[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 72 (Thursday, April 27, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2603-S2608]
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. 17-15,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Greece for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $80 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. 17-15
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 Greece
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $34 million.
Other $46 million.
Total $80 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Five (5) CH-47D Aircraft.
Seven (7) Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (one (1)
for each aircraft plus two (2) spares).
Twelve (12) T55-GA-714A Turbine Engines (two (2) for each
aircraft plus two (2) spares).
Non-MDE includes: Also under consideration for this sale is
mission equipment, communications and navigation equipment,
ground support equipment, special tools and test equipment,
spares, publications, Maintenance Work Order/Engineering
Change Proposals (MWO/ECPs), technical support, and training,
and other associated support equipment and services.
(iv) Military Department: Army.
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GR-B-JBK, GR-B-XMH.
(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: April 27, 2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Greece--CH-47D Helicopters
The Government of Greece requested the possible sale of
five (5) CH-47D helicopters, seven (7) Common Missile Warning
Systems (CMWS) (one (1) for each aircraft plus two (2)
spares), and twelve (12) T55-GA-714A turbine engines (two (2)
for each aircraft plus two (2) spares). Also included are
mission equipment, communications and navigation equipment,
ground support equipment, special tools and test equipment,
spares, publications, Maintenance Work Order/Engineering
Change Proposals (MWO/ECPs), technical support, and training,
and other associated support equipment and services. The
total estimated cost is $80 million.
This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and
national security objectives of the United States by helping
to improve the security of a NATO ally that has been, and
continues to be, an important force for political stability
and economic progress. Greece intends to use these defense
articles and services to modernize its armed forces by
increasing its rotary-wing transport capability. This will
contribute to the Greek military's goal to upgrade its
capability while further enhancing greater interoperability
between Greece, the U.S. and other allies.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
There is no principal contractor as the systems will be
coming from U.S. Army stocks. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S.
Government or contractor representatives to travel to Greece
for equipment de-processing/fielding, system checkout and new
equipment training.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-15
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 CH-47D is a medium lift aircraft, remanufactured
from CH-47A, B, and C aircraft. The CH-47D aircraft, which
includes two T55-GA-714A turbine engines, has been identified
as Major Defense Equipment (MDE). The avionic system in the
CH-47D helicopter consists of the communications equipment
providing HF (AN/ARC-220), VHF AM/FM (AN/ARC-186) and UHF-AM
(AN/ARC-l64) communications. The voice secure equipment
consists of the TSEC/KY-58 and the TSEC/KY-l00. The
navigation equipment includes ADF (AN/ARN-89 or 149, VOR ILS
Marker Beacon, (AN/ARN-123, Doppler/GPS (AN/ASN-128, Tactical
Air Navigation (TACAN) System AN/ARN-154(V), VGH FM Homing
(AN/ARC-20lD) is provided through the FM communication radio.
Transponder equipment (AN/APX-118) consists of an IFF
receiver with inputs from the barometric altimeter for
altitude encoding. The AN/APX-118 and AN/APX-118A transponder
is classified SECRET if Mode 4, or Mode 5 fill is installed
in the equipment with a crypto device. Mission equipment
consists of the radar signal detecting set, (AN/APR-39A(V)1)
and the Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) (AN/AAR-57). The
AN/APR-39 Series Radar Warning Receiver sets are sensitive
items are classified SECRET if the Unit Data Module has
threat data software installed. The software for this system
determines the classification. Normally a customer has
specific software developed to meet their requirements.
2. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Greece.
3. A determination has been made that the Government of
Greece can provide the same degree of protection for the
sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government.
The sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign
policy and national security objectives as outlined in the
Policy Justification of the notification.
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. 17-11,
concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Australia for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $137.6 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. 17-11
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $119.5 million.
Other $18.1 million.
Total $137.6 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to seventy (70) AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation
Missiles (HARM) Tactical Missiles.
Up to forty (40) AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided
Missiles (AARGM) Tactical Missiles.
Up to sixteen (16) CATM-88B HARM Captive Air Training
Missiles (CATM).
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Up to sixteen (16) CATM-88E AARGM CATM.
Up to twenty-five (25) AGM-88B Control Sections.
Up to twenty-five (25) AGM-88B Guidance Sections.
Up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Control Sections.
Up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Guidance Sections.
Non-MDE includes: Up to forty-eight (48) Telemetry/Flight
Termination Systems, U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical and logistics support services, and
other associated support equipment and services.
(iv) Military Department: Navy.
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-P-AZN.
(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 Australia--Anti-Radiation Missiles
Australia has requested a possible sale of up to seventy
(70) AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM)
Tactical Missiles; up to forty (40) AGM-88E Advanced Anti-
Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM) Tactical Missiles; up to
sixteen (16) CATM-88B HARM Captive Air Training Missiles
(CATM); up to sixteen (16) CATM-88E AARGM CATM; up to twenty-
five (25) AGM-88B Control Sections; up to twenty-five (25)
AGM-88B Guidance Sections; up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Control
Sections; up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Guidance Sections; up to
forty eight (48) Telemetry/Flight Termination Systems; U.S.
Government and contractor engineering, technical and
logistics support services; and other associated support
equipment and services. The total estimated cost is $137.6
million.
This sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve
the security of a major contributor to political stability,
security, and economic development in the Western Pacific.
Australia is an important Major non-NATO Ally and partner
that contributes significantly to peacekeeping and
humanitarian operations around the world. It is vital to the
U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and
maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.
Australia is requesting these missiles for its Electronic
Attack EA-18G Growler aircraft. The proposed sale will
improve Australia's capability in current and future
coalition efforts. Australia will use this capability as a
deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland
defense. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing these
additional missiles into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be Orbital ATK (OA), Ridgecrest,
CA, and Raytheon Missile Systems Company, Tucson, AZ. There
are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with
this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to travel to Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
TRANSMITTAL NO. 17-11
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 AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile
(AARGM) weapon system is an air-to-ground missile intended to
suppress or destroy land or sea-based radar emitters
associated with enemy air defenses and provides tactical air
forces with a lethal countermeasure to enemy radar directed,
surface-to-air missiles, and air defense artillery weapons
systems. Destruction or suppression of enemy radars denies
the enemy the use of air defense systems, thereby improving
the survivability of our tactical aircraft. It uses a
multimode seeker that incorporates global positioning system/
inertial measurement unit (GPS/IMU) midcourse guidance, a
radio frequency (RF) radiation homing receiver, an active
millimeter wave seeker, an Integrated Broadcast Service
Receiver (IBS-R) and a Weapons Impact Assessment (WIA)
transmitter. The AARGM AGM-88E when assembled is classified
SECRET. The AARGM Guidance Section (seeker hardware) and
Control Section with the Target Detector is classified
CONFIDENTIAL.
2. The AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM)
weapon system is an air-to-ground missile intended to
suppress or destroy land or sea-based radar emitters
associated with enemy air defenses and provides tactical air
forces with a lethal countermeasure to enemy radar directed,
surface-to-air missiles, and air defense artillery weapons
systems. Destruction or suppression of enemy radars denies
the enemy the use of air defense systems, thereby improving
the survivability of our tactical aircraft. The AGM-88B HARM
when assembled is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The HARM Guidance
Section (seeker hardware), and Control Section with the
Target Detector are classified CONFIDENTIAL.
3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements of
this possible sale, 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.
4. A determination has been made that the Government of
Australia can provide substantially the same degree of
protection for the technology being released as the US
Government. The sale is necessary in furtherance of the US
foreign policy and national security objectives as outlined
in the Policy Justification of the notification.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Australia.
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. 17-14,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of the Slovakia for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $150 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. 17-14
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 Slovakia.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $0 million.
Other $150 million.
Total $150 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
Non-MDE: Nine (9) Bell 429 Light Utility Helicopters with
customer-unique modifications. Also included are WESCAM MX-10
cameras, training, spare parts, and logistical support,
mission equipment, communication and navigation equipment,
special tools and test equipment, ground support equipment,
airframe and engine spare parts, technical data,
publications, maintenance work order/electronic change
proposals, technical assistance, repair and return, quality
assurance team, and transportation of aircraft.
(iv) Military Department: Army.
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed
to be Paid: None.
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense
Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached
Annex.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 27, 2017.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
policy justification
Government of Slovakia--Bell 429 Light Utility Helicopters
Slovakia has requested a possible sale of nine (9) Bell 429
Light Utility Helicopters with customer-unique modifications.
Also included are WESCAM MX-10 cameras, training, spare
parts, and logistical support, mission equipment,
communication and navigation equipment, special tools and
test equipment, ground support equipment, airframe and engine
spare parts, technical data, publications, maintenance work
order/electronic change proposals, technical assistance,
repair and return, quality assurance team, and transportation
of aircraft. The estimated cost is $150 million.
This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and
national security objectives of the United States by helping
to improve the security of a NATO ally that has been, and
continues to be an important force for political stability
and economic progress within Europe.
The proposed sale of the Bell 429 light utility helicopters
will improve Slovakia's capability to meet current and future
threats. Slovakia will use the enhanced capability to
strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats.
Slovakia will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters
into its armed forces.
The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance
in the region.
The principal contractor will be Bell Helicopter of Piney
Flats, Tennessee. There are no known offset agreements 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 Slovakia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-14
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:
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1. The Bell 429 is a light twin, newly manufactured
helicopter and is optimized for Instrument Flight Rules
(IFR), Category A, and JAROPS-3 compliant operations. The
Bell 429 features two/three multi-function displays, dual
digital 3-axis autopilot and an integrated electronic data
recorder provides enhanced situational awareness and post
flight analysis. The Bell 429 standard configuration for
Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) consists of
Garmin GTN 650/750 NAV/COM/WAAS GPS system. The Identifier,
Friend or Foe (IFF) will be the APX-123, which provides the
Mode 4/5 capability. One (1) each Multi Sensor Cameras, L3
WESCAM MX10s will be equipped on four (4) of the nine (9)
Bell 429 Helicopters. The communications suite is as follows:
one (1) each AN/ARC-231 Multi-mode radios providing VHF FM,
VHF-AM, UHF, HQII and DAMA SATCOM. Aircraft survivability
equipment (ASE) will not be provided on this LOA.
Identification and security classification of sensitive
technological information and/or restricted information
contained in the equipment, major components, subsystems,
software, technical data (Performance, Maintenance, R&M,
etc.) documentation, training devices and services to be
conveyed with the proposed sale to include a brief
justification/explanation of why information is sensitive
provided as follows:
(1) The AN/APX-123A, Identification Friend of Foe (IFF)
Transponder, is a space diversity transponder and is
installed on various military platforms. When installed in
conjunction with platform antennas and the RCU (or other
appropriate control unit), the transponder provides
identification, altitude and surveillance reporting in
response to interrogations from airborne, ground-based and/or
surface interrogators. The transponder provides operational
capabilities for Mark XIIA Identification Friend of Foe (IFF)
capabilities of Modes 1, 2, 3/A,C and 4&5 and Mode S (levels
1, 2, and 3 capable). Additionally, the AN/APX-123 also
provides automated ID, position and latitude of the aircraft,
and unencrypted ADS-B and is compatible with the Traffic
Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II equipment.
(2) The WESCAM MX-10 is a small Multi-Sensor, Multi-
Spectral Imaging System with Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
and Embedded with Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Standard
Positioning Service (SPS). The WESCAM MX-10 camera system
contains a LN-200 IMU manufactured by Northrop Grumman in the
United States. WESCAM MX-10 is embedded with GPS SPS. SPS is
a three-dimensional position and time determination
capability provided to a user equipped with a minimum
capability GPS SPS receiver in accordance with GPS national
policy.
(3) The AN/ARC-231 (V)(C) is a secure communication system
that provides Line-of-Sight (LOS) communications and Beyond
Line-of-Sight (BLOS) satellite communications (SATCOM), as
well as Voice and data communications capabilities. In
addition to Satellite Communications, the AN/ARC-231 (V)(C)
provides Secure/Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM)
communications in the following waveform, The Single Channel
Ground and Airborne System (SINCGARS) and the HAVE QUICK
(HQ). The AN/ARC-231 functions by transmitting and receiving
the Radio Frequency (RF) in the 30 MHz-511.995 MHZ range. The
Receiver Transmitter provides communication in Frequency
Modulation (FM), Very High Frequency--Amplitude Modulation
Air Traffic Control Band (VHF AM ATC), Very High Frequency--
Frequency Modulation Public Service & Maritime Band, Ultra
High Frequency--Amplitude Modulation (UHF AM) HAVEQUICK/
Ground-Air Band, Ultra high Frequency Satellite (UHF SATFCOM)
Band and Ultra High Frequency--Frequency Modulation Public
Service Band.
2. 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.
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, outweighs 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 Slovak Republic.
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. 17-06,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for
defense articles and services estimated to cost $33.5
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. 17-06
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: NATO Support and Procurement
Agency (NSPA)
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $25.0 million.
Other $8.5 million.
Total $33.5 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The NATO Support
and Procurement Agency requested the sale of AN/AAQ-24(V)
Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) components
to support the upgrade of the LAIRCM system on three C-17
aircraft, along with spares.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Fourteen (14) Guardian Laser
Terminal Assemblies (GLTA) (9 + 5 spares).
Six (6) LAIRCM System Processor Replacements (LSPR) (3 + 3
spares).
Non-MDE: This request also includes contractor spares,
consumables, support equipment, technical data, aircraft
installation, flight test, certification, publications,
training, program and logistics support services.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force.
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: K8-D-QAE.
(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: April 27, 2017.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)--Large Aircraft Infrared
Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System Components
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) requested
the sale of fourteen (14) Guardian Laser Transmitter
Assemblies (GLTA) and six (6) LAIRCM System Processor
Replacements (LSPR) along with contractor spares,
consumables, support equipment, technical data, aircraft
installation, flight test, certification, publications and
training in order to upgrade the AN/AAQ-24(V) LAIRCM system
on three (3) of its C-17 aircraft. The estimated total value
is $33.5 million.
This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by enhancing the
aircraft self-protection capabilities of C-17 aircraft
operated by the NATO Airlift Management (NAM) Programme, a
consortium of 12 nations, including the United States. The
partner nations in this program fly missions in and around
Europe, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Levant, and North Africa. This
sale an enhanced military capability for the NAM, and will
assist its associated nations in providing airlift for
personnel and equipment to locations requiring enhanced
threat countermeasures.
The proposed sale advances U.S. and NATO policy goals of
expanding the capabilities of strategic airlift to NATO
allies and partners. The capabilities associated with this
proposed sale bolster the military strength of the NATO
alliance and its partners by increasing the self-protection
capabilities of NAM airlift aircraft. NSPA will have no
difficulty absorbing this equipment.
As these systems are defensive in nature, the proposed sale
of this equipment and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The prime contractor for production is Northrup Grumman of
Rolling Meadows, Illinois. 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 NATO.
There will be no adverse impact to U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-06
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 ANIAAQ-24V Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures
(LAIRCM) is a self-contained, directed energy countermeasures
system designed to protect aircraft from infrared-guided
surface-to-air missiles. The system features digital
technology and micro-miniature solid-state electronics. The
system operates in all conditions, detecting incoming
missiles and jamming infrared-seeker equipped missiles with
aimed bursts of laser energy. The LAIRCM system components
required to upgrade the system are the Guardian Laser
Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) and LAIRCM System Processor
Replacement (LSPR). The upgraded LAIRCM for the C-17 uses
three (3) GLTA and one (1) LSPR. LAIRCM system software,
including Operational Flight Program is classified SECRET.
Technical data and documentation to be provided are
UNCLASSIFIED.
a. The LSPR component analyzes the data from each Missile
Warning System Sensor and automatically deploys the
appropriate countermeasure via the GLTA.
b. The GLTA uses aimed bursts of laser energy to jam
infrared seeker equipped missiles when directed by the LSPR.
The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The software is SECRET.
Technical data and documentation to be provided are
UNCLASSIFIED.
2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific
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hardware and software elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might
reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of
a system with similar or advanced capabilities.
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 are authorized for release and export to the NATO
Support and Procurement Agency, NATO Airlift Management
Program pursuant to the NATO C-17 SAC MOU.
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. 17-19,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency 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,
J.W. Rixey,
Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 17-19
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: NATO Support and Procurement
Agency (NSPA).
(ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment* $0
million.
Other $300 million.
Total $300 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
Non-MDE: Follow-on support for three (3) C-17 aircraft to
include participation in the Global Reach Improvement
Program, contract labor for Class I modifications and kits,
in-country contractor support, alternate mission equipment,
major modification and retrofit, software support, aircraft
maintenance and technical support, support equipment,
personnel training and training equipment, additional spare
and repair parts, technical orders and publications,
airworthiness certification support, engine logistics
support, inspections, and other U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-QAC).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: K8-D-QAG.
(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: April 27, 2017.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)--Continuation of C-17
Logistics Support Services and Equipment
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has
requested the possible sale of follow-on support for three
(3) C-17 aircraft to include participation in the Global
Reach Improvement Program, contract labor for Class I
modifications and kits, in-country contractor support,
alternate mission equipment, major modification and retrofit,
software support, aircraft maintenance and technical support,
support equipment, personnel training and training equipment,
additional spare and repair parts, technical orders and
publications, airworthiness certification support, engine
logistics support, inspections, and other U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, logistics and program support. The
total estimated program cost is $300 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security of the United States (U.S.) by
providing sustainment for three (3) C-17s operated by a
consortium of twelve nations, including the U.S. This program
flies missions in and around Europe, Afghanistan, Iraq, the
Levant, and North Africa. This proposed sale will provide a
similar readiness level for these C-17s as U.S.-operated C-
17s. The current FMS case supporting these C-17s will expire
on 20 September 2017.
The proposed sale will advance U.S. and NATO policy goals
of expanding the capabilities of strategic airlift to NATO
allies and partners and sustain the ability to deploy in
support of contingency operations outside of Europe. As the
C-17 is a support asset, it would not affect the basic
military balance in the region. NSPA will have no difficulty
absorbing this support.
The prime contractor will be the Boeing Corporation of
Chicago, Illinois. 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 NATO Support and Procurement Agency.
There will be no adverse impact to 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 NSPA.
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. 17-13,
concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of New Zealand for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $1.46 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. 17-13
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: New Zealand.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $1.03 billion.
Other $ .43 billion.
Total $1.46 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Four (4) P-8A Patrol Aircraft, which includes: Eight (8)
Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint
Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) (one (1) for each aircraft,
two (2) for the ground operations support center, and two (2)
spares).
Five (5) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) for
the AN/AAQ-24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures
(LAIRCM) system (one (1) for each aircraft and one (1)
spare).
Five (5) System Processors for AN/AAQ-24(V)N LAIRCM system
(one (1) for each aircraft and one (1) spare).
Thirty (30) AN/AAR-54 Missile Warning Sensors for the AN/
AAQ-24(V)N LAIRCM system (six (6) for each aircraft and six
(6) spares).
Ten (10) LN-251 with Embedded Global Positioning Systems
(GPS)/Inertial Navigations Systems (EGIs) (two (2) for each
aircraft and two (2) spares).
Non-MDE includes: Commercial engines; Tactical Open Mission
Software (TOMS); Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) MX-
20HD; AN/AAQ-2(V)1 Acoustic System; AN/APY-10 Radar; ALQ-240
Electronic Support Measures; support equipment; operation
support systems; maintenance trainer/classrooms;
publications; software, engineering, and logistics technical
assistance; foreign Liaison officer support, contractor
engineering technical services; repair and return;
transportation; aircraft ferry; and other associated
training, support equipment and services.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (XX-P-SAH).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: This would be New
Zealand's first purchase of the P-8A Patrol Aircraft. New
Zealand has one related P-8A case, NZ-P-GEE, which provides
P-8A study and technical analysis support.
(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: April 27, 2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
New Zealand--P-8A Aircraft and Associated Support
New Zealand has requested the potential sale of up to four
(4) P-8A Patrol Aircraft. Each includes: commercial engines,
Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS), Electro-Optical (EO)
and Infrared (IR) MX-20HD, AN/AAQ-2(V)1 Acoustic System, AN/
APY-10 Radar, ALQ-240 Electronic Support Measures. Also
included are eight (8) Multifunctional Information
Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS);
five (5) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) for the
AN/AAQ-24(V)N; five (5) System Processors for AN/AAQ-24(V)N;
thirty (30) AN/AAR-54 Missile Warning Sensors for the AN/AAQ-
24(V)N; ten (10) LN-251 with Embedded Global Positioning
Systems (GPS)/Inertial Navigations Systems (EGIs); support
equipment; operation support systems; maintenance trainer/
classrooms; publications; software, engineering, and
logistics technical assistance; foreign Liaison officer
support, contractor engineering technical services; repair
and return; transportation; aircraft ferry; and other
associated training, support equipment and services. The
total estimated cost is $1.46 billion.
This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by strengthening the
security of a Major Non-NATO ally which has been, and
continues to be, an important force for political stability
within the region. New Zealand is a close ally in the region
and an important partner on critical foreign policy and
defense issues.
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The Government of New Zealand intends to use these defense
articles and services to continue its Maritime Surveillance
Aircraft (MSA) capability, following retirement of its P-3K
maritime patrol aircraft. The sale will strengthen collective
defense and enhance New Zealand's regional and global allied
contributions.
New Zealand has procured and operated U.S. produced P-3 MSA
for over 40 years, providing critical capabilities to NATO
and coalition maritime operations. New Zealand has maintained
a close MSA acquisition and sustainment relationship with the
U.S. Navy over this period. The proposed sale will allow New
Zealand to recapitalize, modernize and sustain its MSA
capability for the next 30 years. As a long-time P-3
operator, New Zealand will have no difficulty transitioning
its MSA force to the P-8A and absorbing these aircraft into
its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be The Boeing Company, Seattle,
WA. Additional contractors include:
Air Cruisers Co LLC.
Arnprior Aerospace, Canada.
AVOX Zodiac Aerospace.
BAE.
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)/EMS.
Compass David Clark.
DLS/NiaSat, Carlsbad, CA.
DRS.
Exelis, McLean, VA.
GC Micro, Petaluma, CA.
General Electric, UK.
Harris.
Joint Electronics.
Marin Baker.
Northrop Grumman Corp, Falls Church, VA.
Pole Zero, Cincinnati, OH.
Raytheon, Waltham, MA.
Raytheon, UK.
Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Spirit Aero, Wichita, KS.
Symmetries Telephonics, Farmingdale, NY.
Terma, Arlington, VA.
Viking.
WESCAM.
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require
approximately five (5) contractor representatives to support
the program in New Zealand.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-13
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 P-8A aircraft is a militarized version of the Boeing
737-800 Next Generation (NG) commercial aircraft. The P-8A is
replacing the P3C as the Navy's long-range Anti-Submarine
Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), Intelligence,
Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft capable of
broad-area, maritime and littoral operations. The overall
highest classification of the P-8A weapon system is SECRET.
The P-8A mission systems hardware is largely UNCLASSIFIED,
while individual software elements (mission systems,
acoustics, ESM, EWSP, etc.) are classified up to SECRET.
2. P-8A mission systems include:
a. Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS). TOMS functions
include environment planning, tactical aids, weapons planning
aids, and data correlation. TOMS includes an algorithm for
track fusion which automatically correlates tracks produced
by on board and off board sensors.
b. Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) MX-20HD. The EO/
IR system processes visible EO and IR spectrum to detect and
image objects.
c. AN/AAQ-2(V)1 Acoustic System. The Acoustic sensor system
is integrated within the mission system as the primary sensor
or the aircraft ASW missions. The system has multi-static
active coherent (MAC) 64 sonobuoy processing capability and
acoustic sensor prediction tools.
d. AN/APY-10 Radar. The aircraft radar is a direct
derivative of the legacy AN/APS-137(V) installed in the P-3C.
The radar capabilities include GPS selective availability
anti-spoofing, SAR and ISAR imagery resolutions, and
periscope detection mode.
e. ALQ-240 Electronic Support Measures (ESM). This system
provides real time capability for the automatic detection,
location, measurement, and analysis of RF-signals and modes.
Real time results are compared with a library of known
emitters to perform emitter classification and specific
emitter identification (SEI).
f. Electronic Warfare Self Protection (EWSP). The P-8A
aircraft Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) suite
consists of the ALQ-213 Electronic Warfare Management System
(EWMS), ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS), and
the AN/AAQ-24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure
(LAIRCM) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA)
processor, and AAR-54 Missile Warning Sensors (MWS). The AN/
AAQ-24(V)N LAIRCM is a self-contained, directed energy
countermeasures system designed to protect aircraft from
infrared guided surface-to-air missiles. The system features
digital technology and micro-miniature sold state
electronics. LAIRCM system software, including Operation
Flight Program is classified SECRET. Technical data and
documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
g. Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Joint
Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) is an advanced Link-16
command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I)
system incorporating high-capacity, jam-resistant, digital
communication links for exchange of near real-time tactical
information, including both data and vice, among air, ground,
and sea elements. The MIDS JTRS terminal hardware,
publications, performance specifications, operational
capability, parameters, vulnerabilities to countermeasures,
and software documentation are classified CONFIDENTIAL. The
classified information to be provided consists of that which
is necessary for the operation, maintenance, and repair
(through intermediate level) of the data link terminal,
installed systems, and related software.
3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
access of the P-8A specific hardware and software elements,
systems could be reverse engineering to discover USN
capabilities and tactics. The consequences of the loss of
this technology, to a technologically advanced or competent
adversary, could result in the development of countermeasures
or equivalent systems, which could reduce system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with
similar advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made that the recipient
government can provide substantially the same degree of
protection for the technology being released as the U.S.
Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S.
foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in
the Policy Justification.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
New Zealand.
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. 16-87,
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 $440 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. 16-87
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: Israel.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $400 million.
Other $ 40 million.
TOTAL $440 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Thirteen (13) 76mm Naval
Guns (includes the Digital Control Console).
Non-MDE: Shipboard spares to support operation and
preventive maintenance; spares to support repairs; special
tools needed for maintenance; holding and transportation
fixtures; test equipment; technical manuals, other
documentation, and publications; U.S. Government and the
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support
services; site surveys of ships and maintenance facilities;
installation, checkouts and testing of the systems on the
boats; operations and maintenance training; and other related
support services.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (LHN).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed
to be Paid: None.
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense
Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached
Annex.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 26, 2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
Policy Justification
Israel--76mm Naval Gun and Technical Support
The Government of Israel has requested a possible sale of
thirteen (13) 76mm naval guns. Also included are shipboard
spares to support their operation and preventive maintenance;
spares to support repairs; special tools needed for
maintenance; holding and transportation fixtures; test
equipment; technical manuals, other documentation, and
publications; U.S. Government and the contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services; site surveys of
ships and maintenance facilities; installation, checkouts and
testing of the systems on the boats; operations and
maintenance training; and other related support services. The
estimated cost is $440 million.
The United States is committed to the security of Israel,
and it is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel
to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense
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capability. This proposed sale is consistent with those
objectives. 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 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 Israel's capability to meet
current and future threats in the defense of its borders and
territorial waters. The naval guns will be installed on
Israeli Navy SA'AR 4.5 and SA'AR 6 Missile Patrol Boats. One
gun will be located at an Israeli Naval Training Center to be
used for training maintenance personnel. Israel will have no
difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed equipment and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The potential principal contractor will be DRS North
America (a Leonardo company). 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 Israel.
There is no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-87
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 naval gun system proposed in response to this
request is a modem variant of the MK-75 naval gun system. The
naval gun system is mounted aboard the ship and supports
multiple missions while deployed at sea and at home port
stations. The missions include ship's surface to air defense
and surface to surface defense or attack modes. It also can
be used for sea surface to land surface for bombardment or as
offshore artillery to support troops on the ground. This gun
system does not include Global Positioning System (GPS) or
sensors. The naval gun hardware and support equipment, test
equipment, and maintenance spares are UNCLASSIFIED.
2. Some of the prospective ammunition types that may be
used with the gun system are either laser or GPS guided.
Ammunition is not part of this proposal.
3. The naval gun system provides an interface (Digital
Control Console) so that it can be used in conjunction with
the ships' Fire Control System (FCS) and Combat Management
System (CMS). The FCS and CMS are not proposed as part of
this sale.
4. A determination has been made that the recipient country
can provide substantially the same degree of protection for
the sensitive technology being released as the U.S.
Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S.
foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in
the policy justification.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Government of Israel.
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