equipment; operators and maintenance manuals; personnel
training and training equipment; tool and test equipment;
repair and return; publications and technical documentation;
Quality Assurance Team (QAT); U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical and logistics support services; in-
country Field Service Representatives (FSR); and other
related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (ZAJ)
(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
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: January 23, 2017.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia--74K Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS)
Aerostats
The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested
a possible sale of ten (10) 74K Persistent Threat Detection
System (PTDS) Aerostats; fourteen (14) Ground Moving Target
Indicator (GMTI) Radars; twenty-six (26) MX-20 Electro-Optic
Infrared (EO/IR) Cameras; and ten (10) Communications
Intelligence (COMINT) Sensors. Also included are the Mooring
systems with powered tether with embedded fiber optics;
Ground Control Systems (GCS); associated installation
hardware; special tools and test equipment; Basic Issue Items
(BII); program management support; verification testing;
systems technical support; transportation; spare and repair
parts; communications equipment; operators and maintenance
manuals; personnel training and training equipment; tool and
test equipment; repair and return; publications and technical
documentation; Quality Assurance Team (QAT); U.S. Government
and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support
services; in-country Field Service Representatives (FSR); and
other related elements of logistics and program support.
Total estimated program cost is $525 million.
This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and
national security objectives of the United States by helping
to improve the security of an important ally 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 Force's interoperability
with U.S. forces and conveys U.S. commitment to Saudi
Arabia's security and armed forces.
The proposed sale will improve Saudi Arabia's capability to
meet current and future threats and provide greater security
for its critical infrastructure. Saudi Arabia will have no
difficulty absorbing these systems into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor is unknown at this time. There are no
known offset agreements in connect with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the U.S.
Government or contractor representative to travel to the
Kingdom of Sadia Arabia for a period of six (6) years for de-
processing/fielding, system checkout and new equipment
training, as well as provide the support of in-country FSRs
and operators.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-78
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. This sale will involve the release of sensitive
technology to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Persistent
Threat Detection System (PTDS) is a tethered aerostat system
capable of supporting a variety of surveillance payloads. The
PTDS is a 74K tethered aerostat with a relocatable mooring
system capable of supporting payloads up to 500 kg at
altitudes of 1,500m, providing surveillance systems with line
of site up to 140km. In addition to the aerostat, each system
includes a mobile mooring system, ground control and
maintenance shelters, electrical generators and power
distribution panel, forklift and man lift, supply of helium
and spare parts. The program will also include system
training, maintenance and in-country support services. Each
of the ten (10) aerostats will carry a payload consisting of
one (1) radar system and two (2) Electro-Optical/Infrared
(EO/IR) systems or one (1) radar system, one (1) EO/IR system
and one (1) communications Intelligence (COMINT) system.
a. Radar System. The Telephonics APS-143G Intelligence,
Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Radar is a multi-function
radar capable of providing long-range detection of land based
or maritime targets that are static or in motion. The system
can operate in overland, maritime, and air-to-air modes. It
displays Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) tracks
overlaid on a Doppler Beam Sharpened (DBS) image. The system
can switch between vertically and horizontally-orientated
antennas and incorporates an optional Identify Friend or Foe
(IFF) capability. The hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED.
b. Communications Intelligence (COMINT) System. The
Raytheon Applied Signal Technology, Inc. Model 1240 Titan
Reconfigurable Multichannel Receiver is a modular, scalable
software-defined radio (SDR) designed for airborne COMINT
missions. The system can search, intercept, collect, geo-
locate, analyze, store, and distribute wireless signals. The
hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED.
c. Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) System. The L3 WESCAM
MX-20 is suite of up to seven (7) long-range camera and
imaging sensors mounted within a gimbaled pod. Sensors
include either a thermal image or high definition infrared
imager; a daylight continuous zoom color TV camera, either a
daylight spotter color TV camera or lowlight spotter TV
camera; a laser rangefinder; and a laser illuminator. The
hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED.
2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the
information could be used to develop countermeasures which
might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or advanced
capabilities.
3. A determination has been made that the recipient country
can provide 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. 16-63,
concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of
Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Kuwait for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $400 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. 16-63
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 Kuwait
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $0 million.
Other $400 million.
Total $400 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Non-MDE: Non-MDE items include support equipment and
services for AH-64D Apache helicopters, to include: Apache
Maintainer unit support, Depot Level support, 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.
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Government and contractor engineering, technical, and
logistics support services, and other related elements of
logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: U.S. Army (UMN and UMP)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
KU-B-UKS (31 Aug 02, $827,515,435).
KU-B-ULM (17 Dec 09, $21,102,796).
KU-B-ULK (17 Dec 09, $21,700,694).
KU-B-ULJ (2 Nov 09, $183,209,259).
(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:
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Kuwait--Sustainment and Contractor Logistics Support for
AH-64D Apache Helicopters
The Government of Kuwait has requested the sale of support
equipment and services for its AH-64D Apache helicopters, to
include: Apache Maintainer unit support, Depot Level support,
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, United States Government and
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support
services, and other related elements of logistics support.
The total overall estimated value is $400 million.
The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the U.S by helping to improve the
security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that has been and continues
to be an important force for political stability and economic
progress in the Middle East region. Kuwait plays a large role
in U.S. efforts to advance stability in the Middle East,
providing basing, access, and transit for U.S. forces in the
region.
Kuwait requires continued support for equipment already
procured to ensure national security interests and objectives
are met. The defense articles maintained are used solely by
the Ministry of Defense to protect the sovereign border and
to conduct operations and training to include joint exercises
with the U.S. military. Kuwait will be able to absorb this
additional equipment and support into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of equipment and support will not alter
the basic military balance in the region.
The U.S. companies potentially involved in the sale are
Boeing, Mesa, AZ; Longbow Limited, Orlando, FL/Owego, NY
(Joint Venture between Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman);
Lockheed Martin, Orlando, FL; and DynCorp International, Fort
Worth, TX. There are no known offset agreements for the sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the
assignment of four (4) U.S. Government representatives and
sixty-five (65) contractor representatives in country for up
to five year.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
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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. 16-56,
concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed
Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Kuwait
for defense articles and services estimated to cost $110
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. 16-56
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 Kuwait.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $105 million.
Other $5 million.
Total $ 110 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Sixty (60) AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missiles (AMRAAMs).
Non-MDE: This request also includes the containers and
other related services.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (X5-D-YAD).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KU-D-YAB (M3).
(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:
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Kuwait--AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)
The Government of Kuwait has requested a possible sale of
sixty (60) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Missiles including containers
and other related services. The total overall estimated value
is $110 million.
This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by improving the
security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that continues to be an
important force for political stability and economic progress
in the Middle East. Kuwait is a strategic partner in
maintaining stability in the region. This sale will increase
Kuwait's interoperability with the United States. It also
ensures a sustained air-to-air capability for Kuwait's F/A-18
aircraft.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
Implementation of the sale does not require the assignment
of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to Kuwait.
The principal contractor will be Raytheon Corporation,
Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-56
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-120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air (AMRAAM)
is a radar guided missile featuring digital technology and
micro-miniature solid-state electronics. AMRAAM capabilities
include look-down/shoot-down, multiple launches against
multiple targets, resistance to electronic counter measures,
and interception of high flying and low flying and
maneuvering targets. The AMRAAM All Up Round is classified
Confidential, major components and subsystems range from
Unclassified to Confidential, and technology data and other
documentation are classified up to Secret.
2. If a technologically advanced adversary obtains
knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the
information could be used to develop countermeasures or
equivalent systems that might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with
similar or advanced capabilities.
3. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S.
foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in
the Policy Justification. Moreover, the benefits to be
derived from this sale, as outlined in the Policy
Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could
result if the sensitive technology were revealed to
unauthorized persons.
4. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Government of Kuwait.
____
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. 16-82,
concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed
Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of the
United Kingdom for defense articles and services estimated to
cost $400 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. 16-82
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of the United
Kingdom.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment $0 million.
(MDE) * Other $400 million.
Total $400 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
MDE: None.
Non-MDE includes: Follow-on support for eight (8) C-17
aircraft, including 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, Communications Modernization
(CNS/ATM) Phase II, Replacement Heads-Up Display and three
special operations loading ramps.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-QDD).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: UK-D-QBK, UK-D-QBL, UK-D-
QCX, UK-D-QCY.
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(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:
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
United Kingdom--Continuation of C-17 Logistics Support Services and
Equipment
The Government of the United Kingdom 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,
centralized maintenance support/associated services, and
additional spare and repair parts, publications and technical
documentation. Required upgrades will include fixed
installation satellite antenna, Mode 5+ installation and
sustainment, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out,
Communications Modernization (CNS/ATM) Phase II, Replacement
Heads-Up Display and three special operations loading ramps.
The estimated total cost is $400 million.
The United Kingdom is a close ally and an important partner
on critical foreign policy and defense issues. The proposed
sale will enhance U.S. foreign policy and national security
objectives by enhancing the United Kingdom's capabilities to
provide national defense and contribute to NATO and coalition
operations.
The proposed sale of defense articles and services are
required to maintain the operational readiness of the Royal
Air Force. The United Kingdom's current contract supporting
its C-17 aircraft will expire in September 2017. The United
Kingdom will have no difficulty absorbing this support 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 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 three additional U.S. Government and
approximately 55 contractor representatives to the United
Kingdom.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-82
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 the United Kingdom in the performance of
services to sustain eight (8) United Kingdom 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 or 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. The United Kingdom is both willing and able to protect
United States classified military information. The United
Kingdom's physical and document security standards are
equivalent to U.S. standards. The United Kingdom has
demonstrated its willingness and capability to protect
sensitive military technology and information released to its
military in the past. The United Kingdom is firmly committed
to its relationship with the United States and to its promise
to protect classified information and prevent its transfer to
a third party.
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, were revealed to
unauthorized persons.
8. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal are authorized for release and export to the
Government of the United Kingdom.
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